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Ceremony marks start of tug building contract

Tau Morwe, Chief Executive of Transnet Port Authority, starts the ceremonial cutting of the first plate for Tug T3013

ransnet National Ports Authority’s (TPNA) R1, 4 billion contract, awarded to Durban based Southern African Shipyards,

for nine state of the art tugboats got underway recently with the traditional cutting of the first steel. “This contract rates as the largest

single contract awarded by TNPA to a South African company for the building of harbour craft. The acquisition of these tugboats is consistent with Transnet’s Market Demand Strategy to provide capacity ahead of demand ensuring productivity and operational efficiency”, said Tau Morwe, TNPA Chief Executive. The tugboats will replace ageing vessels and increase the fleet in the ports of Durban, Richards Bay, Port Elizabeth and Saldanha Bay. “To meet an almost unprecedented target of building the nine tugboats in just 42 months, they will be built in tandem with five tugs under construction at any given time with varying launch dates,” said Prasheen Maharaj, South African Shipyards Chief Executive. The first tug will be launched in November 2015 while the last tug will be handed over in the first quarter of 2018. In another move to meet the tight building programme, subcontractors supplying technical expertise from the installation of electrical systems, engines and propulsion units, have established workshops in SA Shipyards premises.

Subcontractors include well-known multi-national companies such as Barloworld/Caterpillar, Siemens and Voith Schneider. Underpinning the contract is a large Local Supplier Development Programme which ensures local content is maximized and that black suppliers, women owned and youth owned businesses are included in the procurement process. In addition, a number of national and international training and development opportunities will be created for local employees. “The new tugs will be the most powerful ever to enter TNPA’s service. Compared to the older generation tugs, currently in use which have a bollard pull of 40 and 32.5 tons, eight of the new tugs will have a 70 ton bollard pull. At 31 meters long, 11.5 meters wide and 18 meters high they are slightly larger than the existing ones,” said Rufus Lekala, TNPA Chief Harbour Master. “More remarkably the ninth and final tug to be built will be 42 meters long, 15 meters wide and have a bollard pull of 100 tons, making it the most powerful tug in the world.” said Enquiry no: 1 Lekala.

Growth Fund launches its latest brand identity

he KwaZulu-Natal Growth Fund, structured as an innovative and unique public private partnership operating in the KwaZulu-Natal province, re-launched its latest brand identity at a cocktail event held at the Latitude Conference Centre located at Dube TradePort on Monday, 25th August 2014. Established in 2008, by the KZN Provincial Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, the KZN Growth Fund is a partnership between the KZN Provincial Government,

the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and Standard Bank of South Africa (SBSA). The Fund targets and finances commercially viable projects across a multitude of sectors including transport and logistics, power & energy, telecommunications, manufacturing, agro processing, mining and mineral beneficiation, private health & education infrastructure and any other projects that meets the investment mandate of the Fund.

The KZN Growth Fund’s mandate is to support sustainable growth in KZN by financing private sector projects that drive economic success, stimulate job creation, promote broad based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) and reduce inequality. In his keynote address, MEC for Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs, Mike Mabuyakhulu (pictured) said,

“This province has the opportunity to expand its contribution to the broader economy through its fast growing tourism sector, and its many infrastructure plans, which build on its natural attributes of a favourable port, and plans by government to develop industrial and special economic zones. We are confident that our plans are already bearing the desired fruit”. The KZN Growth Fund intends to leverage off a number of catalyst projects within the province includcontinued on page two

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Inside R80 million warehouse development for Dube TradePort - page 3 Pump, Valves, Pipes & Fittings page 7 Hydraulics & Pneumatics page 15

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Progress at Ingula Scheme T he multi-billion Rand Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme, like many around the world of this magnitude and complexity has suffered delays not least the site closure ordered by the Department of Labour after last year’s tragic accident that claimed the lives of six construction workers. However progress has been made since the incident in October last year on both underground and on above ground facilities. The Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme is now in its seventh year of construction and had it not been for the tragic accident one of the four 333MW reversible pump turbines would be undergoing commissioning at this time. The Eskom project is located between Ladysmith and Harrismith in the Little Drakensberg, and will have a generating capacity of 1332MW available during periods of peak demand and to supplement base load when necessary – for example during outages or essential maintenance of other generating plants.

Ingula is a peaking hydro power station comprising an upper and a lower dam or reservoir separated in elevation by 480m, an underground powerhouse located 116 storeys underground in two excavated underground caverns and housing 4 x 333MW Francis type pumps/turbines. An underground labyrinth of interconnecting tunnels/waterways extends 6.5km and 3km of access tunnels and a number of shafts allow water to be released from the upper Bedford Dam and delivered to the turbines producing power, before being captured in the lower Bramhoek Dam. During off-peak times – at night for example – the turbines are reversed pumping water back from Bramhoek Dam to Bedford, in readiness for the next peak event. Construction Senior Supervisor Jacques du Plessis from consultants Royal HaskoningDHV, one of the three firms of consultants that make up the design and construction super-

vision team, Braamhoek Consultants Joint Venture, explains recent progress milestones.“Underground work is proceeding apace with the concrete lining in the tailrace and headrace tunnels completed, cavity and consolidation tunnel grouting are about 75% complete and concrete slip forming at one of two 91m high Surge Chambers recently commenced.” “All civil works in the transformer hall have been completed and the machine hall and underground control room are nearing completion” he explained. “The first turbine shaft and runner were taken underground recently, two generator transformers have been installed and mechanical and electrical fit-out work is underway. Above ground the operations and maintenance building on the intake structure is nearing completion as is the stop log storage facility at the outlet” said du Plessis. The double-storey Administration Building,

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Ingula Tailrace Tunnel Lining whose basement has direct access to the main tunnel leading to the underground power station, has also recently been completed. In addition to office space, the building accommodates the external control centre for the power station. Also recently completed is the Visitors Centre, which comprises a small office wing, a cinema, various display halls, an auditorium and facilities wings. The surrounding area will be landscaped with indigenous plants to minimize the visual impact of the surface buildings. Anticipated completion and operation of the first of the four pump / turbines is expected by May 2015 with the remaining units coming on stream over the following 12 months. Enquiry no: 2

New identity for KZN Growth Fund continued from page one

ing the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone, Dube Trade Port & Aerotropolis: KZN, SASA Renewable Energy Project, Durban Dig out Port and Cornubia North Mixed-use Development project, all of which will create thousands of jobs and improve the quality of life for many KZN citizens. “To date, we have supported projects which will not only enhance investment activity in KwaZulu-Natal but will also produce new and unique job opportunities. Part of KwaZuluNatal’s growth strategy is to become the leading destination for domestic and foreign investment on the African continent.” “We have been mandated by the KZN provincial government to be the premier financier in this regard,” said Siddiq Adam, CEO of KZN Growth Fund. The Fund will continue to finance sustainable projects that contribute positively to the growth, development and socio-economic upliftment of the province of KwaZulu-Natal and aims to disburse a further R600m by March 2016. The Fund is also in the process of launching its Equity Fund which will provide conventional equity, quasi-equity and other related products in the near future. Enquiry no: 3

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R80 million warehouse development for Dube TradePort

edbank Corporate Property Finance continues its support of strategic development nodes in KwaZulu-Natal with the funding of a new R80 million industrial warehouse development at Durban’s Dube Tradeport - in close proximity to King Shaka International Airport - the world-class airport-centred development that is fast becoming an innovative enabler of strategic investment in South Africa. The development spans an impressive 15 000sqm of offices, warehousing, loading and interlink, open yard and racking areas. The property has been developed by Hodari Properties (Pty) Ltd, and tenanted by DB Schenker, the world’s second largest transportation and

logistics services provider. DB Schenker’s transportation and logistics arm is set to take occupation by December 2014. Dube Tradeport, KwaZulu-Natal’s

Pinetown based company on the up

inlam Technical, with its head office in Pinetown, is one of the best kept secrets in the Textile Industry. Although the company has been around for 36 years, it was the management buyout a few years ago that changed the company profile for the better. This buyout which took place in 2011 was spearheaded by Anthony Halliday and Grant Adams and saw a large investment in new equipment to facilitate the improvement of the range of products and allowed the company to expand into new markets. Along with the new equipment,

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Finlam has head hunted some of the most skilled personnel the local Industry has to offer. This healthy combination has resulted in substantial growth into new markets in recent years. In order to compliment this drive for growth, Finlam is also investing heavily in staff training. The company offers a large number of textile laminating processes, including flame, water based, reactive hot melt, powder and film lamination coatings. These products find uses in highly technical markets such as fire fighting, filtration, footwear, medical, military and apparel to name a few. Finlam usually part-

single biggest infrastructure project, promotes international connectivity while placing KwaZulu-Natal as a prime destination in global supply chain air logistics planning. ners with a company which is a leader in their respective field, which allows for the running of field trials resulting in constructive feedback to ensure continual improvement in product performance. Besides laminating, Finlam has the most sophisticated coating equipment in the country and is rapidly becoming the leader in textile coating in the Industry. The company also offers a range of coatings such as waterproof, breathable, print ready coatings right down to your basic ironing board silver coatings. Within the Finlam Technical fold, on offer are four very strong up and coming brands, namely: Riptech, a ripstop canvas which is used widely in the military, game lodges and in the camping markets. Contour, used in the stretch tent market, Sun-x which is popular in the parasol and gazebo market and Prism which is designed for the digital print industry.

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“Facilitating the entry and associated economic invigoration of a global logistics giant into this masterplanned passenger and air-freight logistics environment bodes well for further economic development and sustainable employment creation in the region,” says Anand Joseph, Regional Executive: Nedbank Corporate Property Finance in KwaZulu-Natal. “We are proud to be playing an active role in realising this opportunity for our client.” The new development adds further momentum to warehousing space at Dube Tradeport, the majority of which have been acquired or identified for logistics, freight imports and exports, textiles and cold storage. “The stimulation of transit-orientat-

ed development is providing a muchneeded means for global business and trade by providing a platform for the integration of supply chains, acceleration of efficiencies and more agility in doing business on the Continent,” says Donald Borthwick, on behalf of the development company, Hodari Properties (Pty) Ltd. “Dube Tradeport is one of the most important infrastructural developments in South Africa, greatly enhancing our global competitiveness. The bank’s funding of this project is consistent with our commitment to providing agile support to developments which contributes to growing the KZN economy.” adds Joseph Enquiry no: 4

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Proposed industrial land strategy available

perceived shortage of industrial land and lack of infrastructure are some of the local constraints to growing manufacturing, hindering service delivery and job creation. This emerged during the presentation of the Draft Industrial Land Strategy which is expected to have a positive impact on the City’s economy and make a ‘step change’ in industrial development. This presentation to industry role players and other stakeholders which took place at Moses Mabhida stadium, was the last in a quarterly Economic Development and Growth in eThekwini (EDGE) seminar series for the 2013/2014 financial year. These economic seminars focus on challenges and opportunities in the eThekwini economy.

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Deputy Head for Policy, Strategy, Information and Research (PSIR) within the Economic Development Unit, Dr Ajiv Maharaj said “the proposed strategy is aimed at unlocking well located industrial land as well as putting in place infrastructure in key areas where demand for manufacturing activity exists. The industrial land strategy is currently being undertaken and significant work has been done in understanding the industrial land market in eThekwini”. The strategy found that although there is vacant zoned industrial land within the Municipality, these are mostly single dispersed sites that are not satisfying current market demand because of poor location and lack of access. Furthermore, there is some 1,600 ha’s of land identified for industrial develop-

ment in the Spatial Development Plans but this needs to be zoned and serviced to address the demand. Presenting the strategy, Cathy Ferguson the Planning Initiative who was commissioned by the City to undertake this work said the best solution is to develop both Greenfields (land that has never had buildings on it before or where buildings have been put on the land for the first time) and Brownfields (an area of land in a town or city that has been developed and which has been identified for redevelopment). The strategy proposed that constant innovation, research and development must be conducted in order to create formal employment in key areas of the economy, such as the manufacturing sector. Deputy Director General of the Department of Trade and Industry, Usanda Gqwaru, stressed that industrial land can play a big role in job creation and stated that government is in support of local manufacturing. “The Clothing and Textile sector and the automotive industry have grown in leaps and bounds, and are now the biggest employer.” Enquiry no: 6 he added.

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ears of ‘fracking’ in the Newcastle area are far from bearing fruit. Most companies involved in this practice have yet to decide if the northern KwaZulu-Natal area is viable for gas mining sites. ‘Fracking’ or hydraulic fracturing, is the process of injecting a mixture of chemicals at high pressures into the ground, to mine gasses. According to numerous environmental sources, this process has the potential to damage an already failing environment. Newcastle, Wakkerstroom, Memel, Volskrust, Ladysmith and Bergville are just some of the towns around northern KZN, which have been earmarked as possible sites for gas mining, but this does not necessarily mean these areas will be subjected to ‘fracking’. A joint venture between Badimo Gas and Kinetiko has seen the formation of Afro Energy, which is currently in the application process for the rights to search for possible gas mining sites across the country. Energy Director and Principal Scientist of Synergistics Environmental Services, Matthew Hemming explained it was a major misconception that all gas mining entailed the process of ‘fracking’. “Afro Energy does not use hydraulic fracturing to access the gasses. Many of the gasses can be mined using other more environmentally friendly processes.” Afro Energy uses a drilling method to allow the coal bed methane gas to escape and be examined, and this would only be carried out once its application to explore the area was approved. He explained Newcastle residents would not feel the effects of this process if it came to pass, as the company would be drilling approximately 15 kilometres from town. If the exploration and testing of the minerals thereafter turns out to be viable, Afro Energy would use a drilling and water pressure drilling method to mine methane gas. The process of ‘fracking’ would only become necessary in areas were the gasses were highly compacted. According to Mr Hemming, the company would be targeting areas which were considered ‘lower pressure areas’. Sungu Sungu Group, another mining corporation that has its eyes set on the area, are also investigating the possibilities. Geophysicist for the group, Solomon Lephoto explained, “We are being allowed to do a study into the area, and see what it may hold.” He emphasised that the group did not have the exploratory permits for the area, and would not be searching or doing any tests at this time. Although the possibility of ‘fracking’ looms, it will still be some time before the community sees any veritable motion in this regard. Reprinted with permission from the Newcastle Advertiser Enquiry no: 7

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There has been a substantial impact through the roll out of infrastructure through its Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG) programme. The Blue and Green Drop initiatives incorporate incentive based regulation whereby each water supply system or wastewater treatment plant is assessed on various categories that encompass all aspects of treatment. Some of these include: • Compliance to final water quality standards using accredited laboratories for testing; • Having the correct class of process controllers that can properly operate the works; • Preventative maintenance by qualified staff; • Having a comprehensive overview of risks by means of a Water Safety Plan or Wastewater Risk Abatement Plan; and an • Incident Management Protocol and Incident Register Municipalities are also required to enforce bylaws; have an annual process audit conducted on their systems; and have an up to date asset register. Ultimately, those who obtain Blue or Green Drop Certification are seen as excellent. The RBIG programme, initiated in 2007, has allowed for the successful roll out of large water related projects. Great importance has been placed on the sustainability of the infrastructure through proper operation and maintenance plans. The programme also requires an additional step, to the normal design phase, called the Implementation Ready Study. This ensures that the infrastructure can be properly implemented and that all socio-economic and legal aspects have been considered.

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fter carefully sifting through a record amount of entries, the 2014 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year judging panel have identified the 15 finalists who will advance to the final round of the competition. The only finalist from the Kwa-Zulu Natal region is Johan Kilian and Lukas Loots, Pie City franchisee, who started building their pie empire with four outlets and one factory store in 2002. They have since successfully grown the number of outlets they own in the Pinetown and Richards Bay area to 14 stores and two factories. According to Christo Botes, spokesperson for the 2014 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year competition, the number of entries received this year is a dramatic increase in comparison to the 2013 and 2012 competition. “The quality of the 2014 entries also confirms that the future of the entrepreneurial community in South Africa is very promising.” Pie City, a reputable franchise brand, has been in business for almost 20 years, and was nominated for five consecutive years (between 2004 – 2008) as one of the top brands in the Ipsos Markinor/Sunday Times Top Brand Survey (Fast Food and Restaurant category), - in three of which the brand was the only pie brand nominated. The South African franchise concept produces its own range of meat pies, fresh fruit juices and pizzas from scratch, with all products made from fresh and local ingredients. Prior to becoming a Pie City franchisee, Johan and Lukas worked for Transnet for 30 years. While employed by the parastatal they also owned five taverns and liquor stores located in the Durban CBD area which they managed between shifts. Their entrepreneurial drive grew while involved with these businesses and as a result they decided to become full time entrepreneurs in 2002. They decided to get involved with the Pie City brand after doing extensive industry

research, and once they have compared Pie City to other local fast food companies in the country they knew that the brand was the ideal franchise for them to partner with. Johan admits that they were terrified of leaving the railways and a stable salary to fulfil their dream of becoming full time entrepreneurs, as they realised that only a very small number of individuals reach success as an entrepreneur in their own right. He says that his time in the industry has made him realise that is no sure way of succeeding in business, and above all business is a trial and error routine. He says however, that the business’s recipe for success is based on hard work, enthusiasm, patience, people skills, determination and honesty, and most importantly support Enquiry no: 10 from staff, family and friends.

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he Department of Water and Sanitation Minister, Nomvula Mokonyane has made a passionate plea and a clarion call for consulting engineers to partner with government and to perform their duty with integrity and improve the quality of life of the people for a better life for all. “We represent a new department informed by the National Development Plan. Government is repositioning water and sanitation post 20 years of democracy, owing to service delivery challenges. We require your radical contributions to deliver water and sanitation solutions to our people. You are game changers and help us to make a difference in the lives of our people by delivering services to some of our people, who have become observers of service delivery but not beneficiaries,” urged Mokonyane at the Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (CESA) Aon Engineering Excellence Awards recently. The Minister focused on the role that consulting engineers can play in partnering with Government to ensure the roll out of the government Infrastructure programme is effectively implemented. In the category of Visionary Client of the Year CESA gave recognition to the Department of Water and Sanitation. Through its Blue and Green Drop initiatives, a vast improvement in the important areas of operation and maintenance has been experienced.

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‘Smart City’ app to reinvigorate municipal service delivery

he eThekwini Municipality in KwaZuluNatal will be the first of what is expected to be many public sector entities that will benefit from DynaTech’s brand new ‘Smart City’ mobile application. The ‘Smart City’ app is designed to integrate a range of services offered by the municipality. It is a responsive service delivery tool designed to enable municipalities to interact with their customers in real-time. This, in turn, not only saves the customers’ from having to queue at service points, but also allows speedy resolution and communication of cases. In this way, it can serve as the ultimate cus-

tomer participation and customer relations tool for municipalities of all sizes. This revolutionary app was launched at the Mobile Government Summit recently, a national initiative facilitated to advance the use of mobile technology at national, provincial and local government level. Mobile Government Summit 2014 took place at the Hilton Hotel in Durban and aimed to bring together key figures from across all areas of the public sector, most particularly those focused on the development and delivery of e-government solutions. CLLR Fawzia Peer eThekwini municipality chairperson lauded the new Smart City app,

“We are excited to be the first municipality in South Africa to adopt such innovative technology. DynaTech should be very proud of this exciting initiative.” Also speaking at the event, Sithembiso Freeman Nomvalo, CEO of SITA says, “This app provides us and the country with a huge leap forward.” Asked to position the ‘Smart City’ app in a broader service delivery context, DynaTech CEO Ntokozo Xaba explains that the ‘Smart City’ app is only one part of the company’s

broader Integrated Service Management (ISM) e-government solution. “Overall, the ISM solution covers mobility, big data, the cloud and the Internet of Things – what Gartner refers to as the Nexus of Forces – using very advanced software for managing service delivery issues. This means that eThekwini will be the first municipality to benefit from this technology, which I believe will transform service delivery in the public sector, providing a truly 21st century approach to this vexing issue.” It is clear that the move from out-dated, paper-based systems into e-government solutions needs to occur sooner, rather than later. It is equally clear that gathering together public sector thought leaders at the Mobile Government Summit and launching new apps like ‘Smart City’ are vital steps on the path to enabling municipalities and other government entities to not only keep up with, but get ahead of the current service delivery backlog. Enquiry no: 11

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he Employment Equity Amendment Act was gazetted in January this year but has not yet come into force – it is, however, only a matter of time until this happens and one of the big changes in the Act is the extent to which employers are able to “excuse” not transforming. So says Jonathan Goldberg, CEO of Global Business Solutions. Section 42, dealing with assessment of compliance, has been changed dramatically by the deletion of most of the factors that could, up to now, have been considered to determine whether or not an employer is complying with the Act. The assessment of compliance is also becoming stricter with the replacement of the broad concept “reasonable efforts made” with the more defined consideration of “reasonable steps taken” and the additional factor of whether steps were taken to train suitably qualified employees from designated groups. The matter of demographics is also addressed,

Three such projects have, according to Erling, caught the eye of the judging panel: the Tugela River Bridge, the American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ) Aquatic Centre and the Lutheran Church Outreach Foundation’s Hillbrow Dance Hall. The Tugela River Bridge consists of a 134m-long structural steel suspension bridge. The suspension portion consists of two equal spans of 60m constructed over the 8m deep Tugela River at Kwajolwayo, upstream of the Tugela Ferry in the Msinga area of rural Kwazulu Natal. The concept for the bridge was developed from the need to carry a narrow pedestrian walkway across the 134m between riverbanks and its design was controlled mainly by the fact that the higher the mass of a structure the more the material required to build it with the corresponding cost inflation. “Thus, every effort was made to keep the material content of the structure as low as possible whilst providing sufficient strength and stability to meet the client requirements for a safe pedestrian river crossing,” said the project team. Enquiry no: 12

Beware the Employment Equity Amendment Act making provision for Regulations to determine the circumstances in which either the national or regional economically active population should be considered to determine compliance. The draft Regulation on this has recently been withdrawn and would have required employers who employ 150 or more people to use the national demographics for the upper three levels of the workforce and employers who employ less than 150 to use the national demographics for the upper two levels of the workforce. These amendments will make justifying not complying much harder as they place a positive obligation on employers to take concrete Enquiry no: 13 steps towards transforming.

