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Diesel-saving innovation unveiled

20th September 2024 An anti-idle auxiliary power unit (APU) promises significant cost savings in haul trucks and other machinery used in surface mining and quarrying operations. The APU keeps the heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system running while the main diesel engine is off, ensuring operators stay cool... 

Expanded range of diesel engines available

7th November 2023 Japanese engine manufacturer Kubota has expanded its range of diesel engines from 5 kW motors for pump and lawnmower applications to powerful 160 kW motors for large tractors and industrial applications. The company is represented by Smith Power Equipment in South Africa, boasting a network of... 

Image of a Kubota engine from Smith Power Equipment
Kubota engine from Smith Power Equipment

New tank cleaning and fuel restoration system for SA

28th April 2023 Modern ultra-low sulphur diesel fuels with additives have been successfully created for cleaner burning diesel engines but may also lead to the accumulation of dirt and sludge in bulk storage tanks.  Microbe build-up and phase separation are recognised as symptoms of the new era diesel fuels,... 

Graphic illustrating Petromonitor's tank cleaning system
Petromonitor's tank cleaning system

Water absorbers for diesel tanks now available in SA

10th June 2022 Innovative technology specifically designed to efficiently remove water from diesel, is now available in South Africa. Tank Snakes are water absorbers for diesel and have been used successfully in the US for almost 20 years. Water in a diesel tank usually emanates from condensate resulting from a... 

Image of Tank Snakes water absorbers for diesel and a diesel tank
Tank Snakes water absorbers for diesel

Diesel engine component remanufacture saves costs

18th September 2020 Key sectors such as rail, mining, power generation and marine transport that rely on large diesel engines, are increasingly turning to diesel engine component remanufacturing services in an effort to seek cost-containing measures in the current difficult economic climate.  Germiston-based Metric... 

A view over a section of the Metric Automotive Engineering facility
A view over a section of the Metric Automotive Engineering facility

Diesel fuel injection systems quickly returned to service

27th August 2020 A Johannesburg-based specialised, accredited repair and remanufacturing services company asserts that it has the capacity to ensure fast turnaround times for the repair of diesel fuel injection machines. Reef Fuel Injection Services states that it is the only workshop in South Africa that is... 

Reef Fuel Injection Services’ service, repair and remanufacturing facility
Reef Fuel Injection Services’ service, repair and remanufacturing facility

Crankshaft for diesel engine gets a turn

1st April 2020 A crankshaft belonging to an 18-cylinder diesel engine is currently being remanufactured. The large 4000 hp diesel engine component is 2.7 m in length and powers a rigid frame dump truck in an open cast mining operation, under arduous operating conditions. The Cummins QSK 78 diesel engine had... 

Remanufacturing a crankshaft at Metric Automotive Engineering
Remanufacturing a crankshaft at Metric Automotive Engineering

Metric Automotive Engineering

6th November 2018  

Metric Automotive Engineering

Deutz Diesel

6th November 2018 Sole authorised distributor of genuine DEUTZ products and services in SA and certain key Anglophone African countries. The company is fully committed to supply unconditional services and support for the complete DEUTZ product range. This commitment covers sales and service on new genuine DEUTZ... 

Deutz Diesel

Hatz Diesel SA (PTY) Ltd

23rd November 2017 Hatz Diesel manufactures a range of Air and Water cooled diesel engines with a power band of 1.4Kw to 62Kw. Supported by a worldwide dealer network, Hatz Diesel is the ideal partner when "Creating Power Solutions" . Applications of use include compaction equipment, skid steers, mobile elevation... 

Hatz Diesel SA (PTY) Ltd
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