On the front cover for this last issue of MechChem Africa for 2023, we feature the CSIR’s National Cleaner Production Centre-South Africa (NCPC-SA), with senior project manager, Bernd Oellermann, sharing his experience of eco-industrial parks (EIPs) and the symbiotic initiatives being adopted to secure long-term sustainability for South African industry.
ON THE COVER
Eco-Industrial Parks: Initiating sustainable production
Bernd Oellermann, senior project manager of the National Cleaner Production Centre-South Africa (NCPC-SA) talks to MechChem Africa about eco-industrial parks and the symbiotic initiatives being adopted to ensure long-term economic, environmental and social sustainability. Read more…
PETER’S COMMENT
Offshore wind: opportunity and risk
Peter Middleton highlights the huge offshore wind potential for sub-Saharan Africa, estimated to be 372 GW for fixed foundation and 2 463 GW for floating wind turbines in deeper water. Read more…
WATER, WASTEWATER AND PUMPING SOLUTIONS
KSB: SA’s preferred API 610 pump provider
MechChem Africa talks to Stefano Testi and Casper Steenkamp of KSB about the company’s preferred provider status in South Africa for API 610 pumps. Read more…
The role of cutter fans in pump agitation
Ruaan Venter, Business Development Manager at IPR, sheds light on the functions and applications of cutter fans in pump systems. Click to read in the online magazine…
Xylem Africa launches 360 Performance
Partners from across the water sector recently gathered in Fourways for a Xylem Africa-hosted partner conference to explore ways to solve water problems for customers. Read more…
Mill circuit pumps: the key to efficient operations
Marnus Koorts of Weir Minerals Africa emphasises the critical importance of support levels and pump selection for mill circuit operations. Click to read in the online magazine…
Submersible Pumps Africa’s acid resistant slurry pump
Rui Gomes of Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa introduces the company’s new 100 SDSS ANZE acid resistant submersible slurry pump, which is ideal for acidic mineral processing, chemical ponds, acid tank cleaning and seawater applications. Read more…
POWER TRANSMISSION, BEARINGS, BUSHES AND SEALS
Mechatronic drive solutions for metalworking machines
This article from Bonfiglioli outlines the company’s role in providing mechatronic solutions for the metalworking industry. Read more…
Polymer fibre composite bearings push applications limits
Modern day polymer fibre composites have improved to the point where they are able to outperform traditional materials. Juan-Eric Davidtz of igus South Africa explains. Click to read in the online magazine…
BMG’s smart solutions for farmers
BMG Business Development Manager, Carlo Beukes, talks about the company’s highly successful BoerSlim/Smart Farming initiative. Click to read in the online magazine…
Modular design multiplies flexibility for gearbox users
The modular principle of SEW-EURODRIVE’s gearboxes allows for more selection possibilities for the optimal solution, while delivering cost-effectiveness and quick lead times. Click to read in the online magazine…
MINERALS PROCESSING AND MATERIALS HANDLING
Advanced co-polymer compounds for heavy impact, abrasion and corrosion applications
MechChem Africa meets the directors and management team of Nordbak, South Africa’s leading manufacturer and applicator of synthetic co-polymer and epoxy-based compounds. Read more…
MultoComposite integrated mill liners to meet miner challenges
Multotec has developed a range of composite integrated mill liners in response to the needs of local and international mining clients. Samuel Hearn introduces the innovation. Read more…
Mobile high capacity discharger and conveyor
A new mobile frame-mounted bulk bag discharger with flexible screw conveyor from Flexicon allows rapid, dust-free discharging and conveying of bulk solid materials at multiple plant locations. Click to read in the online magazine…
A circular approach to ESG in mining
Verushka Singh of WSP in Africa argues the case for taking a circular approach to transitioning the mining industry towards climate change mitigation and ESG standards. Click to read in the online magazine…
HYDRAULICS, PNEUMATIC AND AUTOMATION
Process automation and AI
Hennie Colyn,of Schneider Electric talks about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the role it can play in process automation. Click to read in the online magazine…
BBE unveils VUMA HUB
BBE’s latest VUMA HUB software package is a safe and easy to use system to streamline ventilation and occupational hygiene reporting. Click to read in the online magazine…
Innovative bottling and filling solutions
OMRON is revolutionising bottling and filling with innovative automated and sustainable smart packaging solutions that also increase production efficiency and product end quality. Click to read in the online magazine…
Customer service drives growth for rental division
The Rental Division of Integrated Air Solutions is seeing exceptional growth, with long-term contracts that call for large capacity machines being secured. Click to read in the online magazine…
POWERGEN, PETROCHEM AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT
ABB Care for managing power utility assets
ABB Southern Africa has introduced ABB Care, a structured approach to asset management for power utilities and plant. Read more…
Ore beneficiation and optimised steam generation
As one of South Africa’s leading operations and maintenance service providers to the steam and boiler sector, Associated Energy Services (AES) is perfectly placed to optimise efficiency, reliability, maintenance, sustainability, fuel selection and procurement challenges. Read more…
Green Hydrogen: a new frontier for Namibia’s workforce
Donné Nieman of Workforce Staffing talks about the role Temporary Employment Services (TES) providers can play in the successful realisation of Namibia’s green hydrogen project. Click to read in the online magazine…
High-performance power products keep wheels turning
Ryan Robertson of Vert Energy introduces some of the company’s energy efficient alternative power supply options. Click to read in the online magazine…
How kitchen waste is helping to win the eco war
Two military bases in Limpopo are proving that the war to save the planet can be won one kitchen at a time. Click to read in the online magazine…
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CLEANING TECHNOLOGIES
EnviroServ annual plant shutdowns
As the leading waste management company in South Africa, EnviroServ assists many companies in completing their annual maintenance shutdown projects on time and on budget. Read more…
Waste segregation allows Zutari to buy carbon offsets
Zutari has introduced waste segregation at source at its Tshwane office, which generates funds that enable the company to purchase carbon offsets for some greenhouse gas emissions from the reputable Gold Standard. Click to read in the online magazine…
SPECIAL REPORT
Bell launches new Bell Heavy Industries division
Bell Equipment has opened a new 45 000 m² undercover local manufacturing facility in Richards Bay that complies with the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING
Advanced polyurethane products and 3D printing
MechChem Africa talks to Saahil Bhartu, product engineer at UMP, about the use of 3D printing to manufacture complex moulds for the manufacture of polyurethane products. Read more…
REGULARS
Products and industry news Click to read in the online magazine…
Back page: CSIR deploys radiometric buoy to collect microalgae
CSIR researchers have deployed a buoy equipped with a series of instruments in one of the largest dams in South Africa, Theewaterskloof. Read more…
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