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Exclusive submersible pump distributor for SA

ntegrated Pump Technology has been appointed as the exclusive distributor in southern Africa for Grindex, the world’s third largest submersible pump manufacturer, with effect from 1 July 2014. Located in a new industrial business park close to OR Tambo International Airport, Integrated Pump Technology boasts a newly built 1 200 m² warehouse and offices. The Grindex certified warehouse holds a comprehensive stock inventory acquired from Voith, as well as encompassing a full service, repair and 90 kW test tank facility. IPT has an established distribution network of 16 strategically located and specialised pump companies and key account managers whose proximity to end users provide a fast, personal service. The warehouse supports the distribution structure in terms of sales, repairs and rentals to Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Integrated Pump Technology will use its new facility to develop its rental model, a new devel-

opment for Grindex in this market. Integrated Pump Technology’s strategy furthermore is to develop broader product lines and niche, non-competing premium brands. It will also grow the Grindex footprint in a range of industries, from mining to construction, in keeping with its market segmentation internationally. In South Africa, Grindex has enjoyed a number of successful demonstration test trials in pond dewatering applications in Rustenburg and Richards Bay. The main innovations of the Grindex dewatering products are the capability of the sub-18 kW range to run dry. This is due to a unique air valve integrated into the pump which allows the impeller to pass air instead of water

past the motor in a dry run condition. The patented smart motor protector ensures thermal overload, phase loss and phase rotation protection. The protector and all associated electrical switchgear are installed inside the pump itself, meaning there is no need for a control panel, with the added benefit of being able to run the pump without supervision. The Grindex sludge range has all the advantages of the dewatering range coupled with a recessed vortex impeller and a split hydraulic with replaceable polyurethane linings. This makes the sludge units capable of greater solids handling with increased abrasion resistance. The lightweight aluminium construction means that these highly portable and robust pumps are ideal for underground face dewatering. The dewatering and sludge pumps are also available in cast 316 stainless steel, with a capacity of handling pH values between 2 and 13, which means they are ideal for process applications. Grindex also manufactures a range of pedigree slurry pumps. Enquiry no: 14

Diesel trailer – SA first

etaba Dewatering recently constructed a diesel trailer unit with four six inch inlets and four six inch discharges making it the first of its kind in South Africa. The new Varisco JS 12-400 610 dewatering pump, also known as ‘Zambezi,’ weighs about 800kg and can pump up to 1200 cubic meters an hour, approximately 400 litres a second at a 15m head and the trailer weighs over three tons. “This unit is perfect for customers who need to move sizable volumes of water but not a big head. Only one of these is needed thus saving space and costs,” says Sarel Bekker Sales Manager – Rental Letaba Dewatering.

The Zambezi unit is currently rented to a major mining operation, and report back indicates that the client is impressed with the performance. “The unit is also proving to be in high demand as we have plans to rent it out for another major dewatering project soon,” says Bekker. Letaba Dewatering, a division of the Set Point Group has earning a solid reputation in fluid transfer in the mining, construction and earthmoving industries. The retail and rental products include amongst others, Varisco selfpriming pumps, Sakuragawa submersible pumps, the Wilden air diaphragm pumps, Madoda diaphragm pumps, sanitary pumps high pressure

Submersible pump cable

ubmersible pumps require electric cable that is suitable for use in underwater applications. The cable must be flexible, robust and be able to prevent any ingress of water or contaminants entering the cable via the sheath. Aberdare Cables, a Powertech company, manufactures submersible pump cable that provides power sup-

ply to mobile and portable submersible pumps such as those used in quarries, farms, cleaning and sewerage extraction plants, dewatering applications and boreholes. The cable comprises high conductivity bunched flexible copper conductors to SANS 1411 Part 1. The cores are insulated and bedded with flexible grade waterproof PVC to

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SANS 1411 Part 2. Final protection is provided by a flexible PVC outer sheath. Available in sizes from 1.5 x 3 mm² to 16 x 4 mm² the submersible pump cable is supplied in three-core and four-core options. Cable core configurations are easily determined as Aberdare uses green as a sheath colour on four-core cables and blue for three-core cables. Meeting SANS 1574 requirements, the cable has a -10 to 70°C operating temperature range, a 600/1000V rating and is available in 500m wooden drums. Enquiry no: 16

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he Southern African T Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has announced the main sponsors and keynote speaker for this year’s Pipes VIII Conference that will take place in September at the Bytes Conference Centre in Midrand. “The theme of this year’s event will be ‘Plastic Pipe in Infrastructure’ and we have invited papers around this theme to look at the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, as well as the trends that influence the direction our industry is taking on a local and global scale,” says Jan Venter, Chairman of SAPPMA. Protea Polymers, DPI Plastics, Marley Pipe Systems and Fiberpipe have been confirmed as four main sponsors of this annual conference that attracts local and international experts involved in the manufacturing, installation and specification of plastic pipes, as well as the development of pipelines around the world. Economist and author of the bestselling book, “The Long View”, JP Landman (pictured), has been

invited as keynote speaker and will offer delegates a brief analysis of South Africa’s current and expected political-economic landscape, focusing on trends in politics, economics, demography and social capital. According to Venter, the organising committee is currently in the process of finalising the line-up of speakers for this year’s conference, and they are still expecting last minute submissions from presenters . Topics of presentations will range from plastic pipe failures, field pressure testing and pipe fittings to infrastructure, modelling of operating conditions for gravity and low pressure pipelines with factory tests. CPD points are available for professional engineers who are attending the conference, and SAPPA invites all interested parties to visit their website www.sappma.co.za. Enquiry no: 17

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900 mm diameter continuously welded steel pipeline, between the Command Reservoir near Mandini and the Mvoti Reservoir at KwaDukuza-Stanger in KwaZulu-Natal. The pipeline has 6 mm and 7 mm wall thicknesses, with a polyurethane exterior coating and an epoxy internal lining. The project was awarded by state-owned water utility, Umgeni Water, and is part of the Lower Thukela Bulk Water Supply Scheme that will extend the utility’s bulk water infrastructure system along the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast area to meet the increasing water demands of the population in this area. On the Western Aqueduct Project, the largest water supply project in Durban’s history, Esor Pipelines is installing 23 km of large bore pipe of varying diameters from 1 metre to 1,4 metres. In the same footprint, it is also installing 14 km of varying large bore pipe with diameters from 700 mm up to 1,2 metres on Durban's Northern Aqueduct Augmentation project, which will place urgently needed bulk water infrastructure for the rapidly developing northern areas of the city. The pipelines division was established in 2008, after the acquisition of the Shearwater

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sor Pipelines has one of the most impressive track records in the South African pipeline industry, including several prestigious projects that required specialised expertise. These include the recent completion of sub-Saharan Africa’s largest water pipeline — the BG3 pipeline, a 3,5 metre diameter steel pipeline running from the Vaal dam to the Zoekfontein control works some 8,6 km away. The pipeline has a 10 mm thick wall and is epoxy-lined inside and outside and was commissioned to increase water distribution to Johannesburg and the surrounding areas. One of the few companies capable of laying fuel and gas pipelines, Esor Pipelines was awarded the replacement of the Sapref fuel pipeline between Bayhead at the Port of Durban and the Sapref refinery in 2006. This showcase project was one of the biggest in South Africa at the time and involved placing seven steel pipelines ranging in diameter from 150 mm to 350 mm, over a distance of 84 km. Earlier this year Esor Pipelines embarked on a relatively large project to install 29 km of

group of companies, introducing new and sustainable revenue streams for the group by expanding services from sub-surface foundation work to include above-surface civil engineering. The division employs more than 200 permanent personnel with the capability to work across a full range of pipelines, including those made from steel, glass fibre reinforced polyester, concrete, PVC, ductile iron, HDPE and fibre cement. It is one of only three local operations capable of performing in situ cement mortar lining, as well as epoxy and HDPE linings. The division also provides world class pipe, culvert and bridge-jacking expertise to the market, based on more than three decades of expertise across southern Africa. Included in its “full package” offering, Esor Pipelines has established the skills to construct reinforced concrete and brick structures such as pump stations, reservoirs, chambers, telemetric structures and other ancillary structures. Esor Pipelines operates from headquarters in Germiston and has successfully widened its geographic reach with a presence in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, North West and Swaziland, as well as in Harare, Zimbabwe. Enquiry no: 18

Training to improve profitability

echnical training continues to provide a valuable tool to drive down plant production costs. A two-day course on mechanical seals and systems in refinery and petrochemical applications was recently led in Secunda by international seals expert Dr Chris Carmody (pictured). Typifying the type of training that helps process plants reduce costs, the course showed how interruptions to plant operation can be reduced by preventive maintenance programmes and effective sealing, both of which improve the reliability of pumps and other rotating machines and contribute to an uninterrupted plant operation that automatically enhances profitability. The Secunda course was organised by 2KG Training in association with mechanical seals company AESSEAL, and represents the latest in 2KG’s line of courses covering all aspects of mechanical and electrical engineering. Dr Carmody refined the content of this particular training pro-

gramme, using diagrams, illustrations and film to maximise impact and information retention. He began with an introduction to mechanical sealing technology before addressing the misconception that these seals are an optional extra, providing insight into their proven applicability to improving productivity through rotating equipment reliability. Dr Carmody began his career in the chemical and process industry before joining AESSEAL as mechanical seals

designer and development engineer. Since gaining his doctorate in science (on fluid structure interaction in bioprosthetic heart valves), Carmody has worked on a number of prestigious projects that have included the A380 Airbus and new Wembley Stadium. He sits on several engineering bodies, including the API692 Compressor Dry Gas Seal Committee, and has lectured all over the world. 2KG Training provides delegates with the opportunity to learn from the best professionals in the various fields covered. Courses are designed and presented by leading international experts, all of whom have extensive experience in business as well as their respective professional fields. This focus on experience and expertise allows delegates to benefit from the best possible learning environment. All 2KG Training courses are accredited by SAIMECHE and contribute to attendees’ requirements for continued professional development. Enquiry no: 19

End suction centrifugal pumps EO’s new LEN end suction centrifugal pumps with a CFD optimised hydraulic

design ensure process reliability, high efficiency and low operating costs.

The pump cover has a top hole for easy disassembly and maintenance and holes on the flanges allow for easy pressure measurement. The high cavitation-resistant impeller with double-ring balance structure and the long hanger with better heat dissipation provide improved operation. LEN pumps are suitable for use in liquids in a 4 to 10 pH range and in liquid temperatures from 0°C - 90°C. Operating in a 2.2 - 90 kW power range, the pumps have a 600 m³/h maximum flow, a 70 m maximum head and operate up to 16 bar pressure. The rear-pull-out design allows for easy maintenance without disassembling pipes and the special guiding design allows easy alignment and prevents impeller inlet damage. The pump has a thickened corrosion-resistant stainless steel pump shaft, a metal plate design for easy installation and an external terminal cap for easy connection. LEN pumps are designed for use in water supply systems, pressure boosting applications, heating systems for commercial buildings, cooling plants for industrial processing and air conditioning units and more. LEO is represented locally by Raptech. Enquiry no: 20

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he company Gebrüder Müller Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG – GEMÜ for short – based in Ingelfingen, Baden-Württemberg, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Founded by Fritz Müller in his parents' garage, the manufacturer of valves, measurement and control systems can now look back on an impressive history. When the first process valve made of plastic was delivered by GEMÜ in 1964, nobody suspected that this one-man operation would develop into a company with 1400 employees and 24 subsidiaries all over the world within the next 50 years. With Gert Müller as Managing Director, the second generation answered the call of the family company in 2011. Thanks to its consistent innovation and an emphasis on quality and customer focus, GEMÜ has developed into the world market leader in the area of valve designs for all main and auxiliary processes of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. One core area of expertise of GEMÜ is, for example, its multi-port valve blocks milled from block material. Originally made of stainless steel, these allow a plant to be designed much more compactly and, at the same time, more flexibly. These requirements are also becoming increasingly important in plastic plant engineering. The company's decades of experience in stainless steel block construction and manufacturing produces synergies, which are now also applied to the manufacturing of plastic multi-port valve blocks. This expertise makes GEMÜ the technological leader in the field of complex multiport valve blocks made of plastic. With its broad product range, GEMÜ can offer solutions for a wide range of customer groups. This product variety, combined with an active customer focus, makes GEMÜ the right partner for a very wide range of applications in the field of valves, measurement Enquiry no: 21 and control systems.

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hen a globe valve is no longer functioning correctly or not at all, due to a broken linkage, leaky hydraulic actuator, non-functioning electric or pneumatic actuator, it can be easily retrofitted. Many valves can be retrofitted with new linkages and actuators, putting them back into service in a relatively short time. Precision is the key to a successful valve retrofit. Mitech has retrofit solutions for almost any globe, butterfly or ball valve application and can even build customised linkages. New internals and top works can be fitted to an original valve body. In many cases when an existing valve needs to be replaced in a plant, the valve body is still in good condition but the trim is no longer suitable. Mitech’s trims can be designed to suit the application, and can be selected from the complete range right up to the energy dissipating disk stack. Materials will be chosen to ensure safe operation and long life. Below 150 mm or 600# the cost of retrofitting generally will not be justifiable, but with larger sizes and high pressure rating valves, it becomes progressively more worthwhile. With the escalating cost of valves, re-engineering existing valves is becoming increasingly Enquiry no: 22 attractive.

PE Pumps has secured the order for Delivery is scheduled for the fourth quarter a new concrete volute vertical turbine of this year. pump to be used as the standby unit APE’s vertical turbine pump family can be for cooling water recirculation at Eskom’s designed for any type of drive, and can Grootvlei power station. be used in most industrial and agricultural The contract, valued at R4,2-million, follows applications. APE’s overhaul of the first of this power Materials and assembly may be selected station’s eight cooling water recirculation from a number of standard options. pumps as part of a scheduled maintenance Benefits of the vertical turbine design programme. include lower cost civil works, easy installation, The orders are connected in that the two excellent efficiencies, no NPSH problems, machines, new and refurbished, are identical. space savings and low maintenance costs. All eight cooling water pumps at Grootvlei APE Pumps, the South African subsidiary were manufactured by APE Pumps when this of Indian group parent WPIL, offers design, power station was built in the late 1960s, and manufacture, auxiliary equipment supply and the company is tendering for similar service project management as a turnkey service and repair work scheduled for the power throughout central and southern Africa. station’s sister machines. Besides vertical turbine pumps, other main The pumps have run without problems for product lines include multi-stage high pressure more than 40 years. pumps, split-casing pumps, end suction pumps Grootvlei’s new single-stage concrete volute and vertical sump pumps. pump will have a flow of 6243 litres per second ME 29718,6 x 210-no bleed* 10/10/13 10:33 AM Page 1 Enquiry no: 23 at Aesseall a head of metres. C

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Feeder ejectors and valves for power station W eir Minerals Africa supplied 130 Linatex feeder ejectors to Eskom’s Camden coal-fired power station near Ermelo in Mpumalanga to replace all the facility’s existing units. This substantial order, initiated by Eskom to improve the power station’s operational efficiencies, was supplied on a staggered basis together with associated ash valves, water valves and tie-in pipes. Weir Minerals Africa also undertook the installation and commissioning and will provide technical support for the life of the equipment. Winchester Maphosa, Weir Minerals Africa’s product manager for comminution products and screens, says the order follows the successful trial of a set of 18 feeder ejectors conducted at one of the power station’s eight 200 MW units in 2013.

“The trial proved the efficiency of these units so conclusively that they were put into perma-

nent service,” he says. “During the first working shift a dramatic increase in efficiency was noted and the entire unit completed dusting operations in less than half an hour compared to more than an hour with the existing units. Each of the remaining power station units are now being supplied with a set of 18 feeder ejectors.” Feeder ejectors are not new technology and have been in use since the first coal fired power stations were established in South Africa. They use no power and are environmentally friendly. Feeder ejectors were developed and supplied by RJ Spargo during the construction of these power stations and later supported by Linatex when the RJ Spargo name changed in 1994. With the Weir Minerals acquisition of Linatex in 2010 these feeder ejectors are now supplied and supported by Weir Minerals

Imaging paraffin wax and asphaltene depositions in oil and gas pipelines

lowrox, a global leader in heavy-duty ing to the Oil & Gas market the Flowrox industrial valve, pumps and instrumenta- Deposition Watch—a new instrument designed Sund-Aespump KZN Ind 270and x 65* 10/8/13is6:27 PM Page tion manufacturing service, releasto1 enhance the monitoring of pipelines and C M Y CM MY CY CMY related K flow-process equipment affected by paraffin wax and asphaltene depositions. The Flowrox Deposition Watch is a predictive device, as opposed to reactive solutions offered by competitors, allowing its operators to address deposition issues well before these reach critical levels that can cause downtime or costly damage. Crude oil contains a variety of molecular substances that challenge the Oil & Gas companies with the buildup of paraffin wax when it crystallizes into a solid deposition on the pipe wall—along with the accumulation of asphaletene—which can altogether reduce the fluid flow or plug pipes and valves. The deposition of paraffin wax and asphaltenes is a common reason for a major decrease in production and revenue in oil wells as it affects valves, pumps and pipelines, along with other pipeline components critical to the fluid control process.

The Flowrox Deposition Watch was developed specifically for use in the Oil & Gas industry since this instrument will allow customers to generate real-time images of any depositions affecting a piping system— without ever having to open up the pipeline and slow down production. “This is completely new technology which has very little competition,” said Todd Loudin, President and CEO of North American Operations for Flowrox. “The Flowrox Deposition Watch can model mathematically deposition profiles and provide calculations on the free available pipe remaining.” Using the Flowrox Deposition Watch will allow the industry to make better decisions regarding when to add chemicals and the frequency of addition of these expensive chemicals for treatment of depositions, as well as

Africa. Maphosa reports that since 2010 there has been increased demand from the power generation sector for these locally manufactured units. Thermal power stations using pulverised coal fired boilers produce the major portion of their ash-make in the form of grit. This is separated from the flue gases by electrostatic precipitators and collected in banks of hoppers that are integrated with the boilers and located upstream from the chimneys. Feeder ejectors are fitted at the bottom discharges of the grit hoppers to extract the collected grit and discharge it with the help of hydro-jets to sluiceways leading to the main ash sumps. The grit and water slurry produced by the feeder ejectors that gravitate to the ash sumps is finally pumped away to disposal Enquiry no: 24 sites. allowing them to make better decisions regarding when to disassemble a pipeline for manual cleaning. The cost of an unplanned shutdown due to deposits has the potential for becoming a catastrophic event in the operation, and thus engineers and operators tend to overfeed chemicals to cleanse depositions or schedule more physical cleanings of the pipeline than necessary. The Flowrox Deposition Watch utilizes electrical capacitance tomography (ECT) to create real time images of the inside of the piping and uses electrical capacitance tomography to detect the differences in permittivity of the various substances found in the piping system. In addition, the Flowrox Deposition Watch utilizes a patented algorithm that creates a 3D image of the process fluid in the piping and generates trend data as well as show free volume inside the pipe and the growth rate of the deposition growth over time. Ultimately, the Flowrox Deposition Watch can show its operators the deposition thickness, deposition profile, growth rates over time, composition, and free flow volume all of which allow engineers to understand areas where pipes are prone to these damaging deposits. Enquiry no: 25

Extending the range of globe valve bodies

he globe valves in the GEMÜ 505, 507, 550, 554 and 555 series have been tried and tested for use in various main and auxiliary processes for hygienic applications. To complete the range of globe valve bodies, an additional design has now also been included. For the valve ranges provided, a stainless steel investment cast body is now available in nominal sizes of DN 15, 20, 25, 40, 50 and 65, with integrally cast ASME BPE clamp connections and short ASME BPE length. It can be supplied with an internal and external surface finish of Ra ≤ 0.8 up to Ra Enquiry no: 26 ≤ 0.4.

