VEGA Controls SA and its cloud-based VEGA Inventory System (VIS) is featured on this month’s front cover and in the associated cover story. Other notable lead features include: an interview with Zutari’s Louis Koen about the Faure New Water Scheme and Water Reuse; and with Jannie Botha of HYDAC Technology about tailored fluid solutions for the power industry. We also include articles from Integrated Pump Technology, Verder Pumps, IPR, SEW-EURODRIVE, Bonfiglioli, Weir Minerals Africa, thyssenkrupp Uhde and Instrotech, amongst others.
ON THE COVER
VEGA Inventory System: the proactive supply chain solution
Some years ago, VEGA Controls SA introduced the VEGA Inventory System (VIS), a Cloud-Based system designed to manage and optimise stock levels of liquids in tanks and/or bulk solids in silos, into South Africa. VEGA SA’s Product and Technical support Manager, Clint Viviers, talks about the system’s benefits. Read more…
PETER’S COMMENT
The Faure direct water reuse scheme: another global benchmark
After interviewing Zutari’s Louis Koen of Zutari about the Faure New Water Scheme, and reading the City of Cape Town’s ‘Water Reuse for Cape Town’ booklet, Peter Middleton argues for more widespread adoption of direct water reuse as a safe, economical and sustainable solution to SA’s water scarcity issues. Read more…
WATER, WASTEWATER AND PUMPING SOLUTIONS
Water recycling: a solution to scarcity and quality challenges
MechChem Africa talks to Louis Koen of Zutari about the advantages of adopting direct potable water reuse to overcome water scarcity and quality challenges. Read more…
Reducing energy consumption and costs for mine dewatering and water transport
In response to the ongoing power crisis in South Africa and the global need to reduce carbon emissions by improving energy efficiency, Integrated Pump Technology’s Justin Bawden, outlines some easily implementable dewatering solutions that mine and process plant operators can adopt. Read more…
The dangers of non-OEM peristaltic hose
Reinhard Seidel of Verder Pumps SA talks about the dangerous and potentially expensive consequences of fitting that “cheap, yet surprisingly expensive,” non-OEM peristaltic hose. Click to read in the online magazine…
Hawk pump-nozzles unblock all
Gavin Pote, director at Hawk Pumps, unpacks his company’s range of nozzles for overcoming blockages and explains why choosing the right nozzle is key. Click to read in the online magazine…
IPR now distributes Atlas Copco dewatering pumps
Local pump and dredging specialist, IPR, will now also sell and rent Atlas Copco’s diesel-driven and submersible pump range. Click to read in the online magazine…
POWER TRANSMISSION, BEARINGS, BUSHES AND SEALS
SEW-EURODRIVE set to support Africa’s growth
From its extended facilities in Johannesburg, SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is strengthening its footprint by establishing new branches around Africa. Read more…
Custom engineered drive services for mining and minerals processing
Philip van Rensburg of Bonfiglioli South Africa talks about custom engineered drive solutions to meet arduous mining and processing needs in South Africa. Read more…
Machine strength defined by pivot joints
BMG’s Nord-Lock range of bolting solutions includes Expander System pivot pin components for combating the challenges of lug wear in a diverse range of applications. Click to read in the online magazine…
BI promotions showcase new online store
Bearings International (BI) will run various promotions and special offers during 2023 to promote its online store, which has been up and running for seven months. Click to read in the online magazine…
MINERALS PROCESSING AND MATERIALS HANDLING
Integrated solutions deliver plant efficiency
Through its Integrated Solutions approach, Weir Minerals Africa provides fast and effective assistance. Read more…
Another innovation for sugar production
Bosch Engenharia, together with Bosch Projects, has developed state-of-the-art entrainment separators that effectively reduce unnecessary sugar losses during the evaporation and crystallisation processes of sugar production. Read more…
Turnkey condensation and recovery solution optimises safety
thyssenkrupp Uhde has engineered and installed a turnkey condensation and recovery solution that optimises safety and reduces operational costs at Richards Bay. Read more…
First locally manufactured SmartPlant™ in Africa
A fluorite mine some 100 km outside Pretoria, South Africa, is the recipient of Sandvik Rock Processing’s first locally manufactured SmartPlant™ in Africa. Read more…
HYDRAULIC, PNEUMATIC AND AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS
Sailing the seven seas with Keller 21Y pressure sensors
A Keller 21Y pressure sensor is at the heart of a hydraulic system powering the tilting keel of skipper Isabelle Joschke’s IMOCA sailing boat. Read more…
OMRON and Mamello Clinical Solutions deliver SA’s first HERO21 sanitisation robots
The safety of patient and healthcare workers in South African hospitals is set to reach a new level of excellence with the launch of the revolutionary HERO21 robotic sanitisation system. Click to read in the online magazine…
POWERGEN, PETROCHEM AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Fluid engineering for better power security
MechChem Africa talks to Jannie Botha of HYDAC Technology about HYDAC’s Fluid Engineering philosophy and the tailored fluid solutions that enable power generation plant operators to optimise energy efficiency, process reliability, and system availability. Read more…
Zest WEG gains traction in oil and gas
A buoyant oil and gas sector around Africa is relying increasingly on Zest WEG’s extensive electrical equipment range, services and expertise. Zest WEG’s Lukas Barnard highlights exciting projects on the horizon as Africa hastens to meet its energy needs. Read more…
Rand-Air adds energy storage to hire fleet
Rand-Air’s Byrone Thorne talks about the role of Atlas Copco’s ZenergiZe energy storage solution for those looking for clean, reliable and efficient short-term solution where grid power is intermittent. Click to read in the online magazine…
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, WASTE AND CLEANING TECHNOLOGIES
SA chemical engineering wins Blue Sky Young Researchers award
A 25-year-old South African, Leane Naude, has won third place in the global 2022-2023 Blue Sky Young Researchers Innovation Awards programme. Click to read in the online magazine…
Boost for black-owned recycling
A unique enterprise development programme is set to be a boost for small, black-owned recycling businesses, creating jobs and improving the long-term sustainability of the recycling value chain in South Africa. Click to read in the online magazine…
INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING
Accelerating ABB’s Mission to Zero
Graham Abrahams, senior vice president for the Electrification Products Division of ABB South Africa, talks about what is required to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Read more…
REGULARS
Products and industry news: Click to read in the online magazine…
Back page: Green future for former coal mines
Gravitricity and the state-owned enterprise, DIAMO, in the Czech Republic have signed a memorandum of understanding committing to the transformation of the Darkov deep coal mine into an underground energy store. Click to read in the online magazine…
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