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Challenging China’s textile exports

Despite the current economic challenges facing sA industry today, there are those who are

prepared to take a chance and make a change.

One of these people is Ralph Whiting, CeO of Resource Link Coatings. the company is based in pinetown, and both weaves and coats fabric for a range of printing methods.

Until six months ago, when the weaving section was created, the coating and dyeing section had to make do with fabric imported from China and various local supplies.

According to Ralph, this presented a number of problems in terms of quality, both of the fabric as well as the chemical coatings applied to facilitate printing, and resulted in a lot of wastage. in fact, the exchange rate created a ‘perfect storm’ sit-

uation where cost and quality of imports made it a viable option to set up on home soil. the trade off became one of walking away from the business idea or cutting mar-gins and improving products. the company took the later option and is showing positive growth.

the company’s success also lies in the fact that those in management are well trained in the art of ‘getting it right’. With the constant changes and advancements in printing tech-nology, the fact that Ralph is a chemical engineer, and his General Manager, Kevin Hendrickse holds a pHD in chemistry, allows the com-pany to keep its finger on the pulse of the ever changing technology in the printing industry and keep up to date with coating formulations.

the company currently has two coating machines and two dyeing

machines and employs 30 staff – growing from the nine in the weaving section who were involved only six months ago.

Commenting on the way forward, Ralph explained that the aim was to “get way better at operation and unlock capacity”. in this regard, he also feels that the factory is perfectly based in pinetown, to cope with future growth.

“Rather than any other centres in the country, i feel that pinetown is the perfect place to set up shop. All the necessary services that may be needed on a day to day basis are readily available from the variety of businesses in the area.

“From parts to chemical supplies, to the expertise required to make this business a success”.

Until six months ago, the company

was utilising outsourced products for

treating and dyeing but decided to venture into

weavings its own fabric

tHe multimillion rand Warwick triangle re-development pro-ject has been given the green

light by Council and it is set to change the face of the City.

City Manager, sibusiso sithole said that the Warwick triangle is an important economic hub within the Municipality because commuters converge at the Warwick triangle using road, rail and taxi transport to and from the City, and this develop-ment would help ease traffic conges-tion and improve cleanliness in that part of the City.

sithole emphasised that the early Morning Market traders would not be negatively affected by the devel-opment.

He said the infrastructure at the market would be refurbished, but the construction of a retail centre, new taxi ranks and ablution facilities formed part of the broader develop-ment plan for the area.

For the first phase of the devel-opment the Municipality will invest about R112 million in a non-motorised platform and taxi rank. According to a report presented to Council, Berea station Mall (pty) Ltd together with the passenger Rail Agency of south Africa (pRAsA), being the developer for the R500 million train station upgrade, retail and commercial development will ensure that the upgrade project is of acceptable quality and comply with world-class standards.

in 2010 the project was delayed due to the possible and proposed relocation of informal traders at the early Morning Market.

Deputy Mayor Nomvuzo shabalala assured Council that an extensive consultation process would take place with all stakeholders to ensure that the development becomes a success.

Warwick Triangle

development plan on cards

Enquiry no: 1 Enquiry no: 2

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Consulting Engineers - page 31

Instrumentation, Measurement & Process Control

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Engineering Supplies

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Company & Product

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Despite being designated in December 2011 by trade and industry Minister, Rob Davies, for domestic production pre-

scribed as content in the public procurement system, the south African power line indus-try’s existence remains threatened because of imports.

According to the southern African institute of steel Construction’s Kobus de Beer the situation is dire. “We continue to lose jobs hand over fist and the local power line industry remains threatened. Designation was gazetted in December 2011 and by December 2013 less than 1000 tons of pylon steel was fabricated in south Africa with more than 31 000 tons imported in the same period.”

De Beer is adamant that, while the situation is farcical, no one entity is responsible. “take for example the current situation where eskom’s total orders to date only account for some 500 tons purchased under ‘designation’. to add to

the concerns, eskom has just announced that they have received approval from treasury for 1000 km of power lines to be built ‘out of des-

ignation’ because of a substantial World Bank loan, where the conditions thereof stipulate that no part of the money received can be used in any “protectionist” scheme like, for example, designation. Can eskom be held responsible for their request to ignore designation when an organisation like the World Bank makes such an offer?” de Beer says.

the fact remains that this is a very signifi-cant blow to the designation process and the protection of the local industry. the 1000 km of power lines represents approximately 32 000 tons of transmission tower steel, which, in turn, means the loss of a further 3 200 jobs. “it’s a sad situation. Just when we thought that desig-nation would go a far way to rectify the histori-cal challenges to the local power line industry, the circumvention, for whatever reason, of the gazetted law continues to stunt development.

An understanding of the history of the struggle for designation of the local power line

industry makes the situation more exasperat-ing. During 2008 imports of fabricated power pylon steelwork rose to 12 425 tons from 1041 tons the previous year, mostly supplied from india at extremely low prices, later proved to constitute “dumping”. Local industry found itself in the frustrating position of not participat-ing in the growth of their market. the crisis did not improve in 2009 as overall activity levels were down.

in November 2009 BUsA (Business Unity south Africa) met with Minister Davies and tabled a list of 22 products / industries in crisis. this was the result of extensive con-sultation with industry to select worthy “prob-lem cases”. the Minister studied these crisis cases and advised the industries to follow the formal system of making applications through the international trade Agreements Council (itAC).

in April 2010 a formal itAC application was submitted. this required considerable effort and cost on behalf of the industries with care needed to stay within the constraints demanded by the Competitions Commission. By August the application had been pro-cessed and in March of 2011 the imposition of a 15% Ad Valorem import Duty was gazet-ted, bringing power line products in line with all other types of fabricated structural steel products. esKOM promptly applied for and received exemption of these duties on exist-ing contracts, thereby limiting the increased cost effect of duties on electricity prices.

in December 2011 Minister Rob Davies announced the designation of a number of products which included power pylons. A specific local content target is set for different products and in the case of power pylons it is 100%. A further notice from the Dti allowed the import of the raw steel requirements as these would be deemed local content – this has not yet been used by any fabricator.

But in 2011 imports of power pylon steel-work remained high at 15 857 tons and dur-ing the first 11 months of 2012 a further 10 011 tons of imported power pylon steelwork arrived.

“in short, in the three critical years since 2010, when the process of getting the indus-try designated began in earnest with the submission to itAC, the total imports has been 31 920 tons,” says de Beer.

“And so, while there has been much work, nothing tangible has been achieved to date. At least three companies have had to close down and others are threatened, at least 650 decent permanent jobs have been lost and more are under threat,” says de Beer.

Can the power line industry still be saved? “Of course it can,” says de Beer. “A major part of the solution lies in getting the “designa-tion” to be effectively applied and for discus-sions with eskom, the Dti and other reason-able entities to continue unabated. sAisC’s recently formed power Line Association of southern Africa (pOLAsA) will continue to work towards a solution,” concluded de Beer.

Local power line industry still under threat

Enquiry no: 3


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piNetOWN, with its strategic location between Durban and pietermaritzburg, and easy

access to the N3 as well as other key routes to the north and south coasts of KwaZulu-Natal, has always been extremely popular as an indus-trial hub, says Nigel Atherstone, JHi properties KwaZulu-Natal leasing and sales consultant.

“A prime hub within the pinetown area is Mahogany Ridge industrial park, situated right in the heart of Westmead – an area which has experienced burgeoning growth over the years. From being an indus-trial part of pinetown, Westmead has spread out in all directions and is bordered by the N3 freeway leading to Gauteng, the M13 towards Kloof and the M19 to the south coast,” says Atherstone.

“some 20 years ago a large tract of land was purchased from the

Mariannhill Monastery which has subsequently been developed into Mahogany Ridge industrial park, which borders the N3 and which is sometimes referred to as the ‘new’ Westmead. the strategic location of Westmead ensures its ongoing popularity as a key industrial node,” he says. “this is coupled with the fact that it offers realistic rentals and security,” he adds.

JHi recently concluded two size-able leases for industrial space in Mahogany Ridge industrial park on behalf of a warehousing/storage operation and a distribution opera-tion. the combined total value of the leases is R37 million.

the first lease is for some 4200 square metres of space compris-ing warehousing of approximate-ly 3900sqm, offices of about 394 square metres and a yard of some 2000sqm. the warehousing includes

two large roll-up doors with canopies leading to the hardened yard, allow-ing for receiving and despatch.

the other lease is for a distribu-tion operation which has occupied 7400sqm of space which is close to their existing operation. says Atherstone: “in addition to need-ing to be in close proximity to their existing premises, ease of access to freeways was also a major con-sideration. their leased facility com-prises approximately 6000sqm of warehousing, around 1400sqm of offices and a yard of approximately 5000sqm. the warehouse offers double volume stacking height while multiple loading docks and dock lev-ellers were priorities for this tenant.”

He says a variety of different busi-nesses, including a large compo-nent of distribution, manufacturing and logistics operations, are cur-rently seeking industrial space in

convenient, accessible locations. Occasionally this includes overseas companies.

Contributing to the demand for industrial accommodation in Westmead and Mahogany Ridge industrial park is the fact that the area is saturated with no more land available for developments in the area.

“the area includes a mix of large users as well as mini-factories. Where large factories have been developed, they have always been let and currently there is certainly no surplus of large premises avail-able to let in the area. Among the standalone properties, the size var-ies from approximately 800sqm to 30 000sqm,” he adds.

Westmead in demand

A new air cargo carrier is set to commence regular flights into Africa from Durban’s Dube

tradeport, home to King shaka international Airport.

Khuphuka Kings Airways, a new local airline owned by Khuphuka investments Holdings, has secured scheduled flights between Durban and Lubumbashi, in the Democratic

Republic of Congo, with stop-overs at Ndola, Zambia.

the airline is poised to utilise three cargo aircraft, including two iLyushin 76 and one Antonov- AN 12 cargo planes. Although Khuphuka Kings Airways will initially commence oper-ations in the cargo field, plans are in place to also introduce passenger aircraft to the route and to later

expand into other parts of Africa. the international Air transport

Association’s (iAtA) airline industry forecast for the period 2013-2017 indicates that Africa is the fastest growing region in the world in terms of airfreight volumes and Dube tradeport Corporation’s own cargo strategy is aligned to this forecast.

Commenting, Dube tradeport Corporation Chief executive Officer, saxen van Coller, said: “We are working to build rapid cargo growth and aim to significantly increase direct air services to and from King shaka international Airport, trans-forming KwaZulu-Natal into south Africa’s primary alternative gateway.”

she added: “in broad terms, our

cargo strategy is to target routes in east, Central and West Africa before looking to expand globally, inclusive of the Far east, North America and europe. the launch of this new route will most certainly serve to increase connectivity between Durban and Central Africa, assisting in the gen-eration of economic efficiencies for our local business community.”

it is estimated that no fewer than 85% of KwaZulu-Natal-based com-panies with goods destined for other parts of Africa currently deliver their airfreight to Johannesburg by road in order to utilise flights from OR tambo international Airport.

With the introduction of new sched-uled flights from Durban into various

parts of Africa, local companies will be in a position to reduce transport costs and time by negating the need for the road-freight leg.

the Antonov- AN 12, with a car-rying capacity of 20 tons, will assist in supplementing loads on the route, while the two iLyushin 76 planes, also geared to fly the route, each have a carrying capacity of 46 tons.

the iLyushin 76 aircraft enjoy the added benefit of having an incredible range, giving them the ability to fly anywhere in the world from Durban, ensuring Khuphuka Kings Airways capacity to airlift cargo to any desti-nation in the world.

dube TradePort opens new cargo opportunities for KZNDube TradePort

CEO, Saxen van Coller,

and Khuphuka Kings Airways Chairman, Dr Musa Mdluli

Enquiry no: 4

Enquiry no: 5


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tOYOtA south Africa Motors (tsAM) recently celebrated the start of local vol-ume production of the new toyota Corolla

– the 11th generation of the world’s best-selling car.

the R1 billion investment is the second to be announced in the current phase of capital expansion that started with the R363 million new parts Distribution Centre in Gauteng in 2012. this phase follows a R8 billion invest-ment programme that was completed in 2008 and that saw toyota’s local production capacity increase to 220 000 units.

“it is hard to believe that a mere two genera-tions of the Corolla ago we were a manufac-

turing operation with south Africa as our sole market. today the Corolla, a good example of leading edge technology, is manufactured in high volumes for both the local and the export markets,” says Dr Johan van Zyl, president and CeO of toyota south Africa Motors.

the success of toyota and the automotive industry’s transformation from local manufac-turing and assembly operations to globally-focussed manufacturing facilities is due to the successful implementation of the government’s Motor industry Development programme, which was designed to encourage high volume local manufacturing and export programmes.

the environment created by the MiDp, and subsequently the challenges posed by the new Automotive production and D e v e l o p m e n t p r o g r a m m e (ApDp) allows vehicle manufac-turing facilities to invest in long term projects that have long investment horizons.

“the decision to invest in the production of the new toyota Corolla is one taken well in advance of the start of production and one that considers the future economic prospects of south Africa and that of major Corolla export markets. We believe that despite the current economic slowdown and currency pressures the south African built Corolla will prove to be a good long term investment,” says Dr Van Zyl.

“the seven week long production disrup-tion in the last quarter of 2013 damaged our reputation as a trustworthy and stable supplier of vehicles. We will have to work hard to find a mutually beneficial solution with our labour partners to stabilise production for both the

local and export market,” says Dr Van Zyl.the new Corolla is a brand new vehicle that

offers a new level of technology and refinement for toyota in the C segment.

says Calvyn Hamman, senior Vice president of sales and Marketing at toyota south Africa Motors: “the new Corolla is a new vehicle in every way and represents some of the best technology that toyota has to offer in this very important market segment. the fact that south African produced Corollas will be on sale in Africa and europe is a feather in the cap of local engineering capabilities.”

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GLOBAL Credit Ratings (GCR) recently announced its south Africa Bank Bulletin results

which gave an outlook and overview of the latest developments in the economy, regulatory environment and banking industry in south Africa.

Dirk Greef, sector Head: Financial institution Ratings at GCR, says, since 2003, south Africa has aver-aged quarter-on-quarter real GDp growth of around 3.3%, reaching a high of 7.2% in 3Q of 2004 and a low of negative 6.3% in 1Q 2009. “Overall, south Africa evidenced a seasonally adjusted and annualised real (“sAAR”) reduction in GDp at constant 2005 prices of 2.5% in 2012 (2011: 3.5%; 2010: 3.1%), to register the first deceleration in GDp on an annual basis since 2010.”

He says financial soundness indi-cators remain strong although rising risks from unsecured lending have been noted, given the high house-hold debt burden. “Consequently, should the interest rate cycle turn and/or house prices fall, at the cur-rent elevated debt levels, the house-hold sector and related credit provid-ers exposed to this sector could be very vulnerable,” explains Greef.

He says the subdued economic growth is attributed mainly to labour unrest in the mining and agricultural sectors that crippled production. “A major turning point was the strike at Lonmin’s Marikana platinum mine, marking the mid-point of 3Q. in addi-tion, south Africa’s largest trading block (the euro zone) slid into a reces-sion over the same period, thereby impacting export volumes.”

Furthermore, Greef says the south African Reserve Bank (sARB) has highlighted the weak economic per-formance and recurring labour market tensions as a significant threat to the outlook for south Africa’s financial sta-bility and sovereign credit rating.

“the international Monetary Fund also pinpoints the need to improve home-host cooperation among regu-latory authorities given south African banking groups’ expansion into the African continent. the implementation of Basel iii in January 2013 and the planned implementation of the twin peak approach for financial regulation, among other initiatives, is expected to further enhance financial stability going forward,” explains Greef.

He says the inflation reading remained elevated during 2013, after

declining to a review period low of 5.5% in June 2013, and has sub-sequently breached the upper limit of the target at 6.3%. “the weak-er currency has exacerbated south Africa’s imported inflation (including that derived from fuel).”

the sARB has indicated that Consumer price index (“Cpi”) infla-tion is forecast to average 5.9% in 2013, with a temporary breach of the inflation target range in 3Q. “the most recent inflation projects for 2014 are for an average of 5.5%. the risk to the inflation outlook remains elevated, given the Rand’s depreciation and possible second round inflationary pressures arising,” explains Greef.

sARB has indicated that global developments continue to affect south Africa’s economic growth and inflation outcomes, but a range of domestic factors have become relatively more prominent. “the domestic economic landscape worsened as a result of widespread labour market instability, with a general rise in uncertainty and a decline in confidence. As a result, the outlook for domestic economic growth has deteriorated, with the balance of risks to the downside.” concludes Greef.

