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CELL BALANCING
Balancing the charge of individual cells in a battery can prolong battery life

Battery management systems reduce risk of unplanned interruptions

22nd September 2017

With unplanned interruptions being the greatest risk to distributing power at substations when reserve power fails to support the system, industrial battery management system (BMS) manufacturer... 


DIGITAL ALARM
The switchgear can send alarm notifications to specific people via many channels

Digital switchgear launched in China

22nd September 2017

At an ABB customer event at the Hangzhou International Expo Center, in China, last month, ABB launched its MNS Digital switchgear, which enables electrification systems to become part of the... 


ACCURATE MODELING Pumpsim enables mining companies can build a network of pipes, channels, pumps, tanks, valves and sprays to simulate flows and pressures of liquids, slurries and many other fluids

Simulation software helps improve pump system efficiency

15th September 2017

The Pumpsim pumping simulation software package uses three-dimensional (3D) models that identify the location of weak points in pumps systems and where greater pressure is required to improve... 


Systems water intensive, but more efficient and environment friendly

Systems water intensive, but more efficient and environment friendly

15th September 2017

Although ultrahigh-pressure water blasting systems used to clean refineries or cut rock and prepare surfaces on mines will not save water, it is more efficient than using acid washing or abrasive... 


LARGE PLAYER Hazleton has supplied some of the largest submersible pumps in the world

Submersible pump that can run dry a safer option

15th September 2017

The Hippo submersible pumps range from Centurion-based slurry pumping solutions provider Hazleton Pumps can operate without water for an unlimited amount of time, explains Hazleton Pumps MD Thys... 


PAINLESS UPKEEP
The maintenance of peristaltic pumps is simple and can be done on site

Distributor expands pumps offering with Italian range

15th September 2017

Pumps supplier Packaged Metering & Pumping Solutions (PMPS) has added Rotho peristaltic pumps from Italian pumps manufacturer Ragazzini to its South African product offering. “We see huge... 


HIGH-TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY The Aerospace industry requires advanced technologies

Local aviation industry needs to be technology ready

1st September 2017

With commercial aviation a market that is rapidly growing globally, aviation components supplier Aerosud Aviation MD Johan Steyn says there is a need to stay abreast of technological advancements... 


Industry support evident despite challenges

1st September 2017

Although the lack of meaningful government involvement has been one of the biggest challenges in the industry, the Aeronautical Society of South Africa (AeSSA) still get support from the Aerospace... 


International summit features young industry professionals

1st September 2017

This year, the Young Professional Forum, initiated by the Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI), will be held alongside the International Forum for Aviation Research’s open session that will... 


ROUNDED WELD 
The welders are capable of cutting, bevelling and welding a clean seam around pipes and tubes

Unique bevelling, cutting and welding reduces chance of microbial growth

25th August 2017

Owing to the existence of pipes and tubes in the food and beverage industry with improper welds – making them more susceptible to the growth of micro bacteria and organisms – industrial product... 


ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 
New technology is making the automation of plants easier

Better business practices required in industry

25th August 2017

As a response to the increase in recalled products in the food and beverage industry worldwide, global electronics company Omron Industrial Automation (Omron) has started to introduce more... 


Air filtration solutions ensures that requirements are met

25th August 2017

Filter technology manufacturer Freudenberg Filtration Technologies says its hygienic air filtration solutions help ensure that clients in the food and beverage sector meet the most stringent... 


CLEAN-TRACE
The machine uses bioluminescence to detect how clean a surface is

New hygiene monitoring device launched in S Africa

25th August 2017

International company 3M launched a new Clean-Trace hygiene monitoring and management device onto the South African market last month. The device –especially suitable for use in the food and... 


Changes made to keep up with economic uncertainties

25th August 2017

Despite challenging economic conditions, the local food and beverage industry continues to constantly change its menus and atmosphere to fit the latest spending trends of the middle class, says... 


