Rand Air is on the front cover of MCA for this July-Aug issue. For the cover story, MCA talks to Edmund Haddad about the newly established Temperature offering and the recently acquired 8 t mobile steam boiler.
ON THE COVER
Rand Air Temperature and the eight-ton boiler
Edmund Haddad, the recently appointed business development manager for Temperature at Rand Air, talks about the company’s new steam boiler rental offering and the peace of mind it offers for meeting local manufacturing and processing needs. Read more…
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WATER, WASTEWATER AND PUMPING SOLUTIONS
Managing and protecting SA's groundwater
Chetan Mistry of Xylem Africa talks about the importance of our groundwater resources and the Xylem solutions for protecting them. Read more…
Verder advances dosing product range
Darryl MacDougall of Verder Pumps South Africa, talks to MCA about the latest advancement to the company’s dosing, metering and transfer duty products range. Read more…
Inline pumps for space-saving applications
Pump manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves South Africa has introduced its latest EtaLine range of inline pumps, which includes the advanced EtaLine Pro. Read more…
POWER TRANSMISSION, BEARINGS, BUSHES AND SEALS
Optimised motors for maximum efficiency
BMG’s electromechanical specialist Graeme Neilson talks about optimising electric motors for maximum energy efficiency and productivity. Read more…
Advanced drive tech for key automotive project
SEW-EURODRIVE is set to enhance a US-based vehicle manufacturing plant with its cutting-edge decentralised drive technology, specifically from its Generation C range. Click to read in the online magazine…
Food line SRBs: a new food safety benchmark
SKF has released spherical roller bearings (SRBs) specifically developed to comply with all the necessary global regulations in the food and beverage industry. Click to read in the online magazine…
Prime gearbox solutions for pump applications
Kobus Groenewald for industrial geared units at BI and GM Robert Sillis talk about the premium I-MAK brand, chosen to align with BI’s mission to enhance production uptime and efficiency. Click to read in the online magazine…
MINERALS PROCESSING AND MATERIALS HANDLING
EPC(M) solutions for efficient project execution
Engineering company, thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa, with the addition of procurement, construction and management capabilities to its portfolio in the 1970s, has become a full EPC(M) solutions provider for a diverse and extensive range of project types. Click to read in the online magazine…
Leading N2O and NOX abatement
Rajend Govender and Nithesh Mohun highlight the role of thyssenkrupp EnviNOx® processes in achieving Minimum Emission Standards (MES) of less than 350 mg/Nm3. Read more…
Measurement for enhanced efficiency and safety of distillation units
Two new cutting-edge solutions from VEGA have emerged to tackle pressure and level measurement challenges in the petrochemical industry: the FIBERTRAC 31 and the VEGABAR 81. Read more…
Sandvik builds local production of screening media
Sandvik Rock Processing is scaling up its South African manufacturing capacity for screening media. Riaan Steinmann of Sandvik Rock Processing, explains. Click to read in the online magazine…
Multotec showcases its innovative sampling technologies
At the 11th World Conference on Sampling and Blending, Multotec showcased its competencies in sampling application knowledge and sampling compliance. Willem Slabbert outlines the company’s focus. Read more…
HYDRAULICS, PNEUMATICS AND AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS
Zutari and 4Sight collaborate on sustainable smart infrastructure
Since announcing a partnership in 2022, Zutari and AltX-listed 4Sight have refined their unique service offering by working on some of the largest and most complex mega projects. Read more…
New medium-pressure axial piston pump expands Hytec’s eOC platform
Electronic closed-loop control of hydraulic pumps with Rexroth electronic Open Circuit (eOC) is enabling new possibilities for hydraulics in mobile machines. Click to read in the online magazine…
SMC ATEX products: embracing safety and efficiency
SMC product manager, Brian Abbott, talks about the role of SMC’s intrinsically safe ATEX product range in raising safety standards and meeting conformity requirements in mining, petrochemical and other at-risk environments. Read more…
POWERGEN, PETROCHEM AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Green hydrogen: Harnessing its full potential
According to a new impact paper by Danfoss, green hydrogen, if produced efficiently, can be used to minimise the costs of production and demand for renewables. Read more...
City of Cape Town shores up sustainable energy distribution
The City of Cape Town, which is responsible for delivering energy to the 4.8-million residents of the Western Cape, has awarded ABB a three-year contract for a phased retrofit of legacy medium voltage (MV) switchgear within its electrical infrastructure. Click to read in the online magazine…
Energy optimisation in SA’s pulp and paper sector
Dennis Williams of Associated Energy Services (AES) talks about steam usage in the pulp and paper sector and the need for accurate control and efficient steam generation. Click to read in the online magazine…
Rebranded WEG to make powerful debut at EMA
With a renewed focus on innovation and sustainability, WEG will be showcasing its latest advancements in hybrid power solutions, along with premium efficiency electric motors and drive technology at Electra Mining Africa (EMA) this September. Click to read in the online magazine…
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, WASTE AND CLEANING TECHNOLOGIES
SA-first solution for converting paper sludge into bioethanol
A pioneering South African-first solution has been demonstrated to convert cellulose fibre-rich waste from pulp and paper mill operations into ethanol. Read more…
Sappi signs milestone 175 GWh pa Power Purchase Agreement
In a positive move to reduce its carbon footprint, Sappi Southern Africa has concluded a milestone 175 GWh per annum renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Enpower Trading, a NERSA-licensed private electricity trading company. Click to read in the online magazine…
MAINTENANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
Rotating Equipment Performance: easily accessible, everywhere
John Storm for the SKF Group in South Africa talks about the Rotating Equipment Performance Centre in Johannesburg, which extends the company’s diagnostic and proactive maintenance service offering. Read more...
Customised lubricant formulations for critical applications
Lubrication Engineers’ MD Colin Ford and his son Gavin, talk about advanced, niche and customised lubricant formulations, based on key proprietary additives, and their successful and cost effective application, most notably in the mining and railway sectors. Read more…
Diagnostic online monitoring solutions
Online monitoring solutions and diagnostics are crucial to extending the lifespan of oil transformers and preventing costly downtime, argues Sarika Andee, marketing leader for Field Service at Schneider Electric. Click to read in the online magazine…
INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING
Industrial efficiency: towards circularity and decarbonisation
Julie Wells previews the 2024 NCPC-SA Conference, which aims to equip industry to transition to a green, low carbon and circular economy. Read more…
REGULARS
Comment: Backcasting, net-zero and the resource efficient future
Peter Middleton reflects on the backcasting approach to planning, how this brings the survival of the planet into sharp focus, and the positive ways a new future vision for production is emerging from the initiatives by the NCPC-SA and the UN’s Global Network for Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECPnet). Read more…
Products and industry news - Click to read in the online magazine
BBE releases SCADA-compatible VUMA Live
With the release of the upgraded VUMA Live software solutions, Bluhm Burton Engineering (BBE) has delivered its best-yet solution for monitoring mine ventilation systems. BBE Director, Christo Visagie, explains. Read more…
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