R1 Billion investment in new Corolla production

KZN Premier Mr Senzo Mchunu and Dave Finch, Senior Vice President Manufacturing in the new generation Toyota Corolla at the Toyota Corolla Line-off Ceremony

Growth remains stable in banking industry but challenges lie ahead

Enquiry no: 5

Enquiry no: 6


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MOBiLe security and device manage-ment will become one of the top chal-lenges for south African companies as

attacks on smartphones and tablets are likely to increase again in 2014. so says Richard Broeke, a consultant at leading it security company, securicom.

“Reports from two major security software vendors in 2013 show a consistent rise in attacks targeting mobile devices, specifically Android devices. A lot of them are phony apps, downloaded from third-party app stores and text messaging trojans that cause devices to send out sMses to premium-rate num-bers. there is also growing numbers of more aggressive apps that act as spyware, working in a similar fashion as spyware on a computer, to harvest the information the criminal wants.

“Aside from the personal risk and costs associated with these kinds of infections, employees who use unprotected mobile devic-es to email, store company data, and connect to the internet or company network, are putting company networks and information at risk,” says Broeke.

the increasing number of attacks on mobile devices closely correlates with the growing number of internet-connected devices in the marketplace.

the reason why cyber criminals want access to data on mobile devices is simple – it gives them access to an organisation’s intellectual property, the very thing that makes a business unique and profitable. Companies should pro-tect data that resides on mobile devices for the same reason they have long been imple-menting measures to protect the data on their endpoints and servers.

Broeke continues: “What makes this so challenging for business is that data stored on devices in the hands of employees eve-rywhere is difficult to secure without a sound mobile device management strategy, particu-larly in a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) envi-ronment. Wherever a company’s employees go, data goes too. When there is no policy or technology in place to manage and protect data on employees’ devices, it is vulnerable.

Broeke says that most people are generally cognisant that they need some form of security on their mobile devices, and a lot of compa-nies rely on the assumption that employees using their own devices for business purposes will have adequate security. But, he says this is not enough.

“even if they are activated and updated with the necessary regularity, this nature of secu-rity software is not capable of protecting the intellectual property housed on a device. For the business, it is about protecting that data, controlling what can or can’t be done with that information, and being able to retrieve it, should the device land in the wrong hands, get lost or stolen.

the answer, he says, doesn’t lie in stopping employees from using mobile devices for work purposes.

“Mobility empowers productivity. You can

either stifle that productivity by not allowing company info, such as email, onto personal-owned devices, or you can embrace it in a controlled fashion and let your staff work the way they live, through collaboration and shar-ing on devices that they are comfortable using.

“it is possible to enforce security and device control, even in a scenario where employees use their personal devices for work. And, it is possible to do so without impacting their experience or the personal data they have on their devices.

“But, it all depends on the mobile device management technology that is implemented. By not thoroughly investigating the options available to them and trying save a few rand a month, companies very easily find themselves with an inferior technology, and no real solution to their mobile security or device management challenges.

GRiNDROD Limited, the Jse listed freight and logistics service pro-vider, through its wholly owned sub-

sidiary Grindrod Mauritius, announced the opportunity to work with Northwest Rail Company Limited (“NWR”), to build, operate and maintain a new 590km cape gauge railway from Chingola in the heart of the old Zambian Copperbelt to the Angolan border.

these exclusive rights were granted to NWR, a Zambian company, by the Government of Zambia in July 2006. the agreement signed recently will enable the parties to conclude the bankable feasibil-ity study which is currently underway.

the railway is to be built in two phases – phase i extending from Chingola to the Kansanshi, Lumwana and Kalumbila mines (290 km of track), and phase ii to connect with the Benguela line on the Zambian-Angola border near Jimbe.

phase i is intended to service existing ore and finished copper traffic, and phase ii is intended to open up a direct corridor to Lobito which would allow landlocked Zambia to import oil directly from Angola, and to stimulate further mining activity in the Western Copperbelt region.

the estimated capital cost of phase 1 is Us$ 489 million while phase 2 of the NWR project is estimated to cost Us$500 million.

KpMG’s infrastructure and Major projects team have successfully devel-oped the project with NWR over the last twelve months and have facilitated the closure of the deal.

subject to the conclusion of the phase 1 bankability feasibility study, construction is expected to commence during 2014.

Grindrod’s Rail division operates rail-ways and builds, refurbishes and main-tains locomotives and wagons provides rail signaling systems and constructs and maintains track infrastructure.

said Dave Rennie, CeO Grindrod Freight services – ports & Rail, “this investment will enable Grindrod to extract synergies from our existing investments in the North south rail corridor and our port operations in Maputo, Richards Bay and Durban.

“We also see great potential in creat-ing an Atlantic gateway to Central Africa through Lobito and look forward to playing our part in making this a reality with the development of phase ii”.

the Copperbelt straddles the border of Northern Zambia and the southern DRC and is amongst the richest under devel-oped geological regions in Africa.

Current production of copper in this area accounts for around 8% of the world’s pro-duction, and BMi international forecasts sustained growth in the Zambian copper

industry at five % per annum over the next decade.

said Dave Rennie, “We like the eco-nomic fundamentals of the copper market. We have previously been highly focused on the coal and iron ore markets so this gives us a good opportunity to diversify our bulk commodity mix”.

existing copper mines are located in the eastern Copperbelt and are serviced by smelters located near to Chingola (Zambia) and Lubumbashi (DRC). New mine developments have started, and more are planned, in the Central and Western Copperbelt area of Zambia which need to transport ore up to 300kms for processing. Road infrastructure is poor, and the cost of road transport is becoming prohibitive.

An alternative rail transport solution will be both more economic for the North Western province of Zambia and much less damaging to the local environmental.

said enoch Kavindele, “Grindrod has proven itself to be a good custodian of state assets elsewhere in Africa and i believe that as Zambians, we can be pleased to have them as our partners in this important project which will create thousands of jobs in the country in accord-ance with government policy”.

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Partnership to develop the copper railway

Enquiry no: 7

Enquiry no: 8


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tHe development and growth of the KZN Northern Growth Corridor (‘KNGC’) is critical in

securing the economic future of the province. Of particular importance is ensuring a steady stream of qualified workers into this expanding economic growth node, making investment in educational facilities a vital compo-nent to the future of the region.

the iLembe municipality, for exam-ple, is expected to experience popula-tion growth of 48 500 people a year and already the at-capacity schools in the area are struggling to meet the demand for new scholar intakes. this is great for the region and the local economy, but does put addi-tional strain on the area meaning that infrastructure and social facilities are needed to support this growth.

Along with this rapid economic growth comes a massive influx of

people, particularly in areas such as the Dube tradeport. providing a sound education infrastructure will ensure that as economic activity in the area increases, residents possess the skills to take advantage of the business and employment opportuni-ties that will arise.

“Without an investment in education it will be difficult to empower future generations so that they can fully access the advantages of a growing and sustainable regional economy,” says Leon Bezuidenhout, Corporate Finance Advisory senior Manager at Deloitte.

peggy Nkonyeni, the KwaZulu-Natal MeC for education recently said that “the National Development plan says all children shall have access to decent and formal education.” she added that “if our education system is to produce the capable, skilled and

empowered people who can turn south Africa into the just and prosperous nation of our dreams, we must overcome the years of neglect which left most of our children without proper facilities for their education.”

the solution, Bezuidenhout argues, lies in alternative fund-ing structures to meet the schools’ infrastructure back-log currently in existence. “substantial additional funding can be accessed for the area by inviting the private sector to invest in social infrastructure assets. the associated project

development and operational risks will be transferred and shared between provincial government and the pri-vate sector. the benefit will be seen through increased and accelerated development of vitally needed edu-cational infrastructure in the region.”

this is the reason behind the appointment of Deloitte, together with consortium partners sMeC, Ledwaba Mazwai and Luthuli sithole, as trans-action advisers to the KZN education Department charged with investigat-ing the provision of schools infrastruc-ture through private sector involve-ment.

One of the prime target areas for interventions through the project will fall within the KNGC and the iLembe district in particular.

Although the four municipalities within the iLembe area as a whole had shown fairly positive educa-tion results in 2013, with an overall 72.4% matric pass rate, the statis-tics for the rural inland municipalities of Ndwedwe and Maphumulo that fall within the economic development zone were noticeably weaker and could see huge benefit from improved physical infrastructure and access to the latest educational technologies.

“Although the mandate is from the Department of Basic education, we hope to see the Department of Higher education and training following suit with similar models to address the need for additional Further education and training (‘Fet’) facilities”, added Bezuidenhout.

this is particularly relevant in that there is currently only one public Fet College operating in the KNGC area, namely Umfolozi College, which has 5 campuses, Chief Albert Luthuli, eshowe, esikhawini, Mandeni and Richards Bay.

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COLUMBUs McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) made a successful move from Velbert to Wuppertal, Germany. What

made this move impressive, besides the logis-tics of moving an international company and warehouse, was that it was managed with no discernible impact on business as avoiding downtime and any disruption to CMCO cus-tomers was key. On-going company growth meant that the old premises in Velbert became cramped, with rented space creating a laby-rinthine structure resulting in heavy in-house traffic and inefficient processes.

the new premises in Wuppertal was designed and built to exacting standards, providing 9500sqm of warehouse space and 2500sqm of office space equipped accord-ing to the latest environmental and energy standards. the core of the new location is the high-rack warehouse with warehouse naviga-tion software. CMCO used the building of the new premises to optimise logistics processes, improve internal logistics and to redesign the production of the modern electric chain hoist according to lean management principles. in addition to this, the new logistics system will significantly improve delivery times.

An event like this does have an impact on CMCO customers globally, and the south African team will certainly experience the benefits of the improved logistics processes. pieter Nortje, Managing Director of the south African subsidiary, CMCO Material Handling says “this move will result in increased effi-ciency, which is a benefit we are delighted to pass on to our own customers”.

International materials handling company moves

iNVestiNG in youth development is important if we are to see the economic development landscape

being changed in the ethekwini Municipal area and to this end, the Mayor of ethekwini Municipality, Cllr James Nxumalo, recently launched the Work experience programme at the City Hall.

the programme will assist gradu-ates and those who are working towards the completion of their quali-

fications obtain work experience and access to labour markets.

this comes after ethekwini Council last year promulgated the Corporate education policy (Cep) which regulates the entry and exit standards of graduates and seeks to help them acquire work experience, internships and in-service trainings occupationally directed to help stu-dents complete their qualifications.

“this will help graduates acquire

adequate, appropriate and quality workplace skills that will allow them to enter the labour market, increase their employability and gain enough skills to start their own businesses,” said Nxumalo.

Nxumalo said this programme will also assist in establishing and main-taining a mutually beneficial relation-ship with education institutions and other stakeholders in ethekwini and potential employers youth.

it was impor-tant to build a nation of produc-tive young people and help them gain proper skills through being in the workplace.

One thousand vacancies for work experience opportunities are available for gradu-ates to fill, while 600 graduates have already been engaged in Municipal Departments as part of the pro-gramme.

“through the Cep we have decid-ed to standardize the programme and ensure that all departments within the Municipality conform to a standard and this will be achieved

through the collaboration of other stakeholders,” said Nxumalo.

the following programmes are on offer:

• In-service Training for students who are enrolled by education institu-tions, but their qualification requires them to be in the workplace as part of their curriculum in order to finalise their qualifications.

• Work Experience offered to those who had completed their qualifica-tions but who do not have skills required by the labour market.

• Internship are offered to those who had completed their qualifica-tion but necessitate them registering with the professional bodies/councils of their qualification.

City launches workplace experience programme

Funding model to build schools in KZN

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tHe south African plastic pipe Manufacturers Association (sAppMA) has welcomed the south African Bureau

of standards’ (sABs) announcement that all pVC pipes manufactured in south Africa have to be free of heavy metals by July 2015.

General Manager at the sABs Certification, Gauteng, sibongile Dhlamini, confirmed that the technical committee of the sABs standard Division has amended the series of standards to ensure that all heavy metal stabilisers are removed in the manufacturing of pVC pipes.

“Local manufacturers of pVC pipes who are sABs certified have been granted a window period of 24 months as of 30 October 2013 to get their house in order and to comply with the new relevant standard requirements,” pipes bearing the sABs mark of quality would have to be resubmitted for testing, after which new permits will be issued.

Commenting on this announcement, sAppMA Chairman Jan Venter said that the association welcomes the decision by the sABs. “Representing a socially responsible industry, sAppMA embarked on a voluntary removal of heavy metal stabilizers from pVC pipes back in 2006 because it added value to sAppMA’s life cycle thinking and took into

account end-of-life issues and waste manage-ment options.

the reason for the initiative was based on health and environmental considerations and was done at considerable cost to our mem-bers,” Venter explained.

the policy was fully implemented by sAppMA in July 2009 and applied to drinking water systems as well as sewer, drainage and mine pipes. “Although lead does not leach from the plastic pipes and does not pose any danger to people once installed, we felt compelled to create a safer environment for the manufactur-

ers where lead poisoning does pose a risk for their workers. As a result, all pVC pipe manu-factured by sAppMA members are lead-free and are stabilised with environmentally friendly materials such as Calcium Zinc or organic based stabilisers instead.

Adherence to the policy has been a require-ment for sAppMA Membership over the past 8 years, and as such has formed part of the regular sAppMA factory audits”, Venter said.

“in the interest of the consumer and good business practice, the sABs strongly pro-motes the highest possible product quality standards as well as environmentally friendly manufacturing processes and materials. We therefore urge companies to ensure they com-ply and begin the process of removing heavy metals from their manufacturing process, if they have not yet done so”.

For more information about the new standard, visit https://www.sabs.co.za/Business_Units/standards_sA/Controls/published_standards/ps138H.pDF.

pVC pipe manufacturers needing assis-tance with the process can contact sAppMA on (011) 314-4021 or via email at [email protected] or www.sappma.co.za

PVC pipes heavy metal free by 2015

tHe design of Waste water pumps has remained unchanged for decades and

very little research or development has been undertaken to improve these older designs or to improve efficiency to create improved flow through the pump.

Recently however, things have changed and in the endeav-our to save water and the planets fragile resource, the present day water to solid ratio has changed markedly.

this reduction of consumed water by, for example, the use of half flush cisterns has lead to more frequent clogging and inefficient pump operation. this reduction in the water to solid ratio is a world wide phenomenon which presented an opportunity for the development of an impel-ler design which was simpler and more hydraulically efficient.

Grundfos A/s’s research and development centre was tasked with this problem and have been working on a brand new state of the art hydraulic design. the

result has been the unique “s tube” impeller design. With effi-ciency and service life being the criteria the new impeller is bal-ance in air and in water to create

a smoother running unit with very little vibration and there-fore longer service life.

With the s tube impeller you get the highest efficiency and the largest free passage, lowest vibration and with

no edges or dead zones within the pump. there is also no need for cutting functions.

this new design has been on test for the past four years by a number of large waste water oper-ators including thames Water in the UK to establish and prove the integrity of the new design and test the trouble free operation whilst monitoring and maintaining the highest possible efficiency.

Grundfos A/s believe they have developed the ultimate in waste water pump technology with the best wire to water efficiency yet seen.

A new development in pump impeller

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Durban water supply project accelerated

tHe awarding of key construction contracts for the Western and Northern Aqueducts would see the

end of Durban’s tenuous water situation and provide businesses and residents with an assured, sustainable water sup-ply within the next three years.

Neil Macleod, head of ethekwini Water and sanitation (eWs) said that following the release of additional funds, projects had been accelerated in order to meet the city’s need for bulk water infrastructure.

Macleod has made no secret of the fact that lack of an assured water sup-ply has already begun to restrict the progress of projects within the Dube

tradeport, Bridge City and Cornubia. An assured water supply was critical if development both in inner west and key northern coastal corridor was to gather momentum.

“We have enough water to meet the current demand but we don’t have the infrastructure to deliver it to where it is needed most. to the north, we don’t have the network capacity to supply water.”

“From this year, we’ll start slipping back to where the supply is not statisti-cally able to meet demand,” he explains.

the first phase of the Western Aqueduct which covered 19km from Umlaas Road to inchanga station was

commissioned in June 2011. the sec-ond phase of the Western Aqueduct - Durban’s largest ever water pipeline – is expected to significantly strengthen the capacity of bulk water supply to the western regions of ethekwini.

the initial stages of the Northern Aqueduct will augment the existing sys-tem and will ensure higher volume avail-ability at Waterloo and Umhlanga as well as provide water to the proposed new Blackburn reservoir, he said.

Martin Bright, project Manager for the Western and Northern Aqueduct projects said that work on the second phase of the Western Aqueduct was already pro-gressing well. After running into a num-ber of unexpected delays, eWs decided to unbundle this mega project into indi-vidual contracts that would be rolled out over a seven-year period.

