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Cost-effective, environment-friendly composite decking

22nd January 2021 The design and manufacture of composite decking products have undergone a number of advances since first being introduced as an alternative to timber boards, with cost competitiveness and performance noted as the two main drivers of innovation in the market. Whether for use in decking, cladding... →

Locally manufactured LED floodlight range extended

15th January 2021 Two new sizes of light-emitting-diode (LED) floodlights are now available, suitable for various settings, such as warehouses, industrial halls, loading bays, recreational sports facilities, building façades or general area lighting. BEKA Schréder has added the OMNISTAR MICRO and MINI to its LED... →

The OMNISTAR MICRO and MINI floodlights from BEKA Schréder

Pushing the limits of plastic pipes

11th December 2020 SPONSORED POST: Well-laid plastic pipe has a maintenance-free work life of more than 50 years, and in some cases 100 years. Built on years of innovation and experience, Sizabantu’s PVC-O pipes present the ultimate future for water and sewer infrastructure. Research suggests that as much as 60% of... →

Molecor TOM PVC-O large-diameter pipes in the field

Accurate chute solutions with the help of 3D scanning technology

11th December 2020 Three-dimensional (3D) scanning technology is now being successfully used to generate highly accurate 3D models of on-site conditions, allowing for more accurate and effective design and installation of chute solutions. According to transfer point specialist Weba Chute Systems & Solutions,... →

Weba Chute Systems & Solutions uses 3D scan data to generate accurate models of on-site conditions

Locally manufactured safety eyewear offers protection with style

13th November 2020 SPONSORED POST: A new range of prescription safety lens solutions to meet the needs of demanding occupations and industry, is now locally manufactured for the South African market. Leading eyewear chain, Torga Optical Group has partnered with German company, Uvex, to manufacture and market... →

Torga lens manufacturing facility in Cape Town

Improved turbine technology on offer for SA’s wind energy market

13th November 2020 The development of a direct drive, gearless wind turbine by Zest WEG is seen as key to the company’s plans to grow its client base among wind farm developers in South Africa and the rest of Africa. The company notes that its 4.2 MW wind turbine solution is an addition to its initial offering of... →

WEG’s direct drive gearless wind turbine solution promotes higher energy efficiency

Cordless high torque impact wrench offers breakthrough technology

4th November 2020 SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): A new cordless high torque impact wrench from Milwaukee is said to be the first of its kind and is tipped as a breakthrough in cordless power tool technology. Milwaukee's M18 FUEL 1” High Torque Impact Wrench offers a combination of three innovations, exclusive... →

M18 FUEL 1” High Torque Impact Wrench from Milwaukee

Locally manufactured strip curtains offer durability and flexibility

23rd October 2020 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) strip curtains are widely used in industry to control the influx of hot or cold air, reduce dust levels and prevent the ingress of birds, rodents and insects. Strip curtains also help to prevent contaminants from entering areas where hygiene and cleanliness are critical,... →

The patented Balledge design on Apex General Purpose Strip Curtains is designed to improve flexibility and durability

Nonwoven materials used in the fight against Covid-19

14th October 2020 Nonwoven materials are used in a range of applications in the healthcare sector, such as filtration, wound care and critical cleaning, as well as in various other sectors. Global manufacturer and supplier of of nonwovens and performance-based materials, Fibertex Nonwovens, highlights its critical... →

Fibretex nonwoven material is used in surgical face masks

Tattoo shop owner creates locally designed Covid-19 protective gear

9th October 2020 A new and creative form of personal protective equipment (PPE) has been designed by South African entrepreneur, Andrew King. Owner of M&K Before Ink tattoo shop based in Edenvale, Gauteng, King explains that the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and the nation-wide lockdown were... →

The Pure Air PPE shirt, with integrated mask

‘Green’ garden hose made from plant-based materials

22nd September 2020 A new ecofriendly garden hose made from ‘green’ raw materials has been introduced as the first plant-based polymer hose in the world. The hose, launched by technology company Continental, uses sugar cane ethylene instead of petroleum-based products and is said to significantly reduce greenhouse... →

