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Company to expand channel blowers range

By: Halima Frost 13th July 2018 Sandton-based side-channel blower supplier CR Elec plans to expand on its offerings, which will complement its existing Sirocco brand. A side-channel blower can generate significantly higher pressures than industrial fans, and is also known as a vacuum pump or vacuum compressor. The side-channel... →

Compressed air dryer freezing the costs of energy consumption

By: Halima Frost 13th July 2018 Compressed-air treatment suppliers Artic Driers International, also the Southern Africa distributor of global manufacturer SPX Flow Busan products, has introduced a new approach in compressed-air drying South Africa through the Phase Change Material (PCM) compressed-air dryer. “The constant need... →

COOLER CUTTING COSTS The SPX Flow Busan compressed-air dryer is now available in South Africa

High-speed dry vacuum pumps series launched

13th July 2018 Vacuum device manufacturer ULVAC has launched its LS vacuum series – a range of dry vacuum pumps with high pumping speeds and low power consumption. Dry vacuum pumps are used in many production lines, including those for electronic parts and displays, for reasons including low power consumption.... →

SHORTER DOWNTIMES The LS Vacuum pump series shortens downtime with higher speeds

Vacuum systems leak detection a first for Southern Africa

By: Halima Frost 13th July 2018 South African pump distributor Integrated Pump Technology has added on-site vacuum leak detection of vacuum systems to complement its existing service offering of design, supply, service and repairs of vacuum pumps and systems. Making use of the recently launched Leybold Phoenix Quadro portable... →

Magnets driving energy saving

By: Halima Frost 13th July 2018 Over the past 18 months, Durban-based compressor original-equipment manufacturer Airstream Compressors has supplied 15 rotary-screw air compressor (SCR) permanent magnet (PM) driven compressors across South Africa, saving clients between 30% and 40% on energy costs. Airstream Compressors has... →

ALL IN ONE SOLUTION The SCR PM Compressor offers energy saving and a sleek design

New measuring instrument launched

13th July 2018 Last month, measurement technology specialist WIKA launched the CPH7000 portable process calibrator, which is the first handheld instrument from WIKA that records measured values of up to 10 000 bar. With the CPH7000 portable process calibrator, high-pressure measuring instruments can now also be... →

PORTABLE PROCESS CALIBRATION High-pressure measuring instruments can now also be tested in the field

Pronounced growth for compressed air systems specialist

13th July 2018 South African turnkey air compressor services supplier Integrated Air Solutions has seen a notable increase in demand for highly customised compressors, adapted specifically to the customer’s individual need. Air compressor manufacturer ELGi’s comprehensive compressor range available from... →

RUGGED AND RELIABLE The ELGi range of compressors perfectly suited to African climates

Gas processing specialist acquired by vacuum pumps company

13th July 2018 Last month industrial vacuum supplier Busch Vacuum Pumps and Systems announced that Switzerland-based engineering company NSB Gas Processing is now part of the global Busch group. The NSB Gas Processing business has been renamed Busch NSB AG and brings a highly regarded team of engineers and a... →

BIGGER AND BETTER Busch's new manufacturing plant and offices in Virginia Beach USA

Atlas Copco

13th July 2018 A world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, Atlas Copco is characterised by focused businesses, a global presence with direct sales and service, a strong, stable and growing service business, professional people and an asset-light and flexible manufacturing setup. “We are... →

Focus on niche applications, aftersales key for air motor market

By: Nadine James 14th July 2017 The air motor market has a directly proportional relationship to the economy, subsequently making aftersales support and services key focus areas for industrial product supplier Actum Group, says Actum’s Deprag product leader Herman Parsons. This focus, combined with Actum’s approach of providing... →

POWER LINE ATEX RANGE The motor complies with European Union Parliament directive 2014/34/EU on equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres

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 energy savings of more than 20%. His efforts gained recognition of the European Patent Office (EPO)... →

STEVE LINDSEY The founder of Lontra was nominated and shortlisted as a finalist at the 2017 European Inventor Awards

New pumps suited to packaging, food and beverage industries

14th July 2017 In May, sustainable productivity solutions provider Atlas Copco announced that it had extended its range of variable speed drive (VSD) vacuum pumps with the addition of three models offering flow rates up to 5 004 m3/h. The new GHS 3800-5400 VSD+ rotary screw pumps are particularly suited for... →

GHS VSD ROTARY SCREW PUMP The range provides significantly higher performance levels and reduced maintenance, noise and heat emissions compared to conventional oil-sealed and dry vane vacuum pumps

New variable-speed drive showcased at European expo

14th July 2017 Last month multinational industrial machinery manufacturer Voith exhibited power industry solutions at the POWER-GEN Europe 2017 conference and exhibition, and one of the main features was its new variable speed drive (VSD), the VECO-Drive, intended to enhance the efficiency of rotating... →

DRIVING FORCE The VECO-Drive increases input speed and generates a high output speed for compressors or pumps