Cycad pipelines was awarded the first contract for the 7km stretch between inchanga station and Alverstone Nek in April in April 2013. Construction is already underway and is expected to be complete by the second quarter of 2015.

the second contract, which begins at Alverstone Nek and continues to Ashley Drive in Hillcrest, was awarded to WK sA Construction in August last year. Construction has also begun with com-pletion expected during the first quarter of 2015.

the contract for the largest segment of the pipeline which measures 25 kilo-metres from Ashley Drive in Hillcrest to Ntuzuma has just been awarded to esorfranki Construction.

Work on this section should be com-plete by the first quarter of 2017. the contract for the Ashley Drive reservoir has been awarded to icon Construction. it will be commissioned by the fourth quarter of 2015.

the Northern Aqueduct was kick start-ed this year with the awarding of the first contract which will begin at phoenix 2 reservoir and extend to the Umhlanga and Waterloo Reservoirs to esor Franki Construction.

A second contract for the pipeline stretching from Duffs Road to the phoenix 2 Reservoir should be awarded shortly.

MetsO’s ownership compliant black empowered company cel-ebrates a year since registration.

Ububele trust, the owners of partners Ububele Capital, play a pivotal role in the drive to provide sustainable solutions to the company’s mining and construction customer base.

scott pringle, General sales Manager of Metso Mining and Construction, says “We have the capability to provide onsite servicing solutions with full plant optimi-sation to drive operational costs down. We believe we have a strong winning formula that not only yields savings but also fully complies with the BBBee and Mining Charter legislations”.

Metso has positioned itself to meet the demands of the market. With the cost pressures facing the Mining and Construction industry and the strict 2014 legislative targets looming Metso has clearly structured it’s offering to be attractive.

One of the key values of the corpora-tion is driving customer success. it was this value that drove the company to develop its product range and create the black empowered company. the company has embraced the transforma-tion concept behind sA’s legislation and looks forward to playing a part in making the success sustainable.

For any Mesto sales and ser-vice enquiries in KZN please contact pumpserve, who are the sole appointed agents for Metso in KZN.

Celebrating a year since registration

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A recent series of full-day seminars aimed at improving the reliability of pumps and other rotating machines

were recently held country wide. the top-ics covered included the general principles of mechanical seal function, piping plans approved and recommended by the American petroleum institute, and the use of barrier fluids as an aid to total machine sealing. the seminars were attended by a number of petro-leum refinery managers tasked with ensuring uninterrupted production and preventing the leakage of hazardous fluids into the atmos-phere.

Delivering the seminars was Dr Chris Carmody (pictured), special products man-ager for dry gas seals and sealing systems at mechanical seals company AesseAL, and is the named inventor of many of AesseAL’s product designs.

A key subject discussed was the mutual interaction of the process fluid, the system, the pump, and industry’s erroneous view of the mechanical seal almost as an added extra.

Dr Carmody covered the main causes of seal failures, emphasising the need for the cor-rect system and piping plan to ensure effective sealing and longer mechanical seal life.

He also addressed the frustration caused to plant managers by not attaining the antici-pated results of the constant drive for reliability improvements – in other words the reliability barrier.

A man of exceptional experience in the field of machine reliability, Dr Carmody began his career as a maintenance engineer in the chemical and process industry before joining AesseAL as the company’s first full time seal designer and development engineer.

He returned to academic studies to secure his masters degree in science (structural integ-rity) and a doctoral degree on the fluid struc-ture interaction of bioprosthetic heart valves. Re-joining industry as a consulting engineer, Carmody worked on such prestigious projects as the A380 Airbus, the award winning Falkirk Wheel and the new Wembley stadium before returning to AesseAL as special products manager.

today he is responsible for the development of high integrity sealing products including dry gas seals.

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MANY companies use high flow, high pressure peristaltic pumps in their treat-ment processes – and it’s no surprise

to learn that there are just as many manufac-turers out to make a ‘fast buck’ by supplying counterfeit or ‘pirate’ replacement parts for these pumps. However buying non-standard replacement hoses for pumps is false econ-omy.

“Using pirate parts can reduce a pump’s efficiency by up to 30 percent,” says Reon Durgapersad (pictured), Watson-Marlow Bredel KZN and eastern Cape area manager.

Lower efficiency levels, higher power require-ments, greater wear and increased mainte-nance – which invariably accompany cheaper alternative offerings – are overlooked in the face of perceived significant savings. Using OeM genuine spares may cost a little more, but cost benefits in the end include fewer breakdowns, better production and qualified and trained personnel to assist when problems arise.

At one installation using Watson-Marlow Bredel 100 pumps, the result of using inferior hoses was two cracked pump housings that

added up to extremely expensive replacement costs.

Bearing failures due to uneven loading and/or overloading – and stemming directly from variations in hose wall thickness – can have serious consequences in terms of operating costs and downtime.

“As the only component in con-tact with the pumped media, the hose is the heart of any peri-staltic pump,” says Durgapersad. “Dedicated hoses such as those produced by Watson-Marlow are the end product of continuous research and development. they consist of a thick, resilient inner layer and an outer layer of natural rubber, reinforced internally with braided nylon.

“they are produced to close dimensional tolerances – between 0.25mm on larger hose bore sizes and 0.4mm on smaller sizes – and ground to the precise diameter.”

Durgapersad points out that toler-ances are of utmost importance in any pump technology. For some pumps, a difference in 0.3 of a mm is huge.

in the light of hard facts and figures, it’s difficult to understand how using non-standard parts can ever be viewed as a good business decision. Yet it causes ongoing problems in the indus-try, particularly in the context of nega-tive impacts on pump performance and system failures, which almost inevitably necessitate additional costs.

Figures for hose life are equally in favour of dedicated manufacturer’s hoses, notably on sewage sludge pumping and simi-lar arduous waste handling applications. One example of this is at a site where two identi-cal pumps were installed for the same duty. A maintenance contractor replaced the original hose with a cheaper ‘pirate’ alternative on one of the pumps.

twelve months later, the original Watson-Marlow hose was still in service. the second pump, using the pirate, was on its fourth hose fitting. in another comparable sludge pumping installation, ‘pirate’ hoses lasted approximately 200 hours, equivalent to about one month’s service – a retrofitted hose is still in service after more than eight months.

“it is also important to take into account lack of provenance, non-compliance with stand-ards, the reputation of often little known manu-facturers and products with no real validation that the parts being purchased will perform at anything like the required levels and no come-back if they fail to perform,” says Durgapersad.

“Add in the complications of compromising original manufacturers’ warranties, with insur-ance implications where ‘pirate’ parts are used, and the seemingly significant savings on offer very quickly start to unwind,” he concludes.

Dangers of pirate pump parts

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LeADiNG fluid conveyance products and solutions expert incledon has successfully com-

pleted its role in supplying R4,3-million worth of pipes and valves to a potable water upgrade project in Vosloorus, on the east Rand of Gauteng.

As part of a municipal upgrade project to replace an existing asbes-tos cement (AC) pipeline that was installed in the 1980s, incledon was contacted in mid-2012 to supply more than 1.4 km of 560 mm diame-ter locally manufactured high-density polyethylene (HDpe) pipe.

incledon sales representative for civils, Robinson patji highlights the fact that HDpe was selected as the material of choice to replace the

existing AC pipeline, due to its high impact strength, low friction prop-erties and environmentally friendly characteristics.

“AC pipelines pose some potential health concerns for both workers and end-users. these pipes are also very brittle and tend to crack under stress from trench loads. the brittleness also makes this type of pipe difficult to cut and splice to undertake repair work,” he explains.

patji reveals that HDpe is non-toxic and entirely safe for supplying drinking water, while the lightness of the material makes it an easier and quicker type of pipeline to install. “the lightweight properties of HDpe makes it easier for workers to carry and lay. More pipes can be loaded

onto a truck, thereby reducing car-bon emissions as well. HDpe pipes also boasts more impact strength than AC pipes, which substantially reduces the risk of cracking and sub-sequent leaks.”

According to patji, the sANs 4427 approved pipes, which have a pres-sure rating of 12,5 bar, were deliv-ered to the project in 12-m-lengths. As part of its comprehensive service offering, incledon also sourced a professional welding contractor on behalf of the municipality, in addition to supplying the project with a range of AVK valves in sizes including; 200 mm, 300 mm and 500 mm.

the contract was officially com-pleted in mid-2013 without any major challenges encountered, states patji. “incledon has developed an excellent relationship with the local municipal

council, and assisted with storing the exact product specifications on our database to ensure prompt service delivery. Despite some minor inter-ruptions that were swiftly overcome, the project was successfully com-pleted on time and within budget.”

As municipalities across south Africa continue to invest more capi-tal into pipeline upgrades, patji is confident of the future outlook for incledon in the civils market. “incledon has successfully supplied large volumes of piping products to numerous municipalities nationwide, with a number of tenders currently pending. i believe that the poten-tial for future growth in the munici-pal market is strong, as a result of incledon’s excellent reputation for providing top-quality products that are backed-up by our commitment to

high levels of after-sales support,” he concludes.

R4,3-million pipeline project complete

iN addition to the major cyclone package currently being installed at First Quantum Minerals Ltd’s new

sentinel copper project in Northern Zambia, Weir Minerals Africa has been awarded two more packages — one for sentinel and the other for enterprise nickel, which are also part of the greater trident pro-ject.

the first order, placed in mid-2012, represented one of the biggest cyclone cluster installations of its kind ever supplied by Weir Minerals Africa into an African application and included two 12x 650CVX cyclone clusters for the sAG mill application and four 16x 650CVX cyclone clusters for the ball mill classification duties. Commissioning of the equipment is scheduled for the second quar-ter of 2014.

the subsequent package for sentinel comprises more than 50 Warman AH horizontal centrifu-gal slurry and AHF horizontal froth pumps, ranging in size from small to large, and 55 Warman vertical spin-dle pumps capable of handling large volumes.

this package also includes the sup-ply of 611 isogate knife gate slurry valves ranging from 2” to 48” in size with manual, pneumatic and hydraulic

actuation and a high pressure range of 24” high pressure isogate knife gate slurry valves that include isogate Ws, WB, WBp and WH units. it is one of the biggest isogate knife gate

valve orders that Weir Minerals Africa has received on the continent to date.

the third package comprises all the cyclones needed on the enterprise nickel project — one cluster of 10 Cavex 500CVX hydrocyclones and two clusters of four Cavex 500CVX

hydrocyclones for installation at the enterprise ball and sAG mills. As with the earlier sentinel package, all Weir Minerals Africa cyclone clusters are designed and manufactured in south Africa. the company will also sup-ply 53 horizontal Warman AH slurry

pumps and AHF froth pumps as part of this order.

All these products will be serviced by the Weir Minerals Africa service centre in Kitwe, Zambia, as part of its aftermarket service support for the life of mine.

this includes stock-holding of spare parts, with

backup from the company’s product specialists based in

isando, south Africa. “Being awarded three pack-

ages for the trident project is a clear indication that the market has fully recognised our transi-tion from a historical slurry pump

supplier to a world class manufac-turer of a host of complementary products, including large cyclone clusters, valves and Linatex rubber linings. Warman pumps are well

proven in similar applications world-wide, but these are locally engineered, manufactured and supported here in Africa.” says Weir Minerals Africa’s process manager, JD singleton.

Two more packages for SA company

eLeCtRiC motors are the single biggest consumer of electricity and they account

for about 65% of industries power consump-tion. saving electricity as well as reducing your carbon footprint is very important for a more sustainable future and the most obvious way for industry to lower energy con-sumption, is to employ reliable, highly efficient motors. Reducing energy consumption and improved reliability has a significant effect on costs.

Using ABB process performance high effi-ciency motors not only reduces electricity costs but also improves the process reliability, lowers maintenance costs and therefore the total cost of ownership.

the purchase price of these motors works out to be less than 1 % of total cost of owner-ship .

sAW Africa is the Authorised Value provider for ABB process performance motors and they currently import and stock a full range of ie2 high efficiency motors.

the range available from stock is 0.37kw up to 355kw in 400V and 525V, and up to 1000kW can be ordered to customer speci-fication. the main focus of sAW Africa is to supply and provide support for ABB process performance high efficiency motors to indus-try, mining and the OeM’s in the country

the range is offered with an industry lead-ing 3 year warranty and holds the sABs mark of quality “sANs 1804 1&2 “

Cutting electricity

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tHe first 630mm diameter pVC-O pressure pipe, ranging from pN12,5 tO pN 25 Bar, has been specified and sup-

plied to the uthukela District Municipality’s Contract No. 97/2012, described as the “Driefontein Bulk Water Feeder Main” project, situated near Ladysmith, Kwazulu Natal.

Consulting engineers Willcocks Reed and Kotze (pty) Ltd have specified the Molecor tOM 500 Bi-Axle Orientated pVC-O pipe for

this project, which will link the bulk water feeder main from the spionkop dam at the existing Observation Hill reservoir in Ladysmith to the newly constructed 5Ml Hobsland reservoir in the Driefontein Complex.

the Contract was awarded to icon Construction who commenced construc-tion on May 2013 and was on track for contractual completion at the end of February 2014. the contract covers a distance of 10.3km.Future phases will extend a further 47km, thereby providing bulk potable water supply to the great-er emnambithi & indaka local municipal region.

the Molecor tOM 500 product incor-porates world leading Orientated pVC-O technology. it offers a long service life, low maintenance, zero cathodic protec-tion requirements, excellent physical and hydraulic properties, and is a tried and

tested product with an exemplary track record. this new user friendly technology allows

plastic pipe to be considered, as a viable alternative in the low to high pressure bulk distribution projects.

Bi-Axle orientated pVC-O pipes are tough and light in comparison to competing pipe materials, which results in markedly improved handling and installation production rates.

PVC-O pressure pipe supplied to uThukela district

LeO’s ACm multistage centrifugal pumps can be used to transfer clean water or other liquids with similar physical and

chemical properties as that of water, in tem-peratures not exceeding 40°C. the pumps are suitable for use in indus-trial and urban water supplies, irrigation, long-distance water transfer, HVAC, circulation and pressure boosting for cold and hot water and more.

the robust pump has a cast iron body and support, both of which have been treated with an anti-rust substance, an Aisi 304 shaft and a +8 m suction capability.

the motor is C&U bearing with copper winding and has a built-in thermal protector for single phase type motors. it meets insula-tion class F and ipX4 protection requirements.

Also available from LeO’s are AJm self-priming jet pumps. Reliable and low main-tenance, they are suitable for lifting water from wells, irrigation and pressure boosting of running water.

the pump has a stainless steel body and

support, both treated with a special anti-rust substance. it has a stainless steel impel-ler and an Aisi 304 shaft and is suitable for temperatures up to +40°C. Various types are

offered from 0,3 kW, 220V to 0,9 kW, 220V.the motor is C&U

bearing, has copper winding and a built-in thermal pro-tector for single phase type motors. it meets insulation class F and ipX4 protec-tion requirements.LeO is the first Chinese

pump manufacturer to be listed on China’s stock

exchange and has the only state-authorised technical centre for physical and chemical testing of pumps and garden tools. the com-pany plays an important role in many critical fields such as civil water supply, agricultural irrigation, industrial water treatment, heating ventilation engineering, power station con-struction, petrochemical engineering, mining and more. LeO pumps are sold in over 140 countries and regions worldwide. LeO has grown into the largest small-sized water pump manufacturer in China.

LeO is represented locally by Raptech.

Reliable pumps from China

FeeDWAteR valves, as with many other types on a boil-er, experience very differ-

ent conditions during start up compared with normal running conditions.

Not only are flow rates lower, but the pressure drop is usu-ally much greater. this results in cavitation damage close to the seat, as well as poor control.

One solution used in existing plants is to install a sacrificial valve in parallel to the control valve just to be used during start up.

psV Mitech has developed a control valve with a special trim to prevent cavitation damage.

At the bottom of the retainer are a series of restrictions that eliminate cavitation by gradually dropping the pressure. this is the ZZ design.

As the plug opens, the flow then passes through passage-ways with a smaller number of restrictions. in the top half of the retainer are single-hole restric-tions which can handle the high flow low pressure drop condition that the valve experiences in nor-mal running mode.

typically this type of trim would give turndown ratios of up to 200:1.

Boiler feedwater valves

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tHe RARe Group is a distributor and service provider of piping and related products covering the entire fluid con-

veyance cycle, across all fluid sectors. Based in Kliprivier, Gauteng, the company has, up to late last year, specialised in the trading of pipe-related products, pipeline installation and water treatment.

the company, however, signed a deal worth R 30.9-million in November last year which will enable it to manufacture High Density polyethylene (HDpe) pipes up until 1000 mm in diameter for the mining, infrastructure, agri-cultural and industrial markets. Rare acquired a pipe manufacturing plant, fixed assets and property in Meyerton. this will be Rare’s first venture into manufacturing HDpe pipes.