Continental’s EcoRubber garden hose with Eco-brass fittings

Lightweight door for heavy traffic

22nd September 2020 An insulated traffic door that aims to facilitate ease of access into and out of areas in the workplace, is engineered to withstand heavy traffic and impact, while maintaining its aesthetic features over years of service. The fully gasketed heavy duty impact swing door is locally manufactured by... →

The Apex SR 9000 door is engineered to be lightweight but robust

Reusable face mask offers comfort and protection

22nd September 2020 A locally manufactured face mask offers a safe and easy-to-use alternative to cloth and surgical masks. The reusable face mask has a replaceable filter and adjustable headband, designed to comfortably fit all face profiles, including adults and children over the age of six years. →

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

High impact, durable 3D-printed material revolutionises digital manufacturing

11th September 2020 A digital manufacturing solution for a growing number of medical devices, athletic wearables and personalised audio products, has recently been announced. The solution is hailed as breaking traditional productivity and functionality barriers associated with 3D printing and expanding the world of... →

3D-printed hands-free door openers to help prevent the spread of infection

Pandemic provides opportunity for women-owned business

11th September 2020 As the country battles the coronavirus pandemic and its devastating effect on lives and livelihoods, a women-owned small business in the west of Johannesburg was afforded an opportunity for upliftment. Pello Yabasadi Business Enterprise, a company in the health and safety sector, received an... →

Pello Yabasadi Business Enterprise produced thousands of masks for AfriSam

Contactless high speed doors enhance hygiene standards

4th September 2020 With companies under pressure to ensure optimum hygiene standards, in line with Covid-19 recommendations, contactless automated high speed doors are a beneficial option for manufacturing operations as well as companies in the storage and warehousing sector. Unlike conventional roller shutter... →

Apex Strip Curtains & Doors manufacture automated high speed doors for contactless operation.

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

3D printed materials for automotive and industrial sectors

21st August 2020 A new range of three-dimensional (3D) printing capabilities and services designed primarily for automotive and industrial customers, is now available. The expansion of Henkel’s additive manufacturing services, also known as 3D printing, aims to provide support with 3D printable materials - from... →

A Henkel engineer working with a customer to optimise a 3D printed part

‘Steel of the future’ offers higher performance and lower costs

14th August 2020 Operations in tough working environments require robust industrial components and equipment that is able to withstand demanding work loads such as extreme vibration, compression and tension. High-yield strength steel is designed to work under intense load stresses without leading to equipment... →

Trailmax uses Strenx 700 E and Strenx 700MC on its I-beam chassis and other parts

Locally produced plaster for local conditions

14th August 2020 A South African gypsum producer has developed a new and locally-produced line of finishing plaster, skimming plaster and joining plaster for the construction sector. The product is expected to largely replace imported finishing plaster products which may not be as well suited to local conditions.... →

Metacote finishing plaster, skimming plaster and joining plaster produced by OMV

Locally manufactured strip curtains improve workplace safety

7th August 2020 Ensuring optimum visibility with the use of strip curtains installed at internal entry and exit points in manufacturing and storage facilities can reduce risks associated with vehicular traffic movement and improve workplace safety. A large percentage of workplace accidents are said to happen at... →

Apex General Purpose Strip Curtains are produced using specially formulated PVC material which is transparent for increased visibility

Solutions to counter cold weather

24th July 2020 Large doorways left open to facilitate easy access at manufacturing and storage facilities may present challenges to maintaining a comfortable and healthy working environment for employees. During the cold winter it is especially difficult to maintain a constant temperature in areas with large... →

Traffic high speed fold-up doors from Apex Strip Curtains & Doors

Vehicle-mounted drilling unit installed

17th July 2020 Positive-grip, pressed-section planks and walkways have been installed for the Chamber of Mines rescue drilling unit based at Colliery Training College (CTC) at eMalahleni in Mpumalanga. The walkway’s non-slip features, combined with its high strength-to-weight ratio, make it particularly... →

Mentis Die-Line walkways and planks installed around a drill vehicle

Locally manufactured luminaire range extended

10th July 2020 A new addition to the LEDlume XP range of luminaires has been unveiled. The range offers flexible combinations of light emitting diode (LED) modules, with a choice of currents and dimming options, aimed at maximising energy savings and providing cost-effective lighting solutions. →

