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Advances in in-line analyser technologies provide accuracy, consistency and certainty
16th November 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A significant benefit of in-line and on-line analysers is their ability to provide the continuous control needed to operate a mineral processing plant at optimal levels by obtaining critical... 


USE TO SAVE
Novatek’s hydropowered equipment uses water that is effectively recirculated for cooling or other uses
Hydropowered drilling saves water – manufacturer
16th November 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The notion that hydro-powered equipment uses or wastes more water than compressed-air (pneumatic) drilling or electric drilling is a misconception, says hydro-powered equipment manufacturer Novatek... 


GROWTH OPPORTUNITY
Parker Hannifin Sales Company South Africa has identified the integration of electronics into its range of hydraulic and pneumatic valve products as a growth opportunity
Modernisation presents opportunities in industry
9th November 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Despite the challenges experienced in the South African fluid power valve market, international motion and control technologies manufacturer Parker Hannifin believes that there is opportunity for... 


VALVE STANDARD
The local valves industry needs to conform to a certain standard in terms of traceability
Lack of valve traceability hampers local industry
9th November 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

The local valves industry has become extremely competitive, especially since there has been an influx of products that have no traceability, says industrial automation, valve and control supplier... 


Chicago Pneumatic displays “mooi” generators in the North West
Chicago Pneumatic displays “mooi” generators in the North West
7th November 2018

Following months of crowd-gathering at the successful Mining & Technical Exhibitions (MTEs), Chicago Pneumatic once again exhibited its highly sought after CPPG5 portable generator at the Mooinooi... 


Two latest Komatsu ADTs feature advanced transmission system powered by low-emission Tier 4 engines
26th June 2018

Komatsu has released two new articulated dump trucks, the 28-tonne capacity HM300-5 and 40-tonne capacity HM400-5, both powered by low-emission Tier 4 Final engines and featuring Komatsu’s advanced... 


NEW SOLUTION 
FLSmidth’s Crank Dump Type Mechanism is advantageous for mines that seek to increase hoisting capacity
Hoisting mechanism offers increased productivity
20th April 2018 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Engineering, equipment and service solutions supplier FLSmidth has developed an “innovative” skip discharging mechanism for vertical mine shafts – an alternative solution that can increase hoisting... 


Aussie Exports Test Gear
19th February 2018

Australian Pump Industries announced a major contract for supply of 500 bar hydrostatic test gear for the Middle East.  Conceived, designed and built at Australian Pump Industry’s 2.5 acre Sydney... 


STEVE LINDSEY The founder of Lontra was nominated and shortlisted as a finalist at the 2017 European Inventor Awards
Greener rotary compressor can deliver savings exceeding 20%
14th July 2017

Compressor engineering firm Lontra founder Steve Lindsey devised a more efficient, oil-free rotary compressor that offers a greener solution to traditional compression technology, able to deliver... 


Implats trial of safety  packed drill rig imminent
Implats trial of safety packed drill rig imminent
19th May 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

The Safe Quality Stoping (SQS) face advance drill rig from Brits-based mining machinery manufacturer GST Drilling will be trialled at platinum miner Impala Platinum’s (Implats’) E&F operation, in... 


KNOWLEDGE IS POWER Employees undertake basic valves, control valves and working with valves training
Training facility in final stages
19th May 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Valve company Invincible Valves is in the final stages of completing its new training facility on-site at the company’s factory in Knights, in Germiston.  


First orders for installation-ready knife gate valve
19th May 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mechanical piping systems supplier Victaulic is installing the first of its Installation-Ready™ Series 795 knife gate valve in South Africa at African Rainbow Minerals’ Modikwa mine near... 


Testing of world’s first fuel-cell-powered train under way
7th April 2017 By: David Oliveira

Railway systems and equipment company Alstom successfully completed an 80 km/h test run of the Coradia iLint, the world’s first fuel-cell-powered passenger train, at the company’s test track in... 