Rare has also appointed tony Dean, a very well-known plastic pipe industry leader, as managing director of the new pipe manufac-turing division of Rare. the new division will trade under the name Rare plastics. Dean previously managed some well-known plastic pipe businesses in south Africa and Botswana and comes with over thirty years’ industry experience.

According to the CeO of Rare Holdings, Wally van Coller, this acquisition will improve Rare’s competitiveness in offering piping solu-tions to the industry by supplying a turnkey

service ranging from manufacturing through installation and maintenance.

RARe’s Durban branch was recently award-ed the contract for the supply of 6km Api 5L Grade B pipe in 20 inch diameter plus other piping and fittings to the value of R11.9 million,for the supply of the Back of Berth project.

LOCAL developer and manufacturer of pumps and generic spares, Unique engineering, is experiencing a rapid

upsurge in its replacement component market. According to sales Director, peet Hartman,

“in some instances customers are saving as much as 40%.”

We do believe that due to the weak Rand, this trend will continue. it is where our growth is heading at this point in time.”

Over and above the high cost of imported products, the eco Helical positive displace-ment pumps and spares perform equally as well, and in some instances better. the pumps have been designed to operate under local conditions.

the company is renowned in the mining industry and this specific pump range was launched in 2007.

it has proven its worth as many units are operating in various areas such as water, sew-age, effluent, dosing plants, mining and the explosive and chemical industries.

there are two units used extensively in applications for flocculant dosing, dewatering plants, as well as areas where waste activated and de-activated sludge water is present.

During 2012, the company introduced a cus-tom made unit specifically for efficient dispens-ing and transportation of explosive emulsion used to charge blasting holes. it is used for underground and open cast applications.

the mobile, mounted helical rotor positive displacement pump is manufactured complete with tanks. it is only available from explosive chemical suppliers, who assisted the com-pany with its research and development of the product.

Another string to their pump portfolio is the Wilfo double diaphragm DD 25 and 50 range, known as the ‘work horse’ of the mining indus-try. it was developed and manufactured locally almost 30 years ago.

in the past year, this unit has been rede-signed into a ‘lube free’ pump, making it envi-ronmentally friendly and non-hazardous. No oil is required to run it, also reducing cost.

“Our order book from the south African min-ing sectors of the market in dosing and gland service water applications, as well as the explosives industry, has shown good results over the past five years,” concludes Hartman.

the company has representation in KZN, has recently set up representation in Zambia, Mozambique and other sub-saharan coun-tries.

Locally manufactured spares

NiCKeL Chrome Molybdenum (Nistelle) alloys are commonly used for their excep-

tional resistance to highly corrosive service environments in the paper processing, chemi-cal, petrochemical, and other industries.

the new Kennametal stellite, Nistelle super C, available for Weartech, has been improved over the traditional composition of the previous product, resulting in improved abrasion and corrosion resistance. it is also easier to finish, with less tear out (galling) during the grinding process.

Current and potential applications include a bond cost for ceramic coatings used in the paper industry, roll cover coating used in pro-cessing chemical for fertilisers, buildup mate-rial for surface restoration where corrosion is a factor, buildup coating where support to a

top coat such as a WC-containing material is needed, coatings applied using hydrogen as fuel may be single point turned, drilled or milled, surface coating where corrosion resist-ance and significantly increased wear resist-ance are required and used to restore and improve component life in marine applications such as pump shafts and sleeves.

When blended with 75% stelcar tungsten Carbide Cobalt powder the wear resistance increases significantly without marked degrad-ing of the corrosion resistance.

Nistelle super C is available in a High Velocity Oxygen Fuel (HVOF) and plasma transferred Arc powder while the JK-6806 WC/12 Co containing powder is available in a HVOF powder only.

New improved alloys introduced

New player in HdPe pipe industry


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FOR companies in the oil, chemical and water process industries struggling with high electricity bills and accelerating main-

tenance costs, sundyne’s centrifugal integrally geared pumps, compressors and sealless magnetic drive pumps represent a superior performance alternative.

Local distributor Aespump claims to reduce the operational expenses which can account for as much as 96% of a typical process engi-neering budget, by customising equipment selection and design to operate at the best efficiency points.

Aespump engineers assess the application requirements, and then pass specifications for the correct pump selection and design to the sundyne factory in Colorado, UsA, for manu-facture. Over one million customised combina-tions are available.

sundyne specialises in the design and man-ufacture of centrifugal integrally geared low-flow high head and multi-stage pumps to isO 13709 and Api-610 standard, and sealless magnetic drive pumps that meet Api-685 and ANsi standards.

sundyne pumps and compressors are built to handle hydrocarbons at extremely high pressures and temperatures, conditions likely to render explosive any accidental emissions.

the pumps are designed and manufactured with thick casings, robust seal designs, and bearings, shafts and gears designed to run for years without expensive overhaul or repair.

HMD sealless magnetic drive pumps are designed to completely prevent leaks of vola-tile chemicals in both etFe lined and metallic models, eliminating unacceptable emissions while advancing worksite safety and environ-mental stewardship.

sundyne integrally geared pumps are designed to reduce footprints by up to 75%, allowing the customer to make maximum use of available space.

sundyne appointed Aespump as sole authorised channel partner and service pro-vider for south Africa in May of last year, making the decision to grant the appointment after completing a comprehensive audit of the company’s capabilities, which include pump testing facilities, Level 4 Bee certification, full compliance with isO 9001, 14001 and OsHAs 18001 industrial standards, mersetA approval for apprenticeship training, and flame-proofed apparatus for use in explosive gas atmos-pheres.

sundyne has been active in south Africa for more than 40 years.

Pumps that cut operating costs

Oil refinery typically set to

benefit from the performance alternative offered by Sundyne’s centrifugal

integrally geared pumps

compressors and sealless

sKF south Africa, global rotating technol-ogy specialist, provided a cost saving and delivery lead time solution to one of

south Africa’s largest steel producing compa-nies that is under immeasurable pressure to reduce maintenance and production related costs.

the steel manufacturer faced global chal-lenges around demand and competitive pricing for rolled steel. in addition, unforeseen break-downs and delays with regard to the acquisi-tion of new maintainable parts could potentially hampered required performance parameters that ensure the sustainability of the plant.

“the company is therefore constantly searching for ways to reduce costs and ensure maximum uptime through reliable equip-

ment,” explains Giscard Lailvaux, sKF segments / Key Accounts Manager – southern Africa.

the demands for steel are massive and never ending and the company needed a solution fast for a damaged hoist drum and its bearings.

the remanufacturing solu-tion offered by sKF south Africa around the hoist drum bearings, which would have previously been discard-ed, has led to a significant reduction in costs and vastly improved lead time of the required bearings for the steel manufacturer.

“Our customer sought and found what they needed by

firstly sending the bearings and related compo-nents to sKF for inspection to determine suit-ability of their remanufacture,” states Lailvaux. From there the remanufacturing process was started.

the total sKF remanufacturing, which included welding and grinding of the 471.30mm hoist drum and remanufacturing of the applicable bearings, only required a mere fourteen working days to complete and offered further benefits to the company by avoiding unplanned breakdowns, substantially reduced cost with an ROi of over 1500% and enabled the continuance of the intended and permis-sible service life of the original assembly and increasing equipment reliability.

Remanufactured hoist drum bearings & components

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Enquiry no: 28


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iNCLUDeD in Becker Mining south Africa’s

extensive range of locally manufactured slurry and solids transfer pumps are sub-

mersible Alert pumpmor Hydro-solids pumps, designed for optimum efficiency, low main-tenance and extended service life in diverse industries, including harsh operating condi-tions.

“these Hydro-solids pumps (model HtMs) which are manufactured to stringent OeM specifications, are designed to handle large, stringy and abrasive solids in tough environ-ments,” says Gavin swart, Becker Mining south Africa. “Alert pumpmor Hs pumps are used in many applications on the mines, including carbon transfer. the open vane design of this range ensures reduced carbon breakage, compared with rubber lined, closed vane conventional pumps.

“the heavy duty design of the wet end of these pumps also increases service life, with minimal maintenance requirements. these pumps also offer substantial power consump-tion savings.”

the model Hs solids pump, with capacities to 636 m³/h, can offer pressures up to 40m. Due to the recessed, non-clog impeller, solids or fibrous material up to 200mm (Depending on pump size) can enter the suction inlet and be expelled through the pump discharge. there are six pump sizes in the Hs range –smaller models handle s.G’s up to 1,1 and larger models handle s.G’s up to 1,5. Hs pumps are available with submers-ible motors designed for efficient operation in hazardous environments.

All components are locally manufactured, which means these pumps are readily avail-able and a large stock holding of spares and raw materials ensures quick delivery. Another advantage of the design of these pumps is that the majority of spares are completely interchangeable which reduces inventory management costs and simplifies

on-site repairs. Alert pumpmor pumps are available from

Becker Mining south Africa in horizontal end suction, vertical spindle and submersible configurations, in different materials, to suit specific applications in mining and general industry.

the company employs a fully integrated isO quality management system as part of a dedicated design, manufacturing, testing and repair facility.

Submersible hydro-solid pumps

FLOWROX, a global leader in heavy-duty industrial valve manufacturing and ser-vice, is introducing the Flowrox scaling

Watch, a new product designed for the pre-cise measurement of scale in pipelines and other fluid control environments.

scaling is a common problem in the Minerals & Metallurgy, Oil & Gas, power plants, pulp & paper and Municipal Waste Water industries, where production rates can be adversely affected by the harden-ing of iron, salts and other minerals in pipes and valves.

the Flowrox scaling Watch is a wafer piece of pipeline engineered for insertion between two flanges for a precise fit that allows the detec-tion of scale, often the result of the hardened mineral deposits that can reduce the flow of fluids through a pipeline.

the device uses electrical Capacitance tomography (eCt) technology, which allows operators to see inside piping systems with-out stopping the process or opening up the pipeline, and enables 3D-imaging and meas-urement of non-conductive media inside pro-cess pipelines and tanks.

in addition, it utilizes a patented algorithm that creates a 3D image of the process fluid in the piping and generates trend data as well as show free volume inside the pipe and the growth rate of the scale over time.

Among other features, the Flowrox scaling Watch can show the scale thickness,

scale profile, growth rates over time, composition, and free flow volume—all of which allow engineers to under-stand areas where pipes are prone to scaling.

the Flowrox scaling Watch is a predictive device—rather than reactive—and allows its operators to address scale issues before they reach criti-

cal levels that can cause down-time or costly damage.

“this is completely new technology which has very little competition,” said todd Loudin, president and CeO of North American Operations for Flowrox. “the Flowrox scaling Watch can model mathematically the scale build-up and also provide calculations on the free available pipe remaining.”

New technology to manage pipeline scaling

When the Phoenix oil tanker, beached on Sheffield Beach a number of years ago,

AQS Liquid Transfer supplied 8 Sandpiper S30’s (inset) – which are 3 inch Operated Double Diaphragm Pumps – to empty the

ship of oil.

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ROLYN engineering, with its Head Office in Rustenburg and branches across

southern Africa, including Durban, is the sole agent for ADCA steam equipment for south and east Africa.

ADCA steam equipment in portugal, manufacture high qual-ity steam traps, control valves, pressure reducing valves and other steam related products for industry. Amongst their products they manufacture a pressure Operated pump. this is a carbon steel pump which is recommend-ed in the transfer of high-temper-ature liquids such as condensate, oils and other liquids to a higher elevation pressure. the pump starts when there is something to pump and stops when there isn’t. Under certain conditions, it can drain a closed vessel under vacuum or pressure. the pump can be operated by steam, com-pressed air or gas and can be used for lifting any kind of non corrosive liquids.

Liquid flows by gravity into the pump through an inlet check valve lifting a float which, at the upper limit of its travel, opens the supply valve allow-ing steam or compressed air to

enter the pump body. pressure in the pump builds up only suf-ficiently to overcome back pres-sure. the pressurised liquid opens the outlet check valve and discharge commences. When the float reaches the minimum lower level it closes the steam or compressed air supply valve and opens the vent, allowing the liquid to fill the pump again. As the amount of liquid discharged at each stroke is known, the total volume passed during a given period can be calculated by count-ing the number of strokes during that period.

For this purpose a special coun-ter is available which screws into a tapped connection on the top cover of the pump. this counter records the number of pumping strokes thus enabling the pump to function as a reliable flow meter. in May this year, Rolyn engineering will be celebrating 40 years in business.

Pumping it up

NeW Germany based pumpserve holds the sole agency in KZN for the Global pump range.

the standard tAp (trash Auto prime) series of pumps are designed for handling large volumes of water and waste with solids. the pumps range in sizes from 4” to 18” with flows of 1500 to 45,000 LpM. they are also capable of handling solids up to 4-1/2”. practical applications include, but are not limited to, sewer bypass and liquid transfer.

Global pump also offers a high pressure trash auto prime series (GHt). While maintaining the solids handling capability of the standard trash auto prime, higher heads can be attained with the GHt.

the standard tAp series of pumps are centrifugal trash pumps driven by diesel or electric engines.

the pumps are automatic priming because they utilize an engine driven compressor that forces air through a venturi system to creates a vacuum on the suction side of the pump end.

this suction allows for continuous priming and re-priming at suction lifts up to thirty vertical feet. the pumps can be used in conditions that cause intermittent flow due to a unique glycol quench system that provides constant

lubrication to the mechanical seal.

the pump chas-sis are available in skid or highway legal trailer formats. A sound absorbent acoustic enclosure is also available for pumps used in noise sensitive areas. the pumps have integrated fuel/chassis tanks that allow for con-tinuous running for over 24 hours.

the HAp (High-pressure Auto prime) series of pumps are designed to handle large volumes of water at high pres-sures. the pumps range in sizes from 4” to 12” with flows of 2850 to 21,000 LpM. they are also capable of generat-ing up to 100 meter of total head in the standard line, and up to 180m+ with the hyper head series (GHH)

practical applications include, but are not limited to, dewatering, jetting, fire.

Pumps for large volume applications

LeO’s LVR (s) vertical multi-stage centrifugal pumps from

Raptech are compact, highly effi-cient, have a low noise operation and are easy to use and maintain. they are designed for transfer-ring low viscosity, non- inflamma-ble and non-explosive liquids with no solid or fibre content.

the LVR (s) range is suitable for use in liquid temperatures from -20°C to +120°C and in a flow range from 0.7 – 85 m3 /h. the pumps have a pH range from 3 – 9 and operate with a 33 bar maximum pressure in altitudes up to 1 000 m.

the motor is totally enclosed and fan cooled and meets ip55 requirements.

the com-pany plays an impor-tant role in many c r i t i c a l f i e l d s such as civil water supply, agricultural irriga-tion, industrial water treatment, heating ventilation engineering, power station con-struction, petrochemical engi-neering, mining and more. LeO pumps are sold in over 140 coun-tries and regions worldwide. LeO has grown into the largest small-sized water pump manufacturer in China.

Vertical multistage centrifugal pumps

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pump. the trial also sought to determine whether a Warman 350MCR could handle the mill’s tonnage.

“the initial milestone of matching or improving on the 2100 tph achieved by the original pumps was quickly achieved,” Gomes says. “the second and more critical goal was to increase the wear life of the pumps and here the target of 1000 hours of operation without failure was also achieved. the impel-ler lasted about 1900 hours before requiring replacement and the R55 rubber liners continued without needing replacement.

“A number of factors drove the success of this trial. Firstly, the pump design was ideally suited to the duty, compared to the pumps previ-ously installed —notably the contribu-tion of the MCR’s rubber lining to the substantial increase in its wear life and the consequent improved mill availability. We were actually astound-ed at the performance of the rubber liners versus the metal volute origi-nally in place.

“At the four month inspection there was still a substantial amount of residual value on the liners and we estimate getting to about 6000 hours — six times as long as the life of the metal volute.”

in another successful installation in the West African gold industry, a Warman 350MCR was installed to compare against a Warman 16/14 AH metal pump.

the mill was operating at flows of about 2000 m³ per hour to a head of 38 metres and the Weir Minerals Africa team had to install the MCR

to fit in with existing pipework and foundations. the complete wet end was changed out after about 1400 hours, which more than doubled the life of the metal volute of the 16/14, effectively improving plant availability.

