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Chemicals & Associated Products

Innovative technology for lactide production

29th January 2024 A new process solution supports the conversion of lactic acid into lactide, which is needed to produce polylactic acid (PLA), an environment-friendly bioplastic. Fluid engineering company Sulzer Chemtech says it developed its SULAC technology to meet market demand for the lactide biopolymer and... 

Sustainability in 3D printing

4th November 2022 Specialty chemicals company Evonik has introduced new powder materials that help reduce the carbon footprint of three-dimensional (3D) printing. The group is aiming to align its INFINAM polyamide 12 (PA12) powders with the goal of achieving an improved overall eco-balance and reduced own carbon... 

Evonik INFINAM powder in foreground and 3D printing in background
Evonik INFINAM powder materials help reduce the carbon footprint of 3D printing

Bringing IoT functionality to dosing pumps

28th October 2022 A new dosing and metering pump designed specifically to challenge traditional technological solutions to chemical dosing in municipal and industrial pumping applications, has recently been announced. The Verderflex Ds500 from Verder Liquids incorporates technology designed to improve accuracy,... 

Image of the Verderflex Ds500 dosing and metering pump
The Verderflex Ds500 dosing and metering pump

Ammonia solutions reduce costs and CO2 emissions

21st October 2022 Climate-friendly production solutions that help reduce greenhouse-gas emissions are increasingly being brought into focus as companies aim to decarbonise operations. To this end, thyssenkrupp Uhde has developed an ammonia production solution based on renewable feedstocks that it says is 100%... 

thyssenkrupp Uhde electrolysis plants
thyssenkrupp Uhde electrolysis plants

Side-mounted agitators for industrial use

24th June 2022 Sulzer has launched the SSF150, an addition to its SALOMIX agitator range. The new size is designed for use mainly in large pulp mills but is said to offer excellent performance in all industrial segments. Typical applications will be storage towers, pulpers and bleaching towers. The agitators in... 

Image of The Sulzer SALOMIX agitator SSF150
The Sulzer SALOMIX agitator SSF150

Locally manufactured range of lubricants and chemical products

26th February 2021 SPONSORED POST: South African manufacturer of special lubricants and allied chemical products, Spanjaard, offers a wide variety of products for a range of applications and sectors. Automotive 

Spanjaard offers a variety of products for a range of applications and sectors
Spanjaard offers a variety of products for a range of applications and sectors

Robot designed for safe inspection of petrochemical storage tank

19th February 2021 A revolutionary new method of conducting periodic inspections of petrochemical storage tanks has recently been developed. Oil and fuel storage require a robust and reliable infrastructure, with regular inspection critical to ensure that tanks are fit for purpose. Existing inspection methods often... 

The  Project nautilUS robot for inspections of petrochemical storage tanks
The Project nautilUS robot for inspections of petrochemical storage tanks

PLA advances are changing the plastics industry

19th June 2020 The recent developments in new polymerisation methods that allow the economical production of poly lactic acid (PLA) with a higher molecular weight appear to have removed many of the limiting factors of its use, leading to expanded applications for the plant-based bioplastic and reduced... 

Plant-based bioplastic is used to manufacture plastic food and beverage containers
Plant-based bioplastic is used to manufacture plastic food and beverage containers

Manufacture of Covid-19 special purpose cleaners upscaled

19th June 2020 A new range of special purpose cleaners locally manufactured according to World Health Organisation (WHO), US Centres for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention and Environmental Protection Agency  (EPA) guidelines has been developed and the capacity for large volumes has been made available as a... 

AECI range of sanitisers
AECI range of sanitisers

Yantai Humon Chemical Auxiliary CO.,Ltd.

15th November 2019 Collecting Agents: Dry & Wet Xanthates, Aerofloats, Ethyl ThioCarbamates; Foaming Agents: Pine Oil, MIBC; Modifying Agengs: Sodium Thioglycolate, Copper Sulphate; Others: IsoOctyl Thioglycolate,TriOctyl Phosphates. Tel: 0086-535-4632966 

Yantai Humon Chemical Auxiliary CO.,Ltd.

Bray Controls Africa (PTY) Ltd

14th November 2019 With over 30 years of success, Bray International has become one of the premier butterfly valve, severe service ball valve, specialty slurry valve, knife gate valve and pneumatic and electric actuator manufacturers in the world. With global operations in over 40 countries, Bray has developed a... 

Bray Controls Africa (PTY) Ltd

Nitrogen generators for the spray-painting industry

28th May 2019 Compressed nitrogen is set to bring about a major advance in the professional spray-painting industry. Its properties as a colourless, odourless, tasteless and invisible gas offer distinct advantages over traditional spray-painting delivery mechanisms. "The key factor with compressed nitrogen is... 

SA Oil

21st November 2018 SA Oil is an independent energy company offering supply of fuel products, as well as logistical and fuel storage solutions to industry across Africa. We're the preferred partner of many mining groups, thanks to a reputation for providing reliable fuel products and dependable services, including... 

Protea Chemicals

9th November 2017 Protea Chemicals is a leading distributor of speciality, functional & effect chemicals and polymers in much of Sub-Saharan Africa. Protea Chemicals services customers in the following sectors: personal care&cosmetics, food&beverage, water treatment, engineering, paints&inks, textiles, plastics,... 

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