Pipeline expansion project completed in February

14th July 2017 In February, high-end and specialised equipment supplier Energas Technologies announced that it had completed a commission to design and supply a mobile heater skid to a budgeted $210-million pipeline expansion project. The project was commissioned by engineering firm VGI Consulting Africa, on... →

UNDER PRESSURE The new line was filled and pressurised from atmospheric pressure to a line pack pressure of 116 Bar

Troubleshooting device eases, enables priority maintenance

14th July 2017 The Fluke 810 – manufactured by industrial testing equipment manufacturer Fluke – is one of the most advanced troubleshooting instruments available for vibration testing, enabling maintenance teams to rapidly collect data and diagnose and solve mechanical problems. Fluke, represented locally by... →

FLUKE 810 The Fluke 810 uses a set of advanced algorithms to produce a plain-text diagnosis of the machine with a recommended solution

Ntshu Air - PSI Group

By: Zandile Mavuso 30th September 2016 Ntshu Air provides complete air compressed system solutions for the mining, automotive, chemicals, petrochemicals, plant hire, construction and power generation industries. →

Online compressor monitoring system set for launch in September

By: Kimberley Smuts 8th July 2016 Quality compressor refurbishment, new compressors, lubricants and service provider Ntshu Air, member of the PSI Group, is in the final stages of completing its new online compressor condition monitoring system, which it hopes to complete before the planned demonstration at Electra Mining Africa... →

MONITORING SYSTEM The new online compressor condition monitoring system monitors vibration, temperature, pressures and on a compressor

New vacuum pumps unveiled by company

8th July 2016 In May, sophisticated vacuum products and exhaust management systems manufacturer Edwards unveiled its new vacuum pumps, which will strengthen the company’s capability to supply a totally customised vacuum package from atmospheric pumping through to an ultra-high vacuum. Edwards business line... →

NEW PRODUCTS UNVEILED Edwards vacuum pumps unveiled its products at Analytica for the analytical instrument and research and development markets

Oil-free compressed air solutions viable for surface finishing industry

8th July 2016 Industrial and craft firms in the surface technology sector require premium quality and highly pure, oil-free compressed air for their production processes, says compressed air specialists Boge Kompressoren. Owing to this, Boge Kompressoren showcased its highly efficient system solutions for... →

ECONOMICAL SOLUTIONS PROVIDED Oil-free condensing compressors ensure a high level of efficiency while guaranteeing absolute process reliability

New portable compressor range affords fuel savings

8th July 2016 Compressed air and gas solutions manufacturer CompAir, which is part of the Gardner Denver Group, is launching a new DLT0705 range of portable compressors with a Stage 3B emissions compliant engine. The DLT0705 is being upgraded to the latest emission compliance regulations. This range includes... →

MANUFACTURING EFFICIENCY OPTIMISED The new DLT0705 compressor range provides fuel savings of up to 10% and an overall specific energy improvement of 7% to 8%

New controller range launched for compressors

8th July 2016 Process control instrumentation and industrial electronics manufacturer Instrotech launched four new Calog advanced controllers for compressors earlier this year. The new Calog range includes optional features and intuitive interfaces, with scrolling text prompts and up to four setpoints. The... →

CALOG QUAD INDICATORS The Calog Quad process controller, is an advanced quad channel process controller with a virtually endless range of possible applications

New pumps launched at trade fair

8th July 2016 Global vacuum technology supplier Pfeiffer Vacuum introduced its new turbo pumps and diaphragm pumps at the Analytica trade show in Munich, Germany from May 10 to 13. With a pumping speed of 32 ℓ/s Pfeiffer Vacuum notes that the HiPace 30 is currently the most powerful turbo pump of this size on... →

ENERGY CONSUMPTION REDUCED With a pumping speed of 32 ℓ/s, the HiPace 30 is currently the most powerful turbo pump of this size on the market

Rotary vane reduces energy consumption

8th July 2016 Vacuum pumps, blowers and compressors manufacturer Busch Vacuum Pumps and Systems presented its new series of energy saving rotary vane vacuum pumps, for the first time at the IFFA exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany in May. The new pumps are designed specifically for fast packaging cycles and for... →

PRODUCTION COSTS REDUCED Busch committed to developing centralised vacuum supply systems that operate with the highest possible levels of energy efficiency

Vacuum pump optimises production lines

8th July 2016 A Korean group producing lithium-ion batteries has awarded the contract for the supply of vacuum systems to global technology group Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum. The company will equip several production lines, with delivery of these systems for electrode drying expected to happen before the end of... →

ELECTRODE DRYING PROGRESSES Dry compressing screw vacuum pump optimises customer production lines

Oil-free compressors display benefits at expo

8th July 2016 At Foodex 2016, in April, in Birmingham, compressor and pump manufacturer Gardner Denver discussed the importance of air purity across all aspects of food and beverage processing, showcasing oil-free models from across its vacuum and pressure range. The company explains that unlike compressed air... →

OIL-FREE MODELS SHOWCASED There are many cost-efficiency and safety benefits that can be realised by commissioning oil-free technology