“this particular site was experienc-ing the fairly common problem of mill balls coming through the system and cracking the metal volutes,” he says. “However, the R55 rubber liner offered an indirect, but immediate solution to this operational issue. the customer was also impressed by the quick and easy adjustment capabil-ity, the reduced cost of replacement spares and the improved safety lev-els. this MCR was installed in 2012 and we’re getting similar feedback after 18 months of operation.”

On the back of the other two suc-cess stories, a third gold mine in West Africa agreed to trial an MCR pump against its existing 14/12 AH pump and a full technical team from Weir Minerals Africa designed, supplied and fitted a retrofit base.

this plant was poised to increase its tonnage to 3000 m³ per hour to a head of 39 metres to boost output.

“the throatbush ran for about 2000 hours —far more than what was being achieved with the 14/12 metal throatbush,” says Gomes. “Both the impeller and the liners were intact and are still running at the moment, after about 3000 hours without replacement.

“the burgeoning interest in our MCR pumps is primarily driven by the improved total Cost of Ownership (tCO) being achieved. Beyond the gold sector, we’ve also expe-rienced positive spinoffsfrom

greenfields projects in Central Africa, Zambia and the DRC.

“Most recently, the project house managing a recently commissioned greenfields copper plant expansionin the DRC opted for MCR pumps based on the increasing number of impres-sive case studies being recordedfor-this particular pump.

“in terms of brownfields applica-tions, over the years tonnages and requirements change but the pumps very rarely change. this could be detrimental if the pump becomes too big for the duty, impacting on effi-ciencies and pump life, or too small, affecting wear life. We’ve now proved that we’re able to retrofit MCR pumps into existing piping and foundations to achievesignificant improvements with little or no downtime and we’ve started to focus on a variety of com-modity plants where there is pressure to drive costs down and improve pro-cesses,” Gomes concludes.

WHiLe many south African plants are still running on Warman AH series slur-

ry pumps for highly abrasive mill duties, an increasing number of plant operators in other parts of Africa are recognising that the latest generation Warman MCR rubber-lined centrifugal slurry pump from Weir Minerals Africa offers superior safety and low ownership costs, as well as outstanding performance and reliability.

“these pumps are recording major successes globally across a broad range of commodities and in Africa we’re looking at a number of additional new MCR pumps going into operation this year alone, so this technology is clearly generating a substantial amount of market con-fidence,” Rui Gomes, product man-ager: slurry pumps at Weir Minerals Africa, says.

“the MCR pump is specifically designed for mill discharge and cyclone feed duties, incorporating a

number of elements that maximise performance in the most aggressive wear applications. Features such as impeller design, liner material, specific speed and bearing assem-bly allow the pump to easily man-age large size particles in dense abrasive slurries and offer the right combination of ruggedness, durabil-ity, hydraulics and materials.

“A big advantage is the full front throat bush adjustment that helps with pump efficiency and perfor-mance and is critical to the efficient operation of the pump, while a quick-change feature allows techni-cians to replace the wet end of the pump on site.”

One of the most outstanding Warman MCR case studies was recently documented at a gold mine in south-western Ghana, where a trial installation was initiated to match the performance and wear life of an existing Warman 14/12 AH metal pump and a competi-tor’s16/14 primary mill discharge


Mill pumps successes

Pinch valve range

extended

BMG’s Fluid power division has extend-ed its range of FpV valves to now include new open frame pinch valves,

designed for enhanced operating efficiency and extended service life in diverse sec-tors. these valves, which were launched in August 2013, are particularly well suited for the control and isolation of abrasive slurries on the mines.

“these new open frame pinch valves, which have been developed on the successful design of OMsA’s patented FpV diaphragm valves, can also be fitted with replaceable polyurethane lined rubber sleeves as an option, which replace conventional rubber sleeves.

“this sleeve design increases the life span of the valve due to the high abrasion resist-ance of the polyurethane lining,” says Wayne Holton, BMG’s Fluid power Division. “pinch valves – with a design where the sleeve is pinched to close mechanically or automati-cally by fluid pressure in the body - are ideal for controlling the flow of liquids, powders, solids and abrasives.”

these pinch valves are available with a short and long frame design, in sizes between DN50 and DN500, with special face to face dimensions and larger sizes on request. the body is made from cast steel, but stainless steel is also available for spe-cific applications.

these valves have manual, pneumatic and hydraulic actuation.

FpV diaphragm and pinch valves, which are 100% locally manufactured, are avail-able in many different materials, with various pressure ratings to meet exact requirements.

BMG’s extensive range of quality branded valves includes resilient seated gate valves, butterfly valves and ball type check valves. Also in the range are knife gate valves, thermoplastic valves and angle seat valves. Key to BMG’s portfolio are FpV diaphragm, wedge gate and pinch valves.

BMG supports its extensive range of indus-trial valves with a technical support service to ensure optimum efficiency and extended service life of every valve.

the company also offers a total process and lubrication management solution, to meet exact market demand.

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Enquiry no: 36



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Vac-Cent Services (Pty) Ltd licensee manufacturers of Gardner Denver NASH

liquid ring Vacuum pumps and Compressors in South Africa, servicing the Southern African market. Specialist services include repairs and testing all types of Liquid

ring vacuum pumps for the Paper, Mining, Sugar, Chemi-cal, Food & Beverage and General process industries.

Gardner Denver NASH liquid ring vacuum pumps taking on the Sugar Industry.

100% locally manufactured

The Vectra XL single stage vacuum pump is ideal for evaporators with

vacuum levels down to 34 mBar

sUBMeRsiBLe pump sales to mines worldwide are increasing at the expense

of alternative designs because of the advantages of space sav-ing, ease of installation (no pump house required), the elimination of the need to prime the pumps, and savings.

Among the submersible pump options available locally is the horizontally mounted model sV submersible pump from the eiM electric Company of Japan.

sold and supported in south Africa by Mather+platt, the sV is a horizontally mounted, submers-ible vortex pump with the advan-tages of high efficiency, heavy construction for long service life, low maintenance and an impeller that resists clogging.

An operational duty equivalent to a standard centrifugal machine makes the eiM sV suitable for transferring

fines, coal chip slurries and similar media, while the pump’s non-clog-ging vortex impeller ensures that sol-ids travel through the vortex pas-sage rather than through the impeller, increasing the impeller’s wear life.

Double mechanical seals protect the motor from the slurry being pumped.

the pumps are explosion proofed for mining applications, and are suit-

able for environments up to 40 deg C.

technical specifications include a power rating of 5,5kW to 22kW, a total head from 10m to 20m, a discharge of between 0,9 and 2,0m3/min, and a volt-age from 200V to 1100V.

the eiM electric Company is a Japanese firm that has specialised in the manufacture of pumps, motors and related equipment for 60 years.

its range of general purpose mining submersibles include general drainage pumps, super

high-head pumps, and vertical and horizontal sand pumps.

pumps for mining applications are flame-proofed, with full stain-less steel construction offered as an option.

Mather+platt holds stock of sV pumps and spares.

Submersible option in demand

WetBACK Contracts takes the health and safety of its employees seriously. the recent purchase of welding cur-

tains from Apex strip Curtains & Doors is a solid demonstration of this commitment.

Wetback Contracts has provided southern Africa’s petrochemical, chemical, mining, min-eral processing and power generation indus-tries with high quality services since 1975. the company is recognised as one of the leading mechanical and piping contractors in south Africa and has an extensive service portfo-lio including structural steel, plate work, the fabrication and installation of piping systems, shutdown and maintenance services, pressure vessels, fired heaters and other mechanical equipment.

As such, the company spends a large por-tion of its time welding components and struc-

tures to customised specifications for custom-ers. the company is a member of the south African institute of Welding and has developed an in-house welding system which captures the details of each and every weld it has com-pleted.

“Wetback Contracts stipulated that to protect both its welders and other employees from the hazards associated with welding, it required a welding curtain that would exceed standard safety levels. Apex strip Curtains & Doors welding and safety screens are constructed from a specially formulated p.V.C. material. this material incorporates a heavy-duty ultra violet light absorber that ensures that danger-ous u.v. radiation is safely contained in the curtained off area,” Wim Dessing, managing director at Apex strip Curtains & Doors, says.

All the supplied welding curtains have been

installed on hanging hardware in Wetback Contracts’ new manufacturing facility in isando, Gauteng. Dessing points out that Apex strip Curtains & Doors’ reputation is staked on recordable results.

“We submitted the welding curtains to exten-sive testing at the sABs. We firstly meas-ured the level of ultra-violet transmittance. Conventional materials provided readings of 0,0005%, 0,008% and 5.0%, while the Apex product readings were 0,005%, 0,001 and 0,005%.

“the sABs also measured the total visible light transmitted through the material. the con-ventional material allowed 78% transmittance, while the Apex material allowed only 15,5% light transmittance.”

in addition to these superior characteristics, the material used in the manufacture of the Apex welding curtains is impervious to burning even when it comes into contact with welding splatter.

“safety remains the underlying objective of the design of the welding curtains and extensive research and testing has resulted in a superior material that offers employees maximised defence against both light transmit-tance and welding splatter,” Dessing says.

“there is no doubt that the inclusion of the Apex welding curtains at Wetback Contracts’ new facilities will result in higher levels of pro-ductivity due to the provision of a safer and more comforta-ble working environ-ment,” Dessing con-cludes.

Putting personnel safety first

it is frequently necessary to ensure that

motors do not turn in the incorrect direction. in some cases doing so can result in enor-mous damage to equipment and inconven ience. think of pumps, compressors and fans. in order to prevent such occurrences some models in the Newelec motor protection range feature this protection benefit as part of other features.

phase rotation protection is available with the NeweLec MA, the entire ‘K’ range and the latest NewCode motor protection and control relays.

it is important to note that all such products detect phase reversal conditions from the supply side of the circuit. When encountered, the motor is not permitted to start and an appropriate latching and warning LeD is lit up on the relay control panel. the NewCode relay offers the technician the ability to ‘fix’ the rotation by incorporating a software solu-tion – no longer necessitating a physical hard-wire fix.

Phase rotation protection

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tHe Government of iraq has ordered spares worth R5-million for five super-pumps it bought

from a south African engineering company eight years ago.

Designed and manufactured by Wadeville-based Ape pumps in 2005, each of the giant 1600mm single-stage vertical turbine machines weighed 17 tons as it left the Wadeville factory, and 36 tons after fitting with a 1300kW electric motor.

With duties of 4000 litres per second at heads of 20 metres, these pumps remain the biggest that Ape pumps has yet built.

All five were installed during refurbishment of a pump house at a dam 200 kilometres north of Basra in south-east iraq, where they have run faultlessly for eight years.

One of the constraints overcome by Ape’s engineers during design of the original machines was the need to fit the pumps within existing sumps, and align the units to existing pipework. Fabrication was altered to meet this requirement, and special bases constructed to fit existing foundations

the pumps were made of standard materials throughout, with cast iron

bowls and stainless steel shafts and impellers.

Commenting late last year on the spares order, Ape pumps director Alan sternsdorf said that the eight-year period over which the pumps had been running was testament to their reliability, as the water from the river contained a lot of sand and other

impurities.“We will present the spares for

inspection by an independent third party for verification as OeM parts. Authorities from the iraqi embassy in pretoria will attend this inspection, on completion of which the shipment will leave by road for the port of Durban,” he said.

Spares contract for giant pumps

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FORESTRY, PULP & PAPER

A wattle and pine plantation owned by a community trust following a successful land restitution claim is growing from

strength to strength. the izanqawe Community trust took ownership of the land, previously owned by private farmers, in 2007, after it was bought by government and handed back to the dispossessed community. the farm is situ-ated in the hills east of Greytown in the KZN Midlands.

Despite the promise of government funding through discretionary grants and/or recap and development grants, there has been no money forthcoming from government to help the com-munity to get the farm up and running, baring money to purchase a tractor and trailer coming from the DAFF.

However, the trust, led by Chairperson thokozani Zondi and secretary patrick Dlamini, and with considerable help from neighbours and other stakeholders, has man-

aged to keep a timber business going and in the process won the prestigious 2013 NVt tree Farmer of the Year award (farming on communal land).

Neither thokozani nor patrick are trained foresters. in fact, thokozani is principle of Lukazi primary school in estcourt and patrick is the admin clerk at siphakeme Combined school in the nearby tugela valley, so they are only able to devote holidays and weekends to the farm. However they both grew up in the timber growing KZN Midlands area and so they are not completely new to forestry.

“When we took ownership of the land in 2007 we realized that there was an opportunity to carry on with tree farming, but we had noth-ing. We met with Martin Hill of Bracken timber, our neighbor, and he agreed to help us. He loaned us a tractor and trailer so we could get going. the first year we felled some wattle and managed to make some money and were able to pay our employees,” said thokozani.

some 200ha of wattle and 35ha pine in a sawlog rotation was already established on the farm when the community took over.

today the trust employs 24 people working under ‘induna’ Ncamisile Zulu. the team does silviculture and general maintenance work on the farm, has been clearing wattle jungles as well as harvesting wattle for pulp and bark.

All timber cleared and harvested is utilized by the community or sold. Wattle pulp is sold through NCt while the bark is sold to Nte. Bracken assists with the burning of fire breaks, does pine thinning and high pruning, and harvests and purchases the sawlogs for their sawmill.

the sANBi Grasslands programme, which has been engaging with small growers in a bid to improve land use practices and con-serve high conservation value grasslands, came on board and deployed an experienced forester, Gilbert plant, to assist and men-tor the izanqawe trust. the Grasslands programme team is collaborating with NVt in a bid to facilitate FsC certification for small growers, including izanqawe trust under NVt’s group scheme. this, explains the

A growing business in the making

Grassland programme’s steve Germishuizen, ties in with their aim of promoting better land use management, thereby contributing to the conservation of threatened natural grasslands.

the Grasslands programme team has brought ezemvelo KZN Wildlife in to assess the grasslands on the farm, and they have rec-ommended the establishment of a protected area incorporating the grasslands and game reserve areas, creating exciting ecotourism opportunities.

Gilbert plant acts as mentor to the trust and meets with thokozani and patrick regularly. He assists with planning and budgeting, pro-vides advice and guidance on maintenance of open areas, roads, silviculture, and fire protec-

tion, compartment planning, harvesting and marketing of timber.

Following the successful claim of another timber farm nearby, the total landholding of the izanqawe trust is around 8 000ha. this farm includes 850ha of pine and a sawmill. thokozani said they had agreed that the for-mer owner would continue to run the operation for at least a year until the trust is ready to take it over.

in addition to the timber business, the trust is exploring opportunities to grow cash crops, raise livestock and operate a game farm.

Courtesy: SA Forestry Magazine www.saforestrymagazine.co.za

tHe board of directors of sappi Limited has announced that steve

Binnie, currently the Chief Financial Officer “CFO” of the company, will succeed Ralph Boëttger as CeO on 01 July 2014.

steve Binnie (46) joined sappi on 09 July 2012 as CFO-designate and became CFO and joined the sappi Limited Board on 01 september 2012. prior to joining sappi steve had been the CFO of edcon (pty) Ltd since 2002. prior to joining edcon he was Group Financial Manager at investec Bank Limited and held senior man-agement positions at transunion itC and New

Zealand Milk products (sA). He is a Chartered Account and holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University, edinburgh, scotland.

Dr Danie Cronjé, Chairman of the board of sappi Limited, said: “i would like to congratu-late steve on his appointment. the board believes that steve has all the necessary skills and attributes to take sappi forward and to deliver strong growth into the future.

“it is anticipated that a suc-cessor for the role of CFO will be announced before the end of June 2014.”

New CeO for paper giant

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Get tough jobs off the ground

NCt, Zabalaza Hauliers, with the support of the KZN Department of transport (Dot) have designed a new genera-

tion of pBs vehicles. these vehicles are the culmination of extensive research and devel-opment, including comprehensive simulation exercises which were performed in Australia, where the pBs concept originates.

pBs refers to performance based stand-ards. the traditional approach to heavy truck and trailer design is that prescriptive legisla-tion sets mass (GCM<56 tons) and dimen-sional limitations (max length 22 meters). pBs vehicles are evaluated against a defined set of standards to ensure road safety and infrastructure protection, thereby making it possible to increase the payload without increasing the impacts on the roads, infra-structure and other road users.

the ultimate objective is to improve payload efficiency.

the key difference between the NCt/Zabalaza vehicles and previous generation pBs vehicles developed in sA is that they are shorter, with an overall length of just 23.1 meters. they are compact which makes them more versatile and can travel on more routes than the longer vehicles of 24m.

the vehicles carry a payload of 49-50 tons vs. a standard timber truck payload of 38-39 tons. this translates into a saving of 10% - 15% of the R/ton transport rate if compared to a standard timber truck.

the pBs vehicles are based on a 6 x 4 design with a single axle in front and a five-axle drawbar trailer, manufactured by Afrit. the trucks are Mercedes Benz Actros 3350s.

the timber industry has been at the fore-front of the development of pBs vehicles in

south Africa.sappi and Mondi were the pioneers who

put the first pBs vehicles on the road. NCt adopted a cautious approach and first evalu-ated the original pBs vehicles before devel-oping its own pBs capacity, which currently haul timber from the KZN Midlands to NCt Durban Wood Chips, Bayfibre and shinCel in Richards Bay.

strict conditions for operation of pBs vehi-cles are required in terms of the Dot permit. the transport operator must be RtMs accred-ited, which means the company adheres to high standards of safety, driver training and wellness, vehicle maintenance and record keeping etc.

the vehicle can only be operated on approved roads, ranging from district roads to national highways and the transport operator must report to the Dot on a monthly basis on routes and performance.

