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Steady demand for customisable stainless steel products

By: Robyn Wilkinson 27th October 2017 Owing to its strong reputation for customisable turnkey solutions, there is steady and strong demand for stainless steel processing equipment manufacturer Anderson Engineering’s products throughout the African markets that it serves, says Anderson Engineering deputy MD David Nienaber. →

Steel company raises the bar in Africa with new technologies

By: Robyn Wilkinson 27th October 2017 Taking a long-term view that predicts significant growth in demand for stainless steel products in Africa in the next few years, steel supplier and processing company Allied Steelrode has invested in advanced processing technologies that will cement its position as a market-leader in product... →

Members lament impact of imported products on local industry

By: Simone Liedtke 2nd June 2017 n April, the Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (sassda) conducted a Short Track Survey that gave an account of the state of the stainless steel industry, compared with this time last year, which had Sassda members lamenting the negative impact of imported stainless steel... →

JOHN TARBOTON Stainless steel finished product imports grew 44% in 2016 compared with 2015

Euro Steel

By: Zandile Mavuso 2nd June 2017 As part of Afmetco Group of Companies, steel distributor and exporter Euro Steel has evolved into one of South Africa’s largest stainless steel, special steels, aluminium and other corrosion-resistant materials distributor and exporter. →

Continuous improvement concept to increase productivity

By: Simone Liedtke 2nd June 2017 As part of the company’s commitment to stay relevant through innovation, local stainless steel and aluminium cookware manufacturer Hendler and Hart is implementing a substantial two-year re-engineering process, based on the concept of continuous improvement, at its Boksburg manufacturing plant. →

Hendler and Hart gives a tour of their aluminium and stainless-steel factory facility, in Boksburg. Video Cameraperson: Nicholas Boyd. Editing: Lionel da Silva.

Awards sponsor commits to promoting welding profession

21st October 2016 Welding equipment supplier African Oxygen’s (Afrox’s) sponsorship of the Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) Columbus Stainless Steel Awards 2016 Student category is part of its commitment to promote the welding industry and to encourage the youth to consider this as... →

WELDING CAREERS South Africa continues to struggle with a shortage of young people training to qualify as welders

Duplex stainless steel pumps manufacturer expands internationally

By: Aarifah Nosarka 21st October 2016 South Africa-based slurry pumps manufacturer Hazleton Pumps last month received an order valued at R5-million to manufacture the largest vertical spindle pump ever produced or built in the country. It will be used to pump 2 700 m3/h of phosphoric acid containing solids at a head of 40 m and will... →

SLURRY PUMP The pump will be used to pump 2 700 m3/h of phosphoric acid containing solids at a head of 40 m.

Bioreactors set to double manufacturing capacity

21st October 2016 Contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for biopharmaceuticals Rentschler Biotechnologie recently announced the opening of a new facility with an innovative twin system that consists of two stainless steel bioreactors for the manufacturing of cell culture – complemented by... →

BIOREACTORS The system increases Rentschler’s manufacturing capacity for the second time over the course of a year

Stainless steel art becomes part of community upliftment centre

By: Aarifah Nosarka 21st October 2016 The 2016 Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association art category award finalist for the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality’s Helenvale Resource Centre project is unusual as it is not often that community project budgets allow for art work, let alone those conceived of stainless steel,... →

STERLING ART Kite Boy was made using reflective stainless steel

High-strength-steel automotive lightweighting solution launched

21st October 2016 High strength, low carbon flat-rolled steel and aluminum coated stainless steel producer AK Steel announced the launch of Nexmet, an “innovative family” of high-strength steels for use in automotive lightweighting applications. The announcement in August marked out the products as specifically... →

HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL The product combines high yield and tensile strength to facilitate designs that facilitate lightweighting

Cooler reduces nitrogen oxide emissions from marine engines

21st October 2016 Exhaust gas recirculation coolers manufactured from durable stainless steel are resistant to the effects of temperature and corrosion, according to heat exchangers solution provider Kelvion. There are two stainless steel cooler solutions available for four-stroke engines. High-temperature... →

Stalcor

By: Zandile Mavuso 21st October 2016 Established in 1973, Stalcor is one of the top three South African distributors and processors of stainless steel, aluminium and carbon steel products sourced both locally and globally. →

Getting to grips with grade

21st October 2016 Stainless steel is defined as a steel alloy with a minimum of 11% chromium content and performs better than ordinary steel in high temperatures and cryogenic applications, according to national distributor of stainless steel 3CR12, aluminum and special steels company Euro Steel. Stainless steel... →

2016 steel awards uptake proves to be the most successful

By: Aarifah Nosarka 21st October 2016 For this year’s Columbus Stainless Steel Awards, the Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) has doubled the number of judging panellists, increased the number of awards and winners, having received more than 50 project entries, which followed the addition of ten more... →

Stainless steel worth more than R500 000 installed at heritage site

By: Aarifah Nosarka 21st October 2016 Since the completion of upgrades to the Opera House in Port Elizabeth – a 2016 Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association Awards finalist in the architecture building and construction category – it has become a significant tourist attraction, architecture company The Matrix Urban... →