RIGOROUS REQUIREMENTS 
Mining companies are cleaning house, looking for genuine, nonfronting and reliable black-youth-owned mining suppliers
Pneumatic equipment no longer centre stage, but still has place
15th July 2016 By: Sebastian Whyle

The uptake of pneumatic tools at mine sites has slowed, owing to new mining technology and techniques, equipment provider Borwa Mining Instruments MD Lebogang Matlou tells Mining Weekly.  


NOVEL APPROACH Kyalami's new tyre wall assembly method is quicker, easier and relatively cost effective when compared to conventional methods
Steel strapping enhances conventional tyre wall barrier
27th May 2016 By: Nadine James

Phase 1 of the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit’s revamp comprised the track upgrade, including its lengthening, realignment and resurfacing, as well as the replacement and assembly of the tyre wall... 


HammerTek expands defection elbow product offering
25th May 2016 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The cast aluminium line of Smart Elbow deflection elbows from manufacturer HammerTek is now available in tube and pipe sizes from 3.8 cm up to 30.5 cm in diameter, helping to improve materials... 


Modular pneumatic control solution installed at Scottish factory
16th October 2015

The combination of fluid control systems provider Bürkert Fluid Control Systems' AirLINE Ex 8650 valve islands and multinational engineering company Siemens’ intrinsically safe Simatic ET 200iSP... 


New hydraulic hybrid drive transmission exceeds US fuel-economy standards
16th October 2015

Motion and control technology specialist Parker Hannifin announced last month that its RunWise hydraulic hybrid drive transmission meets the fuel-economy standards that the US Environmental... 


MEETING CUSTOMER DEMANDS Titan Technologies partners with Chicago Pneumatic Tools to provide customers with a wider and complete offering of merchandise
Bolting tools manufacturer merges with Chicago pneumatics specialist
3rd April 2015

New Jersey-based bolting tools manufacturer Titan Technologies has integrated with pneumatic tools manufacturer Chicago Pneumatic Tools, which specialises in manufacturing, maintenance,... 


ROBIN GOAD Fortune has now focused its mining activity on higher-grade areas of the Revenue mine to compensate for the lower commodity prices
Low commodity prices challenge diversified junior’s US operation
20th February 2015 By: Dylan Stewart

Low commodity prices are a significant challenge for diversified junior mining company Fortune Minerals’ only producing asset, the Revenue silver mine, in south-west Colorado, Mining Weekly learns... 


Equipment supplier secures diamond, copper and nickel sector contracts
20th February 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

South Africa-based drilling equipment supplier Schwalbe Import & Export has obtained three significant contracts with Africa-based mining companies in Botswana, Schwalbe MD Jonathan Betsalel tells... 


New pneumatic and hydraulic machines launched
18th October 2013

The new Caterpillar Cat CW34 pneumatic roller, which performs equally well on granular materials, as well as all types of asphalt mix designs, can be deployed on every compaction phase owing to its... 


NEW BEGINNINGS Richards Bay is an important geographical area for Dowson & Dobson Industrial, as it is home to numerous metal processing plants, the Richards Bay Coal Terminal, the sugar industry and large pulp and paper plants
Distribution agreement for Richards Bay to aid expansion
18th October 2013 By: Ilan Solomons

Industrial products supplier Dowson & Dobson (D&D) Industrial expects its distribution agreement with industrial products supplier Pneumatic & General Supplies for Richards Bay, in KwaZulu-Natal... 


Role of hydraulic lubricant in improving efficiency highlighted
18th October 2013 By: Timothy Sibanda

Cutting the running costs of a hydraulic or pneumatic system entails that managers and supervisors find alternative ways of enhancing the efficiency of technology, thereby increasing their control... 


Electric cylinder alternative to pneumatic and hydraulic options
18th October 2013

Drive technology company SEW Eurodrive has launched the complete series of the CMS electric cylinder onto the South African market.  


Local distributor partners with global company
18th October 2013

Engineering components provider Bearing Man Group (BMG) has extended its range of pneumatic and hydraulic filtration products and systems to include Parker motion and control technologies, says BMG... 


