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Rental jetting trucks
Werner Pumps, a leading manufacturer of high-pressure jetting equipment in South Africa, has expanded its service offering to customers by making one of its combination jetting and vacuum truck units available for rental. “We realise that the long lead times on vehicles affect customers’ businesses,” says Sebastian Werner, MD of Werner Pumps. “Whether you import a unit or you order one from a local manufacturer like us and have it built to your own spec, you’re looking at a few months before you receive the truck. To help our customers bridge the gap, we decided to make one of our Impi Combi units, a premium quality, locally-manufactured unit, available for hire. “This means that customers can call on us for a rental unit when their own trucks are being serviced, or while they are waiting on delivery, and their businesses can keep operating as usual, without any downtime.” The Impi Unit offers a tilting 12 500-litre, 304 stainless steel tank, with a hydraulically-driven highpressure pump capacity of 295 l/min at 135 bar, and a vacuum pump with 1850 m³/ hr suction capability. The high-pressure pump is fitted with a pneumatically operated regulating valve, making infinite pressure adjustment possible, thus increasing the safety of the operator during use.
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Werner Pumps Sebastian Werner Tel: (011) 362-6280 Email: sebastian@wernerpumps.com, www.wernerpumps.com
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Data management The days of trying to convince the C-suite of the imperative of a comprehensive digitalisation roadmap are well and truly over. There doesn’t appear to be a CEO in the world who doesn’t appreciate the immense value, efficiencies and competitiveness that can be unlocked by fully harnessing the power of the fourth industrial revolution. Of massive concern, however, is that while almost all CEOs in the world agree that digital advancements such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning will change their industries, most of them aren’t confident that their workforce is futureproofed with the right skills to manage data effectively and unlock the kinds of value through efficiency and insights that they need. While business, globally, has never been more technologically advanced and employees have never had the array of devices and platforms at their disposal that they do now, many organisations are utterly dependent on their information technology (IT) systems. In South Africa, where IT skills are few and sought-after, the answer lies in intelligent, automated software that ticks a vast array of boxes previously thought out of reach due to the skills gap. In other words, CEOs need to know that there is enough automation and intelligence built inherently into their technology providers’ platforms and instead of a resourcehungry environment that requires a large team of experts who are in short supply and expensive, they have the opportunity to drastically reduce the number of experts originally required. It can also be argued that by seeing the advantages that truly smart digital solutions bring to the table, organisations are able to unlock other business benefits. There will always be a need for specialist, technical skills and expertise, and it is crucial that the next generation of employees – who were all born into a digital world are encouraged and incentivised to pursue careers in IT, engineering, analytics and programming. The impact of intelligent software, such as a fully automated and intelligent Cloud Data Management platform, will be profound in the freeing up of workloads that previously took up a lot of “man hours” in organisations. Veeam Tel: (011) 062-3011 www.veeam.com
Industri Tools & Equipment’s manufacturing division offers the production of a wide range of custom-made industrial materials, including welding screens, strip curtains, fire blankets, spill mats, tarpaulins and dam liners. “Safety regulations which require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other personnel protection during the operation of arc welding equipment, have been introduced to protect workers in or near welding areas,” explains Lynette Badenhorst, Product Manager – Manufacturing, Industri Tools & Equipment, part of the Engineering Solutions Group (ESG) of Invicta Holdings Limited. “Our locally-manufactured welding safety curtain and screen products are used in conjunction with other protective measures, like ventilation, cooling fans and respirators, to keep everyone in the environment safe. The company’s flame-resistant welding curtains and screens form a safe enclosure, that withstands extreme heat exposure and limits the movement of welding chemicals and fumes, to protect welders and others in the facility, from the harmful effects of flashes, radiation and other debris, during welding work. The welding screens are manufactured using a laminate vinyl material with high tensile strength and the seams of the safety curtains are electronically-welded for durability and tear-resistance. These systems, which have been designed for quick installation, easy access and simple re-arrangement, can also be positioned to create a sound barrier that contains the noise produced on-site during welding operations. INDUSTRI Tools & Equipment Lynette Badenhorst Tel: (011) 922-5300 Email: info@industri.co.za www.industri.co.za
Local supply chain consultancy Bridge-Building (BB) OpEx Solutions, and Kaizen Institute South Africa, have joined forces to boost supply chain skills in South Africa’s emerging manufacturing sector. The new partnership offers client companies a range of results-driven, process simplification and operational excellence solutions, particularly in the area of supply chain optimisation. “We find that many of South Africa’s small to medium manufacturing companies struggle in the area of supply chain and the costs that are associated if not done well,” says Mbuso Nkosi, MD of Kaizen Institute SA. The sector, worth an estimated R164- billion annually (Statistics SA Q4 2018), is vital to the growth of South Africa’s economy and to job creation. “BBOpEx has a proven method of improving operational excellence across a range of manufacturers. We do this by engaging people’s hearts and minds, aligning their roles with processes to ensure ongoing value for customers. This eliminates waste and inefficiencies.” Although BB Opex Solutions has a wide variety of clients, it offers key expertise in leading supply chain and operational improvement programms as well as providing project management services. BB Opex Solutions Tel: (011) 466-0368 Email: info@bbopex.co.za, www.bbopex.co.za