Expos showcase vacuum solutions for food industry

10th July 2015 Germany-based vacuum systems manufacturer Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum has exhibited its energy efficient food-processing vacuum solutions at four renowned exhibitions across Europe. In March, the company attended the CFIA Rennes Expo, in France, as well as the Anuga FoodTec trade fair, in Germany. →

CAPABILITY ON DISPLAY Oerlikon Leybold has showcased its energy saving capabilities at four European expos this year

Company powers two Norwegian subsea compressors

10th July 2015 New York-listed cabling solutions provider Nexans in April announced that its power umbilicals would be used to power two subsea compressors at Gullfaks oilfield, located off the coast of Norway, which is operated by multinational oil and gas company Statoil. The subsea gas compression station... →

Locally manufactured vacuums offer cost-effective solution

By: Pimani Baloyi 10th July 2015 Steam-powered and high-pressure water-powered ejectors do not require maintenance and regular replacement, compared with regular vacuum pumps and, therefore, save clients time and money that could have been lost as downtime, says local vacuums manufacturer Applied Vacuum MD Geoff Levy. He tells... →

MINIMAL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED Applied Vacuum recently sold spare parts to an edible-oil distillery for the first time since the company bought the ejector 12 years ago

Company launches new liquid ring compressor

10th July 2015 New York-listed control products and services provider Flowserve Corporation last month launched a new liquid-ring compressor, the SIHI KPHX, at the 2015 Achema trade show in Germany. Flowserve sales continuous professional improvement VP Erich Mohrdieck says that the KPHX compressor boasts... →

LAUNCHED INTERNATIONALLY Flowserve’s new liquid-ring compressor was launched at this year’s Achema expo in Germany

Company launches new range of compressed air units

10th July 2015 Precision products manufacturer Gast Group, a member of global fluidics manufacturer Idex Corporation, in March launched a new range of Jun-Air oil-less rocking piston-based compressed air systems, the 86/87R Series Systems. Idex Corporation health and science technologies division European sales... →

Compressor manufacturer’s KZN branch expands company’s market base

10th July 2015 The South African subsidiary of German compressor manufacturer Aerzen Airgas in June launched a branch in KwaZulu-Natal, which has been growing the company’s market reach in the province and is already working on two major repair projects. The company states that the branch manager of Aerzen’s... →

JOCHEN SCHMIDT We emphasise the importance of regular maintenance and planning

New compressed air tech boosts productivity

10th July 2015 Compressed air and gas systems and solutions provider Ingersoll Rand showcased new and “revolutionary” compressed air and gas technologies, which advance the productivity, reliability and efficiency of compressed air and gas operations, at the 2015 ComVac trade show, which took place in April in... →

RS-SERIES COMPRESSORS Ingersoll Rand has invested in broadening its portfolio, enhancing its energy efficient solutions and building on its proven record of reliability

Latest range of service-friendly air motors launched

By: Pimani Baloyi 10th July 2015 Germany-based air motors manufacturer Deprag Schulz in December launched its latest Basic Line air vane motor, which features improvements to the flagship product that makes the unit more service friendly and easier to operate. “Even untrained personnel can quickly replace worn vanes using only a... →

SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP Actum Group co-directors Kevin Klaff and Greg Barron

Compressor supplier aims to grow market reach outside South Africa

By: Pimani Baloyi 10th July 2015 Cape Town-based industrial equipment supplier Air Compressor Engineering (ACE) is exploring strategies to leverage its 36 years of experience to expand its market share on the African continent. Company representative Geoff Ellis tells Engineering News that, in addition to supplying the local... →

EFFICIENT SOLUTION Air Compressor Engineering is focused on supplying energy efficient solutions and, thereby, expanding its African footprint

Tax incentive possible with compressor efficiency

11th July 2014 The 12L tax incentive could benefit compressed air users if they achieve efficient parameters such as lowering the energy use of compressors and associated systems, reports measurement and verification (M&V) company Veritek. →

VERIFICATION TEAM Veritek personnel have gained experience in various industries

Hybrid compressor bridges middle ground

11th July 2014 The Delta Hybrid rotary lobe compressor, manufactured by Germany-based gas conveying and compression company Aerzen, produces negative pressure and positive pressure from -700 mbar to 1 500 mbar, reports Aerzen sub-Saharan subsidiary Airgas Compressors. →

BLOW OUT The Delta Hybrid compressor creates pressure from -700 mbar to 1 500 mbar

Energy savings with smaller compressors

By: Donna Slater 11th July 2014 Compressed air products distribution company Goscor KLG recently performed a series of energy audits at various Barloworld facilities, including at Barloworld Power’s main Boksburg campus, which indicated that significant energy savings could be achieved by replacing existing oversized... →

SAVING ENERGY The Sullair machines, installed at the Barloworld Isando and Cape Town plants, save about 70% and 25% respectively in energy costs

New and used driers added to hire fleet

By: Donna Slater 11th July 2014 Air-treatment equipment company Artic Driers International’s compressed-air drier hire fleet was expanded during May and June with the addition of three units – each with a capacity of 56 m3/min – the company reports. →

FLEET EXPANSION The hire fleet has doubled its capacity in the past year

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