Two chain elevators to be supplied to plant in KZN

25th August 2017

Two TAKRAF Redler chain elevators will be supplied later this year to family-owned food and beverage company Willowton Oil and Cake Mills (WO&CM) for its plant in Pietermaritzburg, in... 


Act revised to  apply tariffs on imported products

Act revised to apply tariffs on imported products

18th August 2017

Earlier this year, the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) was adapted to include designation of domestic steel, wire and other industry products, and although it came into effect... 


LSFB expands into student accommodation

18th August 2017

Student accommodation requires fast, efficient and sustainable building solutions, prompting the increased use of light steel frame building (LSFB) for its construction, explains Southern African... 


STEEL WAREHOUSES
New warehouses across the country are being considered for the Steel Awards

Upstream and downstream industry has to work together

18th August 2017

Upstream and downstream steel industries need to work together to overcome the challenges of imports and tariffs in the steel construction industry, says South African Institute of Steel... 


PIPE CUTTING
The cutters are capable of cutting pipes while out in the field

Machines, tools prepare steel pipes for successful welding

18th August 2017

Portable pipe-cutting split frames and orbital welding tools complement each other in the steel pipe construction industry because the split frames are used to prepare pipes for the welding... 


Versatile UTV use prompts increased marketing

11th August 2017

Equipment supplier Maubra – which supplies the products of equipment manufacturer Kubota to South Africa – has increased marketing efforts regarding the RTV-X900 utility vehicle (UTV) by placing... 


Interest in property increases developer offerings

4th August 2017

An increase in land-controlling developers that are willing to sell turnkey solutions has been observed by residential and commercial property consultant Knight Frank. 


SOLAR POWER
SOLA Future Energy will be retrofitting older buildings as well as new buildings with solar power

Partnership to provide solar energy for properties globally

4th August 2017

Solar solutions provider SOLA Future Energy and South African property development company Atterbury Property Developments have partnered to provide solar energy and electrical storage solutions to... 


SANDTON PLACE
The building has been awarded a 5-Star Green Star rating

Sandton building wins Sapoa award

4th August 2017

The Sasol Place building in Sandton, designed by professional management service group Paragon Group's subsidiary Paragon Architects, won the office developments corporate and the overall winner... 


CELLPHONE COVERAGE
The technology used by Cartrack uses existing cell phone networks to track vehicles

Automotive future positive through telematics

28th July 2017

The future for automotive fleet management through telematics is positive, says JSE-listed fleet management, insurance telematics and stolen vehicle recovery service provider Cartrack. 


Freight of components can be tracked

Freight of components can be tracked

28th July 2017

To help control import costs and combat the volatile rand, import and working capital specialists Investec Import Solutions’ online client portal BlueLink, offers a complete end-to-end view of your... 


NEW ADDITION
 The plant will develop membrane electrode assemblies for hydrogen powered cars

Fuel cell electric vehicles provide double the driving range

28th July 2017

Fuel cell technology developer Isondo Precious Metals (IPM) says hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) will be able to consistently and reliably provide driving ranges comparable to today’s... 


BRAKES 
Brake failure could be more likely if counterfeit parts are used

Spread of counterfeit goods eased through social media

28th July 2017

However, he points out that while counterfeiting takes place in these informal markets, the firm has also seen reputable motor parts dealers selling counterfeit goods alongside original-equipment... 


Local company to supply wheel assemblies for new BMW X3

Local company to supply wheel assemblies for new BMW X3

28th July 2017

Wheel assembly solution provider Wheel Assemblers will supply tyre and rim assemblies for the new X3 (G01) model from German vehicle manufacturer BMW South Africa (SA) to be built in Rosslyn,... 


HEAT TREATMENT
The company does heat treatment for various automotive components

Vehicle industry benefits from process range

28th July 2017

Since it obtained its licence from heat treating and manufacturing services company Nitrex in Canada, heat treatment specialist P.H. Heat Treatment provides the automotive industry with controlled... 