NCt currently brokers the movement by road of some 700 000 tons of timber a year, and is keen to increase the number of pBs vehicles for a number of reasons:

the cost of transport has steadily increased, while the price of timber has remained stat-ic. the pBs vehicles represent a 10%-15% reduction in the cost per ton of timber trans-ported, which puts more money back into farmer’s pockets.

pBs vehicles carry a 24% bigger payload than standard timber trucks; their use reduces the number of truck trips on our country’s roads – a win-win for farmers, for the environ-ment and for other road users

Courtesy: NCT Forestry

NCT rolls out PBS vehicles

DeZURiK recently announced the avail-ability of the new KGC-

MD Maximum Duty Cast Knife Gate Valve. these Maximum Duty Knife Gate Valves are specifically designed to pro-vide the shearing and seal-ing capabilities needed in demanding services such as cyclone separators, recycle high density cleaners, recycle detrashers, or sand clean-ers. Because the valve is designed to provide long service life in highly abra-sive applications, it can be used in many appli-cations in the pulp and paper, Mining, Chemical, petrochemical, power, steel and Food processing industries.

the KGC-MD Knife Gate Valves are avail-able in 3-24” (80-600mm) sizes with metal or dual metal and resilient seats. to withstand highly abrasive media, the valves are avail-able with a replaceable hardened seat, hard-ened gate, full 100% port opening, high per-formance packing system with wire scraper rings, and heavy-duty superstructure.

All these features combine to provide a longer service life, less downtime and less maintenance than other valves designed for these tough applications.

New maximum duty knife gate

valve for abrasive, cyclone services

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tHiRtY years ago paper machines were running at a speed of 800 m/mi. since then consider-

able innovations and improvements have resulted in machines that run at speeds of up to 2200 to 2500 m/min. Given this, without a well designed, effective and reliable trim and waste removal system the various reeling/rewinding machines cannot run effi-ciently 24/7, which means that a trim removal system must be capable of

extracting and removing about 5500 kg of paper trim per hour.

An effective trim extraction system has to start at the slitters/re-winder and at this point, a well designed extraction hood conforming to the natural trajectory of the trim is crucial.

From there the trim is conveyed via a suitable duct system to the chopper fan, where it is cut into pieces.

At this point, an air volume regula-tor is necessary in front of the chop-per fan inlet to adjust the air flow from

the extraction hood to coincide with the speed of the machine in order not to tear the paper strip at lower machine speeds.

Along from the chopper fan there will be an air/trim separator, which separates the trim from the air stream. From the air separator the trim pieces can be discharged directly into a pulp-er or alternatively in to a baler.

the separator air discharge is usu-ally connected to a bag filter which

removes and collects the fine dust particles from the air stream.

Aes manufactures and installs these systems - with the back-ing of their italian principals New AeRODiNAMiCA - who provide the technical support and the supply spe-cialized equipment such as chopper fans, air separators, air volume regula-tion nozzle etc. New AeRODiNAMiCA is well known to the paper, card board and packaging industry in europe. Aes is therefore well equipped to han-dle the problems associated with the effective removal of all trim and waste from slitters/re-winders and die cutting machines

Apart from paper trim extraction and collection systems Aes also designs and installs dust extraction systems, industrial ventilation/filtration systems, central vacuum cleaning systems as well as pneumatic conveying systems.

The art of paper making

CONCRete is currently the most used man-made material in the world, with

three tons used annually per cap-ita. population growth and urbani-sation are expected to lead to hundreds of millions of people moving into expanding urban cen-tres, primarily in Asia and Africa. this in turn is expected to lead to increasing demand for sustain-able building and infrastructure works. these trends mean that the opportunities for the sales and marketing of lignosulphonates, an important raw material in con-crete admixtures, will increasingly expand over time.

Lignin is removed from wood in the pulping process. the sulphite pulping process – such as the one used at the sappi tugela mill converts the lignin to a sulpho-nated state, otherwise known as Lignosulphonate.

this co-product from the digest-er cook is recovered from the pulping process and processed into a final product to act as dispersant when wet and binder when applied and dried; and con-sequently has a wide variety of applications.

they are a very effective and economical adhesive, acting as a binding agent or ‘glue’ in pellets or compressed materials. they

can, for example, be used on unpaved roads to stabilise the road surface.

Lignosulphonates prevent the clumping and settling of undis-solved particles in suspensions. By attaching to the particle sur-face, they keep the particle from being attracted to other particles and reduce the amount of water needed to use the product effec-tively.

this dispersing property makes lignosulphonate useful as a dis-persing agent in concrete mixes. Lignosulphonates from the mill are sold to concrete admixture manufacturers for use in their admixture formulations allowing concrete to be prepared using less water (giving stronger con-crete) while maintaining and improving the ability of the con-crete to flow.

Lignosulphonates from tugela Mill are also sold to customers for use in a dust suppressant prod-uct for the mining industry. this product reduces environmental concerns related to airborne dust particles and also reduces water usage (the conventional method of dust suppression is to use only water). the customer reports that whereas previously exces-sive dust caused considerable downtime during night shifts, the increased effectiveness of the dust suppression product has meant that most mines supplied have increased their output during night shifts.

the binding quality of lignosul-phonates makes them useful in a variety of applications, includ-ing fertiliser, briquette and animal feed binders and as a binder in gypsum board.

the mill is currently selling a small amount of lignosulphonates to the fertiliser industry and is examining the potential of other applications.

Minimising waste and adding value: Lignosulphonates

at Tugela Mill


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burns or biodegrades. (this is why we should recycle paper – to keep the carbon stored for longer.)

The darker side of digital

in his report print vs Digital Media: False Dilemmas and Forced Choices, Don Carli, a sen-ior researcher at the institute of sustainable Communication, says: “While paper mills emit visible plumes of steam, and waste paper piles up in plain sight, the invisible ‘grey energy’ used to manufacture digital technologies and the toxic ‘e-waste’ associated with electron-ics are largely out of sight and out of mind. ‘Dark data’ is also exchanged between computers but never seen

by human eyes.”the average American consumes

almost 34 gigabytes of data daily, mostly invisible ‘dark data’, the impact of which researchers are just begin-ning to study.

“We don’t know the environmental impact of saving a document on a server for 10 years or more. And we have no idea of the impact of extract-ing finite resources to make electronic devices that cannot easily be recy-cled safely and practically,” says Hans Wegner, chief sustainability officer of the National Geographic society.

Notably, Greenpeace has identified electronic waste as the fastest grow-ing component of the municipal waste steam.

The bigger picture

“We need to look at the life cycle of the products we use – whether paper or digital,” stresses Molony.

“environmentally conscious citizens who use digital media would need to consider raw materials, how and where items are manufactured, their means of transportation, how they are powered and their recyclability.”

in considering sourcing paper prod-ucts and printed material, the simplest way is to buy locally produced paper

or look for certification symbols (FsC, peFC or sFi) which demonstrate a sustainable process, from the forest to the consumer.

Consumers often fall into the trap of insisting on printing on recycled paper. “Most recycled paper is imported along with a hidden carbon footprint. FsC-certified virgin paper is just as green, and you support the local economy.”

Carli sums it up: digital media doesn’t grow on trees.

For more information or to down-load (and print) a fact sheet, visit www.thepaperstory.co.za and follow @paperRocks_sA on twitter.

We are told to ‘save the planet and go digital’ or save the environment by

opting for e-billing. You may even have ‘please consider the envi-ronment…’ on your emails.

the paper Manufacturers Association of south Africa (pAMsA) highlights the environ-mental benefits of paper and print, and encourages people not to buy into claims that going paperless saves trees and combats climate change.

Both sides of the story

“We live in the digital age – an age of convenience and acces-sibility. But these benefits should

not be promoted as ‘greener’ than print,” says pAMsA’s Jane Molony.

paper is produced from a renewable resource – wood. it does not come from indigenous forests but from sustainably man-aged timber plantations. All paper produced in south Africa comes from plantation-grown trees, recy-cled paper or sugar cane.

Around 600 million trees across 762,000ha are specifically farmed for pulp and paper manufactur-ing. these act as massive carbon sinks, absorbing millions of tons of carbon dioxide. When timber is harvested and turned into pulp and paper, the carbon stored is only released when the paper

Going green? Paper is the way to go

FAST FACTS• Approximately 150,000 people

are employed because we use and recycle paper products.

• sA consumed 2.6 million tons of paper, corrugated materials, board and tissue in 2012. (Of this, 864,000 tons were import-ed.)

• Of the 2.4 million tons manufac-tured locally, 605,000 tons were exported.

• some 1,151,315 tons of paper and board was recovered for recycling in 2012.

iF you were to visit a fresh produce market in europe and you admire the abundance of fresh, juicy fruit on display, you are bound to find some of the very best

produce having come all the way from south Africa. Our country is renowned for exporting some of the best fruit – whether it’s deciduous, citrus or grapes. Fruit exporters in south Africa know the importance of getting their produce to the markets in a fresh, unbruised and presentable manner.

Celebrating its Diamond Jubilee this year is the sappi tugela mill, based in Mandeni on the KwaZulu-Natal North coast. the mill produces a range of high quality semi-chemi-

cal fluting and recycled container boards manu-factured from Recycled and Virgin Fibre. these products, combined with others made within the sappi family at our sister mills, produce tailor-made packaging solutions for various applica-tions.

Hi-Yield Fluting – is manufac-tured from semi-chemical pulp which imparts superior strength properties.

the differentiation strength properties of Hi-Yield Fluting make it attractive to corrugated case makers for use in a variety of end-use applications, ranging from demanding high value industrial packaging to agricultural fruit and veg-

etable packaging. SuperFlute – our premium virgin fluting,

offers superior ring crush properties and superb cyclic humidly resistance properties. it is designed for use in agricultural pack-aging where the structural integrity of cor-rugated cases throughout the supply chain, during cold storage, handling, stacking and transportation is critical. Farmers and indus-trial manufacturers rely on superFlute for protection of their valuable cargo.

Tugela Liner – is a two-ply linerboard with exceptional stiffness and high ring crush properties and when used in conjunction with superflute during case making, offers

end users innovative packaging solutions for industrial and agricultural applications.

Testliner – this product has high recycled fibre content and is also well suited for industrial packaging solutions.

Mandeni fluting and liner – produced with 100% recy-cled fibre used for industrial packaging applications

the sappi tugela mill produces 200 000 tons of paper product per year.

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BULK material handlers now have a proven solution for blocked vessels and plugged discharge chutes, one that will

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technicians from Martin engineering use remote-controlled equipment from the top of the vessel to safely address blockages. With nearly 70 years of experience in solving mate-rial flow problems, the company employs high-ly-trained specialists who are safety-certified to current OsHA and MsHA standards.

Most cleaning projects are performed with the Martin Heavy Duty Whip, a portable, remote controlled tool that can be lowered into storage vessels through a manhole open-ing. powered by compressed air, the Martin Heavy Duty Whip can be equipped with a variety of flails and cutting edges to knock down accumulated material without damag-ing storage vessels. Abrasion-resistant steel chain is best suited for most applications, with non-sparking brass chain for combus-tible materials. Urethane flails can also be employed to protect lined vessels that could be susceptible to damage from metal tools. “With this technology, the need for confined space entry is greatly reduced”, observed Martin engineering silo sales specialist Marty Yepsen. “the equipment can be set up quickly outside the vessel, and it’s portable enough to move easily around various bin sizes and shapes.”

the Martin Heavy Duty Whip uses a modu-lar boom arrangement that extends from 2 meters up to 8.5 meters and can clean ves-sels up to 18 meters in diameter and 68.5 meters tall from a single central opening of just 450 mm. the pneumatic cutting head delivers powerful whip action from the rotat-ing head to remove buildup from walls. the hose reel easily separates from the boom assembly for transportation and set-up in tight spaces.

“there are competing systems that uti-lize hydraulics, but they tend to be heavy and cumbersome,” said Martin engineering territory Manager Jim Densberger. “And they present the possibility of a fluid leak, which could contaminate otherwise-salvageable material. the whip requires no hydraulics; it needs just 90 psi and 100 CFM, which can usually be supplied from a plant’s existing air system.”

some pneumatic cleaning systems require

very high air volumes, often as much as 1,200 CFM. “to achieve that kind of pressure, the

diesel compressor rental alone can be more than R10 000 a day, and the fuel bill for a full day’s work could be half again as much,” he said. “then there’s the cost to actually do the work.”

potential damage to the storage vessel can also be an issue. some cleaning technologies use the very high pressure to blow air through a hose that’s simply dropped into an access hole at the top of the vessel. At the end of the hose is a tool with a restricted nozzle, which causes the “cleaning head” to thrash about randomly. While this technique works in large blockages, it provides little or no control, and as the head gets closer to the vessel wall, it has an equal chance of taking out a chunk of the silo as it does hitting material for removal.

For extreme blockages where hardened lumps of material have plugged discharge chutes, silo cleaning technicians also use the Martin Buster, which safely dislodges block-

ages by the powerful force of expanding CO2 gas. the technique employs non-explosive generators that cause rapid gas expansion to fracture chunks and compacted material, opening the discharge and restoring normal flow.

When bridged or arched material creates a no-flow condition, technicians can rely on the Martin Drill to bore through tough clogs. the drill’s powerful hydraulic action drives its way through blockages, clearing a pathway at depths up to 45 meters.

MartinpLUs silo Cleaning is provided as a turnkey service. the company’s fully-equipped teams bring all required equipment and per-sonnel directly to customer sites. Many facili-ties are able to remain in operation during vessel cleaning, but when conditions require a shutdown, technicians work evenings, week-ends or holidays to accommodate customer schedules. stren

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Silo cleaning without confined space entryFORESTRY, PULP & PAPER

DOWsON and Dobson industrial - a market leading supplier of a compre-hensive range of world class industrial

products and after sales service solutions - offers a wide range of internationally recog-nised Waircom pneumatic products to local industries.

Waircom was established in europe in 1957, and now has a presence in over 150 countries worldwide. the company offers a range of pneumatic components aimed at industrial automation, including; cylinders, valves, silencers and flow control systems.

Dowson and Dobson director terry O’Kelly explains: “Dowson and Dobson offers a wide range of Waircom push-in fittings in a vari-ety of sizes and configurations, to meet all pneumatic piping needs. the company also supplies various Waircom pilot and solenoid directional control valves, as well as manual and mechanical directional control valves, foot pedal valves, cylinders, as well as standard profile cylinders (32-100 bore) and external tie rod cylinders from 125mm to 320 mm bore.”

the range of pilot and solenoid directional control valves available include the eK series and the MeK series of body parted pilot and solenoid valves. “the eK series of valves are available in various sizes, configurations and voltages. they are robust and trusted in the industry.

Reliable pneumatic products

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JOHN thompson, the Cape town-based designer and manufacturer of industrial boilers and associated plant, with over

75 years of service to south Africa's indus-tries, has developed a new watertube boiler, MicroGen, to cater for the growing demand for a small, medium-pressure, power boiler particularly suited to fibrous-biomass fuel and coal-fired, co-generation applications.

the boiler has been designed for a steam output of between 20 and 25 t/h depend-ent upon fuel type. Higher outputs can be achieved with multiple boilers. in order to match popular steam turbine selections that can achieve good cycle efficiencies at rea-sonable cost, the boiler can produce steam at pressures between 31 and 61 bar. the design incorporates a single-drum configuration with a membrane-wall furnace construction.

in all industries, energy cost has become a major consideration in the management of existing plants and in the feasibility studies for potential new plants. Often, in remote areas or where exorbitant electricity prices from the national grid defeats the feasibility of a plant’s operations, generation of power for own con-sumption has become a priority.

processes that require steam as the heating medium could have potential for co-generation. in short, co-generation is where high-pressure steam is used to turn a back-pressure turbo-alternator while the exhaust steam is used as process steam. in this way, for a small increase in thermal input, the plant can generate electricity while also generating sufficient heat to meet the requirements of the particular process.

if a process produces combustible waste-products that can supplement the fuel feed-stock, the case for co-generation is made even stronger. environmentally, the project becomes more attractive and viable if the fuel can be considered a renewable biomass fuel.

in addition to coal, a wide variety of bio-mass fuels can be burnt on the stoker includ-ing; bagasse, wood-waste, -pellets, -chips, -pucks, sawdust, sunflower and cotton-seed husks, nut shells, grape pomace pellets, corn-cobs, dried-hops and torrified biomass.

the MicroGen boiler is configured to facilitate manufacture of the pressure-parts in large sub-assemblies which can be contain-erised for transportation. this will minimise expensive and time consuming site construc-tion work.

the furnace design incorporates; a CAD (continuous ash discharge) stoker, a suit-ably proportioned furnace and pneumatic fuel spreaders. this configuration can accom-modate both suspension-firing of biomass and the combustion of heavier solid fuels on the grate.