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Africa’s need drive pump sales

outh African pump manufacturer and supplier, KSB Pumps and Valves (Pty) Ltd, is making significant inroads into African markets where exploding mining activities are feeding an ever-growing demand for fluid handling solutions. With new operations constantly being undertaken in remote locations, mining firms are seeking reliable equipment which is fully supported by reputable companies. KSB in South Africa has an established presence on the continent with a local manufacturing operation that is able to design and build pumps that are suited to Africa’s harsh operating conditions. Speaking of the company’s growth throughout the continent, KSB product manager for slurry pumps, Mohamed Trabelsi, says the availability of a comprehensive range of slurry, process, and water pumps as well as valves has allowed mines to standardize on their products and enjoy a single-source of equipment, spares, and service. The company has invested R-millions to meet growing demands with the formation of a dedicated mining division, manufacturing plant

methods to maximize performance and efficiency using KSB slurry pumping products,” adds Mohamed. These efforts have contributed towards a growing KSB pump population in Africa. Mines such as Vale in Mozambique, Geita Gold in Tanzania, Marampa in Sierra Leone and Bissa Mine in Burkina Faso, to name just a few, have shown their satisfaction with our US designed and locally manufactured slurry products,” explains Mohamed. A new mill discharge pump at Bissa goldmine in Burkina Faso is good example of how African mines are making use of world-leading technology to improve production efficiency. The energy efficient extra-heavy discharge MDX pump is the first new generation pump of its type on the continent and allows lower lifecycle costs as a result of reduced wear rate, its low-maintenance design, as well as improved performance and lowenergy requirements. In addition, the mine uses KSB pumps throughout the rest of the process in order to standardize on parts, training and service requirements.

expansions and increased stock holding to meet customer requirements. “Mining in Africa is huge at the moment with vast potential for growth particularly in Central and West Africa. We are selling more equipment across our borders than ever before and have grown our product range to meet all slurry and water pumping requirements of our clients.” “We also like to add value by sharing our slurry pumping knowledge with our customers.” “We offer a comprehensive choice of training courses which teach proven

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Vikings’ turn to transfer fuel

ather+Platt has delivered seven Viking gear pumps to Medupi and Kusile power stations for installation in the fuel, lubrication and used oil storage depots currently under construction. The pumps are believed to be the first of their type ordered for these applications, which are generally serviced by piston pumps. The gear pumps will be used to transfer diesel fuel and turbine lubrication oil from incoming tankers to fuel storage tanks; and to transfer used oil from collection sumps into outgoing tankers for removal and disposal by waste management companies. Medupi will use two Viking gear pumps for lubrication oil transfer, while Kusile will use just one pump in this application. Mather+Platt last year increased stock holdings of its Viking range of internal gear pumps, aiming to gain

The pumps have applications in petrochemical processing (bitumen, pitch and viscous oils), chemical processing (sodium silicate, acids, plastics, paints, resins, adhesives and mixed chemicals), pulp and paper (acids, soap, lime, kaolin and sludge), and the food industry (chocolate, butter, fillers, molasses and vegetable fats). The internal gear pumping principle, invented by Viking Pumps co-founder Jens Nielsen, uses two rotating gears which un-mesh at the suction side of the pump to create a vacuum which pulls fluid into the pump. The spaces between the gear teeth transport the fluid on either side of a crescent to the discharge side, where the gears re-mesh to discharge the fluid. Mather+Platt has supplied the Viking range to South African customers for Enquiry no: 28 more than 20 years.

market share by reducing lead time. The company now claims to have the largest ready stock of this type of product in South Africa. Positive displacement Viking internal gear pumps are widely used in mining and industrial applications across South Africa, where they transfer viscous fluids up to 440 000cSt.

Pipe stockholding increased

DE has recently introduced new items and a greatly improved stockholding of pipes, tubes, fittings, flanges and valves. Customers are enjoying access to a comprehensive range of pipe and fittings in sizes from 15nb to 400nb, in various wall thicknesses (sch10s, sch40s, sch80s), manufactured to ASTM A312 and ASTM A403 specifications respectively, with strict ANSI dimensional tolerances. NDE has also extended its range of BSP fittings, flanges and valves in response to recent demand for stainless steel piping by the chemical and petrochemical industries.

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stockholding by introducing seamless and welded heat exchanger, hydraulic and instrumentation tube. This can be supplied in the more common stainless steel grades of 304L and 316L but also in duplex, high nickel alloy or heat resistant grades. Drawing on extensive staff experience and in-house technical expertise, NDE helps formulate and select the appropriate grade of stainless steel for the particular process flow or application required by customers. This has saved many clients unnecessary expenditure in the long term and enabled optimum operational efficiency for a variety of processes and manufacturing systems.

Flanges are offered as forged or from plate in various types according to the workable pressure ratings required and the valves are economical one-piece or threepiece bolted /inline maintenance type ball valves. Since 1978 NDE has been actively involved in the pulp and paper industry with the supply of quality process pipe to EN ISO 1127 specifications, with buttweld fittings to suit. This offers the benefit of suitable wall thicknesses for the required working pressure of any size diameter process pipeline on the plant. NDE has also complemented its

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No more flange or fastening corrosion A

twin-pack coating system designed specifically to protect flanges, fastenings and associated pipework against corrosion has launched on the South African market. The new product, Belzona 3411, eliminates any possibility of corrosion, both of the flange faces and of substrates in the surrounding pipework. Industry experts expect that it will quickly replace the ineffective paints, clamps, covers, tapes and polymer bags often used for protection against corrosion, as well as hot-melt thermoplastics which, though effective, require

specialist application equipment and hot work. Flanges present a unique protection challenge because their complex geometry means that problems such as crevice corrosion in the void between the two flange faces, and galvanic corrosion where dissimilar metals are used, commonly occur. The effects of such corrosion can be severe. Loss of flange integrity in a chemical line, for example, can have catastrophic impact on the environment. Manufacturers Belzona are claiming that their new system exhibits four characteristics which

together make it the ideal preventative product: excellent protection against corrosion, simple application, suitability to all flange sizes and shapes, and easy access for flange inspection and maintenance. Almost all other corrosion protection systems fall short of this ideal in one or more of these characteristics. Belzona 3411 additionally delivers excellent adhesion to manually prepared surfaces, good fire resistance, and excellent resistance to UV and adverse weather conditions. The new product comprises a twopack, two-colour liquid system that protects against corrosion by providing encapsulation in two layers. The undercoat or base layer, which is applied directly to the steel substrate, is a corrosion-inhibitor designed to work in combination with the tough, elastic, solvent-free hybrid polymer topcoat to completely encapsulate the flanged joint and protect it from the elements, exclude moisture

and prevent corrosion. Supplied in liquid form, both coats are applied by brush at ambient temperature, reacting with the atmosphere to form a tough elastic protective barrier. Different coating colours ensure that coverage is thorough and complete. After application, flange inspection and maintenance is achieved by cutting open the encapsulating coating around the flange circumference between the faces and peeling it back.

Once maintenance is complete, the coating is folded back to its original position and a further layer of Belzona 3411 applied to re-seal the coating and maintain protection against corrosion. “With the use of clever polymer chemistry, we have created a flange protection system strong and flexible enough to be peeled back without tearing,” commented Ruckseeta Patel, Belzona’s R&D chemist. “We have incorporated elastomers to provide flexibility, but the coating itself is based on completely new technology that excludes the use of isocyanates and toxic metal catalysts.” “The system bonds to manually prepared surfaces and does not involve hot work, making it safe and easy to use,” he said. In South Africa, Belzona 3411 is available ex-stock through authorised distributor AESSEAL. Enquiry no: 30

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PI Plastics is a leading manufacturer of water reticulation, drainage and pipe-fitting systems. Following the installation of the German-engineered Krauss Maffei extrusion line in mid-2013, it became the only plastic pipe manufacturer in sub-Saharan Africa capable of producing 630 mm bore PVC pipes. The Krauss Maffei extrusion line at the DPI Plastics factory in Johannesburg is capable of producing up to 22 tons of PVC piping products per day, including; SANS 791 approved underground sewerage and drainage pipes available in standard duty and heavy duty options, and SANS 966 approved uPVC and mPVC pipe with pressure ratings up to 12 bar. DPI Plastics Product Manager, Renier Snyman reveals that the company officially launched the 630 mm Durodrain uPVC sewer pipe range in early 2014. “The larger bore ensures that greater volumes of sewerage are conveyed in gravity sewers. This improves efficiency when compared to 500 mm sewer pipes, which was until recently the largest size available

locally.” PVC is more cost effective and boasts a longer life expectancy, when compared to industry standard steel, concrete and high density polyethylene (HDPE), which are often prone to corrosion damage caused by methane and chemicals over extended periods. “A smooth inside wall results in a low friction coefficient, thereby ensuring resistance to algae growth, which is a common cause of blockage in

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sewerage systems. Integral joints with rubber seals result in effective sealing and resists root ingress,” he continues. Another major advantage of the Durodrain range is the fact that it employs ‘Best Practice PVC’ methods. The pipes are manufactured in an ISO 9001 accredited factory that minimises wastage by recycling materials, which ensures a reduction in the overall carbon footprint during the production process. What’s more, Snyman adds that PVC is considerably lighter than steel or concrete. “This means that pipes can be transported more efficiently by truck, which reduces fuel consumption and improves turnaround times. The lightweight characteristics of the pipes, which are delivered in 6 m lengths, also ensures that onsite installation times are dramatically improved.” A multi-million rand order for 560 mm Durodrain pipes was placed in May 2014 for a municipal sewerage upgrade project. “This will be the largest locally manufactured sewerage pipe supplied to a project.” Enquiry no: 31

he Bosch GCD 12 JL Professional dry cutter enables contractors to complete precise spark-free work in minimal time, thanks to a specially-developed 305 mm ‘Expert for Steel’ circular saw blade that ensures the cleanest cuts to metals in professional applications. Bosch Industrial Power Tools senior brand manager Craig Berridge notes that the tool is ideal for plumbers and fitters that are required to precisely cut pipes, square profiles or angle profiles to length. “The Expert for Steel” circular saw blade and sawing action results in precise and sparkfree work in metal, which ensures that the user has a clear view of the cutting line at all times. The Bosch GCD 12 JL Professional offers a maximum cutting diameter for the following applications; • Round pipe:115 mm at 90° or 90 mm at 45 ° • Square pipe:100 mm x 100 mm at 90º or 85 mm x 85 mm at 45º • Rectangular pipe:158 mm x 80 mm at 90º or 85 mm x 85 mm at 45º • L-profile:110 mm x 110 mm at 90º or 85 mm x 85 mm at 45º Powered by a 2 000 watt motor, the Bosch GCD 12 JL Professional dry cutter boasts a cutting speed of up to 1 500 rpm, thereby ensuring a swift and efficient work rate in all applications. The user also has full control of the entire sawing process, thanks to an integrated laser for pinpoint accuracy. “The laser indicates the precise direction that the cut is following, and provides the user with the peace-of-mind that no wastage will occur as a result of materials being incorrectly Enquiry no: 32 cut, ” Berridge concludes.

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Group doubles warehouse capacity in Durban

he Rare Group has doubled its warehousing space at its facility in Prospecton, Durban. In May this year the company enlarged its stockyard to 1 300 m² in order to provide a better service to its customers in KwaZulu Natal. According to Rare’s National Sales

Director, Ashin Tasdhary, this step enabled Rare to improve its stockholding as well as expanding its stock range. Says Tasdhary: “Our warehouse in Durban was reliant on our warehouse facility in Kliprivier near Johannesburg for the bulk of its stock. Clients in KZN

can now be sure that the stock they need is readily available from the shelf at our warehouse in Durban.” Rare sells a comprehensive range of products, combining steel and plastic pipes, fittings, couplings and valves in a complete package to mines, the petrochemical industry, contractors and end users. The company also manufactures and supplies components according to isometric drawings. Tasdhary adds: “Rare’s ability to source products on a global scale, as well as our ability to manage the successful fabrication, lining and coordination of products, puts us in a strong position to handle projects of any magnitude.” Rare acquired a pipe manufacturing plant with assets late last year and has since started to manufacture SABS approved HDPE pipes up to 1000 mm in diameter for the mining, infrastructure, agricultural and industrial markets.

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Paper mill installs hose pumps for abrasive pigment dosing

he Beetham, Cumbria plant of BillerudKorsnäs has replaced a progressive cavity (PC) pump with APEX10 hose pump technology from Watson-Marlow Pumps Group on an application dosing abrasive pigment in kraft paper manufacture. The move has solved the problem of stator and rotor wear on the PC pump that was leading to a drop in performance, downtime, and the need for regular maintenance. At Beetham, kraft paper is produced in quantities of circa 34,000 tons a year across three shifts using 140 employees. In an application involving the dosing of pigment into paper stock, the plant was experiencing difficulty with its PC pump. “We put the pigment into the stock preparation end of the paper machine to introduce a colour shade to certain grades,” explains Engineering Manager Tony Halhead. “We dose very low, precise volumes as the shade is critical. However, the abrasive nature of the pigment was causing the stators and rotors in our 1” PC pump to wear, leading to a drop in performance.” As a result, the engineering team at Beetham would have to speed up the threephase inverter in the control box to maintain flow rates at the required levels, causing even faster wearing. However, if the drop in performance went unnoticed, it could lead to a variation in shade and to rejected paper. On a long production run this could be very expensive. “We were experiencing dips in performance on a regular basis so we decided to address the situation, particularly when also considering the downtime and maintenance issues,” says Halhead. “Other Watson-Marlow pumps were being used on site successfully so we thought they would be a natural first port of call.” Watson-Marlow recommended the use of an APEX10 hose pump. APEX pumps are engineered for maximum uptime and process continuity. Through design attributes such as heat dissipation, precision machined hose elements and optimised hose compression, APEX pumps reduce hose element fatigue compared to other hose pumps and when a hose replacement is required, this is a

quick task which can be carried out in-situ by maintenance staff. The benefit for APEX users such as BillerudKorsnäs is reduced maintenance intervals, leading to decreased cost of ownership. Operating and inventory costs are also less, as a single hose element is all that needs to be replaced. BillerudKorsnäs installed two APEX10 models in February 2014, one duty and one standby. The pumps are fixed to a mobile skid and piped with valves to speed changeover. Offering a 14 rpm, 0.18kW motor suitable for VSD control, the flow rate is 25-30 litre/hr when using a green pigment, and 10-15 litre/hr for a blue pigment. The pumps are flooded suction (600mm head into pump via 2.5 metres of 1/2” flexi hose). Discharge is via 18 metres of

1/2” flexi hose inclusive of an 8.5 metre lift into the paper stock tank. “Since installation the APEX10 pumps have been running reliably in a 24/7 operation,” says Halhead. “We are now considering the replacement of other PC pumps on site with APEX models.” BillerudKorsnäs is a 4300 employee strong manufacturer of primary fibre-based packaging materials, working with over 1500 customers in over 100 countries. The company has eight production facilities, seven of which are in Scandinavia, and one in the UK, at Beetham. The specialty here is the manufacture of sterilised packaging paper for medical applications. Enquiry no: 34

Mechatronic flow sensors

he SBU323 Series mechatronic flow sensors from ifm electronic work on the principle of spring-supported piston. The sensors are ideal for machine tools and provide reliable flow control for internal drill cooling. Various models are available with 25ℓ/min, 50 l/min or 75 l/min flow rates and pressure ranges up to 200 bar. Switchpoints can be continuously preset and the user has a choice of a binary or analogue signal output. The flow sensors meet IP67 protection requirements, have a ≤ 10 ms response time and are vibration and shock resistant. The piston located in the valve

seat in the housing is lifted by the flowing medium against the spring resistance. The piston position is detected in a binary output via an inductive sensor or in an analogue output via a sensor with a GMR cell. The spring resistance leads to reliable reset of the piston to its initial position with decreasing flow. This ensures positionindependent installation of the flow sensor preventing backflow. The switch points can be individually set and fixed via a setting screw. The robust mechanical design ensures use at high pressures and in harsh environments.

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R1,8-million worth of steel pipes supplied

ater infrastructure has been substantially improved for Tembisa residents on the East Rand of Gauteng, following a major upgrade that involved the replacement of a heavily corroded pipeline with R1,8-million worth of 600 mm coatedsteel pipes that feature a 6 mm wall thickness bevel ended three layer polyethylene (3LPE) coating. The pipes were supplied by Incledon. Sales representative for civils Robinson Patji explains that the company successfully supplied the project with more than 1,1 km of the specialised pipes over a six month period ending in early-2013, in order

to replace the existing underground concrete pipeline that was creating health and safety hazards as a result of substantial leakages caused by corrosion. “The steel pipes feature a solvent free epoxy (Sigmaline) lining to provide improved resistance against water. The Sigmaline lining also ensures greater strength and durability of the buried pipeline. What’s more, it is also cost effective without compromising on performance,” he explains. For enhanced protection, Patji reveals that the steel pipes also feature a 3LPE coating. “The 3LPE system is applied first by coating

bare steel pipe with a primer, then applying a fusion bonded epoxy coat over the primer and lastly a finishing coat of polyethylene.” Due to the predominantly residential infrastructure of the Tembisa

water pipeline replacement project, Patji admits that a number of challenges were encountered throughout the duration of work. He says: “Gaining access to private homes and undertaking work across private properties did raise concerns with residents, which ultimately resulted in some degree of delays.” Despite these challenges, Patji notes that the project was completed on time and within budget. “An excellent working relationship between all parties involved in the project ensured that issues were communicated effectively, and dealt

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implex hydraulic equipment, available locally from Becker South Africa, includes the new G-Series electric power pumps, designed for high pressure applications in diverse industries. “These compact G-series electric power pumps have new features for improved performance, enhanced power control technologies, easy portability, optimum safety and extended service life,” says Eugene Davids, product manager for Becker Mining South Africa. “Simplex lightweight power pumps, which offer maximum flexibility in the field, are ideal for use with long extension cords in remote applications. These power pumps are also designed for tasks requiring alternate valving and reservoir capacity that needs to be effortlessly interchanged.” “By adding a range of optional accessories – like roll cages, foot switches, caster kits, heat exchangers, lock manifolds and digital pressure pendants - these modular pumps can be assembled to exact requirements.” The new G-series electric power pumps, with advanced electronic

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operator to efficiently monitor reservoir oil levels. The power control centre has raised rubber buttons that are easy to activate and water resistant sealed switches that operate on 12 VDC. Pendants that read tonnage for any high pressure cylinder or tool are standard on all models, except pumps with manual valves. Powder coated reservoirs enable these pumps to withstand operation in arduous conditions. Easy-pour fill and drain holes make preventative maintenance quick and easy and stand mounting holes are compatible with accessories like roll cages or casters. The G3 and G5 series dump pumps are designed for crimping, pressing or cutting applications. Switching the motor on builds pressure, while switching the motor off dumps pressure. Manual valve pumps are suitable for general applications. Directional control is achieved by manually shifting a control valve. Solenoid valve pumps are designed for production and automation applications where directional control is achieved via a solenoid Enquiry no: 37 pendant.

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advancements over previous models for precise power control, have on-board diagnostics, fewer components and minimal wiring for reduced weight and increased dependability. These power pumps have a user friendly external relief adjustment on valves. A balanced eccentric shaft and oil bath lubrication provide smooth, quiet performance. Pump housings are manufactured from a durable, lightweight alloy to withstand operation in harsh conditions. Replaceable wear plates protect these housings. The new motor shroud design manages air flow to reduce heat and extend motor life. The Simplex Suc-o-Matic valve, which is standard on all three position/three way valves, produces a 12 psi/0,8 bar vacuum to retract any single acting spring or load return cylinder or tool. Other key features include an integrated centre-balanced handle and low profile design for easy transport and a sight gauge that enables the

with swiftly and promptly to ensure minimal disruptions.” Patji indicates that Incledon continues to supply different entities in the mining, civil and infrastructure industries. “The company is recognised for supplying robust pipes that operate in harsh environments, and the SANS 719 rated pipes provided for this project are ideally suited for conveying water over an extended period of time.” With continued investment being placed into water and sewer upgrade projects nationwide, Patji is optimistic of the future outlook for Incledon in this sector.

MG’s power transmission division has extended its range of heavy industrial couplings to now include Rexnord Falk Steelflex couplings. “This brand is known globally for highly efficient and reliable performance, even in arduous C

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applications. Falk Steelflex couplings have also been proven to minimise downtime – an important factor in determining the total cost of ownership,” says Carlo Beukes, BMG’s power transmission product manager. “Couplings are put under enor-

mous pressure from high impact loads on conveyors, shredders and mixers in harsh operating environments and vibratory loads on high speed applications, like pumps or compressors, can also cause the break down of couplings.” BMG’s new Falk Steelflex grid couplings reduce the impact of high impact loads on equipment by up to 30%. These couplings have a unique “replace in place” design which eliminates the need to remove or reposition hubs, or re-align shafts, which is required with gear couplings and many elastomer designs. This feature significantly reduces element change out time. These couplings also offer equipment protection against shaft misalignment. The grid, which is quench and tempered, is free to rock, pivot and float within the hub teeth. This means misalignment capacity is provided, without producing detrimental bearing side loads created by conventional couplings. When subjected to normal shock or vibratory loads, the grid coupling torsionally deflects. These couplings offer enhanced vibration damping and reduce peak torque by about 30%, also reducing wear on connected equipment components. These couplings act as a shock absorber for rotary motion, relying on the predictable resilience of the steel grid for torsional flexibility. The Falk grid range, is available in 25 sizes with various bore, speed and torque capacities. There are 11 models available, including high speed, spacer, flywheel, brake and conEnquiry no: 38 trolled torque.