HERITAGE SITE The Opera House upgrades included the use of stainless steel, which created a distinctly contemporary and elegant architectural expression to the foyer extension

Ultrahygienic liquid mixer nominated for an award

By: Aarifah Nosarka 21st October 2016 Designer and manufacturer of processing equipment Anderson Engineering’s AndPure Magnetic Mixer, fabricated entirely from stainless steel and used to mix liquid products, is particularly popular in the pharmaceutical industry, owing to its ultra-hygienic properties, says Anderson Engineering MD... →

LIQUID MIXER The design and engineering of the AndPure Magnetic Mixer catered to the need for a solution of ultra-hygienic mixing in the pharmaceutical sector

Stainless steel imports problematic – association

By: Nadine James 27th May 2016 Stainless steel industry body Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (sassda) executive director John Tarboton says some imported stainless steel products do not have the correct alloy composition to adequately fulfil their functions. He explains that this conclusion is partially... →

Stainless steel more prominent in construction

27th May 2016 Multinational stainless steel manufacturer Outokumpu has seen more of its products being used in construction products in recent years, owing to changes in technology, increased environmental awareness and economic constraints. Increasingly sophisticated medical equipment requires an equally... →

ÁGUILAS BRIDGE The lightweight stainless steel footbridge was erected over the Cañarete watercourse, at the popular coastal town in the south of Spain

Alloy supplier introduces new welding consumables offering

27th May 2016 Leading supplier of nickel alloys, stainless steel and titanium Multi Alloys has strategically extended its portfolio and entered the welding consumables market with a new range of products. Through a partnership secured with electrical product supplier Lincoln Electric Company late last year,... →

ONE STOP SOLUTION Multi Alloys says Metrode’s range of consumables will enable it to assist customers

Steel strapping enhances conventional tyre wall barrier

By: Nadine James 27th May 2016 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 barriers, for which Kyalami management used stainless steel band and buckle manufacturer Banding &... →

NOVEL APPROACH Kyalami's new tyre wall assembly method is quicker, easier and relatively cost effective when compared to conventional methods

Company distributes stainless steel safety hinge solution

27th May 2016 The Leuze S420 stainless steel safety hinge switch, available from South African sensor solutions provider Countapulse Controls, offers an ideal solution for mechanically and hygienically challenging applications such as the food and beverage, pharmaceuticals or cosmetics industries. It is... →

LEUZE S420 A reliable and long-lasting solution that combines the safety switch and door hinge functions in a single component

Safety and performance trump cost

27th May 2016 Choosing between fibreglass and steel, and performance versus cost can be bewildering when it comes to installing floor gratings. Frequently, the decision is cost-driven, which can pose a serious threat to safety on site and therefore to employees. Grating and handrail manufacturer Vital... →

VITEX GRATING Vital Engineering is the largest manufacturer and supplier of mild steel, stainless steel and fibre glass gratings in South Africa,

Company launches new range for machining stainless steel

27th May 2016 Last month, tooling manufacturer Dormer Pramet launched a new range of turning, milling, and support tools for machining stainless steel, including larger diameter cutters, and wiper inserts. Dormer Pramet application specialist Ricky Payling explains that the exponential growth of stainless... →

CARBIDE BURRS Dormer Pramet has introduced a new range of carbide burs for machining stainless steel

Stainless steel fabricator completes malting plant installation

By: Kimberley Smuts 23rd October 2015 Stainless steel solutions provider Styria Stainless Steel will complete its installation of tanks, kilns and germination beds at a South African malting plant, in Gauteng by December, the company tells Engineering News. Styria’s manufacturing and supply contract for the malting plant comprises 20... →

STEEPING TANKS Styria has a potential future project lined up in Democratic Republic of Congo as well as various small projects around South Africa

Stainless steel Shark Rover manufactured for Discovery Channel shoot

By: Kimberley Smuts 23rd October 2015 Stainless Steel manufacturer Seascape Stainless Steel Services – a Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) member – has developed a Stainless steel shark cage, the Shark Rover, for a film production company, allowing for the shooting of a documentary on great white... →

SHARK ROVER MANUFACTURED Seascape Stainless Steel Services has developed a Stainless steel shark cage, the Shark Rover, for a film production company, allowing for the shooting of a documentary on great white sharks in local waters

Stainless steel producer indicates local market pressures and challenges

By: Kimberley Smuts 23rd October 2015 Flat stainless steel products producer Columbus Stainless Steel expects its 2015 production at 500 000 t to remain similar to that of the past two years, says Columbus CEO Lucien Matthews, noting that given the challenging commodity prices the company is satisfied with its performance. Columbus... →

MARKET UNDER PRESSURE The South African stainless steel market shrunk by 4% to 5% in 2014 and the same is expected for this year

Stainless steel products supplied to Joburg projects

By: Kimberley Smuts 23rd October 2015 Metal finishes specialist Rimex Metals South Africa (SA) – a Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) member –¬ is continuously supplying stainless steel products and industry knowledge to various projects in Johannesburg, such as the Sandton City refurbishment and the... →