Software for refiners
DataManager v8.2 analysis software continuously monitors high risk internal corrosion levels in hydrofluoric acid alkylation units to prevent acid leaks, unplanned shutdowns and offers better predictability of equipment lifespan Emerson’s new DataManager software v8.2 helps refiners monitor corrosion of hydrofluoric (HF) acid alkylation units to prevent costly, unplanned shutdowns and maximize profits and productivity. DataManager Analysis Software for Rosemount Wireless Permasense corrosion and erosion monitoring systems offers continuous sensor monitoring that provides early detection of corrosion in HF acid alkylation units and mitigates the risk of loss of containment. Alkylation units ensure facilities meet gasoline quality specifications and allow for the production of premium gasoline grades, adding significant economic value to the refinery operation. These units are extremely susceptible to aggressive corrosion. Corrosion can lead to an HF release, which may cause significant production loss and place the health and safety of the refinery staff and local community at risk. Measuring corrosion damage in HF acid alkylation units using traditional methods is difficult. Iron fluoride can scale and build up on the inside of pipes, confusing normal ultrasonic thickness measurements. Additionally, traditional intrusive probes or frequent manual inspections present safety risks due to the hazardous environment of these units. Emerson’s new version of DataManager solves these problems by helping refiners gain a better understanding of the correlation between corrosion rates and upsets or changes in process conditions. Emerson Tel: (011) 451-3700 Email: devesh.roopnarain@emerson.com, www.emerson.com
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Heavy-duty connectors
Powermite has introduced the Molex range of heavy-duty connectors to customers across Southern Africa. States Donovan Marks, Director of Powermite, “This globally renowned brand is synonymous with quality, durability and versatility and the products are the perfect fit for a wide range of heavy-duty industrial control and power applications found in test bays as well as in the food & beverage and medical sectors.” The Molex GWConnect heavy duty connector portfolio includes industrial connectors (including multipole), inserts, aluminium enclosures and more than 6 000 complementary products. “The products we supply are a representation of our brand and therefore we ensure that our entire portfolio adheres to strict quality standards,” continues Marks. All components in the Molex range are fabricated from the finest quality materials and are compliant with international standards and UL/CSA requirements. Customers can therefore rest assured that their Molex products will contribute to increased uptime and productivity. The Molex multipole connectors are designed and developed for heavy-duty industrial applications. Perfectly suited to be utilised with alternate or direct current, these robust connectors facilitate the manufacturing process, installation and maintenance of sectional electric parts in complex electric and electronic machinery and are also used in robots, electric panels, control equipment as well as power, control and signal circuit connectivity. Powermite Donovan Marks Tel: (011) 271-0000 Email: donovan@powermite.co.za www.powermite.co.za
Such has been the success, of the housings, imported from the Masta Group of India that leading supplier Bearings International (BI) is offering these to be used in conjunction with its FAG, Koyo, KML, and Craft bearings. This forms part of BI’s strategy to continually expand its product range with reputable global brands. “Masta housings have been used by most of our major Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers due to the exceptional quality,” Product Manager Matthew Tyler highlights. In addition to the OEM sector, BI is also focusing on supplying the aftermarket, as well as major project houses. Key OEM customers are manufacturers of conveyor pulleys for the mining industry, including Hudaco Group company, Bosworth. BI carries the standard Masta range, comprising the SN, SD, and SNH/SNL housings with seals and locating rings. “We will look at introducing the SDJ series, which is an extension of the SD design for carrying exceptionally heavy loads,” Matthewreveals. The SBD/BND series is a one-piece housing without any splits and two covers, which could include an end cover. Other items that BI will stock for specific customers are the THD/ SPA one-piece take-up units and the PDN one-piece cylindrical housing, commonly referred to as a dual-fan housing. The Masta housings boast some of the latest design features offered by major bearing manufacturers. The benchmark SNL housing has a flat base and sides, provision for an oil inlet, a drain plug, a connection for vibration, and a temperature probe as standard. This housing also has a sturdier base, with a crossed rib and centre and side ribs for increased load-carrying capacity. It is available in standard-grade 250 cast iron, or very strong ductile (SG) iron. Adding to its flexibility is that the seal is interchangeable with major bearing manufacturers. The Masta housings conform to all international quality and dimensional standards in support of the company’s zerodefect product policy, underpinned by its ISO 9001 quality certification. BI offers full aftermarket technical support for the range in South Africa, from standard to custom-made housings as per specific application and customer drawings. “We can assist with selections, drawings, designs, on-site fitting via our field service, or supply any other information that is needed by customers,” Matthew concludes.
BI Tel: (011) 899-0000 Email: info@bearings.co.za Web: www.bearings.co.za 24 HOUR HOTLINE: 083 250 9191