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HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS Hydraulic equipment service centre in kzn

GM Marketing (SGM) is the Sole Accredited Enerpac Repair/Service Centre in KwaZulu-Natal and an Accredited Enerpac Agent, stocking a full range of Enerpac equipment. They are based in Durban North. SGM has an experienced team of qualified technicians. The workshop has a load test facility where all repair work is pressure and load tested, and test certificates are issued providing a warranty for six months on workmanship. Certain load tests can be done on site, which allows for the identification of problems before they even arise. The company repairs all Enerpac products as well as any other hydraulic equipment. All repairs are done with original Enerpac spares as well as Enerpac hydraulic oil. Providing clients with original Enerpac equip-

ment and spares means that the Global Lifetime Warranty of your Enerpac equipment remains valid. Enerpac are now also offering customers a new proposition, - the Enerpac Maintenance Program (EMP). This is an Enerpac branded Preventative Maintenance Program that is carried out by Enerpac Authorised Service Centres. The standard features of this program are administrative records of products and customers, unique labelling of products, service interval recommendations after initial inspection, documented recommendations on inspected tools, “next service due” or “inspec-

New seal maker for Durban

MG – Bearing Man Group – has invested in its second Seal Maker SML 500e machine, each of which has the capability to produce over 180 standardised hydraulic and pneumatic seals, o-rings, back up seals and oil seals, to exact specifications. “The company, which installed its first seal maker machine at BMG’s Johannesburg Sealco facility three years ago, has identified the need in KwaZulu-Natal for the same service,” says Ken Steel, general manager of BMG’s seals division. As part of BMG’s commitment to assisting maintenance teams to minimise downtime during repair procedures, the company continues to upgrade its in-house seal manufacturing facilities. This new machine, which has been installed at BMG’s Durban Sydney Road branch, produces a wide range of machined seals and various engineered plastic products, according to precise requirements, in quantities as small

as a single unit, in a few minutes. Seal Maker machines offer faster turnaround times, double the number of seal profile options and a wider range of materials, than previously available on the older generation seal jet machines. The Seal Maker unit’s PC comes preinstalled with user-friendly SML system software. The machine has an 8-station disc turret for rapid tool change and quick set up time,

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tion date” labels on products, service history records at product level, repair and service certificates issued at completion and service reminders to customers for service/inspection due products. This program adds value to the customer by means of preventing delays and minimizing downtime. It offers hassle free inspection reminders and maintenance of equipment when it is not in use, minimizing operational risks and working more safely. Tools are always available in top condition and advice on safe and efficient use of equipment is provided. Enerpac is a global market leader in high

pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products and solutions for precise positioning of heavy loads. Enerpac manufactures products, from the smallest hydraulic cylinder to complete computer-operated lifting and positioning systems, to provide customers with innovative solutions that increase productivity, are cost effective, and make work safer and easier to perform. Enerpac products are tested to the highest standards. The company stocks a wide variety of high pressure hydraulic tools and also supply precision bolting units which are needed for accurate and simultaneous tightening of multiple bolts. These include mechanical torque multipliers, hydraulically driven square drive wrenches and low profile torque wrenches. Enerpac also offers training on all bolting units sold, ensuring that all users are certified by Enquiry no: 39 Enerpac.

which enables the operator to manufacture sealing and engineered plastic profiles, with a maximum diameter of 560 mm, within minutes. BMG’s extensive range of seals is available in billet lengths of 140 mm, in different materials, including Viton, EPDM, Silicon and a range of polyurethanes. BMG’s specialist seals division, has, for many years secured the exclusive supply, service and distribution agreements with leading global seals manufacturers, which means quality branded components are readily available. The company’s commitment to providing high quality seals is evident in the extreme care taken in brand selection, in terms of standardisation, reliability, flexibility and consistent quality controls. Diverse industries, including mining, construction, manufacturing, earthmoving, hydraulics and pneumatics, hydraulic after-market repairs, materials handling, pulp and paper, agriculture and repair facilities, benefit from BMG’s specialist service.

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Fluid power leader ups the ante

osch Rexroth plans to acquire a 50 percent stake in its sales partner Hytec Holdings (Pty) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Tesuco Group for an undisclosed sum. Hytec Holdings generated sales of almost R1 billion in the 2013/2014 fiscal year and employs 675 employees across its operations. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, will cement Hytec’s position as the leading supplier and manufacturer of hydraulic and automation components and fluid power solutions in Africa. Bosch Rexroth will have the option to increase its shareholding over the next few years to 100% of the Hytec Group. Power Team, a subsidiary company of the Hytec Group which specialises in hydraulic maintenance tools and torque tightening equipment, is excluded from the deal and will remain a wholly owned subsidiary of the Tesuco Group. “Strategically the deal allows Hytec to gain

closer synergies with a business partner with whom we already have strong ties, combining our complementary activities to achieve greater performance and increase our market share in sub-Saharan Africa,” says John Wingrove, Group MD of Hytec Holdings. “The best practice and technical knowledge that exists between the two businesses underpins what is a natural progression of our business growth,” he adds. “This acquisition is an important step for Bosch Rexroth to increase our presence in Africa which, in turn, will allow us to better fulfill the needs of our customers. As technical experts who know the local market well, the Hytec Group has been an important partner of ours for many years, so it is a natural progression for us to expand our presence in the region together with them.” This acquisition brings together two premier organisations and reinforces their strong joint commitment to the African continent.

“Combining the best talent between our two organisations enhances our ability to deliver world-class solutions to our clients,” said Dr Karl Tragl, President of Bosch Rexroth AG. Michael Burgess, CEO of Tesuco Holdings added: “From a Tesuco perspective, the deal affords Tesuco the opportunity to further advance its existing and greenfield business interests by optimising existing assets.” Hytec’s existing 31 branches and operations across South Africa, Ghana, Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia will provide a strong basis for Bosch Rexroth to further expand its network into Africa. Bosch Rexroth employs over 36 700 people across all operations and sales volumes in 2013 topped EUR 5.7 billion.

Valve innovation

neumax Southern Africa, a division of the Set Point Group recently introduced the OPTYMA-S valve banks to its array of products. These cost effective and ‘Greener’ valve banks are manufactured from a high quality Techno-polymer, resulting in the finished product being a reliable, space saving alternative and very competitive in the global market. “This product boasts industry-leading valve performance and advancements such as remarkably high flow rates from very compact designs, low power consumption, LED indication lights and clean aesthetic designs,” says Warren Gates, Regional Manager of Pneumax’s KZN operation. Reliability and robust design are proven with life ratings of over 50 million cycles. The OPTYMA – S valve manifold options include built-in onetouch fittings, pre-wired electric connections, I/O Modules, Fieldbus and serial interface to help simplify the

Enquiry no: 42

From left, are, Ingo Neuer: Head of Legal Department Bosch Rexroth, Michael Burgess: CEO of Tesuco Holdings, Peter Daus: Director Regional Management Bosch Rexroth and John Wingrove: Group MD of Hytec Holdings

installation, maintenance and control of pneumatic actuators and air motors. Pneumax engineers have taken into account the global industry trend of de-centralised control with the use of fieldbus technology. This concept disassembles the traditional centralised valve manifold into separate valve modules, sensor I/O modules and bus interface modules. Each set of modules is part of a “node” that is connected by the serial interface or fieldbus cable back to the PC or PLC. The advantage of this concept is that it enables machine designers the freedom to move control modules closer to actuators, cylinders, or air motors resulting in shorter tube runs, quicker operating times, easier diagnostics and installation savings of up to 40%. This concept is particularly well-suited to assembly lines, conveyors, and process control systems that employ valves at intervals but can be adapted to any industry application.

System integrators and engineers now have the freedom to design and employ space and cost saving control system architecture thanks to Pneumax’s world-class range of serial interface valve banks and valve terminals. The true power of these valve systems lie in the choice, flexibility and control it gives the user. The OPTYMA–S range of valves terminals, support a wide variety of communication and connection technologies including various Fieldbus protocols such as CAN Open, Device Net, Profibus DP and EtherCAT. “Whatever your application, we have a valve series that will accommodate your most demanding application”, concludes Gates. Enquiry no: 43

Test kit for pressure measuring and pressure switches

arker Hannifin the global leader in motion and control technologies, has introduced the new ServiceJunior Test Kit. Available in both hydraulic and pneumatic versions, the practical, handy, robust, mobile testing devices are designed for testing and calibrating pressure gauges, pressure sensors, pressure switches and relief valves. In industry generally, and in mobile hydraulics, the accuracy of pressure measurements and settings is vital. The reason for this is that incorrect values have not only a direct, negative effect on the performance of plant and machinery but also on the quality of the manufactured product. The pneumatic variant of

ServiceJunior Test Kit is for the 0.95 to 60 bar pressure range whilst the hydraulic version is for 0 to 700 bar. Both come complete with a carry case, are supplied with a comprehensive set of adaptors and do not require any additional power supply. Measuring with the ServiceJunior Test Kit is simple and safe. The test kit consists of a hand-pump with which the defined proof pressure is gener-

ated. It also contains a high precision ServiceJunior as a reference device. Air, water or oil are used as the pressure medium. The measuring device to be tested is simply connected to the hand-pump via a hose and adaptor. The required proof pressure is then generated by the pump and can be set exactly using the fine control valve. The measured value of the test piece can then be compared with the ServiceJunior pressure display and adjusted if Enquiry no: 44 necessary.

New controller range hits the market

nstrotech – local designer and manufacturer of high quality process control instrumentation and industrial electronics – has four new controllers on offer to the market, under the Calog brand. All feature an intuitive interface, with scrolling text prompts and up to 4 setpoints. • The Calog Quad Process Controller – an advanced quad channel process controller with a virtually endless range of possible applications. Features include 4 process inputs (0/4-20mA) with optional channel averaging across 2, 3, or 4 input channels. The device supplies 24V excitation and is ideal for use in conjunction with a transmitter and it is easy to scale using low and high display values. • The Calog Quad RTD Controller – an advanced quad channel RTD

controller, ideal for numerous play source or for setpoint activaindustrial temperature applications. tion. Also an intuitive interface Features include 4 RTD inputs with scrolling text prompts; and a (Pt100Ω, 385/392/Cn10); the ability choice of either C° or F° display. to average the • The Calog Counter/Rate Batching inputs across Controller – an advanced con2, 3, or 4 input troller with 3 independent counchannels, and ters, ideal for rate monitoruse this avering and batching applications. aged value for a Features include: 3 independent display source or hardware counters; Quadrature (x1, for setpoint actix2, x4), NPN, PNP, TTL sensors and vation; intuitive Intelligent count modes where users interface with can choose from a variety of smart scrolling text prompts; a choice of formulas to suit the application. either C° or F° display. Advanced features for this model • The Calog Quad Thermocouple are batching, batch count modificaController -– an advanced quad tion, programmable input functions, channel thermocouple controlsetpoint latching and startup inhibit. ler, ideal for numerous indusOptional features on all of the modtrial temperature applications. els are the 4-20mA or 0-10V analog Features include 4 thermocouple output, the RS232/RS485 serial port inputs (J/K/N/R/T type) and the and data logging function. ability to average the inputs across CALOG & Instrotech are Comtest 2, 3, or 4 input channels, then Group companies. Enquiry no: 45 use this averaged value for a dis-

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The advanced valve W ith the compact, lightweight design of its AV series, Aventics (formerly Rexroth Pneumatics) is setting new benchmarks for pneumatic valves. The AVO5 valve system, the latest addition to the AV family, is designed to allow a closer mounting to actuators, lowering compressed air requirements. Its specialised designs optimise air-channelling for increased flow volume, up to 700 l/min, in minimal space. The result is the AVO5 that provides air flow channelling performance that is the best in its class. As with its already available “little brother” AV03, the AV05 features an up to 45% more compact size compared with similar valves on

the market. “But the modular range consists of much more than the two valves,” emphasises Wolf Gerecke, Head of Product Management at Aventics. “Customers who last saw the AV03 one year ago will be surprised at all the new features the AV system offers today – we have consistently added new options.” Compared with previous valve systems, the AV series features fast switching times, a low weight, and a small size. As with the AV03, the flow in the AV05 valve system was also optimised. “The valves can be mounted closer to where compressed air is required,” explains Gerecke. The decentralised Advanced Electronic System (AES) fieldbus connection

Hail Gun driven by motion solution

hail storm can wreak havoc on gardens, car bodywork, windows and solar panels. With help from Festo, the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), whose testing activities include a wide range of testing, calibration and inspection, have automated their Hail Gun for testing solar panels against hail damage. Over the past couple of years, Gauteng has been lashed by heavy hail storms raising interest in products that are resilient to nature’s bullets. Festo was asked to assist the SABS with a solution to automate the movement on their Hail Gun. This gun is designed to pick up an ice ball and shoot it at a solar panel, to establish it’s endurance to the impact. “Our solution included both pneumatic and electric drives and a customised control panel for the system,” explains Johannes Ngwenya, Festo Sales Engineer. A pneumatic vacuum generator was used to suck an ice ball through a barrel canister. Once the ice ball was in place, the L-port valve is activated to switch the vacuum off and open positive air thus shooting the ice ball at the solar panel. “We required movement in 1mm increments” says Herman Strauss of the

SABS, “Electric drives have proven to be best suited to this application as they provide the fine motion control we needed.” The Hail Gun needed to be attached onto X, Y, Z positional drives so that the ice balls can be directed at any point on the solar panel. “The mass of the Hail Gun and the panel dimensions of 2m x 2m x 1.5m helped us to size the electric drives and the required stroke,” says Ngwenya. It was decided to use the ELGA toothed belt drive which is an ideal axis for linear gantries and cantilever axes. Additionally, this electric drive delivers speeds of up to 10 m/s, acceleration of up to 50 m/s² and a repetition accuracy of up to ±0.08 mm. Control to the system was provided by the compact CMMO-ST motor controller which serves as a closed-loop and open-loop position controllers. It offers quick easy parameterisation through either the Festo Configuration Tool (FCT), as was done with this application, or via an Ethernet interface with integrated Enquiry no: 47 web server.

Portable pneumatic and hydraulic kit

eitenberger GmbH, leading manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic hand pumps – represented in southern Africa by Instrotech – is offering portable pneumatic and hydraulic pressure kits for on-site calibration. To calibrate a pressure reading instrument (e.g. pressure gauge, transmitter, switch) mainly two components are necessary: a pressure source (with fine adjustment facility) and a reference instrument (3 to 4 times more accurate than the test item). The test item and the reference instrument are pressurised with the same pressure and by comparing the two values, the test item and reference instrument, the accuracy of the test item can be defined or checked. The LR-Cal Pressure Calibration Kit comprises: • LPP 40 Pressure test pump (pneumatic)

generates pressures up to +40bar, switchable to generate vacuum up to -0,95bar for checking, adjusting and calibrating mechanical and electronic pressure measuring instruments by comparative measurements, either in laboratories, workshops or on-site at the measuring point. • LPP 60-T Compact Calibration Test Pump (pneumatic) generates pressure up to +60 bar / +870 PSI switchable to generate vacuum up to -0.95 bar / -28 inHg • LPP 700 calibration test pump hydraulic operated (suitable for mineral oil based hydraulic fluids or clean water, free of calciumcarbonate/scale) with fine adjustable volume variator and test hose. • LPP 1000 calibration test pump (hydraulic) generates pressure of up to 14 500 PSI (1000 bar) using the “prime/high pressure” selector. All the Leitenberger test and calibration hand pump kits are supplied complete in a carry case with additional pressure fittings. Enquiry no: 48

also does its part. The AES processes analogue as well as digital signals and allows for fast assembly and flexible use. “We called all known principles of design, materials, and assembly into question during the development of this AV series,” Gerecke reports. Firstly, the valve components in the housing are arranged diagonally, saving up to 45% more space and secondly shorter dis-

17 tances between the actuator and valve allow for compressed air savings of up to 20%. “These unique designs clearly show the innovative leap our AV family takes in pneumatics,” says Gerecke. The concept required much more work and expertise than simply the idea of using the maximum length in a specified geometry. For example, high-tech polymers were implemented and a new injection-moulding process was developed specifically to be able to realise the design principle. These new materials make the product up to 40% lighter. The AV Series and all Aventics products are available in South Africa exclusively though Tectra Automation, a member of the Hytec Group of Companies. Enquiry no: 46

More flexibility for transmitter/controller

ürkert’s modular multi-channel multiCELL transmitter/controller type 8619 is a customisable measuring system with an extended range of functionalities that can work with multiple types of sensors. With this new variant, fluid technology specialist Bürkert will extend the scope of their type 8619 which has been available only for panel installation so far. As of June this year, the company now offers a new, separate housing version which offers more flexibility in installation, for example on walls, railings or pipelines. The new variant can be supplied with a 12…36 VDC supply, as before, or alternatively with 110 / 230 VAC supply. With multiCELL transmitter/controller type 8619, Bürkert offers a complete and flexible measuring system suitable for connecting multiple sensors for the most diverse range of tasks in data logging, control and dosing. The device is perfect for numerous applications in areas as diverse as water treatment or the production of foodstuffs and pharmaceutics. The system consists of a basic device which comes with generous equipment, but whose functionalE:\!BMG\#Jobs\Adverts\2014\072014\BMG-BMG22072014-KZN.cdr range can be freely adapted and extended, 04 August 2014 12:29:12 as required, withPMhardware boards for pH / Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen

ORP, conductivity, input + output signal boards and software modules. Bürkert’s multiCELL type 8619 is now available not only in a version for panel installation, but also with a housing, offering users more flexibility in the installation of the device, e.g. on walls, pipelines and railings. The new housing variant is protected according to IP65 / IP67, NEMA 4x. There are no external metal parts. With these features, the housing is perfectly suited not only for water treatment, F&B and pharmaceutics, but even more so for aggressive environments like for instance galvanising processes. By using a special installation plate, the system is easily installed on walls; a special installation kit facilitates installation on pipelines and railings. A smart locking and support mechanism allows users to attach devices quickly to the installation plate - and remove them when required. Terminals and connections are all accessible from the front, making electrical installation easy and fast.

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t the helm of Transnet National Ports Authority’s 4200 cubic metre dredger Isandlwana which, with a price tag of around R1 billion, is the Authority’s most expensive asset, is South Africa’s first black female Dredge Master Londiwe Ngcobo. Ngcobo is one of many TNPA women in mission critical positions who daily prove their mettle, alongside their male counterparts, in South Africa’s demanding maritime industry, tackling the high seas and bad weather day and night to ensure the country’s ports run smoothly. Women fill 35% of mission critical jobs, within the country’s Port system, ranging, from harbour masters, deputy harbour masters, to chief marine engineers and marine engineers, marine pilots, dredge masters, coxswains, tug masters, aviation technician and helicopter pilots. Government’s transformation, skills development and employment agendas embodied in the New Growth Path and National Growth Plan, and TNPA’s own transformation agenda, are the driving force in the changing face of the country’s ports. “Training people for our marine division among others, is an integral part of the TNPA’s human capital pipeline. Moreover, we are developing women with mission critical skills that are in demand and internationally marketable,” said Tau Morwe Chief Executive TNPA.