INVESTEC BUILDING, JOHANNESBURG Rimex Metals South Africa is continuously supplying stainless steel products and industry knowledge to various projects in Johannesburg

Quality and safety certification system increases product uptake

By: Kimberley Smuts 23rd October 2015 Distributor for the Band-It range of stainless steel clamping and identification systems Banding and ID Solutions Africa has noted positive market uptake for its stainless-steel strapping and buckles since the introduction of its quality and safety certification procedure last year, which ensures... →

STAINLESS STEEL STRAPPING AND BUCKLES Band-It stainless steel strapping provides an efficient economical solution for all stainless steel strapping applications

Company warns industry to check specifications

23rd October 2015 Gratings, stair treads, pressed floors and safety handrails manufacturer Vital Engineering, which manufactures the Vitex range of stainless steel or mild steel products, has expressed its concern that substandard specifications will slowly become the accepted industry norm. Vital Engineering MD... →

IMPORTANCE OF PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Vital Engineering’s customers prefer Vitex products as they have come to rely on the accuracy of the mesh sizes and the thickness as advertised and supplied

Stainless steel air motors ensure safe processing of foodstuffs

By: Kimberley Smuts 23rd October 2015 Air motors, automation, screwdriving technology and air tools supplier Deprag Schulz is focused on improving its range of pneumatic motors, as companies are becoming increasingly reliant on automation and preprocessing, as a result of rising costs. Deprag notes that, even in the food industry,... →

SAFE PROCESSING ENSURED High-quality stainless steel air vane motors are especially suited to automated production processes

Stainless steel producer orders tube-bending machine from specialist

By: Kimberley Smuts 23rd October 2015 Intelligent tube technology specialist Unison last month received its first order for an all-electric computer numerically controlled (CNC) tube-bending machine, just five weeks after opening. The order was placed by industrial precision metal fabricator Byers Precision Fabricators (Byers) for a... →

Stainless steel manufacturer orders cold-rolling mill

By: Kimberley Smuts 23rd October 2015 Global systems provider for the metallurgical industry SMS Group has been contracted to supply a 20-roll cold rolling mill and a bright annealing line to US-based stainless steel company North American Stainless (NAS), a subsidiary of Spain-based stainless steel manufacturer Acerinox Group. NAS... →

COLD ROLLING MILL ORDERED SMS Group has been contracted to supply a 20-roll cold rolling mill and a bright annealing line to US-based stainless steel company North American Stainless

Rope access specialist successfully repairs stainless steel capping

By: Kimberley Smuts 23rd October 2015 In May this year rope access specialists Skyriders successfully repaired the stainless steel coronal capping on the tip of a 106-m-high smokestack located at a copper mine in, Phalaborwa, Limpopo. Skyriders marketing manager Mike Zinn explains that a vast amount of corrosive gasses comes out of... →

CAPPING SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED Skyriders successfully repaired the stainless steel coronal capping on the tip of a 106-m-high smokestack

Steel materials designer introduces BLDRmetal powders for 3D printing

By: Kimberley Smuts 23rd October 2015 Nano-structured steel materials designer NanoSteel last month introduced the company’s first powders designed for a binder jet three-dimensional (3D) printing process, showcasing the company’s initial commercial application in additive manufacturing. The BLDRmetal J-10 and BLDRmetal J-11 powders... →

EQUIVALENT RESISTANCE OF STAINLESS STEEL NanoSteel developed the capability to print a security tool, which is being used by a global avionics company to remove and replace aircraft panels

Photo by Bloomberg
EQUIVALENT RESISTANCE OF STAINLESS STEEL NanoSteel developed the capability to print a security tool, which is being used by a global avionics company to remove and replace aircraft panels

Stainless steel industry body predicts decrease in demand

By: Kimberley Smuts 23rd October 2015 Stainless steel industry association the Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) predicts a 5% to 10% decrease in stainless steel apparent consumption for 2015 compared to last year. Sassda chairperson Charles Cammell tells Engineering News that the decrease in industry... →

SLOWDOWN IN GLOBAL PRODUCTION Chinese stainless steel production more than tripled from 2008 to 2014, while production in the rest of the world grew only 3.7% in the same period

Sassda

23rd October 2015 The Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) is one of the most active stainless steel industry associations in the world and has, since 1964, been actively increasing the use and awareness of stainless steel in Southern Africa. The organisation provides a platform for its... →

Large stainless steel localisation potential in power generation industry

By: Donna Slater 29th May 2015 The production of specialised products, such as stainless steel heat-exchanger tubing, for the industrial power generation industry could hold significant benefits for local stainless steel manufacturer Fischer South Africa (SA). →

MARKET POTENTIAL Fischer SA will receive an additional tube mill by 2016 to complement the current five mills at its Centurion-based factory

Company attributes success to diverse offering

29th May 2015 Stainless steel stockist and distributor NDE attributes its business success to catering to a diverse range of customers. →

ADDING VALUE NDE has long-serving, experienced professionals who are structured into teams dedicated to delivering on product, sales, projects and exports

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