February 2007
Already boasting the largest range of MAAG gear manufacturing and measurement machines in Africa, David Brown Gear Industries' new Niles Zp 30 Gear Profile Grinding Machine, manufactured in Germany and imported from the United Kingdom is set to place the company firmly at the forefront of its industry. Read about this state-of-the-art machine on page 4.
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Automotive
Cast stainless steel manifolds aimed at reducing vehicle exhaust gas pollution
Developments targeted at improving the performance of catalytic converters by the use of thin wall cast stainless steel exhaust manifolds show a 40% weight reduction. Intracast Precision Castings has recently completed the manufacture of cast stainless steel manifolds as part of a development programme to reduce the environmental pollution caused from vehicle exhaust gases
New C-Class set to be best seller in Mercedes line up
Five-stage industrial gear unit is crucial to Airbus A 380 safety
Turbine technology expertise contributes to environmental aero-engine design
Delba Electrical achieves prestigious certified rewinder status
Preassembly is key to success of scissors crossing project
Defence & related technologies
Advance ballistic material developed for ladies' body amour
One of MOH-9's most important developments has been that of body armour for ladies, as increasingly women in uniform have active combat roles during military, policy and security operations. This Multotec Group company recently celebrated its 25th anniversary
Air conditioning for mine detection vehicles presents unique challenge
Industrial Filters and Filtration
Slow sand water filters - a solution for rural South Africa?
More than a billion people in the world have no access to safe drinking water, and rely on a combination of rivers, dams, boreholes or rainwater to meet their daily needs. In many rural areas and informal settlements, water sources are easily contaminated and epidemics of water borne diseases are common
Running clean philosophy pays dividend at Mittal Steel