Also assisting to transform the face of the Authority is the drive to ensure that the intake of trainees and bursary recipients for marine studies, which will lead to mission critical positions, are female. Dredging is critical to ensuring that the country’s ports remain open and safe for shipping. Nompumelelo Chamane, who is one of seven female cadets with TNPA’s Dredging Services, is the first to qualify as a Marine Engineer. She is currently on board the Crane. Of the remaining cadets, one is studying and five are completing their sea time after which they will take their final steps to attain their marine tickets, and bolster Dredging Services female engineering crew contingent. The job of the harbour master is one of the most important jobs in any port authority around the world. The harbour master, in the port to which they are appointed, is the final authority over all matters relating to the movement of vessels within port limits including pilotage, navigation, navigational aids, dredging. TNPA is proud to have women at the helm of East London and Mossel Bay ports and to be among the few countries world-wide to have female harbour masters. Marine pilots guide ships, tankers and oil rigs in and out of ports without incidents. Working with huge vessels in a confined space pilots manoeuver ships between concrete structures,

New rope lubricator

taking adverse weather conditions into account. In navigating the ship into the port they have to know the terrain and when to stop the engines and when to start the turn in order to avoid crashing into the berth or running the ship aground. Helicopters are an essential tool for the marine services used at the Ports of Durban and Richards Bay to transport marine pilots to and from ships. Of the helicopter pilot cadets that graduated earlier this year eight were female. They are Marce Greyson, Nicolene Naidoo, Nontsikelelo Nkombisa, Bongani Mkansi, Khensani Hlungwani, and Zuziwe Mkhabela. Aviation engineers are a key support function for the helicopters and of the eight trainee aviation engineers four are female. They are Phumlile Zondo, Joy Sekwati and Samukelisiwe Faith Mncadi. They are midway through a three-year aviation engineering diploma and are being trained by Denel at the Denel Technical Academy on behalf of TNPA. “For women, like Dredge Master Londiwe Ngcobo (pictured), who are being trained in these highly sought after mission critical skills, the sky is Enquiry no: 50 the limit,” said Morwe.

quick and effective solution for the lubrication of wire ropes in industrial applications is available in the local market through Filter Focus - a leading wear control expert specialising in the development, design and manufacture of offline filtration systems. The Viper Wire Rope Lubricator MKII is suitable for use on wire rope with diameters ranging from 8 mm to 67 mm, and can operate at speeds of up to 2 000 m per hour. Filter Focus COO Craig FitzGerald observes that the Viper Lubricator eliminates the need for companies to carry out manual lubrication applications, which can be time-consuming and labourintensive. “The Viper Wire rope lubricator achieves more thorough lubrication of the wire rope as the pressure forces lubricant through the core of the rope. It offers the user high-pressure, one-pass lubrication of the wire rope and reduces lubrication consumption by up to 90%. As the lubricant is forced into the centre of the rope under pressure, each individual strand is lubricated thereby eliminating fretting corrosion” he explains. The Viper Wire prevents corrosion of the wire rope, and displaces moisture from the core of the rope, which increases operational lifespan. It also provides time and cost savings, as it only requires lubrication every seven months as opposed to every two months with manual lubrication.

“What’s more, this automated process offers the added benefit of improved worker safety during the lubrication process, as workers are not exposed to the ropes.” The Viper Wire rope lubricator is comprised of numerous parts that work together in order to get the wire rope to its optimum performance level. The rope cleaner (VRC) is mounted onto the rope first, and is responsible for removing contaminants on the rope. Once the VRC is connected, the Viper Collar is connected.” The Viper Collar clamps easily around the rope, the pump and airline are then connected, and one end of the lubricant hose is connected to the grease pump, with the other connected to the collar. The Viper pump, which is capable of pumping in excess of 4 kg of lubricant onto the wire rope per hour. “The Viper Wire rope lubricator can therefore be used for a variety of industrial and shipping applications. Enquiry no: 51

Robust WARRIOR™ for Reliable Multi-process Welding and Heavyduty Productivity

ESAB’s WARRIOR™ 500i CC/CV delivers 500 amps of power for heavy-duty productivity and performance in the key MIG, Flux-Cored, Stick, Live TIG and Arc Gouging processes. A rugged design, multi voltage up to 575V, clear user interface and high duty cycle of 100% at 400A underline the suitability of WARRIOR™ for southern Africa’s demanding work environment. Inverter technology saves money through lower energy costs. A sun-friendly display, IP23 rating for fan operation in the rain and generator compatibility ensures that WARRIOR™ is as at home at site as it is in the workshop. WARRIOR™ is ready to deliver performance wherever and whenever it is needed. STRENGTH THROUGH COOPERATION ESAB Africa Welding and Cutting (Pty) Ltd, 53 Lake Road, Longmeadow Business Estate, North Gate, Edenvale Tel: +27 11 608 8200 Fax: 086 714 1354 E-mail: sales@esab.co.za Web: www.esab.co.za

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Southway on the move D urban-based freight-handling specialist the Southway Group has acquired its fourth Hyster reach stacker and seventh Hyster empty container handler from Barloworld Handling in response to increased demand for its services. Established nine years ago, Southway has grown exponentially on the back of high service levels. Serving an array of coastal and inland clients, the group today operates full and empty container depots with a combined capacity of 5 000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) as well as a warehouse for palletised product and break bulk cargo at Isipingo Rail, Durban. To further meet client requirements, a container depot with a capacity of some 3 500 TEUs was opened in Kazerne, Johannesburg, last year. Moving more than 5 000 containers per month at its Durban depots alone, uptime of materials handling equipment is critical to meeting Southways’ commitment to service excellence and growing its business, says Southway Group managing director Nan Govender. Value is added through a long-term maintenance contract with Barloworld Handling, which places a specialist big lift truck techni-

vrability and handling speeds with no loss of power at full capacity for demanding loads; and overall ease of operation. The resale value of Hyster big trucks, ensures owners of further returns on their investment, says Andrew Lotter, Barloworld Handling GM in KwaZulu-Natal. In addition to its Hyster container handling units, Southway also operates several smaller Enquiry no: 52 Hyster units at its facilities.

cian on hand to ensure Southway’s big trucks are used to their fullest capacity, giving the company a good return on its investment. “We know we can rely on outstanding parts availability and a technician response time of two to three hours,” says Govender. “When uptime is of the essence, backup becomes a real differentiator, and Barloworld Handling more than delivers. Based on our machines’ performance and reliability, and the excellent service we receive, we have long since standardised on Hyster.” The two latest Hyster acquisitions are both fitted with 6m to 12m telescopic spreaders. The reach stacker, model RS45-31CH, is used

Completing the circle

oyota Forklift’s 8-series has been serving the market with counter balanced trucks ranging from 1 ton to 3.5 ton setting industry standards for many years. 2014 saw Toyota Forklift extend the series to bigger trucks of up to 8 tons making Toyota Forklift the first choice for any application. Leric Smith, Toyota Forklift’s Product Specialist, notes that there has been a considerable improvement in technology from the same size machines that were available in the Toyota Forklift 5-series and 7-series. “Firstly, the bigger machines are a lot more compact and environmentally friendly,” Leric elaborates. “The trucks which come with high-reliability Toyota engine are Tier 3 rated under the American Federal Emissions Standards and also comply with the current European emissions standards.” “Ergonomically, the machines are a lot friendlier for the drivers as they offer more comfort with easier entry and exit. They are quieter, have less vibration and better manoeuvrability.” The new additions to the range come with Toyota Forklift’s safety technology, System of

Maximum precision over long distances

euze distance sensors have a solid reputation for maximum accuracy over both small and large distances. These sensors are used everywhere geometric parameters such as height or width need to be determined and are characterised by high resolving capacity at high measurement rates. The Leuze ODSL 30 is capable of measuring distances on black objects up to 30 metres away and on bright objects that are as far as 65 metres away. The sensor resolution of 1 mm facilitates highly accurate measurements with an accuracy ratio of +/-2 mm over the complete measurement range. By automatic adjustment of the exposure time to the intensity of light, independence from the reflectivity properties of an object can be achieved further ensuring the accuracy of the measurement values. The unit also has a referencing function which prevents fluctuations in measurement value. The unit is equipped with an integrated display which shows the measurement values and this allows the sensor to be easily adapted to the measurement application at hand. The Leuze ODSL 30 has an integral key pad with an LCD display and the unit interfaces with analogue outputs, serial RS 232/485 interfaces and teachable switching outputs. It is available from Countapulse Controls.

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Active Stability (SAS). SAS constantly monitors forklift operations and automatically takes corrective action when it senses factors that could lead to truck or load instability. “When used in combination with Toyota I-site, we can manage driver behaviour, correct the behaviour and enforce correct driving habits,” explains Leric. “I-site is an advanced fleet management business solution that helps companies optimise their fleet size, control driver access and monitor driver and truck performance in order to deliver benefits in terms of cost control, safety, productivity and efficiency,” he adds. An essential factor is also the cost benefit that comes with this new range of trucks. “The biggest cost benefit is fuel saving. On the 8FG machines there is a 20 % fuel saving on gas and a 10% fuel saving on diesel on the 8FD machines,” advises Leric. The counter balanced trucks are applicable for use in any type of industry however with the bigger machines, Toyota Forklift can now serve industries such as paper and pulp, port warehouses, logistics companies as well as bottling and brewery companies. Enquiry no: 53

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to stack containers in three rows, stacking loads up to 43 ton five high in the first row, up to 31 ton four high in the second row and up to 16 ton three high in the third row. The empty container handler, an H12.00XM-12EC, stacks containers four high. Performance-enhancing features and benefits of Hyster big trucks include fuel-saving Cummins engines; power-on-demand and load-sensing hydraulics; a hydraulically operated sliding Vista Cab; exceptional manoeu-

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Supplying ship to shore cranes worldwide

Konecranes STS cranes in African ports have been recently supplied to Sonils Oil & Gas in Luanda, Angola and Mozambique’s Container Terminal in Beira. Konecranes also supplied ten Konecranes Rubber Tired Gantry cranes to Ports and Cargo Handling Services in Lagos, Nigeria. Pictured is a delivery of four Ship-to-Shore cranes to Enquiry no: 55 Savannah in the US.

LT SA’s range of Samson bulk materials handling equipment includes travelling hoppers, which provide efficient handling, flexibility and environmental protection, in the discharge of dry bulk materials. “Samson Eco-hoppers, which are suitable for discharge by ship-mounted or shore-side grab cranes, are designed to suit the characteristics and flow properties of virtually any bulk material, including coal, iron ore, gypsum, copper concentrates, soda ash and wood chips,” says Keith Dowie, project development manager for BLT SA’s SAMSON bulk materials handling equipment. “These robust grab unloading hoppers offer handling rates to 5 000 tonnes per hour, depending on grab crane performance.” Eco-hoppers, which are manufactured to withstand tough conditions at ports, also have an effective dust control system that minimises the escape of dust during the grab discharge cycle. Environmental pollution caused by fugitive dust, is a major problem in dry bulk handling. These hoppers have an upper and lower section, separated by a dust retention feature, the ‘Flex-Flap’. This divider, which comprises a series of pressed steel sections and vertical rubber flaps, opens to allow the free flow of material into the hopper and closes to prevent the flow of air out of the hopper. When bulk material is released by the grab, it falls through the Flex-Flap and accumulates in the inner hopper below. The hopper system automatically closes as a result of the newly

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Eco-hoppers for dust control

created pressure differential between the hopper and the atmosphere, forming a seal to contain the dust contaminated air. Integral reverse jet filters are positioned around the hopper inlet to extract and clean the dust laden air. Collected dust is then re-cycled into the mainstream of material. The Flex-Flap feature reduces the volume of exhausted air necessary to control fugitive dust and requires the use of small, compact filters rather than a large de-dusting system. The standard Samson Eco-hopper series includes circular hoppers, which are designed to accommodate grab

capacities between 1 and 37 m³. Each hopper size has a corresponding high or low level framework, depending on the chosen discharge option. Custom designed hopper solutions that suit specific application requirements are also available. Discharge of materials from the Eco-hopper may be direct to a belt conveyor for a fixed installation. In this case, the bulk material is reclaimed by a gravity discharge unit which feeds the material onto the conveyor at the required output rate. By using a dust controlled loading spout, the hopper can discharge direct to tipping trucks, where material is to be moved directly off the port to a remote location. For handling difficult materials, like woodchips, one or multiple Samson feeder units can be integrated with the Eco-hopper, to provide controlled rate feeding of virtually any material. Eco-hoppers can be rail mounted or bolted to suitable concrete foundations. For applications requiring a higher level of manoeuvrability, hoppers can be supported on solid rubber filled pneumatic tyres. The combination of fixed and steering axles provides the option of power travel, both parallel and at right angles to the quay.

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Proximity to customers

t the "World of Material Handling" customer event in Mainz, Germany, Linde Material Handling (MH) presented two new logistic train solutions. The Linde Logistic Train and Linde Factory Train are both designed for the modern, cyclebased flow of materials that takes place in production facilities, with both systems offering the highest level of flexibility and convenience. This synchronised form of production supply was originally pioneered by the automotive industry. However, the space-saving logistic trains from Linde are increasingly being used in other fields of industry too. The trains comprise a compact tow tractor capable of pulling three, five or six

tons, together with one or more load trailers and/or modules. The two trailer train solutions from Linde represent completely new designs, with both the Logistic Train and the Factory Train boasting a high level of directional stability and manoeuvrability. Both trains come without a centre axle, making them extremely flexible in terms of the containers to be carried. The Linde Logistic Train is mainly intended for use in halls with relatively level floors. Each individual wheel on the load trailer, which is modular in design, is spring-loaded to compensate for uneven road surfaces, while thick treads on the wheels absorb bumps. These two features together ensure a stable ride that

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is gentle on the load. However, due to the wheel diameter of 200 or 250 mm, the Linde Logistic Train is fairly limited when it comes to outdoor use. With the introduction of the new series, the range of trailers has also grown. Moveable forks make the task of loading the goods carriers easier for the operator. The train can be steered either mechanically or electrically via all four wheels, or mechanically via two wheels. The trailers can also be equipped with two castor wheels and two fixed wheels. Trailers that are not equipped with a lifting system generally feature electrical dolly interlocking. The second trailer train system, the Linde Factory Train, is modular in design, featuring standardised basic modules. The train in its entirety is made up of an initial module, one or more main modules and an end module. With this concept, various goods carriers such as C-frame, E-frame, QS-frame or bridge-frame models are interlocked without play in between two standardised modules. As the carriers can be replaced at any time, the operator retains full flexibility in the face Enquiry no: 57 of changing requirements.

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By modulating the various pressures, the thermo-compressor produces the mixed gas at a set flow rate, and in the correct ratios of the gases as required by the steel mill. According to Gorin, the concept would work well where there are integrated mills, such as a blast furnace which produces low calorific value gas, as well as a mill using higher calorific value gas. “The concept of mixing gases using a thermocompressor, and not an electrically-powered booster fan, is exclusive to Air Products. We are very proud of this ground-breaking innovation,” says Rob Richardson, General Manager: On-Sites at Air Products South Africa. “We are also proud of the fact that our first gas thermo-compressor station was commis-

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CD Venco - a specialist in the fabrication, manufacture and refurbishment of medium to heavy duty mechanical components - continues to sustain impressive market share in South Africa, despite challenging economic conditions. DCD Venco is a division of international manufacturing and engineering company DCD. The company operates from a 25 ha facility complete with a 22 000m² roofed factory in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, where it boasts the capacity to fabricate and manufacture components of up to 50 tons for OEM equipment that ranges from dump trucks and bulldozers, to wagon tipplers and mills. General manager Willem Mare believes that DCD Venco continues to be recognised as a preferred supplier of components to internationally recognised clients that operate in the mining, power generation, steel processing and railway industries - due to the fact that the company is able to maintain the highest standards of quality through its commitment to internal skills development. “DCD Venco boasts numerous certifications, including; ISO 9001, ISO 3834, OSHAS 18001 and ISO 14001, which exceed local industry benchmarks and provide clients with an excellent return-oninvestment. These certifications have been achieved thanks to a strong work ethic among our 380 strong workforce, who are regularly encouraged to enhance their skills internally,” he explains. This is clearly evident in the fact that DCD Venco dedicates five percent of its salary and wage budget to internal skills development. Mare adds: “Investing heavily in skills development not only improves productivity and customer satisfaction, it also boosts staff morale and creates the prospect of a better future for every single employee at DCD Venco.” Mare points out that DCD Venco works closely with two organisations to train its staff in all the relevant functions of the business, ranging from welding and boiler-making to fitting and electrical skills. “In order to ensure that the highest standards of quality and competence are never compromised, all DCD Venco employees must complete a three-year programme before qualifying.” DCD Venco has adopted a proactive approach towards technological evolution which, according to Mare, has played an important role in ensuring that the company remains one step ahead of the competition.

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facility in Vanderbijlpark. The team also jointly managed the installation with Air Products’ Newcastle operations team. “The need for the station arose from an energy deficit at ArcelorMittal,” says Gorin. “The steel mill was importing a high calorific value methane-rich gas, while the blast furnace was flaring gas. The gas is combustible and usable if mixed in the correct proportion with methanerich gas, to create a mixed gas with the correct calorific value.” The system works on the principle of using the higher pressure from the methane-rich gas as the motive gas to induce a flow of low pressure blast furnace gas – thereby creating a mixed gas at an intermediate pressure which is higher than the blast furnace gas.

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ir Products South Africa recently designed and implemented a new way of mixing gases using thermo-compressor technology, and as part of ongoing trials has successfully commissioned the first station of its kind at ArcelorMittal’s Newcastle operations. Ian Gorin, Process Engineering Manager at Air Products South Africa, explains: “The problem was that the mill required a higher pressure gas than what was available from the blast furnace gas. Instead of the traditional method of using a booster compressor powered by electricity, we designed a gas thermo-compressor. This system controls and modulates the gas mix ratio to give exact calorific value as required by the customer. “To compress the blast furnace gas by 25 kPa (according to the design flow rate) would have required a blower consuming 145 kW of power,” Gorin continues. “The major benefit of the gas thermo-compressor is that it utilises zero electrical energy which obviously translates into significant cost savings for the customer.” The complete gas thermo-compressor station was designed by the Air Products South Africa projects team at the company’s main

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New projects from the Bionic Learning Network T he Festo Bionic Learning Network (BLN) takes inspiration from nature, using this to provide new ideas for the automation technology of tomorrow. From their research and design innovations, have come production tools such as the fluidic muscle, bionic animals and concepts for autonomous machines and human-machine interaction. Every year, the BLN present their latest projects to the public at the Hannover Fair. This year included research activities focused on the topics of energy

recovery, and integrating functions into single workpieces. Inspiration came from the human hand and from the movement of waves. The MultiChoiceGripper offers a unique combination of different grip types with flexible, adaptive gripping fingers. Its fingers can therefore be switched over so that they can either grip in a parallel or centric direction, without requiring any conversion. This is enabled by two rotatable finger slots on the base body of the gripper, which are arranged either around a central point or opposite the third

finger. This is inspired by the human hand with its opposable thumb, which can be rotated by 130 degrees in relation to the other fingers. Depending on requirements, between two and six finger elements can be fitted to the MultiChoiceGripper. Besides the Fin Ray fingers, two other types of fingers can be attached. The MultiChoiceGripper is not only variable in terms of the direction of grip as the fingers themselves can adapt to a wide variety of shapes. It can therefore grip differently shaped and also very sensitive objects without additional sensor or control technology. As from this year, they have been made of food-compliant polyurethane, which means they can be used for the food industry. Inspiration for the wavehandling pneumatics conveyor system was provided by waves in nature. The movement of the wind over the

smooth surface of the water produces small ripples, which grow as the wind pushes against them. However, what is being moved by the waves is energy, not water. The water molecules within a wave move up and down in a circular motion, but remain in roughly the same place, yet the energy produced causes the wave to roll over the surface of the

sea. The conveyor system behaves in a similar way: while each individual bellows advances and retracts in the same spot, a wave moves over the surface of the conveyor. The WaveHandling pneumatic conveyor system consists of numerous bellows modules that deform the surface creating a wave motion that transports the objects in a targeted manner. The individual modules are self-configuring which means that the system can be started up quickly and without programming, no matter what the layout is. An additional handling unit is not required for this process due to the integration of a sorting function within the system. A potential application of the platform is in the food industry, for automatically transporting delicate items like fruit and vegetables and sorting them for the next process step.

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Maintaining cold chain integrity

mirates SkyCargo carries thousands of tons of temperaturesensitive commodities to all corners of the globe through its international hub of Dubai. Whether fresh flowers from Nairobi headed to Amsterdam, fish from Cape Town to Spain, or Zimbabwe fruits and vegetables bound for London supermarkets, Emirates SkyCargo’s cool chain services ensure these are delivered to customers in good condition despite the challenging temperatures. In 2013, the freight division of Emirates transported more than 313,000 tons of time and temperature sensitive goods on its freighters and in the belly hold of its passenger aircraft across its network via Dubai, underlining the quality of its Cool Chain service and role it plays in bringing much needed products to people around the world. Perishable products such as fruit, vegetables, flowers and fresh meat from Africa and chilled meat from Australia, as well as pharmaceuticals from India, and many other commodities from various

countries around the world, are shipped everyday on Emirates SkyCargo, through its Cool Chain products and services, which are specifically designed to move time and temperature sensitive goods according to varying customer needs. “We take pride in providing special controlled facilities to ensure temperature-sensitive products remain at a constant cool temperature both in the air and on the ground even during the hot summer months wherever we operate. Our intricate process boosts the life of perishable commodities by preserving the cool chain throughout the journey,” said Moaza Al Falahi, Emirates Vice President

Cargo Product Development and Local Affairs. “Using innovative products such as active temperature controlled containers, warehouses, cool dollies and white covers, we’re at the forefront in preserving the most sensitive and highest quality of goods wherever the pickup or delivery destinations are in the world,” she added. Emirates SkyCargo’s range of advanced protective techniques and solutions in transporting perishable products include: Cool Chain Premium, Cool Chain Advanced and Cool Chain Basic, each of which is designed to meet specific requirements of customers. Emirates SkyCargo’s perishable handling capacity has expanded with the recent opening of the freighter terminal at Dubai World Central’s (DWC) Al Maktoum International Airport where it has an advanced storage system and a perishable area designed to handle about 140,000 tons of cargo per annum. It features three large areas each with different temperature ranges between 0-25°C. Since commencement of operations at DWC, Emirates SkyCargo has transported more than 55,246 tons of temperature sensitive goods. In addition to belly hold cargo services to more than 130 destinations around the world using cargo hold capacity in Emirates’ fleet of 224 aircraft, Emirates SkyCargo has a fleet of 13 freighters, comprising 11 Boeing 777 Fs and two Boeing 747-400 ERFs, which operate to more than 50 destinations around the world. Enquiry no: 61

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tellenbosch-based liquor group Distell has extended its national supply contract with Afrox to support an upgrade at its secondary cider packaging plant in Springs, east of Johannesburg, which is Distell’s biggest cider production site. Distell is the leading cider producer on the local market through its bestselling Savanna and Hunter’s Dry brands and is ranked as the second-biggest cider company globally. Afrox has supplied the Springs plant with food grade carbon dioxide to carbonate the cider since it was commissioned about 20 years ago. Over this period the cider production operation has grown from one bottling line to nine and Afrox has continually increased the size of its bulk on-site installation to keep pace with this expansion. “As part of the latest extended contract, we’re putting in extra storage and reticulation equipment,” Afrox’s Kevin Townsend says. “The extension involves installing an additional 50 ton carbon dioxide storage vessel. We’re also supplying Distell with liquid petroleum gas to power its forklift operations at the plant.” The gas giant also supplies food grade carbon dioxide for carbonating sparkling wines and packaging and liquid nitrogen for blanketing to a number of Distell’s wineries.