As thermal efficiency will be crucial for any energy project, the MicroGen boiler will be supplied with a heat recovery tower which includes a tubular air-heater and an extend-ed-surface economiser. Flue-gas clean-up equipment will be supplied to suit the site and/or customer specific requirements.

CFD technology is used to configure the furnace and gas pass dimensions to achieve optimum combustion and heat transfer while minimising the risk of corrosion. John thompson can also undertake the complete cycle design. this incorporates the heat / mass balance and selection of the appropri-ate number of MicroGen boilers matched with a back-pressure or extraction condensing turbo-alternator(s).

As John thompson is a division of ACtOM, the largest manufacturer, solution provider, repairer and distributor of electrical equipment in Africa, they can also engineer and install all electrical plant and associated equipment. Although there is not a turbo-alternator in the Group's product portfolio, this can be eas-ily sourced from "the best value for money" supplier.

New boiler for process steam and power generationFOLLOWiNG impressive growth through-

out the course of 2013, top liner plate expert Rio-Carb has spent more than

R9-million on purchasing a 3000 m2 state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Johannesburg.

Rio-Carb director Martin Maine notes that the move was made in late 2013, as a result of a significant rise in demand for the company’s innovative range of Chromium Carbide (CrC) liner plates, pipes and welding wire, which are proven to be highly effective in abrasive appli-cations. “Our new factory is located on 4000 m2 stand, and has been specifically rede-signed with new facilities in order to provide customers with the excellent quality of product that they have come to expect from Rio-Carb, in substantially reduced turnaround times,” he explains.

Among the new additions is a computer aided design (CAD) plasma control centre, which is able to streamline the productivity of the company’s plasma cutting machines, by ensuring more accurate sizing and nesting of liners. Maine reveals that the CAD system can be linked directly to the designer’s CAD sys-tem to ensure the highest levels of precision and accuracy.

“this means that a chute designer can cre-ate a mirror image to the nearest millimetre of the eventual fit of the liners to ensure that the stud and holes mate, and that bolting fits cor-rectly the first time. this reduces the complexi-ties related to onsite assembly, and eliminates challenges further down the line. the plasma centre is operative on a 24/7 basis to cater for breakdown jobs and to eliminate bottlenecks in production. A 5 ton crane assists with rapid assemblies, “ he continues.

Another major benefit of the new Rio-Carb factory is the fact that it has been designed with environmental sustainability in mind. Maine says: “Great attention has been paid to reducing CO2 emissions. Bearing this in mind, more than 80 high bay lights with 400 W globes have been replaced with LeD equiva-

lents, which consume just one eighth of the original power.”

Maine points out that Rio-Carb has com-mitted itself to making its product line more environmentally friendly too. “Lasting eight to ten times longer than conventional liners, our CrC liner plates have always been more eco-friendly. We have, however, taken this one step further by following internationally recognised isO 14000 certification for waste disposal and resource conservation.”

Looking at the year ahead, Maine indicates that Rio-Carb will be launching a new line of impact Resistant CrC liner plates, which will benefit the mining sector in particular. “Furthermore, we are currently in the process of developing a new product in our fabrication division. Although it is still in its early stages, i am confident that it will have an overwhelm-ingly positive effect on the cement industry.”

Maine believes that Rio-Carb will continue to achieve measurable growth throughout 2014. “the unprecedented growth experienced by Rio-Carb in the past year can be attributed to the fact that all engineering services are under-taken in-house under one roof, thereby elimi-nating the risks of substandard work done by outsourced subcontractors. With our advanced new facility, this strength will only improve, and will enable us to expand our less established divisions, such as the fabrication business. With foreign investment continuing to pour into Africa, i am confident that the potential for growth in 2014 is tremendous,” he concludes.

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tHe National Business initiative (NBi) together with the ethekwini Municipality

launched the KZN private sector energy efficiency (psee) project at the Moses Mabhida stadium recent-ly, and are calling on business to register their interest in the project. Joanne Yawitch, CeO of the NBi and psee project said, “the NBi recognis-es the significance of energy in rela-tion to cost, security of supply, impacts on competitiveness and carbon emis-sion reduction, and has worked for many years with leading companies and the Department of energy to support companies in reducing their energy usage. this has resulted in the establishment of energy efficiency Leadership Network (eeLN), a part-nership of over 50 leading companies with government and which calls for the private sector to take action in the continuous improvement of energy efficiency.”

she announced that the NBi has been awarded £8.6 million by the United Kingdom (UK) Government through its Department for international Development (DFiD) to implement a countrywide programme of sup-port to the private sector for energy efficiency improvement. the “private sector energy efficiency” project (psee) aims to improve energy effi-

ciency in commercial and industrial companies in south Africa through the provision of various services to assist companies in identifying and imple-menting energy saving measures.

/the project which comes under the UK-sA Bilateral relationship will con-tribute to the south African govern-ment’s strategy for reducing energy demand. the psee project is gov-erned by a multi-stakeholder steering Committee led by the Department of energy.

the NBi has contracted the Carbon trust from the UK to provide technical support to the psee team drawn from their technical expertise developed over 10 years of implementing similar programmes in the UK.

“in the current context of energy security challenges and the impacts of energy price increases on company operational costs, south African com-panies need to manage their energy demand and meet both local and international obligations to reduce their carbon emissions,” said Yawitch. “At the same time the implementation of energy efficiency measures can improve business productivity, com-petitiveness and innovation as well as access to energy efficiency financial subsidies and tax incentives.”

Municipal speaker, Cllr Logie Naidoo said that the ethekwini

Municipality sees the private sector as the key partner to drive energy efficiency issues throughout the city. “Although industry is the largest con-sumers of energy, the private sec-tor is also the single most influential sector in terms of energy savings potential in the city. the sector has however gone through a dramatic change with regards to energy in the past 5 years, with electricity sup-ply constraints and increasing costs of energy driving energy efficiency interventions throughout the city.” He added that progress has already been made in some sectors to dramatically improve energy efficiency.

“the Municipality has also realised the potential in implementing energy efficiency programmes. Reducing electricity in our own infrastructure also helps us demonstrate to the public that we are committed to addressing the electricity supply con-straints currently facing the county,” he said. “it has allowed us to lead by example and therefore encourage our communities to take on ener-gy efficiency and climate change as everyone’s responsibility. similarly the private sector is able to lead by example and has the potential to galvanize the broader community into action around energy efficiency.”

KZN Private Sector energy efficiency project launched

AFRiCA’s power demands are soaring beyond the capacity of an ageing infra-

structure to cope, but multiple pro-grammes are being put in place to address the challenges. this is according to Dr Willie de Beer, Chairman of the DistributeCH Africa Advisory Board.

pretoria based energy expert De Beer was speaking at DistributeCH international/Utility products in san Antonio, texas, where nearly 10,000 delegates from 67 countries gathered to discuss global power trends and challenges last month.

He said that Africa’s total power demand in 2010 was 590 tWh, projected to grow to 3100 tWh by 2040 on the back of an ever-increasing demand for energy. “the population of Africa is pro-jected to reach 1.9 billion by 2050 and customer expectations are on the increase,” he said. De Beer said that while there were pockets of power excellence and high levels of stability across the continent, the need for investment and upgrades was clear.

However, south Africa and the continent as a whole, was taking steps to address the challenges.

De Beer noted that Africa is part of the smart Grid infrastruc-ture investment by 45 emerg-ing market countries – including Brazil, Russia, india, China and south Africa – which over the next decade will reach $274.9 billion, outpacing investment by devel-oped countries. in addition, Africa and south Africa’s investment is particularly focused on reducing electricity theft, improving reliabil-ity and incorporating renewable energy into electricity grids, and

Africa is a key focus for the Us, benefiting from president Barack Obama’s grant package worth $7 billion in government funding plus an additional $9 billion in private sector commitments.

De Beer told delegates: “eskom, south Africa’s nation-al electricity company and DistributeCH Africa’s Host Utility & Networking sponsor, plans to spend over $150 billion on power infrastructure over the 2010-2030 timeframe, including $11 billion on transmission-sector reliability alone and pilot projects over the next 10 years.”

Africa’s plans to address power challenges and meet the future demands of an increasingly indus-trialised continent will come under in-depth discussion at pOWeR-GeN Africa and DistributeCH Africa in Cape town in March.

these events, co-located for the first time at the Cape town international Convention Centre from 17 - 19 March 2014, will attract around 3,000 industry experts and power industry pro-fessionals from across Africa and abroad.

the event, presented by pennWell events, will feature the best of the international pOWeR-GeN and DistributeCH events, combined with an in-depth focus on Africa’s unique challenges and opportunities. the world’s leading power engineering vendors will also present solutions designed to address Africa’s unique power challenges.

For more information about attending pOWeR-GeN Africa conference and exhibition, visit

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tHe WeG range of sABs-approved CWM contactors and thermal overload relays, with a quality level proven to

exceed market standards, offers a reliable solution to low voltage applications in electric panel assembly for OeMs, distributors and end users.

the compact contactors include a range from 7 to 22 Amps AC-3 and a standard range from 9 to 800 Amps AC-3 presenting the most suitable contactor for any industrial application. included in the range are aux-iliary contacts and various coil voltages as well as all accessories.

the WeG CWM general purpose contactor line has been designed with due consider-ation for industrial duty and reliability as well as extended mechanical and electrical life with dependable switching in even the most heavy-duty applications.

these contactors allow total panel space optimisation, while reducing inventory is easy with CWM common accessories.

All WeG contactors are tested and approved to be used under type 1 and type 2 short circuit coordination.

Putting the power into car batteries

FestO helped upgrade production at a local manufacturer of lead-acid motor vehicle bat-teries, by providing a new electric drive solu-

tion for their process. the manufacturer runs a production line where vehicle and truck batteries are assembled. they were using a pneumatic solution to fill batteries with acid and evacuate the excess acid to maintain a level fill.

“the customer was looking to upgrade for a number of reasons,” explains Festo sales engineer, Danny Waters. their old solution con-sisted of multi-position DNC Cylinders.

“these had to be set up mechanically for every variant change which meant lengthy changeover times between product variants. Additionally, the

customer wanted to be able to save, select and maintain all variant specific settings as an HMi function in order to reduce the margin for input errors.

it was decided to move from pneumatic to elec-tric actuators to avoid the need for mechanical set-up and any subsequent delays.

the DNCe mechanical axis which was chosen as the mechanical interfaces of this drive is largely compatible with the standard cylinder DNC, while offering faster, more accurate movements offered by electric drives.

Furthermore, a range of specially adapted com-plete solutions is available for the electric cylinder DNCe and the motors/motor units.

Motion to the system is provided by the combination of the compact CMMs motor controller and servo motor eMMs.

the CMMs has integrated safety functions such as protection against unexpected start-up, shorter response times in the event of an error and a faster restart as the intermediate circuit remains charged. it also offers inte-grated eMC filters and an integrated brake chopper.

Offering a choice of feedback systems, the eMMs is a dynamic brushless, permanently excited synchronous servo motor. it can be used with single-phase or three-phase motor controllers, torque optimised or speed-optimised.

the modern compact programmable con-troller (pLC) CeCC provided a smooth inte-gration with the existing control system as the mini-controller features iO-Link, CANopen and a UsB interface.

providing the interface between the system and operator, the Festo HMi, CDpX, offers advanced graphics and animations, a symbol gallery and remote access and control via an ethernet interface.

it also offers the ability to set, save and backup recipes containing variant specif-ic settings. this modern touch technology ensures that control is extremely easy for the operator.

“through our local office we were able to supply, install and programme the machine within two weeks, while ensuring commis-sioning and after-sales support” says Waters.

Contactors and thermal over-load relays

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MicroGen A new boiler for process steam and power generation

JOHN THOMPSON, a division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd., provides boiler and environmental solutions and services to the power generation and industrial markets, both locally and internationally.

Cape Town: +27 (0)21 959 8400 I Johannesburg: +27 (0)11 392 0900 I Durban: +27 (0)31 408 9700 [email protected] www.johnthompson.co.za

Despite the prevailing tough economic conditions which many south African compa-

nies are currently encountering,

generator hire company Rand-Air reports that there is an ongoing demand for their generators as pro-jects are still going ahead, albeit that

demand patterns have changed over the past few years in the generator and standby power sector.

Rand-Air Fleet Manager Craig swart reports that this is good news for the company, as it is testimony to the high standards of quality and technology of their products.

“Customers look for these aspects in a product during challenging eco-nomic and operational times, such as those which the industry is cur-rently experiencing,” swart explains.

“there is a definite shift in the industries where our generators are most in demand.

“We are seeing more interest from companies which perform routine maintenance projects. For example, projects requiring a plant shutdown.” says swart.

When south Africa experienced its power capacity problems in 2008/9, there was significant demand for standby and emergency power as

companies from both the domestic and industrial market. During this time, and even up until fairly recently, companies which supplied genera-tors and standby power enjoyed a ‘boom’ period while additional power stations have been under construc-tion.

However, swart points out that the generator and standby power sec-tor will need to adjust its strategy to mitigate for the fact that the national power supply has now largely sta-bilised. in addition, he adds, further key power generation installations are approaching the commissioning stage and will add significant capac-ity to the national grid.

“suppliers of generators and standby power will certainly need to find innovative ways of stimu-lating new business as the above developments take place and indus-try demand patterns change as a result,” comments swart.

He adds that this is where belong-ing to the global Atlas Copco group is a significant strategic advantage for Rand-Air: “in a highly competi-tive industry, having any ‘edge’ on a competitor is vitally important and is the essence of a company’s suc-cess. therefore, having the techno-logical advantage is essential.”

Atlas Copco has developed tech-nology whereby a number of genera-tors run in parallel to each other from a central location.

these feed into a central software programme where their performance may be monitored at all times.

this allows for necessary changes which allow the generators to run smoothly at all times and to full capacity. this adds significant value from an operational perspective, as human resource skills can then be used on other important aspects of the project.

‘Generating’ demand in changing market

LeGRAND’s modular power distribution enclosures are designed for optimum effi-

ciency and quick installation, in commercial and industrial appli-cations.

the range of XL³ cabinets and enclosures has been extended to now include XL³ 6300 enclo-sures which can be equipped with DMX³ air circuit breakers up to 6300 A.

“these flexible XL³ 6300 dis-tribution enclosures consist of the combination of a ‘roof-base’ assembly and structural uprights, as well as rear and side panels which can be adapted at any

time,” says Luk ivens, general manager, Legrand southern Africa. “standard distribution allows the user to choose bus-bars and their supports, with a personal configuration for effi-cient power distribution

the optimised distribution sys-tem offers the combination of ver-tical XL-part columns and hori-zontal XL-part distribution blocks. this system, which ensures free-dom of assembly, eliminates the need to create special connec-tions upstream and ensures time savings in installation by being able to connect appliances on pre-assembled units.

An important feature of this system is the facility for quick joining to any enclosure, without the need for additional accesso-ries. For optimum flexibility and adaptability, there are internal and external cables sleeves, as well as the capability for vertical and horizontal joining.

trunking supports, wire guide rings and cable tie bars facilitate easy wiring through these enclo-sures and for enhanced conveni-ence, all side walls and top and bottom plates can be assembled after wiring.

Legrand and its national distrib-utor network also offers a techni-cal advisory and support service.

Power distribution enclosures

eLeCtRO-FLeX, one of the leading alternative energy providers in southern Africa,

has recently become the sole partner of iBC solar products in the region.

Realising the growing need for solar energy in southern Africa, electro-Flex saw this partnering as a natural step to being involved in Africa’s move to embrace green energy, which is seeing the continent slowly migrating from harmful fossil fuels towards envi-ronmentally-friendly and carbon neutral renewable energy.

iBC solar was founded in 1982 by physicist Udo Möhrstedt at a time when solar technology was in its infancy. As photovoltaic pioneers, iBC solar has had 30 years of experience and success stories, supplying customers all over the world with state-of-the-art photovoltaic systems based on their common values, man-

agement and business principles. today the German based com-pany is active all over the globe, including southern Africa.

