On the April cover of MechChem Africa is global manufacturer of sensors, VEGA. Product manager for radar, Jürgen Skowaisa illustrates by way of a success story other ways to deal with the replacement of an existing sensor.
MechChem Africa also features articles from SKF, where Frans Odendaal argues that the quality to price ratio of SKF-branded components and solutions is the lowest that is available. We also look at the power of the connected mine – how advanced technology is helping Rockwell Automation connect its operations and maintain network uptime.
Also featured in this issue are articles from SEW-EURODRIVE, Bearings International, German company igus GmbH as well as Kwatani. For the Innovative engineering feature, a two-year project by VTT called BECCU will produce speciality chemicals from the CO2 produced during bioenergy production.
On the cover: VEGAPULS 64 secures raw material supply in the cosmetics industry: MechChem Africa speaks to VEGA’s Jürgen Skowaisa on how to effectively deal with the replacement of an existing sensor. Read more…
Peter’s comment: The COVID-19 pandemic and the climate emergency:
Peter Middleton looks at global leaders’ strong response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the effects this has had on emissions. Read more…
Power transmission, bearings, bushes and seals
Power transmission solutions and high quality to price ratios: Frans Odendaal, SKF product manager for Power Transmission, argues that the quality to price ratio of SKF-branded components and solutions is the lowest that is available. Read more…
Automated drives for materials handling at ports: Vert Energy offers environmentally-sound automated drive systems and engineering services for container, dry bulk terminal and port material handling. Click to read in the online magazine…
Gearmotors and monorail system for automotive manufacture: A leading systems integrator for the automotive industry has adapted a MAXOLUTION® electrified monorail system (EMS) and 23 HK Series gear units from SEW-EURODRIVE for a major local expansion project. Click to read in the online magazine…
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Pneumatics and the IIoT: Emerson’s Enrico De Carolis, global technology vice president for Fluid Control and Pneumatics, explains how pneumatics is already established as an advanced technology that lends itself well to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Read more…
BI champions Berntel pneumatic and hydraulic solutions: Hudaco Group company Berntel is expanding its footprint by offering its extensive range of pneumatic products through the Bearings International (BI) branch network. Read more…
Faster drilling and reduced fuel costs with DrillAir compressors: In a first for Rand-Air, the company has acquired two new DrillAir Y1260 variable high-pressure compressors from the world’s leading manufacturer of drilling equipment, Atlas Copco. Click to read in the online magazine…
Automation, process control, instrumentation and CAE
Wireless makes the connected mine possible – and powerful: With the need for greater data access, real-time analytics, and autonomous systems and services, Rockwell Automation is realising the connected mine faster than some of its competitors. Read more…
Oval wheel flowmeters for multiple applications: Process control and instrumentation service provider INSTROTECH now offers three types of Kobold oval wheel flowmeters that give precise flow measurement for all viscous and non-abrasive clean liquids. Click to read in the online magazine…
Enabling the smart factory for smooth IIoT implementation: Smart manufacturing practices making use of connected technology hold the power to improve efficiency and optimise factory operations. However, with the increased use of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) comes the threat of a cyber breach. Read more…
twisterband HD for rotary motion in very small spaces: German manufacturer and distributor, igus GmbH has developed the twisterband HD, a cable management system that safely and reliably guides cables and hoses for energy, data and media, during rotary movements of up to 7 000°. Click to read in the online magazine…
Minerals processing
Fit-for-purpose vibrating screens built to last: Kwatani CEO Kim Schoepflin and GM Operations, Riaan Steinmann discuss how the company is leveraging years of experience in the field to bring fit-for-purpose products to clients. Read more…
Custom cyclone solution solves Zambian TSF challenge: An innovative hydrocyclone solution from Multotec is allowing a large Zambian copper mine to develop a safe and cost-effective tailings storage facility. Click to read in the online magazine…
Weir Minerals launches Linatex® ceramic hose to meet global demand: Suitable for sites handling hard ores such as gold, coal, copper, lithium or iron ore, the Linatex ceramic hose has proven its ability to deliver exceptional wear life in the only labs that matter – real mining applications. Click to read in the online magazine…
Efficient milling productivity with FLSmidth trommel screens: Available to the mining industry globally, the new FLSmidth trommel frames and light-weight screen media boost milling productivity through increased durability, modular screen media and digital optimisation. Click to read in the online magazine…
TOMRA’s XRT sorting delivers high recovery rates on Chrome mine. TOMRA’s X-Ray Transmission (XRT) sensor-based ore sorting is an established technology in physical separation that has proved extremely effective in mining operations for a variety of minerals, including chrome. Read more…
Innovative engineering
Captured CO2 as a raw material for the chemical industry: VTT and its business partners have launched a two-year project called BECCU to produce speciality chemicals from the CO2 produced during bioenergy production. Read more…
Regulars
Product and industry news Click to read in the online magazine…
Backpage: Breath analysis: from smelling breath to sophisticated diagnoses Click to read in the online magazine…
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