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Staying ahead of the pack

n line with modern flooring trends and keeping on the cutting edge of flooring technology, Technical Finishes (Pty)Ltd has proven success with their new Polyscreed Quartz coloured quartz screed system . A new trend in commercial and industrial flooring where combined aesthetics and functionality is required, a flooring system that is attractive yet extremely durable and easy to clean becomes the minimum specification. Traditional self -levelling epoxies do not have the important combination of appeal, durability and hard wearing scratch resistance. They look fantastic on hand over but soon scratch and deteriorate in high traffic areas. Polyscreed Quartz coloured quartz screed system meets all the criteria for environments such as Food and Beverage retail outlets, department stores, trading stores, commercial butcheries etc. The added benefit of this type of system is that tailor made colours can be created to meet even the intimate needs of personal and corporate colours. With this

an organisations marketing image is consistently projected throughout the organisation`s work environment. Technical Finishes` coloured quartz system is a hard wearing decorative

Another order was placed by a company in Turkey. A complete GEA Wiegand gelatin concentration line is involved, consisting of ultrafiltration/ evaporation and sterilization. This plant is controlled via a PCS7-system. Gelatine and glue are high-quality natural products. The technical range of applications of gelatine in the food, nutriceutical, pharmaceutical, and photo industries is extraordinarily wide. Concentrated glue broths are mainly used in the adhesives industry. Gelatine is extracted from leather waste, veal, bovine, and porcine hides, bones, and fish skins. The raw

materials are chemically treated in the extraction. The cross-connections between the chain molecules in the collagen protein of the raw materials are split using acids or caustic solutions. The high-molecular collagen fragments are then extracted with warm water as glue or gelatine. Depending on the treatment process, this takes place in several steps at different pH values and temperatures. In the further process, the extractions are clarified, desalinated, concentrated, if necessary, sterilized, dried and packed. GEA Wiegand delivers membrane filtration plants (GEA Filtration) and evaporation plants for the process steps of clarification, desalination, concentration, and sterilization.

and Polyscreed Quartz meets all the requirements required by HACCP . Recent projects completed include “Food Lovers” Springfield Park, Pinetown and a number of Spar retail stores. In addition to this PUMADUR polyurethane screeds are available which meet HACCP requirements for food and beverage “back of house” process areas. It contains an anti microbial additive to assist in keeping floors hygienic. The system is impact resistant and steam cleanable unlike normal epoxy coatings. Also ideal for fridge and freezer store rooms. Technical Finishes has a wide range of specialist flooring systems to meet all types of flooring environments. Enquiry no: 63

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outh Africa has outstanding SABS safety regulations in place when it comes to the handling of electrical and electronic equipment by workers. In addition, an expansive declaration by OHASA (Occupational Health and Safety Act) covers the prevention of accidents pertaining to electrical and electronic hazards in industry. Why then, with all this legislation in place, do so many accidents still occur? According to Victor Marques, Country General Manager, Omron Electronics South Africa, the problem lies with the effective and resolute enforcements of these standards and acts. “No matter how safe the machinery is that workers operate or handle, or how stringent the policies are, it is all futile if these are not properly policed and if no one is held accountable when things go wrong. Only when stringent penalties are issued to companies and business leaders, will the powers that be, sit up and take note. In fact, in certain cases overseas, criminal charges have been meted out against senior management in companies.” “Regarding enforcement of policies, South Africa lags behind the Western world to a similar degree to that of other emerging markets,” comments Marques. Omron Electronics, South Africa is part of the Omron Corporation that is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. The company specialises in providing high quality industrial electronic equipment that is safe to use. Omron product helps protect and prevent accidents in industry from causing injury or even death at the work place. “Accidents are expensive, not only in lost working days, medical bills and higher insurance premiums, but also in other costs that are not that easy to quantify such as disrupted production, accident investigations and training of new personnel to replace those injured or deceased in industrial accidents. Therefore, by creating a safe industrial environment on all levels is a wise business investment.” For many years, Omron has gained extensive experience by working closely with the world’s leading machine manufacturers and with governing bodies that define today’s

It is a power trowelled system and thereby provides uniform compaction and thus far better consistency throughout the working surface. Many competitor resin screeds are “hand trowelled” which leads to soft spots , trowel marks and inconsistencies in thickness, says MD Ian Harrison. Technical Finishes has designed a system unparalleled and unmatched by their competitors using the latest in urethane / epoxy technology. Being seamless, it offers an “easy to clean” hygienic surface ideal for environments where cleanliness and a strict hygiene regime coupled with durability is a prime requirement. “ There is always a need to keep surfaces clean and bacteria free and this system meets with this requirement perfectly” says Ian. Food processing environments often require HACCP compliance

resin screed system comprising of coloured quartz granules encapsulated in a non-yellowing binder resulting in a system with compressive strength three times that of concrete.

New orders from the gelatine industry

EA Filtration recently received an order for a revamp of an old evaporator and for a new direct-steam sterilization unit at a German gelatin manufacturer. After the commissioning phase of the evaporation plant, the customer will replace the existing ionexchanger and install an ultrafiltration system with diafiltration unit for desalination of the gelatin solution. Moreover, process water streams occurring in several production steps in the factory, will be treated and recovered in a reverse osmosis system.

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Broad range of centrifuges suitable for any application

s the licenced distributor of Gerrit du Plessis, product speSiebtechnik centrifuges in cialist for Multotec’ s Solid Liquid southern Africa for over ten and Magnetic Separation Division years, Multotec has access to a says that the range includes both wide range of product available filtration (pusher, vibrating and wmb-710 SA Maso ad_Layout 1 13/05/2014 08:33 Page 1Conturbex) internationally. and sedimentation

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(conventional decanter) types of centrifuges, available for a multitude of applications. Apart from offering these two conventional types of centrifuges, Multotec can also offer the option of a collection of hybrid machines, which will include both sedimentation and filtration process steps. Siebtechnik centrifuges are manufactured under licence, or imported from Germany, depending on the type of machine required. Du Plessis points out that the primary differentiator with Siebtechnik centrifuges is that each is custom engineered for the application at hand. “Understanding customer needs and providing solution customisation to meet the specific operational

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parameters is a driving force for Multotec. In many instances, suppliers have a limited range, and they unfortunately force the available centrifuges to fit the application, instead of providing a fit for application purposemade solution. Having access to such a wide range of product data and designs makes the engineering of a centrifuge for a given application a viable proposition,” says Willem Slabbert a process and application manager at Multotec. Continuously operating centrifuges have long established their place in the solid/liquid separation

process. They can dewater large quantities of solids to low final moistures, whilst needing little space, energy and time. By installing the correct centrifuge, organisations will reduce the cost of thermal drying considerably and may even make it superfluous. Siebtechnik specialises in the development and manufacture of continuously operating centrifuges, and supplies centrifuges across a broad range of industries, including mining, chemical, pharmaceutical and food and beverage processing. Enquiry no: 66

Autojet lubrication systems

ased on long-standing worldwide experience in spray nozzle and spray control technology, Monitor Engineering know how important it is - especially today - to reduce production costs. Their worldwide leadership in spray technology can help operate more efficiently and save money. Precise control of lubricating applications can reduce oil consumption by up to 90% and can eliminate time-consuming cleaning of parts. The company offers two Autojet lubrication systems, namely the L210, which is for low viscosity media and the P400 which is for all types of viscosity (up to 600 cSt.). The L210 system uses airless nozzles to apply low-viscosity media, and due to their flat spray pattern the nozzles cover a substantial width. The P400 lubrication system uses air atomizing spray nozzles to apply high viscosity media (more than 600 cSt). All nozzles have a needle which precisely opens and closes the nozzle with each spray pulse and which effectively cleans the orifice

from any residue or debris. The nozzles are air-controlled and all circuits can be controlled independently. This allows exact control and repeatable metering of the circulated oil and provides full control over the applied amount and the thickness of the oil/lubricant layer. The combined use of both the P400 and the L210 offers a perfect solution if both high-viscosity oils (e.g. for deep drawing) and emulsions, thin-fluid or volatile vanishing oils are used. The units work independently of one another, preventing intermixing of lubricants and simultaneous control of both units reduces set-up times. Both systems consist of a base unit and a coil lubricator. An optional filter unit prevents air containing oil from polluting the surrounding air. The base unit consists of an airoperated diaphragm pump which draws the lubricating fluid from the container through a suction filter. Lubricant is pushed through the lines to the spray nozzles mounted in the coil lubricator using low pressure. Double air jets distribute the lubricant

over the work piece in a uniform film. The coil lubricator is an effective solution for the lubrication of bands in automatic presses. Due to the sturdy stainless steel construction it is also able to withstand heavy loads. For band widths between 100 1,600 mm. Pneumatic lifting cylinders open the coil lubricator - fixed versions are also available. The coil lubricator is fitted with a return line with an optional filter. The exact metering of the lubricant guarantees absolute repeatability, with the L210 offering precise indexing of pumps and the P400, precise air pressure control. Other benefits include optimum distribution of the lubricating fluid on the coil (top, bottom, both sides), easy maintenance due to pneumatic lifting cylinders, quick and easy assembly, no misting or pollution of the work environment and optional installation of additional nozzles for spot lubricaEnquiry no: 67 tion of critical points.

Safety light curtains and safety light grids

fm electronic’s type OY8 safety light curtains and safety light grids are distinguished by their very slim design (28 x 30 mm) and long ranges up to 20 m. Finger, hand and body protection reliably ensure primary guarding or access prevention. The units are available as Type 2 and type 4 safety light curtains to IEC 61496 and with SIL to IEC 61508 and PL to ISO 13849. These light curtains have been designed for protected area heights of 160 mm to 1 510 mm in intervals of 150 mm. A resolution (detection capacity) of 30, 40, 50 or 90 mm can be selected. Light grids are offered with 2, 3 or 4 beams.

The units are easy to install due to a T-slot on the back. Using the enclosed angle brackets, the units can be installed vertically or horizontally and without dead band on one side. When materials are fed to a machine such as a press, for example, the process should not stop. The OY8 safety light curtains allow blanking from up to three adjacent beams without the safety light curtain triggering the safety function. For body or hand protection the safety device switches off if more than the configured beams or none of the adjacent beams are Enquiry no: 68 interrupted.

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High impact doors can enhance productivity S electing the most appropriate door or closure for an opening is not as simple as it would initially appear. Wim Dessing, MD of Apex Strip Curtains & Doors, cautions that there are several factors that should be considered before making any decisions. The first element to be considered is the purpose that the door or closure will serve within its environment. “The type of business will dictate the type of doorway as well as the position of the opening that needs to be served. Obviously, there are different parameters to consider when the installation is in full view of customers as opposed to one where it is positioned at the back end of the site,” Dessing points out. Another element to consider is the type of traffic that will pass through the opening. In some instances, only pedestrians will use the opening

whereas in other instances motorised traffic such as pallets jacks, trolleys or forklifts may be added to the equation. In addition, one needs to determine whether the traffic is moving in a one or two way direction.

Thermal imaging reduced downtime improved safety

agnet - specialists in the supply, implementation and support of electrical equipment, industrial instrumentation and automation – has introduced a thermal imaging service, designed to reduce plant breakdowns, minimise costly repairs, optimise the production process and improve safety in the workplace. “Thermal imaging technology has become one of the most valuable diagnostic tools for industrial applications,” says Brian Bilton, Magnet’s training manager. “By detecting irregularities that are usually invisible to the naked eye, thermal imaging allows corrective action to be taken before costly system failures or fires occur. “Magnet’s new thermal imaging service forms part of a condition monitoring programme to determine when and where maintenance is needed in electrical and mechanical installations and components. By using reliable, non invasive thermal imaging

instruments, which are able to scan and visualise the temperature distribution of entire surfaces of machinery and electrical equipment quickly and accurately, preventative action is taken in the event of a fault. What is important for production plants, is that Magnet is able to perform inspections, even when systems are under load. “This specialist service encompasses the provision of a full image of each situation and accurate temperature data during the

Dosing control valves

itech’s locally designed and manufactured Dosing Control Valves accurately dose reagents into the flotation process in ring main dosing systems for example. Especially designed for each application, the valves monitor the process, reduce reagent costs and eliminate human error. The Dosing Control Valves continuously monitor the dosing state with a 15 minute feedback. The medium is continuously circulated reducing clogging, spillage and crystalisation. Extremely cost effective, the Dosing Control Valves are erosion resistant and fit in the main ring

making them ideally suited for pH control. They have an anticlogging design and are trim sized to suit process data. The valves are rated for 600 kPa and their outlet port is designed to match the trim size. With an option of ‘on/off’ or modulating control, the valves have a nylon coated cylinder with a double-acting or springreturn mechanism. Various options are available including pneumatic or electro-pneumatic positioners, solenoid valves, limit switches, position indication, hand-wheel override and stellite, ceramic or carbide trims. Enquiry no: 71

“In order to ensure optimal and unhindered traffic flow, the layout at the opening should be investigated. Questions to ask include whether the entrance point orientation is straight and readily accessible, or whether traffic needs to negotiate sharp or narrow turns. The frequency of use is also important as well as the number of hours the opening will be accessed during any given day as this information will directly affect the choice of door or opening,” Dessing continues. The practicalities of environmental influence need to be factored in to ensure that customer goals are met. “We look at whether the opening is situated between an air-conditioned or heated facility and the exterior. Other aspects to consider include the humidity or moisture content of the ambient environment. Some work environments are prone to dust and

monitoring of high voltage equipment, low voltage cabinets, motors, pumps and high temperature equipment, as well the detection of insulation losses.” A small electrical problem can have far reaching consequences. As the efficiency of the electrical grid becomes low, more energy is used generating heat. If left unchecked, this heat can rise to the point where connections start to melt and this can result in a devastating fire. Magnet is able to identify and locate a fault before costly problems occur and also advise exactly what needs to be fixed. This thermal imaging service - which extends from the examination of a fuse box, to the inspection of a large industrial installation - ensures cost savings, reduced downtime and improved safety standards. Enquiry no: 70

other airborne pollutants so one needs to determine in advance how the doors or closures will be cleaned, in order to provide a solution that lends itself to hygiene while concurrently not becoming a high maintenance issue,” says Dessing. Finally, the aesthetics of the doors or closures will influence the choice of product. “Will the doors or closures, for example, be subjected to accidental bumping and possible damage? If yes, then a door or closure constructed from durable material needs to

be chosen. In addition, are there other aesthetic considerations such as whether the product needs to match existing décor, or alternatively whether it should be an obvious feature that does not blend into the background?” he stresses. Apex Strip Curtains & Doors has developed a range of products suited to all applications. Each product range can be customised to suit specific opening requirements based on a number of predetermined factors. Enquiry no: 69

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Integrated electrical solutions for food and beverage

egrand, which supplies a comprehensive range of systems for the implementation of electrical installations and information networks in diverse industries, also offers integrated solutions for the food and beverage sector. “Energy, safety and hygiene issues are critical in any food and beverage manufacturing plant. In most processing sites, electrical energy makes up about 30% of the energy used and Legrand works closely with manufacturers to improve performance, at the same time reducing their environmental footprint,” explains Luk Ivens, general manager, Legrand Southern Africa. “Legrand offers effective solutions for reduced energy consumption, greater control over operating costs and adherence to stringent quality, hygiene and safety requirements in food production.” “The modular design of Legrand systems, which enables easy installation, adaptabil-

ity and reconfiguration, suits the demands of food processing plants that require frequent updates on production lines. This range meets stringent global standards for quality and safety and has also been subjected to Legrand’s hygiene test protocols especially for the food processing industry - cleanability and resistance to cleaning products.” The technical room, which has to distribute and protect the entire electrical infrastructure of a food processing concern, is a strategic area of the plant. Legrand’s systems offer 24 operation of production units, manage operating costs and ensure safety of the installation. Key systems include cast resin transformers, which reduce electricity consumption by up to 20% during off-peak activity phases in food and beverage production and busbar trunking for the distribution of high currents up to 6 300 A. DMX³ air circuit breakers, DPX³ MCCBs,

supply inverters, isolating switches and XL³ distribution enclosures offer reliable protection and effective service continuity, which is essential in food production. Efficient energy distribution in processing areas is enhanced with the installation of quality systems designed specially for manufacturing environments that require compliance with

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hygiene standards. Cable routing for low and high current applications must ensure safety, even in the event of a fire. Other important components include industrial enclosures, process equipment protection, power supplies and control and signalling units, as well as lighting busbars. Weatherproof IP 67 emergency lighting units, which are suitable for use in damp areas, are fitted with low consumption LEDs and can be remotely tested and controlled. Legrand also offers management solutions for a plant’s infrastructure, which encompass data performance, securing of sensitive areas and the control of electrical energy consumption. A specially designed structured cabling system, which is compatible with other cabling products, offers flexibility to the installation. UPS (uninterruptible power supply) enclosures, with a capacity of up to 120 kVA, permit the implementation of secured network for machines, as well as the plant’s infrastructure, in the event of a power failure. The company has also developed a range of access control and CCTV security systems for securing the most sensitive areas in a food production plants, particularly laboratories. Lighting management systems control lighting use for flexibility, safety and comfort, also maximising energy savings. Fire alarms, fireman’s switches and emergency lighting are also designed for enhanced safety and reduced energy consumption. Their range of eco-designed products for food processing environments is manufactured from special materials to meet electrical and mechanical safety requirements and resist the various stresses in the food processing environment. These materials include stainless steel, as well as plastic, metal, rubber and composite components. Surface treatment ensures resistance to oxidising and abrasive washing products and offers durabilEnquiry no: 72 ity and extended service life.

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erco’s ability to solve customer challenges has resulted in the Company designing a trailer to accommodate rails and beams sourced by Serco to enable the loading a second row of pallets to a refrigerated trailer, giving a 60 pallet load capacity. The lightweight - yet highly durable - double stacking system can be used in both refrigerated and dry freight trailers, with the entire system adding just 640kg in weight to a vehicle. Representatives from the refrigerated division of Imperial Logistics (ILRS) approached Serco to develop a trailer to facilitate the stacking of pallets. The challenge was that with the conventional 30 pallet refrigerated trailer, the full cubic load space was not being fully utilized due to the fragile nature of the specific loads which prevented stacking to maximum height. Serco MD Clinton Holcroft explained that when certain products are stacked, often the weight from those on top cause damage to the products below. “In that event there’s a limit to how high you can stack the stock, which results in full use not being made of the vehicle’s interior load space.” “For Imperial Logistics Refrigerated Services the system now allows them to pack almost to the roof, giving maximum use of internal space. Basically the system comprises rails fitted vertically to the specially reinforced side walls of the trailer with movable aluminium bars across which the pallets are placed. “The aluminium bars can be adjusted to the required height to allow flexibility for different height pallets. The top level is fully self supporting and able to carry up to 1000kgs across the span of each beam.’ With increasing fuel costs, this innovative solution enables transporters to optimize load fill and thereby reduce carbon emissions and Enquiry no: 73 running costs.

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Trade centre to unlock development efficiencies for KZN

On site at the Ithala Trade Centre development on Durban’s Point Waterfront – (left to right) Ithala Directors, David McLean and Busiswa Bam, with MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Mr Michael Mabuyakhulu, Ithala Group Chief Executive, Yvonne Zwane and Ithala Limited Chairman, Malusi Kekana

evelopment is currently well underway on the Ithala Trade Centre, situated on Durban’s Point Waterfront, with completion expected by the end of 2014.

The property is being developed as a commercial centre offering 9 floors of office space as well as a parking and retail area with a total gross lettable space of 9 595 square metres.