High-speed cameras measure motions faster

21st July 2017

The University of Pretoria (UP) has obtained four new high-speed IDT Vision NX8-S2 cameras that, along with the TEMA motion analysis software, can measure vibrations on moving structures at high... 


TRUCK SENSORS
Earthmoving equipment and other vehicles can be equipped with a camera system, which includes ultrasonic sensors that supply data on the distance of pedestrians and other vehicles

Data-mining improves mine management

7th July 2017

The new technologies being developed by multinational engineering and electronics company Bosch to help improve mine management are part of Mining 4.0 taking place at projects worldwide. 


SCREENING CAPACITY 
The MS 703 EVO is capable of screening four final aggregate sizes

New mobile screen launched in S Africa

7th July 2017

Mobile crushing and screening equipment supplier Kleemann, part of international specialist construction equipment manufacturer Wirtgen, has launched the Mobiscreen MS 703 EVO, which is capable of... 


LONG-STANDING SERVICE
Barloworld Equipment is the second oldest African dealership, becoming a Caterpillar dealership in 1927, with August marking 90 years in partnership

Diverse footprint keeps orders coming in during downturn

7th July 2017

The wide geographic spread of Barloworld Equipment, the South African distributor of US-based construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar’s products, insulates it from the effects of mining... 


PELLETS Waste material from the production is being recycled in the factory

New factory increases monthly production

30th June 2017

14 new plastic extruder machines have been moved to plastic pipes manufacturer DPI Plastics’ new factory in Roodekop, Johannesburg, which is next to the already existing Roodekop polyvinyl chloride... 


MANAGEABLE LENGTHS The pipes are manufactured to be 6 m or 12 m long

Pipe supply for Tekwane project ongoing

30th June 2017

Fluid conveyance solutions provider Incledon is supplying 6 km of PE100 800 mm steel-reinforced, spirally wound high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe for the Tekwane South integrated human... 


LARGE RANGE
The company can deliver pipes anywhere in Southern Africa given enough time

High-quality products and superior service provide competitive edge

30th June 2017

As a means to overcome competition from larger plastic pipe providers, plastic pipes, fittings and welding machines company Plastitech offers superior service levels and a complete range of... 


BUTT-WELDING
The Hurner ECO CNC machine can weld plastic pipes together in the field

Hürner CNC ECO 2.0 Butt-welding machine.

16th June 2017

The new Hürner CNC ECO 2.0 computer numerically controlled (CNC) plastic pipe butt-welding machine range available from the company Plasti-tech, is a high quality and durable, next generation pipe... 


NITROGEN
Nitrogen is used to ensure that oxidisation does not occur when cutting metals, giving a cleaner cut

Nitrogen partnership creates opportunities in local market

16th June 2017

A distribution partnership between nitrogen filtration systems manufacturer NitraLife and cutting and bending solutions provider First Cut will see it become the exclusive distributor of... 


FABRICATION CHALLENGES
With infrastructure builds in South Africa slowing down the demand for welders has decreased

Demand for welders decreases as power stations near completion

16th June 2017

Owing to major projects, such as the Medupi and Kusile power stations, nearing completion, the South African Institute of Welding (SAIW) says fewer welders have enrolled for its training courses in... 


Uniquely designed industrial gear units supplied to Kazakhstan gold mine

Uniquely designed industrial gear units supplied to Kazakhstan gold mine

26th May 2017

An order for 31 MC Series industrial gear units for a major gold mining project in Kazakhstan represents one of the largest orders of its kind in the company’s history, SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa... 


LINHAI QUAD
The two-wheel-drive Linhai Rustler 260 is a multipurpose quad

Quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles used for rough terrains

26th May 2017

Distributed in South Africa by equipment supplier Smith Power Equipment (SPE), single seater quads and side-by-sides – two-and three-seater vehicles – are used for robust tasks. 


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