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SEVERE SERVICE
The DeZurik KSV valve is being used at high-altitude locations that require piping systems to pump slurry up or down mountains
Restructuring ahead of expected mining boom
10th March 2017 By: Victor Moolman

Valve supplier and manufacturer AR Controls is positioning itself during the lull of the prevailing commodity slump, to ride it out and take advantage of the next mining surpercycle, predicted by... 


NETZCH'S NICHE Netzsch pumps are frequently used in oil and gas plants, although the company's range also caters for other industrial and  mineral applications
Quality of equipment directly impacts safety, efficiency
3rd February 2017

As the mining industry is supported by a vast system of pumps and pipes, it is important to install pumping equipment that is capable of outlasting its intended job, thereby ensuring safety and... 


LEE VINE LEE VINE Integrated Pump Rental has benefited from a successful marketing strategy
Rental fleet demand doubles in two years
3rd February 2017 By: Nadine James

Demand for industrial pumps and dredging equipment supplier Integrated Pump Rental’s (IPR’s) rental fleet has doubled since the company’s introduction in 2014. IPR attributes this growth to its... 


AHEAD OF THE CURVE The pump's overall reliability and rapid disassembly and reassembly time are said to have wowed international audiences
International market ‘excited’ by South African technology
3rd February 2017

Heavy-duty pump solutions manufacturer and supplier Pump and Abrasion Technologies (PAT) has received a highly positive reaction to the Curve range from potential international clients, says sales... 


PREFERRED CHOICE Hippo medium-voltage submersible slurry pumps have been in operation at Canadian National Resources' Fort McMurray field since 2000
Canadian client, local manufacturer sustain 17 yr relationship
3rd February 2017

Crude oil and natural gas producer Canadian National Resources (CNR) will send two Hippo 350 kW medium-voltage submersible slurry pumps to South African pump  manufacturer Hazleton Pumps for repair... 


EXTRA PROTECTION The polymer coating's resistance to acidic and corrosive compounds, such as hydrochloric acid, make it invaluable when protecting pump components
Polymer-based elastomeric material reduces corrosion, costs
3rd February 2017 By: Nadine James

To reduce corrosion and maintenance while enhancing efficiency, pump manufacturer Mather+Platt is applying polymer-based elastomeric material to its internal pump components as well as the external... 


QUALITY PARTS, QUALITY SERVICE Customers have cited  KSB pumps performance and reliability, as well as KSB’s after-sales service as the reason for selecting the company
Product reliability, after-sales service boost company contracts
3rd February 2017

Local pumps supplier KSB Pumps & Valves has continued its strong gains in the mining sector, with several large-scale slurry pump contracts being awarded to the company in the latter half of 2016.... 


THERMODYNAMIC Thermal spray is a collection of techniques, which include high velocity oxygen fuel, plasma, flame spray and arc spray, used to apply materials to substrates
Coating solution enables improved pump efficiencies, saves costs
3rd February 2017

The application of coating technology supplier Thermaspray’s protective thermal spray coatings is claimed to reduce degradation processes on performance-critical pumps components to extend their... 


WORK HORSE AFX hoses are specifically designed and manufactured to enhance fatigue resistance, resulting in a longer service life for its pumps
Downturn allows for focus on research, design enhancement
3rd February 2017 By: Nadine James

Agitator and pump manufacturer AFX Mixing and Pumping Technologies, a division of AFX Holdings, has used the mining downturn to focus on its research and development (R&D) initiatives. AFX director... 


PROBLEM PREDICTION Weir's design teams are looking for solutions to challenges that have yet to materialise
Pumps manufacturer to launch mechatronics solution this quarter
3rd February 2017 By: Nadine James

Industrial equipment supplier Weir Minerals will launch its mechatronics solution, Synertrex, before the end of the first quarter. The solution leverages the Internet of Things (IoT) – combining... 


FICKLE TIMES Businesses operating in the mining industry are forced to reduce stock availability
Tough times for motors and drives, but mechanisation creates hope
7th October 2016 By: Sascha Solomons

The uncertainty of the mining market necessitates that motors and drives businesses, among others, limit their operating expenses while supplying products and services at minimal cost to their... 


QUALITY LEADS TO DURABILITY Franklin Electric South Africa's previous motor achieved a lifespan of 30 years
Next-generation submersible motors to be launched
7th October 2016 By: Sascha Solomons

South Africa-based pumping system solutions provider Franklin Electric South Africa (SA) is working on launching its next generation of 4” submersible motors, following the success of its previous... 


IMPROVED RANGE
The FIT pumps are bolted rather than clamp banded, allowing for easier alignment during assembly with less chance of leaks
Electra showcases new air-operated pumps range
23rd September 2016

Pumps supplier Letaba Pumps showcased American pumps manufacturer Wilden’s new FIT air-operated pump range, an upgrade of the well-established Wilden original series, at Electra Mining Africa 2016... 


GROOTEGELUK COAL MINE The Lephalale mine is one of the largest opencast coal mines in the world
Electronic equipment supplier attends Limpopo mining exhibition
16th September 2016

Global engineering solutions distributor RS Components SA attended the Mining & Technical Travelling Exhibition (MTE) Lephalale Mining and Industrial Expo on September 1, at the Mogol Club in... 