The objective is to consolidate and harmonise development activities, offering a one stop shop facility. The Ithala Trade Centre is seen as a development hub, a first for KwaZuluNatal, situated at the gateway to the city, providing easy access and ample secure parking. It boasts an excellent setting, surrounded by mixed use buildings and a modern network of canals and is well located in terms of shopping amenities, conference facilities and other institutions. The Trade Centre is designed and decorated along modern classic lines, generally open plan making best use of the floor space and featuring environmentally friendly fittings to reduce operating costs. Secure parking is available on two levels and at street level and provision has been made for restaurants and coffee shops on the ground floor. Not only is this a game changer project for Ithala, but it is also a significant boost for economic development in KwaZulu-Natal, unlocking the potential for entities in development to work together for the benefit of the Province. Furthermore, Ithala Trade Centre will contribute to mixed use development within the Point Waterfront area, which is ideally located to sustain residential, recreational

Durban trio behind new mobile card payment solution

Khokha, a young and innovative Cape Town-based financial services brand, has launched an exciting new payment service that is set to transform the way SME’s accept payment from their customers. The Edge, a secure Chip & PIN card reader that plugs into a smartphone, and coupled with the iKhokha mobile app, transforms the phone into a secure mobile Point of Sale (mPOS) terminal, enables merchants to process card payments – anywhere in South Africa. Using the Edge, a wide range of South African businesses are also able to tender cash, card and mobile transactions, sell value-added services (such as airtime) and monitor and track sales performance and transactional history through the slick and easy to use Mobile App. Simplicity, service and security are the three pillars on which the iKhokha ethos has been built. The proudly South African developed and manufactured solution has been through an incredibly rigorous international testing process with regulatory bodies and card schemes to ensure world class security. Emerge Mobile, the Umhlanga based technology company behind the iKhokha solution and brand was founded by two young Durban raised entrepreneurs, Ramsay Daly and Matt Putman and their mentor Dr Clive Putman - an experienced technologist and entrepreneur. Earlier this year the team earned the accolade of building the first African developed mPOS offering to gain full

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international accreditation. To “Get the Edge”, business owners simply apply online at www.ikhokha.com and then download the iKhokha app from the rel-

evant app store. The proprietary iKhokha online portal removes much of the hassle that SMMEs would normally face when signing up with their bank through traditional channels. Once paid for and approved, the Edge will be delivered to the merchant. The solution is available to all businesses irrespective of their bank. Enquiry no: 75

and business activities creating a well-balanced district within close proximity to the city and surrounding areas. “With just over a million square metres of lettable space, Ithala is a significant player in KwaZulu-Natal’s industrial and retail property market. Our property portfolio is central to our development mandate of job

creation and economic upliftment of local communities. We see the Ithala Trade Centre as a flagship in our commercial portfolio and believe that this project will enhance the area by contributing to mixed use development, regeneration and growth on the Point Waterfront”, stated Yvonne Zwane, Ithala Group Chief Executive. Enquiry no: 74

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Labour legislation compliance

ith frequent changes in labour legislation, entrepreneurs have to ensure that they are compliant or face significant financial penalties that could threaten the future of their companies, according to James McKerrell, (pictured) CEO of Technologies South Africa, a human resources and payroll integrated software solutions company. “Through our research, we found that small entrepreneurs are the most at risk when it comes to labour legislation as they often lack the specialist knowledge required to be compliant. It is alarming to see how many of them

use friends and family to help with certain administrative functions but do not meet the necessary legislative requirements,” he says. For example, if a small business deducts tax from employees but does not pay it over they are breaking the law. Also, if a business owner transports employees to a site then he or she needs to have a public transportation permit to do so. Not having the proper paperwork in place can lead to significant financial and

reputational damage. “There are also tax rules to observe. For example, overtime and bonus pay use different formulas and only software that is approved by SARS can be used. Even if an entrepreneur invites his or her senior manager and his wife to a weekend away then it can be construed as a benefit which has to be taxed. So the wording of policy documents, regarding benefits from the company, is crucial,” he adds.

The management and administration of salaries and labour requirements have become specialised. Ignorance of the law is no excuse and companies can be liable for large fines and labour inspections. “Fortunately, it is not as difficult to be compliant as it sounds. With the necessary knowledge and working with the right partners, entrepreneurs can build everything themselves correctly and accurately without having to spend a fortune in the long-term. These partners need to provide the specialised services an entrepreneur requires and ensure systems are compliant with all the latest regulations and tax regimes to make sure that the focus can be on the core business,” he concludes.

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Building up social housing in eThekwini

rudent sourcing and selection of building materials and fittings and fixtures has delivered Lakehaven Phase 11- a ground breaking social housing project that will definitely raise the bar in this segment of the housing arena. Dirk Meyer, managing director of Corobrik, said that Corobrik is proud to have been associated with what is Durban’s third greenfields project. Lakehaven Phase 11 has a proud lineage. It’s Phase 1 predecessor received the cov-

eted Social Housing Project of the year 2011 award from the Southern African Housing Foundation (SAHF). “Lakehaven Phase 11 takes this a step further. Through the far sighted substitution of cheaper building materials with higher quality building materials, First Metro Housing and construction, cost and project managers, HDH, have as good as redefined social housing and made it aspirational,” he said. Social Housing is a government subsidised rental or co-operative housing option for people with monthly household incomes of between R1 500 and R7 500. Lakehaven Phase 1 comprises 312 units. The second phase provides a further 280 units within 34 double story blocks of flats. Construction began in early 2013 and it is on track for completion by mid-year. The first 88 units are already occupied. Selection of tenants for the remainder will begin during the second half of the year. Each unit has two bedrooms, a bathroom, an open plan kitchen and fully tiled living area with a DSTV point. A granite kitchen counter top, taps and aluminium windows are quality features. A gated, security controlled entrance and

individual parking bays provide a step up for social housing. There are also plans to create a park, sports field and community hall. All upgrades were facilitated well within strict budgetary constraints and to meet strict objectives outlined by government. Mehmood Hoosen, HDH’s principal agent, pointed out that, while costs were kept low, the end product was of a high standard to the point where Lakehaven Phase 11 had definitely added value to the area. In line with capital subsidies provided through the Institutional Subsidy and the Capital Restructuring Grant, social housing developments must adhere to strict principles that extend beyond construction. Enquiry no: 77

Painting to protect shelving

eat, cold, humidity and other environmental factors cause oxidation and corrosion of racking and shelving systems – posing significant operation and maintenance challenges for warehouses. To ensure long-lasting protection of its products, APC Storage Solutions SA uses the most advanced treatment process on all of its racking and shelving products: cataphoresis, providing a level of resistance that is three times higher than conventional painting. Cataphoresis is a specialised painting and treatment process based on electro-chemical technology that relies on the cathodic painting of metal surfaces. The cathodic amino resins act as corrosion and rust inhibitors. Once applied, the pieces are immersed in a specialised electric preparation bath to provide the ultimate in metal-treatment. This specialised treatment also acts as a fire barrier for racking and shelving systems with the ignition temperature being over 200°C. In addition to being three times more corrosion- and rust-resistant than conventional painting, cataphoresis also provides greater resistance to harmful elements than electrostatic painting does. “In a salt sprayed fog

chamber, for example, electrostatic painting without our cataphoresis treatment can only withstand 160 hours before surface damage occurs. With cataphoresis, however, surfaces can withstand up to 550 hours,” says Fred Albrecht, Managing Director, APC Storage Solutions SA. “In layman’s terms, a car’s pedals will never rust, even at the sea, because they are treated with cataphoresis. We apply the same principal to our racking and shelving.” In addition, the mutual attraction between the painted pieces and the electrodes immersed at the sides of the bath during the painting process causes a strong and precise coverage of the whole surface of the equipment– enabling it to reach the most inaccessible areas and provide a uniform coating. Once treated, the storage equipment undergoes hydro soluble paint and powder coating to guarantee not only superior rust- and corrosion-resistance, but also a high quality paint job. Cataphoresis treatment comes standard with APC Storage Solutions SA’s entire range of racking and shelving systems. Enquiry no: 78

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Early success with low cost housing

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ince entering the low cost housing sector six months ago, Esor Civils has experienced success beyond expectation and is presently working on two government subsidised projects to provide 1 000 low cost houses in the village of Enhlangweni, in the Umzumbe municipality near Ixopo, and 500 units in the village of Ezinqolweni, in the Mthimude municipality near Port Shepstone. More recently, Esor Civils has secured the provision of low cost housing in Bhobhoyi, close to Port

Shepstone, and is earmarked for a further project in the Umzumbe area, and has also set its sights on the Eastern Cape. “Low cost housing is something quite new for us and it’s working out very well,” Mark Rippon, managing director of Esor Civils, says. “We already have a diversified portfolio that includes road building, mining and township infrastructure work, water and sewerage reticulation contracts and concrete projects for government, major min-

ing houses and the private sector. Although our move into low cost housing is at the inception stage, we’ve been very excited at these early successes and we believe there is significant potential to expand into this sector of the market. We’re proving that we’re reliable and able to deliver these projects to the satisfaction of all stakeholders. “ “Low cost housing is still very much a government focus and the recent increased subsidy will see the specifications improve from the two-roomed 40m² dwelling with rainwater harvesting and an outhouse, that we are building at Muzumbe and Thimude, to dwellings of the same size but now plumbed and electrified and including an inside bathroom with a basic hand basin, toilet and shower. The upgraded specifications will also be applicable to the scope of the Bhobhoyi and second Muzumbe projects.” On these projects Esor Civils has teamed up with Consulting Engineers Bigen Africa, a leading design engineering company with a strong presence in southern Africa and a growing African footprint. Bigen Africa takes responsibility for

the design of the houses, provides site supervision during construction and conducts quality assurance before the houses are handed over. On each low cost housing project, the Esor Civils team identi-

fies local emerging sub-contractors and supports them with the procurement of materials and the provision of training, effectively equipping them with experience and marketable capabilities.

Transporter insurance – the hazard warnings

ransporting goods throughout Africa is a massive industry – an industry that has very specific insurance requirements. All too often transporters are unaware of the pitfalls that could lead to their claims being repudiated, says Steve Cornelius - Head of Automotive and Transportation at Indwe Risk Services A recent study showed that in excess of 60% of trucks are not roadworthy – that translates into over 60% of claims relating to these trucks being repudiated or partial settlements being made. For any transporter that figure should be a massive wake-up call. While South Africa has yet to implement the sophisticated systems that the UK has adopted, new laws are being promulgated with a view to keeping trucks on the straight and narrow by holding the consignor, the consignee and the transporter liable for accidents. Get a head start by ensuring that you have the following in place: • Check the validity of every driver’s licence – it can have catastrophic consequences if documents are found to be lacking or fraudulent. • Pay attention to the physical wellbeing of drivers –regular eye tests, blood sugar and blood pressure tests as well as TB tests are advisable. • Obtain RTMS accreditation and renew the COF (Certificate of Fitness) and PDP (Professional Driver’s Permit) annually. • Road transporters and those who utilise their services must take responsibility for the issues that plague the industry – issues such as late loading and overloading. Late loading puts the drivers under pressure, forcing

KZN earthmoving company moves premises

igh Power Equipment Africa (HPE Africa) has recently moved to new premises in Mahogany Ridge, Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal. HPE Africa - sole distributors for Hyundai earthmoving equipment in Southern Africa - also offers a complementary range of products, which includes McCloskey crushing and screening plants, MB crusher buckets, as well as Soosan hydraulic hammers and drills “The company’s new KZN facility, which was established at the beginning of the year, carries a substantial stockholding of new equipment and also offers a spare parts, repair and field service facility,” says Alex Ackron, MD, HPE Africa (a division of the Capital Equipment Group, Invicta Holdings Limited). “The KZN operation, which previously operated from shared premises in New Germany, implemented a strategic focus on after-sales service excellence, which resulted in significant growth in business and the need for a larger facility.” “The new KZN outlet has a full workshop, which is supported by a fleet of field service vehicles, enabling our technicians to attend to breakdowns at the HPE facility, at customers’ premises and on site.” The company is well positioned to meet growing demand for reliable earthmoving equipment throughout KwaZulu-Natal – particularly in plant hire, civil engineering, construction, agriculture, quarrying and mining. Enquiry no: 81

them to travel during unsafe hours (11:00 pm – 4:00 am) while overloading causes huge delays at the weighbridge as goods are unpacked and repacked. • Incentivising drivers to arrive at destinations earlier than scheduled encourages them to skip the necessary rest breaks and drive faster to make up time. It is not uncommon for drivers to work a straight 24-hour shift and one doesn’t have to be a rocket scientist to work out the consequences. Although the initial outlay may be a little pricey, transporters should seriously consider investing in cabin cameras. The benefits are significant and include reducing potential liability claims and insurance premiums, saving fuel, and ensuring better safety and performance standards. No transporter can afford to be complacent when it comes to insurance. Buying insurance based purely on lower premiums or lower excess structures is the equivalent of tunnel vision. Don’t take chances when it comes to having the right insurance – there is simply too much riding on it.

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ombined Motor Holdings (CMH) has announced the opening of a new modern R45 million UD Trucks dealership in KwaZulu-Natal. This new facility, situated in Pinetown, offers UD Trucks customers in the region a proverbial one-stop-shop with complete sales, service, parts and finance support. CMH is an investment holding company with well-established roots in the retail motor sector. The company represent a number of highly recognised leading brand dealerships across South Africa, including the new UD Trucks facility in Pinetown and another in Pietermaritzburg. “We aim to provide customer satisfaction in all aspects of business and create a pleasant and challenging working environment for all our employees, as well as develop a trustworthy and strong relationship with both our shareholders and suppliers,” said Ron Byng, dealer

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frisam’s C-Tech cements are pushing the limits of cement and concrete technology to produce products with exceptional performance characteristics which are also environmentally responsible. “Our achievements in the arena of composite technology (C-Tech) personify AfriSam’s ethos of innovation, aimed at ensuring that our customers always enjoy the benefits of high performing products,” Mike McDonald, manager of AfriSam’s Centre of Product Excellence, says. “This methodology is also driven by our commitment to support the environment by producing cements with ever lower carbon footprints.” “Our C-Tech products are the result of an on-going development process that began in 2000 and is still moving forward, beyond conventional boundaries. The mineral components in these cements have been engineered to make the resultant composite cement

superior to pure cement. These products offer a spectrum of functional attributes that provide our customers guaranteed quality performance.” C-Tech technology reduces the carbon intensive Portland clinker content of cement ensuring that AfriSam cements tread more lightly on the

environment. Their mineral components carry significantly less embodied carbon than clinker, effectively reducing the carbon footprint associated with the cement production process. In the process, AfriSam is also able to conserve natural resources such as limestone. The use of C Tech minerals in the manufacturing of composite cements make constructive use of by products from other industries, reducing the need to landfill these materials. The introduction of engineered mineral components in increased proportions to cement clinker presents AfriSam customers with enhanced functional performance qualities. AfriSam C-Tech cements also contain mineral components that produce superior long term strengths compared to pure cements, where strength gain typically flattens out from 28 days onward. Enquiry no: 83

Energy-efficient alternative power sources

ith rising costs in electricity generation, increased demand and frequent ‘black outs’ compounded by cable theft, the search for renewable energy power sources is becoming increasingly urgent.

Rand Technical Services (RTS), based in Tshwane, has added an exciting new product to its portfolio: a hydrogen battery robust enough for the harshest African conditions. The hydrogen electrolyser, cre-

ated and manufactured by Italian ‘clean technology’ company ACTA, presents a viable alternative to conventional power sources, particularly in areas where electricity supply is unreliable. “The product, ACTA Power, was developed to act as a stand-by power supply in cases where there is erratic power supply. The technology is a back-up power system in battery form, using a renewable natural resource – hydrogen - which is stored at pressure,” explains RTS’s Chairman Ian Fraser. “This is relatively new technology, and we are very excited to introduce it to this country where we believe it has significant potential.” The battery uses technology similar to that of fuel cells, but in reverse, according to Fraser. While fuel cells convert oxygen and hydrogen into water, producing electricity in the process, the hydrogen battery technology creates an automatic power source through separating oxygen from hydrogen and the subsequent chemical reaction. “The ACTA Power hydrogen battery is a robust, stand-alone unit which is suitable for the African climate and environment. It has a wide application, but would be particularly suited to smaller installations. For example, a telecommunications installation in a remote location, where renewable energy resources are used, such as solar and wind,” says Fraser. “As a replacement of normal stand-by power supply, it is extremely economical, particularly in comparison to a diesel electricity-generation system. ACTA hydrogen batteries are also cost-effective because of their durability. These units operate for 5 to 10 years and more, without needing replacing, and run completely on renewable resources. Additionally, being virtually ‘theft-proof’, the hydrogen battery is advantageous in areas where theft, especially of generators and batteries, can be a real problem. This adds to its cost benefits.” Enquiry no: 84

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eThekwini takes on the fight against cable theft E Thekwini Municipality is inundated with complaints from the public about power outages resulting from the criminal acts of electricity and cable theft. Cable and electricity theft often leads to devastating and tragic consequences, such as loss of life as well as damage to infrastructure costing the Municipality approximately R230 million annually. Mayor Cllr, James Nxumalo said these offenders have an inflated sense of entitlement in both attitude and behaviour which will no longer be tolerated. He said electricity and cable thieves must be stopped, not only because of the impact on our daily lives and in the long term, our economy and job creation, but also because of the deadly consequences. “The negative impacts of illegal electricity connections include the hefty costs of replacement of infrastructure and hiring security, the shutdown of business operations, loss of income and loss of exports. Cable theft also

affects power, communication lines and transport network outages and leads to negative investor perceptions,” he said. Nxumalo further urged all citizens to demonstrate civic pride and a sense of co-ownership of our resources, assets and the environment we live in. “We should all play our part towards enhancing the economic, social and cultural diversity of our City, by not vandalising Municipal or community infrastructure and infringing bylaws,” said Nxumalo. Acts of vandalism taking place in our communities cannot be addressed by the Municipality and police alone. They require vigilance from us as community members and we must not look away when we know that our relatives, neighbours and friends are involved in these illicit activities. The following are some of the modifications made to the infrastructure and/or initiatives taken in an effort to overcome the problem

• Frequent removal of illegal connections: illegal services contractor teams, escorted by the security guards remove illegal connections on a regular basis. Some of the perpetrators of these illegal activities have been arrested however, charges are often dropped due to the lack of tangible evidence and the low fines imposed are not a deterrent; • Affected service connections have been converted from underground mains to overhead mains, to minimise the interruption of supply to these customers; • The overhead, bare copper, low voltage circuits have been replaced with aerial bundled conductor (abc) as a deterrent to tapping onto the exposed copper lines; • Circuits have been reconfigured to reduce the interruption of supplies; • Awareness programmes have been conducted to educate customers/citizens on safety, reporting of the theft of electricity and the consequences of connecting electricity illegally; • The municipality has previously deployed security guards in areas

with high cable theft incidents, but this initiative was discontinued, as one guard was shot dead; short poles have been replaced with longer ones to prevent access to the overhead cables/connections. Nxumalo invites the public to share their ideas with the city including any advanced cable

theft prevention methods that will help us win the fight against this crime. Any suspicion of cable theft must be reported to the following numbers: electricity’s call centre 080 13 13 111, sms : 083 700 0819 or email custocare@elec.durban.gov.za or the cable theft hotline 031 311 Enquiry no: 85 9611.

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Revolutionary industry trend for wood preservation

he wood preservation and building timber industry is set to discover a revolutionary new product, called Biligom timber, that will pioneer a platform for entrepreneurial opportunities and job creation as well as provide solutions to some of the industry’s commodity challenges. Biligom International (Pty) Ltd, a South African company, has developed and patented a way to manufacture Eucalyptus construction and building timber that complies with all requirements for ongoing technical and quality accreditation as demanded by the industry. Biligom is currently in full production and will shortly be negotiating license agreements with interested parties who want to produce the product. Lonza Wood Protection has played an instrumental role in the design of the treatment plants for Biligom timber, with the first Tanalith E plant already installed and in production near Tzaneen in the Limpopo Province. The project has received notable endorsements from various financing houses and other institutions. Furthermore, Abie Steers, Head of the South African Technical Auditing Services (SATAS), has confirmed that he has audited and awarded full SATAS accreditation to Biligom, and is satisfied that the entire production process together with all the documentation submitted has been verified with the wood preservation treatment.

Biligom is positioned as a lucrative business opportunity for black entrepreneurs, who will be able to establish themselves in a sustainable construction wood and preservation treatment business that will create job opportunities within their communities. Prospective clients who obtain a license for the Biligom /SATAS certified business kit will enjoy a reasonably hassle free start up experience and Lonza will be responsible for the supply and installation of the Tanalith E treatment plants and the supply of Tanalith E timber Inveio ad preservative at each production unit. During the research stage of this product, a thesis by post graduate student Philip Crafford, mentored by Brand Wessels from the University of Stellenbosch, was commissioned by Biligom. The recommendations from this study were implemented and led to the final stages of adjudication for actual truss strength values by MiTek based in Midrand, Gauteng. MiTek have endorsed this product and have written the necessary software for its commercial application. Biligom timber addresses and provides a groundbreaking solution to the growing industry problem of a shortage of pine. In comparison to the 20 – 35 year growth turnaround time of pine, sawn green eucalyptus gum can now be treated with Tanalith E while still wet - meaning a much shorter 6-year turnaround time.

