ON THE COVER
The tkIS Training Academy: towards transferable skills
We visit the new tkIS Technical Training Academy at thyssenkrupp’s Chloorkop Service Centre and talk to training manager, Chris Bouwer, and apprentice programme manager, Willie Potgieter. Read more...
PETER’S COMMENT
Artisan training and German cultural values
Peter Middleton presents some takeaways from the opening addresses of our education minister, Naledi Pandor and tkIS Group CEO, Marcel Fasswell at the launch of the tkIS Training Academy and welcomes an invitation by Fasswell to adopt German cultural values with regard to the respect and value placed on artisans in society. Read more...
SAIChE IChemE NEWS:
Water scarcity: responding to SA’s Master Plan
Andrew Hammond of Aveng Water urges stakeholders to respond to the challenges outlined in the Department of National Water and Sanitation’s Master Plan. Read more...
ASSET, MAINTENANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT:
One-stop drive-train services and partnerships: On November 1, 2018, Marthinusen & Coutts unveiled a new 140 t lathe at its 14 000 m2 Power Generation facility in Benoni. MechChem Africa attends and talks to Mike Chamberlain, the business’ marketing executive. Read more...
Taking after-market service to the next level: Florris Timers of Epiroc talks about raising aftermarket service levels via the company’s innovative ‘triad’. Click to read in the online magazine...
Remote monitors and novel lubrication solutions: SKF in partnership with Lincoln Lubricants presents its new automated lubrication options. Click to read in the online magazine...
Communication, automation and energy distribution solutions: A overview of Becker Mining’s safety solutions offering. Click to read in the online magazine...
Extending transformer life through condition-based solutions: Arveen Gobind of Pragma Group company, Martec, presents some of the emerging IIoT technology now in use for condition monitoring with predictive algorithms. Click to read in the online magazine...
MATERIALS HANDLING
Hydrocyclone footprint expands across Africa: Weir Minerals Africa has expanded its Cavex® hydrocyclone footprint across Africa with its two most recent orders going into the Central African Copperbelt; one in Zambia and one in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more...
Latest generation TS 5 conveyor: Modular, reliable, efficient: An article about Bosch Rexroth’s highly flexible TS 5 conveyor system for heavy loads. Click to read in the online magazine...
New contact-free belt system for bulk handling: This belt system from BLTWorld has a contact-free belt skirting system to reduce materials spill and dust formation. Click to read in the online magazine...
Cranes at Mopani pass R100-million mark: A success story from Condra Cranes. Click to read in the online magazine...
Buffalo low-capacity reclaim feeders: FLSmidth Buffalo reclaim feeders are designed for use at smaller sites that use dozers or front-end loaders. Click to read in the online magazine...
HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
Maintaining HVAC systems: Annually, heating and cooling systems in residential and commercial buildings are depended upon to keep the interior temperature continuously comfortable. However, many people do not realise how the wear and tear on a heating and cooling system can mount up over time. ). Read more...
Outsourcing refrigeration: The logical solution for Africa: Dawie Kriel of Energy Partners argues the case for outsourcing refrigeration. Click to read in the online magazine...
WATER AND WASTEWATER PROCESSING
Geobags for capturing dredged sludge: The use of geotextile dewatering bags is recognised globally as an efficient and economical method for desludging to improve the functionality and safety of wastewater treatment works. Read more...
New high recovery water treatment plant in Middle East: The Multotec Group has now completed the installation of a full-scale DeSALx plant to treat wastewater from a desulphurisation scrubber in Oman. Click to read in the online magazine...
B-O-O offers affordable on-site water treatment: SewTreat’s water recycling and treatment technology is now available via build-own-operate B-O-O contracts. Click to read in the online magazine...
Zero water usage: more than an aspiration: Darryl McDougal of Verder Pumps talks about the need to reduce water usage for pumping slurries and why he believes zero net consumption is possible. Click to read in the online magazine...
Water treatment plant handed to Umgeni Water: Veolia Water Technologies has completed its 55 Mℓ/day water treatment plant in the iLembe District of KZN. Click to read in the online magazine...
INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING
Stainless Steel Awards showcase local innovation and talent: The winners of the 2018 Sassda Columbus Stainless Awards were announced at a Gala Dinner in Fourways, Johannesburg on Thursday October 25, 2018. From the 189 entries from 53 different companies, the judges compiled a list of more than 60 finalists, from which 18 winners had to be chosen.Read more...
REGULARS
Product and industry news Click to read in the online magazine...
Back page: Nitric acid free pickling of stainless steel Click to read in the online magazine...