Distributorship signed with global pneumatics company
18th October 2013 By: Timothy Sibanda

Pneumatics products distributor Neumatics SA reports that it has been appointed the distributor of US-based manufacturer of pneumatic valves, controls systems, and safety products for the fluid... 


  BMG expands offering as it enters new partnership
BMG expands offering as it enters new partnership
11th October 2013 By: Sashnee Moodley

Engineering solutions provider Bearing Man Group (BMG) announced the expansion of its range of pneumatic and hydraulic filtration products and systems to include technologies from global motion and... 


Design, engineering of Impala refinery’s emissions abatement plant now 42% complete
11th October 2013 By: Chantelle Kotze

The design and engineering of the Boiler Emissions Abatement (BEA) plant project, which was awarded to advanced technologies, products and engineering services provider Tenova Mining & Minerals... 


Battery-powered 
controller first of its kind on the market
11th May 2012

Telemetry & Remote Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Solutions, a division of French global electrical and controls company Schneider Electric, has introduced its VC10 Valve Controller to... 


Fluid power association to release market survey results soon
27th April 2012 By: Sashnee Moodley

The South African Fluid Power Association (Safpa) expects the results of the second fluid power market survey to be released soon. 


Solutions provider to expand hydraulic cylinder cover distribution
27th April 2012 By: Sashnee Moodley

Preventive maintenance solutions provider Nkwe Mining Services plans to start the local manufacture and distribution of the US-patented Seal Saver hydraulic cylinder protector in the next two years.  


New hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder service centre opens
27th April 2012

Hydraulic components supplier Bearing Man Group (BMG) Hydraulics has extended its service offering by opening a dedicated facility for the service, repair and manufacture of hydraulic and pneumatic... 


New products introduced
27th April 2012 By: Sashnee Moodley

International supplier of pneumatic and electrical automation technology Festo has introduced several new products to its range of automation products. 


Solutions provider develops new control system
27th April 2012

Pneumatic solutions provider Tectra Automation has developed a control system suitable for applications where programmable logic controllers are too sophisticated, but where conventional systems do... 


Hydraulic tools provider plans further expansion
27th April 2012 By: Sashnee Moodley

International high-pressure hydraulic tools manufacturer Hi-Force has added new products and accessories to its existing product range for use in the mining, power generation, petrochemicals and... 


Global group acquires SA screening media manufacturer Meschape
9th September 2011 By: Megan van Wyngaardt

Global mineral processing equipment manufacturer Ludowici has acquired South African screening media manufacturer Meschape, as part of the company’s commitment to better serve the African market.... 


Company Announcement: South Africa – Tshwane: PneuDrive Challenge Road Show Visits the Tshwane University of Technology
8th September 2011

The PneuDrive Challenge road show team, headed by Rene Rose of SEW Eurodrive and Brian Abbott of Festo, delivered an overview of the competition on Friday 2nd September at the Tshwane University of... 


Long-range thermal cameras enter SA market
18th February 2011 By: Natasha Odendaal

Stainless steel trailer manufacturer Desert Wolf has been appointed as the South Africa distributor of the US thermal imaging manufacturer Flir’s land systems. 


Lower costs and maintenance with bulk handling range
12th March 2010

Specialists in materials handling equipment Big Lift Trucks (BLT) is offering the coal mining industry range of bulk materials handling equipment that is designed for efficient bulk handling and... 


Automatic shut-off valve improves safety
9th November 2007

Specialised industrial products manufacturer West Rand Engineering (WRE) is introducing new products into the market place, as well as improving tried and trusted items well known to the local... 


Record-size valves for UK pump rig
9th November 2007

A team from controls and instrumentation company Spirax-Mitech has supplied two twin pressure balanced 24-inch nominal bore ANSI Class 600 in ASTM A 217 WCB carbon steel valves, the largest valves... 


Intelligent instrumentation for simpler valve systems
9th November 2007

Diaphragm valves and control systems manufacturer Gemu has developed new instrumentation which allows for a better integration of pneumatic and electric valves used in all areas of modern process... 


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