LORENZO TENCATI It is technology, not government subsidies, that will add value to the South African mining industry
Consultant promotes technology over subsidies to ensure sustainability
16th September 2016 By: Nadine James

Coal mining companies need to embrace the technological revolution if they are to overcome current challenges, including lower commodity prices, rising labour costs and increased regulatory... 


Correct pumps will reduce mine costs
9th September 2016 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Using incorrect equipment in pump applications is a key issue that a number of mines need to address, as it results in unnecessary and costly failures, says electric pump and borehole motor... 


 	WEIR THE WINNER Weir Minerals emerged as the leading pumps manufacturer in Timetric’s survey, demonstrating its success in penetrating the global mining market
Survey reveals top pumps manufacturers globally
9th September 2016

Global pumps manufacturers Weir, Xylem and Kirloskar have been ranked as the top three global pumps manufacturers, in a survey conducted by industry analysis company Timetric. 


SECURE MOTOR
Two bidirectional mechanical seals reliably protect the motor space of KSB’s Amarex KRT submersible motor pump against water ingress
Submersible wastewater pumps offer considerable motor power
9th September 2016

Global pumps and valves manufacturer KSB Pumps & Valves launched its range of Amarex KRT submersible motor pumps in May, which it says offers the highest standard motor power available on the... 


EXPANDING ACROSS LATIN AMERICA
Xylem has already won a contract to deliver 14 dewatering pumps to a mine in northern Colombia from one of its new hubs
Pumps company expands across Latin America
9th September 2016

Global water technology supplier Xylem Water Solutions is expanding its dewatering pumps rental and service capabilities across Latin America with the opening of three new hubs in the region this... 


RUGGED UNIT 
The new RNE pump design performs in harsh conditions and requires little maintenance
Pump modification can withstand acidic applications
9th September 2016 By: Robyn Wilkinson

After a two-year trial at various mine sites, a new version of pumps manufacturer RNE Pumps’ vertical spindle pump is available. First developed in 2014, the pump features a specialised material on... 


EUGENE ELS
The AFX150 is one of the largest peristaltic pumps available in the world
One of world’s largest peristaltic pumps at Electra
9th September 2016 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Since pump and agitator manufacturer Afromix introduced its AFX peristaltic hose pumps range at Electra Mining Africa 2014, yearly growth in demand for its pumps has increased by between 20% and... 


Equipment advancements improve water, electricity use
9th September 2016 By: Robyn Wilkinson

In conjunction with engineers Carleton Engineering Services, pump manufacturer Hawk High Pressure Pumps has designed a new stope water jetter, which is traditionally used by the mining industry to... 


LEE VINE
The beauty of renting a pump before actually buying it, is that mines can test it in their own environment
Equipment supplier alleviating 'pressing' need, industry response to technology positive
9th September 2016 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Industrial pumps and dredging equipment supplier Integrated Pump Rental (IPR) continues in its endeavour to make pumping solutions available to the mining industry that will provide maximum uptime... 


WARMAN WBV VERTICAL PUMP
This innovative technology can be retrofitted to manage the build-up of solids in a sump pump
New pump designs improve longevity, reduce costs
9th September 2016 By: Robyn Wilkinson

With the global mining industry facing a challenging commodities price decline, industrial equipment supplier Weir Minerals has developed pump designs that offer improved cost effectiveness and a... 


TOP QUALITY Hazleton Pumps marketing director Niël Wehmeyer receives the company’s awards at the 2016 Southern African Development Community Annual Quality Awards
Gauteng pumps company wins at quality awards
9th September 2016

Centurion-based family-owned enterprise Hazleton Pumps was presented with the Company of the Year and the Product of the Year awards at this year’s Southern African Development Community (SADC)... 


VANTAGE 5000 The peristaltic pump offers a flow rate of up to 6 600 ml/min at 7 bar, almost double the rate of other leading brands
Peristaltic pump to be launched at Electra Mining
8th July 2016 By: Nadine James

The Southern Africa launch of the VerderFlex Vantage 5000 peristaltic cased pump will take place at this year’s Electra Mining Africa at the Expo Centre in Nasrec, Johannesburg, from September 12... 


Mining equipment sector to reach $156bn by 2022 – report
Mining equipment sector to reach $156bn by 2022 – report
6th July 2016 By: Ilan Solomons

The global mining equipment sector is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.9% between 2016 and 2022, to reach a value of over $150-billion by 2022. This was according to a new... 


Govt prioritises fight against acid mine water in Gauteng
Govt prioritises fight against acid mine water in Gauteng
17th June 2016 By: Donna Slater

Government’s acknowledgment of the severity of acid mine drainage (AMD) in the Witwatersrand, in Gauteng, and the subsequent priority given to take steps to alleviate the problem is of “significant... 


EFFICIENT PUMP SERVICES
Using a standard impeller across a range of pumps results in low efficiency; it is important that each model’s impeller is enhanced
Impeller redesign improves efficiency
10th June 2016 By: Sascha Solomons

Pumps manufacturing company Walter Meano Engineering has improved the efficiency of its VersaFlo vertical spindle electric (VSE) 100 pump by redesigning the solution’s 30-year-old impeller. The VSE... 


RUI GOMES
Being able to develop and implement changes to produce greater efficiency is important in the pumps industry
Improving froth pumping solution
10th June 2016 By: Sascha Solomons

Specialist slurry equipment solutions provider Weir Minerals is introducing the next- generation WARMAN horizontal froth pump, which features a continuous air removal system that can be applied to... 


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