The LEDlume XP range from BEKA Schréder

Locally manufactured copper filtration face mask

3rd July 2020 A South African startup company has launched a patent-pending offering for cloth masks with filter inserts, which incorporate porous copper materials that are said to provide antiviral properties. In addition, a copper-infused mask with an integrated filter, is also on offer. It is thought that... →

Aeris copper-infused mask with an integrated filter

Lightweight heavy duty door allows easy access

3rd July 2020 A locally manufactured heavy duty insulated impact door promises ease of use and safe, damage-free access for personnel and equipment. The door is suitable for applications where both pedestrian and motorised traffic move from one area of a facility to another and for all types of environments,... →

High impact screen panel cuts downtime and boosts productivity

19th June 2020 A new high-impact screen panel promises double the wear life of traditional rubber panels, reducing plant downtime and improving mine productivity. Intended for the high-impact area of the scalper screen, the panel is designed to withstand the impact of material up to 300 mm in size, falling from... →

The Ceradox panel from Multotec

Separation technology helps to speed up fight against Covid-19

11th June 2020 The urgency with which pharmaceutical businesses need to meet the rising demands of global healthcare production often does not provide sufficient time to expand operations by increasing their footprint. For producers of medications currently used in the treatment of patients with Covid-19, it is... →

Sulzer’s Kühni agitated column (ECR) for liquid-liquid separation

UV-resistant screens improve safety in the workplace

13th May 2020 Welding and safety screens are aimed at ensuring optimum safety in workshop environments, protecting workers from harsh ultraviolet (UV) light and dangerous UV radiation which occurs during welding and grinding processes. A range of locally manufactured safety screens incorporates a heavy-duty UV... →

Apex welding and safety screens in a workplace

Power transformer increases local content on wind farm

7th May 2020 A locally manufactured main power transformer was recently delivered to a wind farm project near Swellendam in the Western Cape. The local manufacture of the transformers gives project developers the opportunity to increase the local content of renewable power projects, in line with the... →

Quality checking at Zest WEG

Manufacturing execution system designed for Industry 4.0

30th April 2020 A range of modular components designed to meet the needs of industry 4.0 have been recently announced. The industry modules aim to allow for flexible and productive manufacturing that also conserves resources. →

The GROB-NET4Industry from GROB Systems

Energy savings at manufacturing site

22nd April 2020 The installation of a renewable energy solution at a local manufacturing facility has seen a significant contribution to the company’s energy savings. The investment saw 684 photovoltaic solar panels being installed, creating a 223 kW generating system and providing almost 20% of the daily... →

Photovoltaic solar panels installed at the Multotec manufacturing facility

Range of hand saws on offer

1st April 2020 A number of new hand saws are now available from specialist retail stores across South Africa. The range includes the following options: →

Tork Craft hand saws

York Timbers goes big in plywood for the future

26th February 2020 Proudly South African JSE-listed integrated forestry company York Timbers, which holds almost 80% of the softwood plywood market in South Africa, has invested R400-million over the past four years in the plywood plant. This has enabled York to compete in the local and international market with a... →

South African nanofiber company one of Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2019

31st January 2020 A Cape Town-based developer and manufacturer of advanced nanofiber materials, in collaboration with US skincare and makeup companies, has developed a product selected by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Best Inventions of 2019. The prestigious list, compiled annually by TIME, highlights “the Best... →

Desk lamp highlighted

23rd January 2020 A magnifying, light emitting diode (LED), rechargeable desk lamp has recently been launched. The cordless lamp is fitted with a lithium-ion battery and is rechargeable by means of a Universal Serial Bus. It emits a bright white light from its six LED lighting units and offers 60 lumens with three... →

Drive system for smaller, more flexible machines

10th January 2020 A servo drive, motor and cable that can function as a system without a controller, has been introduced. The growing consumer demand for more product variety and packaging sizes is creating a need for smaller, more flexible machines. The new drive aims to offer a more cost-effective option for... →

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