The Pump systems lead feature comes from Weir Minerals with Marnus Koorts talking about pumps for maximising recovery from filter presses. Zest WEG and its turnkey cogeneration solutions leads our Power, energy and energy management feature; we report on the Ermelo recycling project for Environmental management; and we visit South African vibrating equipment manufacturer, Kwatani, for Local manufacturing. The Innovative engineering article for September reports on a novel cutting solution from KASTOwin implemented at Airbus Helicopters for recovering the titanium build platforms used for additive manufacturing.
Other companies featured in articles this month include: Ingersol Rand, Integrated Pump Rental, FLSmidth’s KREBS pumps, KSB Pumps and Valves, EBH Namibia, HMA Instrumentation, the Coega Development Corporation, Energas Technologies, RTS Africa, Voith, PETCO, Safripol, The ROSE Foundation, Averda, Interwaste, Goscor Cleaning Equipment, BFG Africa, and SAISC.
ON THE COVER
EMVAfrica – harnessing the power of three: EMVAfrica has recently been awarded Level 2 B-BBEE status by harnessing the power of three – joining three companies together to implement a game-changing brand strategy that focuses on availability of stock, service excellence and fit-for-purpose solutions. Read more…
PETER’S COMMENT
Localisation offers growth and long-term value: Following a visit to SA’s leading vibrating equipment manufacturer, Kwatani, Peter Middleton argues for the restoration of the GDP contribution levels of our manufacturing and mining industries. Read more…
SAIChE IChemE NEWS
Annual SAIChE KZN Research: A report on the 11th Annual SAIChE research day, which took place on the 28th of August 2019 at Mangosuthu University of Technology, Umlazi, Durban, South Africa. Read more…
PUMP SYSTEMS PIPES VALVES AND SEALS
Not just any pump will do for a filter press: The role of a filter press in recovering valuable saleable product and the selection of the most appropriate pump are critical success factors. Weir Minerals’ Marnus Koorts explains. Read more…
Ingersoll Rand appoints BMG as ARO® Pro series distributor: ARO air-operated diaphragm pumps are designed to pump virtually any type of liquid – from clean, light to medium viscosity fluids, to highly corrosive and abrasive fluids – with ease. Click to read in the online magazine...
High-head dewatering saves the day at Lesotho mine: It’s business as usual at a mining operation in Lesotho, thanks to the quick delivery of a rapid dewatering solution by Integrated Pump Rental. Read more…
KREBS® pumps excel in Africa: KREBS® slurry pumps have become leaders in mill discharge applications in Africa, with the latest Ultimate Mill Discharge (UMD) pump leading the way in these heavy-duty applications. Click to read in the online magazine...
Changing lives in our communities: A community in Mpumalanga now has access to proper clinic services, with clean running water and a secure environment, thanks to funding from KSB Pumps and Valves. Click to read in the online magazine...
CHEMICAL, PETROCHEMICAL, OIL AND GAS
Formerly EBH Namibia, Namdock kicks off new era with superb rig repair success: EBH Namibia has rebranded, changing its name to Namdock, and is building on its new status and past success. Click to read in the online magazine...
Det-Tronics partners with HMA: HMA South Africa, a recognised leader in fire and gas safety, is now set to make inroads into both the local and sub-Saharan African markets, according to Mark Hall, sales manager for HMA Instrumentation. Click to read in the online magazine...
Implementing Liquefied Natural Gas with Coega as the Hub: The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) welcomes Minister Gwede Mantashe’s outlook on “exploring more economical options to bring natural gas into the South African market.” Click to read in the online magazine...
POWER ENERGY AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Fast payback on steam cogeneration: Cogeneration systems are an attractive option across numerous industries. This is according to Zest WEG Group’s Leandro Magro, who says that any industry with a boiler installed has cogeneration potential. Read more…
Regulating motor efficiency will help stabilise SA’s supply: South Africa could go a long way to cut the risk of future load-shedding by adopting a minimum efficiency performance standard (MEPS) for electric motors, is the opinion of Fanie Steyn of Zest WEG Group. Read more…
Achieving greater energy efficiency with Thermal Solar: South Africa’s location enables it to harness the sun, one of the most reliable and abundant natural resources. Nicole Viljoen of Energas Technologies talks about more efficient and cost-effective solutions. Click to read in the online magazine...
Leak detection system prevents boilers ‘going down the tubes’: South Africa’s national power supplier continues to contend with boiler maintenance issues such as boiler tube leaks. Ian Fraser of RTS gives some industry solutions for this common problem. Click to read in the online magazine...
Voith launches on-site machining and service tools capabilities: Technology group Voith is strengthening its hydropower service portfolio for Southern Africa by introducing on-site machining and service tools capabilities. Click to read in the online magazine...
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, WASTE AND CLEANING TECHNOLOGIES
Boost for Ermelo recycling project: Motivated by a strong desire to clean up the environment, while also fighting unemployment, hunger and the threat of drugs in her community, Johanna Leshabane launched the Bophelo Recycling project in 2007. Read more…
Petco announces SA’s 2019 recycling champions: PET Recycling Company (PETCO) has unveiled its 2019 recycling champions – people and organisations making strides in sustainability at grassroots level across South Africa. Click to read in the online magazine...
Recycling used oil – fuelling the economy and protecting the environment: The ROSE Foundation, responsible for driving the recycling of used oil in South Africa, describes the used oil recycling industry as a thriving success story on many levels. Click to read in the online magazine...
Stringent new environmental rules target the petrochemical industry: Johan van den Berg, managing director of Averda, talks about successful circular economy designs. Click to read in the online magazine...
Population growth presents key opportunity to reinvigorate the waste sector: With global population expected to be near 11.3-billion by 2060, Kate Stubbs of Interwaste asks what this will mean for the amount of waste being generated in Africa. Click to read in the online magazine...
LOCAL MANUFACTURING, PRODUCTION AND FOOD PROCESSING
The proudly South African vibrating equipment manufacturer: MechChem Africa visits the manufacturing facilities of vibrating screen and feeder design and manufacturing specialist, Kwatani, and talks to the company’s CEO, Kim Schoepflin and COO, Kenny Mayhew-Ridges. Read more…
Black industrialist company takes off in composites industry: A R50 million composites manufacturing facility owned by BFG Africa was recently opened in Germiston, Gauteng and is expected to boost Africa-wide environment-friendly composite manufacturing. Click to read in the online magazine...
SAISC leads steel industry towards female future: With the Women in Steel event, the SAISC seeks to show its commitment to encouraging women to be proactive and contribute to the industry and the global market. Click to read in the online magazine...
INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING
Upside down bandsaw for 3D-printed titanium shafts: To save time and costs during the production of aircraft components, Airbus Helicopters has recently turned to additive manufacturing. Read more…
REGULARS
Product and industry news Click to read in the online magazine...
Back page: Smallest personal computer developed by South African innovators. Click to read in the online magazine...
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