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Mobile substation

est Energy, a Zest WEG Group company, is poised to deliver the first of three mobile substations ordered by Eskom for deployment within its Mpumalanga Operating Unit. Eskom will utilise the three new units — 40 MVA, 20 MVA and 10 MVA — during fixed type substation refurbishments, maintenance and breakdowns as well as to improve the reliability of the grid network by limiting the duration of power interruptions. The mobile outdoor substation equipment will be mounted and installed on custom engineered trailers that comply with the South African

road ordinance legislation in regard to weight and overall equipment dimensions. During trans-portation, the effects of trailer flex and movement on the integrity of the transformer design were also important considerations that had to be analysed. “Our parent organisation WEG has built this type of mobile substation for more than a decade and has supplied units extensively to South America,” Coenraad Vrey, managing director of Zest Energy, says. “We’re drawing on WEG’s capabilities and experience for this order and WEG’s broad range of international references gave Eskom

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peace of mind that we were able to deliver a solution to suit their requirements.” “In the planning stages of this contract, our design team consulted heavily with Eskom engineers to ensure that we gained a full understanding of their standard specifications and project engineering requirements. Zest Energy is not an off the shelf solution company — our custom engineered solutions take into consideration all the various constants and customers’ preferred equipment specifications. “The transformer is the specialist aspect of the Eskom units and Zest Energy, in consultation with Eskom and our WEG counterparts, has been able to come up with a very compact design specific to local conditions.” Zest WEG Group has supplied power transformers to Eskom for several years already, but these are the first mobile

substations the company has been asked to manufacture for the power utility. The technical and legislative requirements for these substations call for extensive engineering and testing to design a product that is compliant. The transformers for the mobile substations are imported from WEG in Brazil and the substation’s switchgear is also imported from various international countries, but all other substation components are being manufactured in South Africa, which is where the substations will also be assembled to promote maximum local content.

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Faster asphalt compaction

aterpillar’s new Cat CB44B and CB54B B-Series tandem drum vibratory compactors build on the track record of the proven models that they succeed, namely the CB434D and CB534D, and come to market with a host of advanced features that are designed to match varied job site requirements, from parking lots to mainline paving. Additionally, these machines offer multiple vibratory choices to match amplitude and frequency requirements. “Whilst some of the features have changed on the B-Series, the best-in-class vibratory systems haven’t,” points out Barloworld Equipment paving industry manager, Johan Hartman. “It’s still easy to match frequency to amplitude in order to achieve predetermined densities in the fewest number of passes.” The CB44B and CB54B tandem vibratory rollers compete in the 5 to 8, and 8 to 11,3 ton class, respectively. Both machines are driven by four cylinder Cat C4.4 engines, each configured with different ratings to maximise power to weight ratios, and in turn meeting EU Stage IIIA standards. Machines supplied to the southern African market come standard with a FOPS cab, which features full floor-toceiling glass, enabling good sight lines to the

Bevel-helical gear units for belt conveyors

pecialist drive engineering company SEW-Eurodrive boasts a comprehensive range of bevel-helical gear units for belt conveyors that come standard in a thermal housing, thereby eliminating the need for costly external cooling equipment, while providing users

drum edges, drum surfaces, and both sides of the machine. On the go, ease of operation is simplified with a newly designed centre-articulating hitch with six degrees of oscillation that ensures mat contact and a smoother ride over uneven surfaces. An offset option of up to 170 mm extends coverage and simplifies control next to obstacles. Well suited to all types of mix designs and applications, both machines perform equally well in vibratory or static mode, providing high variations of amplitudes for breakdown and intermediate tasks, while their high static linear loads deliver excellent results for finishing work. Enquiry no: 88

with a full system from one source. Temperature is a limiting factor in many belt conveyor systems. The three-stage bevel-helical gear units for belt conveyors from SEW-Eurodrive are based on the company’s X series, and feature optimum heat dissipation and offer the user excellent reliability. The drive housing is designed to ensure that the optional axial fan is sufficient in diffusing all heat generated by the drive’s high outputs via the unit’s surface. The gear unit’s power rating ranges from 58 kNm to 475 kNm, while a special backstop feature limits the torque of the drive.

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New look pressure sensor

fm electronic’s new generation PN pressure sensor series combines the tried-and-tested strengths of the previous models with considerably increased accuracy, user-friendliness and robustness. With a high overload protection, IP67 for all types in the series, and the captive laser labelling, make the new PN sensors suitable for use in harsh environments. Although the housing size has remained unchanged, the display size has been increased once again and the two switching status LEDs on the sensor head can be clearly seen from all sides. The display can be switched from a ‘red’ indication to an alternating indication of ‘red to green’. Therefore, the switching states can be highlighted or an independent colour window can be created. The new PN sensor is quickly and easily set using three pushbuttons, and due to the new process connection with G 1/8 thread and numerous fixing holes, the PN78 meets common pneumatic standards. The PN sensor features a measuring cell especially for Enquiry no: 90 pneumatic applications.

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New KZN distributor

agnet has been appointed distributors in KwaZuluNatal of Mitsubishi Electric’s Factory Automation products, which are designed for optimum productivity on the factory floor. “The portfolio of Mitsubishi Electric’s Factory Automation products, which includes a wide range of automation and processing technologies, enhances Magnet’s extensive range of electrical equipment, industrial instrumentation and automation systems,” says Brian Howarth, managing director, Magnet. “The

addition of Mitsubishi Electric’s Factory Automation products will extend Magnet’s service to a broader customer base that includes automotive manufacturing, sugar mills, water and waste water, chemicals and petrochemicals, as well as general engineering.” These new Mitsubishi Electric’s Factory Automation products, available in KZN from Magnet, encompass Q-series modular programmable logic controllers (PLCs), FX-series compact programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and variable speed drives (VSDs). Magnet supports this range with a technical advisory, installation and maintenance service throughout KZN. Enquiry no: 91

Saving energy

TM Lesetla, Energy Efficiency Manager Barloworld Power – Boksburg North next to the one of the Sullair machines

ompressed air products distribution company Goscor KLG recently performed a series of energy audits at various Barloworld facilities, one at Barloworld Power’s main Boksburg campus, as well as at six of Barloworld Equipment’s branches nationally, which indicated that significant energy savings could be achieved by replacing existing oversized compressors with smaller, correctly sized units that use power more efficiently. The audits typically take seven consecutive days to attain a realistic workload profile of the

plant. In addition to Barloworld Power in Boksburg, energy audits were completed at Barloworld Equipments Isando, Bellville, Bloemfontein, Durban, Middleburg and Germiston branches. Goscor KLG project engineer Colin Tyrrell says new Sullair compressors, have been installed at Barloworld Equipment’s Isando and Bellville facilities and save about 70% and 25% respectively in energy consumption when compared to the original compressor installation. A Sullair ST1508RD 15 kW compressor was installed at Boksburg, while in Isando, a S_Energy 4507V 45 kW variable-speed drive compressor was installed. However, at Bellville, although the existing 75 kW compressor was replaced with another 75 kW compressor (S-Energy 7507VCC), this compressor’s variable-capacity control feature – which enables a compressor to mechanically adjust to large variances in the load profile made the difference. Installation of the compressors at the other branches is undergoing capital expenditure processes. “Some of the plants require further investigation regarding mediumterm plant expansion and other rationalisation matters that may affect the compressed-air requirements,” notes Tyrrel. Enquiry no: 92

2012 and, based on their exceptional performance, followed this with a second order for 11 DAF XF vehicles in January 2014. This order comprised ten DAF XF105.460 MT23 air suspension 6 x 4 vehicles and one DAF XF105.460 HR1355 steel suspension /hub reduction vehicle. For this customer, the XF105.460 HR1355 unit was delivered with altered differential ratios to accommodate a heavy haul application of up to 100 tons. OneLogix Projex is using its DAF trucks for highway haulage of machines and containerised cargo, both nationally and cross-border. Driver training has also been provided and will be ongoing.

Praise for quality of trucks

neLogix are delighted with the quality and performance of the DAF trucks we’ve purchased, as well as the high levels of aftersales service provided by Babcock,” says Ian Lourens, Chief Executive Officer of OneLogix Group Ltd, a niche logistics provider with an extensive footprint across subSaharan Africa. Group company OneLogix Projex originally purchased six DAF trucks in

33 Another Group company, OneLogix Linehaul, also recently purchased five DAF CF 85 truck tractors, which have been deployed to pull 14,5 m tri-axle trailers. OneLogix Linehaul requested that long range fuel tanks, antisyphoning devices and bull bars be fitted to these vehicles. Babcock, which is responsible for the marketing, sales and service of DAF trucks throughout southern Africa, also provided driver training to ensure OneLogix Linehaul drivers are able to exploit all the onboard features to the maximum. “We were thrilled to receive this significant repeat order, as it reflects immense confidence in our product,” says Reshaad Mahomed, DAF truck sales executive. “This order also effectively strengths our relationship with the OneLogix Group. In Europe, the DAF brand is known to be synonymous with quality and the local market is also beginning to recognise that DAF has immense potential to boost the profitability of any transport business, offering the lowest vehicle tare weight in southern Africa, as well as low fuel consumption and a variety of service and maintenance plans, all of which make it a very cost effective choice.” Enquiry no: 93

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SAIChE and IChemE sign formal collaboration

he South African Institution of Chemical Engineers (SAIChE) and Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) have signed a formal collaboration which will create joint membership, administrative, professional and strategic development links between the two organisations in South Africa. The partnership will create dual membership to both organisations and offer chemical engineers in South Africa access to the full range of benefits currently provided by SAIChE and IChemE. The two organisations have enjoyed close links since 2012, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. The formal collaboration will see the creation of an equally consti-

tuted six person ‘Steering Committee’, chaired on rotation, with responsibility for developing strategy, harmonising the work of the two organisations in South Africa, business and financial performance. An annual meeting, called an ‘Indaba’, will also be held in South Africa as part of the governance arrangements. The relationship will also bring chemical engineers in South Africa closer to important global chemical engineering hubs in Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, USA, Europe and the Middle East where IChemE has strong and active Member Groups. The collaboration was signed at the ICCT SAIChE Conference 2014 in Durban. Enquiry no: 94

Boosting a hurricane

t a time when the Southern and pan-African mining and engineering sectors are facing many challenges, companies are looking for suppliers which can offer them the widest and most robust range of products to assist them in addressing the challenges that they face. Rand-Air, a locally-based equipment hire company with parent company Atlas Copco, has embraced this challenge, offering one of the widest product ranges in the market. The latest addition to the mining and construction industries is no exception. In response to increasing demand, Rand-Air Fleet Manager Craig Swart points out that the company is introducing a booster which is very versatile, and can be used in a number of applications.

“We have had numerous enquiries from customers for higher pressure equipment. This has emanated mainly from the drilling industry, and the natural gas drilling sector in particular. Currently, we have a hire in place with a drilling company in Botswana. We are investing in these boosters both as back up and to service any additional customer requirements, should they arise,” says Craig. He adds that the Hurricane Booster offers customers a number of advantages. The main one is that the booster can operate at various pressures, and is not limited to one pre-set pressure. The Hurricane Booster comes with a diesel engine and requires a compressor for feed air. Craig points out that most competitors focus on providing a booster block only. The Hurricane Booster also has

On track to supply revitalised rail industry

he capacity to source and supply the right product for a specialised industrial requirement has always been key to Elquip Solutions’ success. Since the 1980’s, the Boksburg-based company has established itself as a key local provider of global, market-leading electrical components, tooling and machinery. To this end, Elquip Solutions has introduced a high-end, comprehensive range of flexible conduit systems and components from UK manufacturer Flexicon to the South African market. As specialists in flexible conduit solutions, Flexicon has developed two broad product ranges, metallic and non-metallic, available from 10mm to

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106mm in diameter. The company also has a wide range of patented fittings and connectors, locking and non-locking, designed for ease of use and adaptable for any application. “Flexicon supplies a number of industries worldwide, including photovoltaic, moving machinery, electrical contracting and mining. They also focus on the rail industry, and have designed and developed a range specifically to meet the needs of this technically demanding sector,” says Scheepers. When it comes to the rail industry, IP ratings, tensile strength characteristics, weight, corrosion resistance, fire performance properties and operating temperature ranges are all factors to consider. Added to this are the specifications related to a passenger

a relatively small physical footprint, because of its vertical set-up and valve design, and weighs less – with the same capacity - which makes it extremely mobile. The hallmark of a great product is the number of industries that it can be used in. While there are products which are specifically designed for one industry, the Hurricane Booster can be used effectively across a number of indusEnquiry no: 95 tries. rail environment, such as aesthetics, low fire hazard and ease of installation in confined spaces. “Having been designed to meet all the requirements of the rail environment, Flexicon conduits are highly robust, but offer ease of use and installation; and have been developed according to the highest global industry standards,” notes Scheepers. Elquip Solutions has supplied a number of projects within the South African rail industry with Flexicon’s metallic range (LTP and FSU), manufactured in galvanised steel or stainless steel. They have also developed the non-metallic range (FPAS), which is manufactured from a range of materials, such as nylon, offering different properties according to the demands of the environment. With South Africa’s Passenger Rail Agency’s (PRASA’s) latest announcement of a R51 billion ten year investment into procuring 600 new, modern commuter and passenger trains, the rail sector holds significant opportuniEnquiry no: 96 ties, says Scheepers.

Prevent production downtimes and protect

SSTech offers a full selection of Wenglor security products such as safety light curtains, various safety switches, relays and interlocks as well as protection columns, designed to boost system availability and to prevent production downtime with intelligent self-monitoring and early diagnosis. To ensure maximum freedom in system design the safety technology has been developed to provide maximum safety for personnel and equipment, even in the smallest spaces. In addition, the products are easy to handle, configure and install and are wear free and particularly simple to clean. With light curtains, Wenglor supplies four variants. The type 4 device

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can be used as both hand and finger protection. Equipped with basic functions such as protection mode, restart inhibit or protection control, they are suited to hazardous areas. There are no blind spots. Due to visible red light, the safety through-beam sensors are quick to align and can monitor areas of up to 60 m. For applications requiring full body protection, the safety light

arrays (types 2 and 4) cover areas between 0.5 and 20 m with red light beams. New products in the security portfolio include four control elements and various safety relays. The emergency stop switch is self-monitoring and tamper-proof enabling fast stopping of systems. Its contactless functionality ensures long service life. The matching safety lock device prevents access to hazardous areas. The selfmonitoring locking force and the high protection against tampering complete this device. The fourth operating element is the enabling switch that enables work in the hazardous area as a manually operated control unit. Enquiry no: 97

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Train with welding simulators

he blue collar skills shortage in South Africa is estimated at around one million jobs. To meet this demand, training is essential, but the machinery needed is expensive. Providing theory and no practical training is insufficient. To address this, a new widelyacclaimed welding simulator is now available in South Africa as a costeffective alternative to traditional training and provides the same level of skills and with cost savings of at least 40%. “The Soldamatic simulator, which won top honours at this year’s Worlddidac Awards for the most innovative educational product for 2014, requires no costly welding consumables and reduces training time by half,” says Bez Sangari, CEO Sangari South Africa, sole distributors of the product. “No materials such as welding rods, steel plates or oxygen are needed and because the equipment has no

gas emissions it is ecofriendly,” he says. “In addition, it is a safe environment with no need for special clothing or ventilation. The welding can be done in any classroom. It is 100% safe, simply because it is a virtual welding environment.” “The system is sophisticated in providing augmented-reality 3-D vision in a workshop environment. Payback for a large training institution is about 18-24 months. The quick payback period is achieved because no materials are used and there is no wastage,” Mr Sangari says. The simulator consists of a hardware unit the size of a standard PC, with a built-in screen that allows the trainer to view the student’s progress in real-time, as well as it being recorded. The trainee wears the virtu-

al-reality headgear which simulates a real welding environment. The headgear generates realistic welding graphics such as the weld pool and beam. It emits simulated smoke and sparks and simulates heating of the affected area, all through the student’s headgear. It also simulates cracks, filler material, gravity and undercutting. “Welding skills can be trained for specific applications and the student’s performance measured in a fair, reliable and unbiased manner. The unit includes 93 different training lessons and customised lessons can also be added,” says Mr Sangari. Both the trainer and trainee are able to analyse and assess the welding performance in a video format afterwards and evaluate skills Enquiry no: 98

Small thread milling cutter range

hen machining complex parts made from expensive materials, secure performance is clearly vital. With this in mind, cutting tool specialist Sandvik Coromant has introduced a range of small CoroMill Plura thread milling cutters designed to counter the threat of tool breakage and component damage associated with conventional taps. The advantages of thread milling compared with tapping are well documented. For example, a thread mill can address a range of hole diameters instead of just one hole

size. The thread mill can also place threads closer to the bottom of a blind hole, while more room is available for chips to fall away, thus aiding machine uptime by avoiding the entanglement of swarf around the tool. However, the greatest benefit is the avoidance of scrapped parts. Few who have worked in a machine shop will have escaped the pain of a broken tap in an expensive component. Often, the part is ruined, along with the tool of course. Only occasionally will a trip to the spark erosion shop save the day, but at a heavy cost in terms of both time and finance.

New entry level tachometer

he TKRT 10 is SKF’s new entry level tachometer, enabling fast and accurate contact and noncontact speed measurement of rotating objects and surface speeds. “The SKF TKRT 10 tachometer uses either laser or contact measurement for determining rotational and linear speed,” states Steve Gething, SKF Business Development Manager Reliability Systems. “The laser optical system allows easy and quick measurement at a

safe distance from rotating machinery. Wide speed range and diverse measurement modes make the TKRT 10 suitable for measuring speed in many applications,” continues Gething. The TKRT 10 is equipped with a laser and a range of contact adapters. It is a versatile instrument and suits many different applications. It’s laser can be used for safe and quick, non-contact rotational speed measurements at distances up to 0.5 m (20 in).

Medical parts are no exception. Machined commonly from surgical grade stainless steels and hard cobalt-chrome alloys, threading is often one of the final operations. As a result, plenty of value has already been added to the component – there is no margin for error. The new CoroMill Plura range of small thread mills are designed purposely for the type of components required in the medical sector. Ideal for both right- and left-hand threading in materials up to a hardness of 63 HRc, the tools can generate threads from M1.6 to M12 depending on hole depth and material.

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The measurement range goes from 20,000 rpm for contact measurements using one of the three adapters supplied, up to 99,999 rpm in non-contact laser mode. Gething continues, “This compact tachometer is operated with onehand, has a large backlit LCD display facilitating easy reading in almost all environments. Up to ten readings can be stored in the unit’s memory.” “The TKRT 10 complements the existing TKRT 20, allowing customers to make a choice of instrument based on their needs,” concludes Gething.

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Seen at the recent launch of the new LexisNexis book, The Practical Guide to the Amended B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice are from left, Neville Matjie, Kate Staude, Dumile Cele, Sixtus Sibeta

From left, are, Thabo Molefe, Larsen Lockwood-Hall, Brigitte Brun and Safiyya Patel

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Karen Beadsworth Back Office Associate IFM Electronics Durban Seen at a Transport Forum at the Maritime School of Excellence in Durban are, from left, Sandhile Jongoni - Imperial Group Midas Division; Paul Sessions - eThekwini Transport Authority and Thembinkosi Jongani

From left, are, Charlie Panday - Charpan Cargo; Richard Heath and Liza Allan, both CFR Freight

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Seen recently at the SAIMC Durban Branch, Technology evening are, from left, Pulen Govender - Engen Refinery; Nelson Reddy - Endress & Hauser; Niveshni Govender Endress & Hauser and Kreesan Govender - Malls Tiles

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R660 000 donation to science and maths development in KZN

wenty schools in the Umlazi district, south of Durban will benefit from a generous donation by the Willowton Group who has committed R660 000 to the sponsorship of maths and science kits to schools in need in KZN. The Durban leg of the sponsorship was launched at a function held at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in August. Willowton’s chief executive, Abdul Razak Moosa with brothers Ali Akbar Moosa and Suleman Farouk Moosa, have worked closely on this initiative with representatives of

the Department of Education, New Africa Education Foundation and Edutrade, the supplier of the learner kits. They are all confident that the kits will be used by learners from Grade 8 to Grade 12 and will play a major role in improving maths and science performance. A sum of R500 000 will be spent on the latest CAPS-compliant physical science kits for 20 Umlazi schools as part of a new eThekwini Municipality initiative which, in partnership with Willowton Group, New Africa Education Foundation and Edutrade, will see

a rollout of science and maths development kits. This follows the donation of four maths and science kits to four Pietermaritzburg primary schools totalling R160 000. The initiative was triggered by the poor performance of South African learners in the areas of maths and science as revealed in an international survey by the World Economic Forum this year, which placed South Africa last in a ranking of 148 countries. Razak Moosa said, “There is a shortage of maths and science teachers and learning resources which is resulting in our poor results. Education starts at primary schools and learners need to be excited about science and maths,” he continued. “By changing the way we think we can change the way we learn.” Enquiry no: 101

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