“We are honoured and excited to be a partnering with iBC solar. As a global leader in photovoltaic systems, iBC solar’s knowledge and experience can only benefit electro-flex and its customers,” says Hendrik Roux, Managing Director of electro-Flex.

this partnership with iBC solar is a mutually beneficial relation-ship; making southern Africa greener with their combined knowledge and experience. As a sales partner of iBC solar, electro-Flex will profit from iBC solar’s more than 30 years of experience, their field tested know-how and their renown in the photovoltaic industry, success-fully implemented over 150,000 projects worldwide.

New partnership for alternative energy

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150 years of intensive coal mining in south Africa has produced around 1 billion tons of discarded thermal-grade coal fines. in

the last decade, avenues of utilising this resid-ual energy source are being explored with increasing commitment.

Recognising both the economic potential and the environmental risk posed by the discards, Birkenmayer south Africa supplies mixing & granulation equipment capable of processing the fines into usable coal-based commodities.

through its provision of eirich’s range of industrial Mixers, Birkenmayer offers a number of ways to utilise coal waste in several market streams: briquetting/extrusion, pelletising and granulation.

each can be performed by the same eirich mixer in different operational modes using customised binding options, as determined by the degree of transport and handling demands the product will be exposed to before it reaches

the end user.the historic discarding of coal fines is not

due to its lack of thermal potential, but its intrin-sically difficult handling and transport charac-teristics.

the many heaps and slurry ponds that have emerged because of this, however, pose seri-ous explosion and self-ignition risks during handling and are a major safety hazard.

the eirich industrial Mixer homogenises coal fines according to an array of binding options determined by the intended downstream prod-uct application. eirich industrial Mixers offer excellent homogenised consistency with effi-cient utilisation of binding agents.

• Briquetting and extrusion:Fines can be processed for briquetting and

extrusion purposes. this is a high value coal market, typically aimed at european and North American export to retail markets. the relative-ly large size (typically 40-60 mm) and shape

of the intended end-product, as well as the degree of handling and distance to be trans-ported, means that a high-strength and water-proof bond is essential. this application thus requires a more advanced, expensive binding.

the eirich industrial Mixer’s output consist-ency allows a faster, simpler downstream briquetting and extrusion process with lower costs-per-ton.

• pelletising:pelletising has a wide applicability in industri-

al demands where a cheaper heat source than is offered by conventional electrical means is sought. intrinsically, due to both a smaller size as well as a far rounder composition than briquette pillows, these 15-50 mm coal pellets are less prone to breakage, meaning a less expensive binding option needs to be utilised.

Depending on intended use, environment and transported distance, the pellets can be

homogenised with waterproofing character-istics. For pelletising applications, the eirich industrial Mixer not only provides consistent binding of the fines, but pre-granulates them, decreasing the size of downstream equip-ment, while increasing throughput.• Granulation:

Granulated fines, of 1 - 15 mm, are best suited for electric power stations, which have the capabilities required to burn low-grade coal. Because south Africa’s power genera-tion remains almost exclusively coal-reliant, there is an insatiable demand for this grade. the granulation of this coal is optimised solely in accordance with the nature of its transport requirements – minimised handling and smaller size means that the consistency does not need excessive strength – requiring an inexpensive binding solution.

the mixer can also granulate 2 - 5 mm granules without binder, using the coal’s inherent ash content – an eirich proprietary process.

this eliminates a large cost component to the processing of the fines, but is best suited for conditions of minimal handling (in short or automated distances between mixer and power station).

Granulated fines produced within the eirich industrial Mixer do not require additional upstream processing equipment, dramati-cally saving on capital costs.

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this technology and equipment is now in use in power stations worldwide, where the early detection of tube leaks to reduce down time and prevent consequential damage is vital.

According to the World Coal Association, the importance of coal to electricity genera-tion worldwide is set to continue, with coal fueling 44% of global electricity in 2030. (source ieA 2010).

the inspecta installed base includes power stations in south Africa, Germany, Australia, turkey, india, Malaysia and China. Authorised distributors in these countries are on hand to provide all the services required to provide high levels of pre- and post-sales support as well as any spare parts required to keep the systems running efficiently.

Leak-detection in power stations

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JOHANNesBURG-based Kahn & Kahn forms part of the Damax plastics & packaging Group, and

managing director David tromp (pictured) notes that the com-pany specialises in the manu-facture and supply of indus-trial grade plastic products. “Our industrial plastic packaging capabilities are comprehensive, and range from bubble wrap and cable ties, to refuse bags, masking tape and seals.”

For the construction indus-try, Kahn & Kahn specialises in plastic sheeting for foundations, walls and roofing. “to comple-ment this flagship range, we also offer the local construction industry value-added support products such as but not limited to; damp proofing, joining tapes, refuse bags, stretch / pallet wrap, orange barrier netting, polypropylene bags, shrink sheet-ing, carrier bags plain / printed, bub-ble wrap, tapes, plant bags, tubing, sisalation insulation and painter’s sheets,” he explains.

From humble beginnings in 1980, Kahn & Kahn today boasts a team of 40 staff members. tromp attributes this success to the 1999 acquisition

of Kahn & Kahn by the Damax Group. “By combining its capabilities with ours under one roof, the Damax Group has

enabled us to reach into new avenues of growth that were previously unattainable as a small standalone company.

Kahn & Kahn has grown into a successful and well-respected busi-ness, despite a number of challenges in the local market. “As a result of economic pressures, the construction industry in particular has seen a

sharp decline, which has had a direct impact on our business. this presents a major challenge, however, Kahn & Kahn has been able to weather the storm and has maintained a steady growth in profits despite these chal-lenges.”

the continued influx of cheap and inferior imports from Asia is another major challenge locally, adds tromp. “Although these products entice end users through an initial purchase cost saving, the long term implications related to product defects and failure can prove to be immensely costly.

Kahn & Kahn prides itself on its repu-tation for quality, and has always risen above the trend of sacrificing quality in order to cut costs,” he continues.

tromp reveals that 2013 was a good year for Kahn & Kahn, with the com-pany experiencing growth in profits, when compared to 2012. “the future outlook for the company is positive. Kahn & Kahn boasts a dynamic and hard working team, which has resulted in continued success year-after-year. to maintain a leading edge in the industry, one of our main priorities moving forward will be the reduction of our overall carbon footprint through the implementation of new recycling initiatives.”

Looking at the local plastics and packaging industry in general, tromp remarks that growth looks set to con-tinue. “the plastics and packaging sector is a fast growing industry that is able to offer great value to a number of other industries. Kahn & Kahn aims to expand and be a part of this increas-ing growth. Our core focus for growth in 2014 is through sales,and we are introducing advanced new systems to ensure that our sales team remain leaders in their field,” he concludes.

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MA R K e M - i M A J e Corporation, a global leader in product identifi-

cation and traceability solutions, announced in early January the acquisition of Heidelberg’s CsAt inkjet subsidiary. CsAt, headquar-tered in eggenstein, Germany, specialises in integrating digital printing and labelling systems into industrial production lines, and focuses on supplying the phar-maceutical and label conversion sectors.

Rowan Beattie, MD at pyrotec, explains “Globally, the whole industry is going the digital print-ing route and packMark’s core business also forms part of the digital printing world. We use the same technology, but with differ-ent applications.”

pyrotec is the sole south African distributor of Markem-imaje’s range of machinery and can now also offer CsAt printing solutions to its customers as a result of the acquisition. According to Beattie, the acquisition of CsAt expands pyrotec packMark into a wider sphere of operation and will act as a springboard to establish its footprint into Africa, an entirely

new market for the company. the CsAt Linoprint L rotary

inkjet printing press uses the drop-on-demand inkjet method and offers a native resolution of 600 dpi and a printing speed of up to 48 meters per minute in four-colour mode. the integration of CsAt’s high-resolution digital printing systems will strengthen Markem-imaje’s array of technol-ogies, solutions and services, and help expand its market using their existing reputation. Linking with the highly reputable Heidelberg also creates the opportunity to develop new technology for Markem-imaje.

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tOp local and international pack-aging companies will again be cashing in on the many net-

working and business opportunities provided by Africa’s Big seven (AB7) to penetrate into Africa’s growing food and beverage market. Africa’s Big seven is the continent’s biggest food and beverage exhibition and takes place at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg, from 22 to 24 June 2014.

“the booming African economy is fuelling the demand behind the phenomenal growth in Africa’s pack-aging industry,” says John thomson of exhibition Management services, organisers of AB7. “Africa’s rapidly growing middle class consumer popu-lation is driving significant long-term growth, making it a priority market for many international packaging compa-nies, especially in the plastics arena. Over the past six years, plastic pack-aging has grown by a massive 150%in Africa, with average annual growth of 8.7%,higher than in Western europe.”

the flexible packaging market in Africa is forecast to grow by an average of 5% per annum over the next four years, to 37 million tons.

the retail market shows the biggest demand, with 55% of flexible packag-ing papers used on various products for retail sale.“the increasing demand for packaged foods rides on the wave of growing development in retail infra-structure in these emerging econo-mies, shrinking traditional markets for many products sold in loose or semi-packed formats,” adds thomson.

Global plastics processing machin-ery demand is also expected to increase 7% annually through 2017 to $37.6 billion.

the number of packaging compa-nies exhibiting at AB7 has increased significantly over the past five years, with packaging companies from far

afield as turkey, Australia, the United states, Ukraine, China, United Arab emirates and singapore showcasing their products. Last year’s show beat all expectations, attracting 268 exhibi-tors and 9 642 visitors.

“Over 60% of visitors to AB7 are key decision-makers, managing directors, business owners, wholesalers, agents and manufacturers,” says thomson.

Craft Aid, a Mauritius-based com-pany that packages sugar, garnered close to 30 leads last year, most of which led to concluded business deals. “Our packaging line is grow-ing, and being at AB7 enables us to showcase these to companies from Africa and the rest of the world,” says Managing Director Gabriel Kamudu.

Hein steyn is the sales Director for Acepak, a market leader in end-of-line packaging machinery, and had over 200 enquiries and substantial post-show sales during last year’s expo.

AB7 takes place a month ear-lier this year and exhibitors and visi-tors are urged to plan accordingly. AB7 2014 will be held from 22 to 24 June at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand.

Packaging companies to gain value at AB7

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ReCeNtLY Goscor Lift truck Company (GLtC) was presented with a significant challenge by one of its clients - a pack-

aging manufacturing concern - which it met with flying colours.

the challenge was to provide a suitable machine for an application that demanded a reach truck capable of collecting large plastic bundles in roll form, weighing in excess of 1300kg, from the company’s production line then transporting them to a roll store to be stacked on a custom designed racking system up to a height of 6000mm.

stacking the rolls is a very intricate proce-dure, given the minimal space the operator has to work in. precision in the movement of the forklift and its operator, as well as the accurate placement of the product, is the key to success.

GLtC’s John petrie recommended the Crown RR Reach truck, which has a lifting capacity of 2000kg at the required lift height of 6000mm as being ideal for the task. Add to these credentials the operator directed electronic steering system, which is directed

by means of a multi-task con-trol handle and which gives the operator the option to sit or stand whilst driving. this, together with a set of locally designed and custom-built rotating forks, which are manually adjustable, allows for precise handling.

the Reach truck is able to upload the large plastic rolls with its forks adjusted at a 45° angle. this allows the reach truck to scoop the product up to sit firmly at the base of the angled forks, just in front of the carriage, for safe handling. the plas-tic rolls are manufactured in different sizes, so the abil-ity to adjust the angled forks

“inwards” or “outwards” according the prod-ucts width, is crucial.

Once the plastic rolls have been transport-ed safely to the roll store, a cylindrical-shaped metal sleeve is placed through the centre of the roll. the rotating forks are then adjusted to the standard position and locked in place. 150mm from the front tip of these forks, a recess allows the metal sleeve carrying the large roll to fit securely before the load is lifted.

When unloading, the product is lifted to the required height and placed in the exact stacking position by means of a double-deep reach action.

the forks can then be rotated from the 90° position to 0° position (normal fork type) to handle standard pallets. the rotation is manual and can be done in seconds.

“GLtC has provided a solution that enables the client to use a product that essentially performs a dual role - i.e. of a reach truck as well as a counter balance truck in challenging circumstances,” concluded petrie.

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waterproof design. An ip55 enclosure and low maintenance print-head ensures reliability in the most demanding and continuous of inkjet printing environments.

its 10” touch screen display allows users to easily change settings, print parameters and create messages, using its proprietary iCON-based software.

the iCONs-100 CiJ printer is capable of the high-speed print applications demanded in industries such as; food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, automotive, tim-ber, etc. this CiJ printer can print at speeds

of up to 6m per second and uses 5 – 32 dots to provide a high quality print.

Kyle parker, MD of traceability solutions says, “the iCON s-100 CiJ printer is extreme-ly economical as it has no expensive ink mod-ules to replace and no ink tanks to change between services.”

the icon s-100 printer provides optimum adhesion with its fast-drying printing ink and a low-maintenance print head. the printer also carries a full range of inks including white and yellow and offers up to 4 lines of print for text, logos, barcodes and 2D data matrix codes.

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packaging) is not new, it is becoming more widespread as manufac-turers and retailers in the food and beverage industry are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits it brings, not only to their busi-nesses but also to their customers.

“the demand for MAp products is on the increase. the more food manufacturers expe-rience the benefits of MAp, the more aware-ness is created, and the more it becomes an important part of their supply chain,” says Arthi Govender (pictured), specialty Gas sales Manager at Air products.

“the benefits of MAp extend from producer and manufacturer, to retailer and ultimately to the consumer,” Govender continues. “By extending the shelf life of a food product, MAp translates into convenience, and a more appealing, fresher product. For the retailer, MAp means less spoilage, lower inventory and better distribution efficiencies.”

MAp technology uses three main gases to enhance the shelf life of a product: oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen. Used in various carefully controlled combinations, or mixtures, according to the application or product, the levels of these gases in the atmosphere sur-rounding the food product are altered in order to enhance the appearance and freshness of the product.

“in simple terms, the composition of the atmosphere (air) surrounding food is modi-fied according to the type of food, in order to

extend its shelf life,” Govender says, dispelling any misconception that MAp is in any way controversial or risky. she likens the process to using an oxygen mask to assist breathing.

“MAp does not affect the product in any way other than modifying the surrounding air. there is no artificial enhancement – it is entirely natural. However, it also means that it will not improve an already inferior product – in other words, it does not make a product that might be bad for consumption, good for consumption.”

the science of shelf life extension and improving presentation is based on extensive laboratory research, and is subject to the most stringent health and safety standards. in this way, Air products is able to offer a value-added service to its clients and customers.

“Our team of product specialists includes a qualified Food technologist with vast experi-ence in the food industry. We are therefore able to advise the customer on GMp (Good Manufacturing practice) and hygiene issues, as well as assist with customer trials. With the use of technology, such as an oxybaby (a handheld device which analyses modified atmospheres in packages) we are able to verify the gas results in each package,” says Govender.

“Quality and consistency of product take precedence in our offering, and a key part of the value chain is to be able to assure our customers of the most stringent safety standards,” notes Josua le Roux, General Manager: Central support at Air products south Africa.

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CONsULtiNG engineers south Africa’s (CesA) newly appointed president, Abe thela, recently presented his presiden-

tial message. With the theme of ‘sustaining Consulting engineering is Key to Growing the economy’ thela stated that the National Development plan (NDp) was created in order to develop the south Africa’s economy. Government through the NDp has identified infrastructure develop-ment as key to the socio economic develop-ment of the country. thela believes that the NDp and its objectives will never come to frui-tion unless there is involvement of consulting engineers at the forefront of this development.

Consulting engineering, although a rel-atively small sector, has a large multiplier effect on the development of infrastructure as they are the designers that create the large scale infrastructure projects that employ large numbers of people during the construction, operation and maintenance phases of infra-structure.

CesA is pleased that Government has pri-oritized infrastructure development as a key component of accelerated economic develop-ment. in his 2013 medium term budget policy statement Minister pravin Gordhan allocated R827billion to infrastructure for the three year period ending 2015/16.

they welcome this announcement but are concerned government has not yet revealed the project pipeline going forward. the industry needs this information to commit to long term planning and investment in more resources. Although there had been delays in implemen-tation , the organisation is looking forward to an acceleration of this programme in 2014.

With Government’s plan to grow the econ-omy and triple GDp by 2030 the Consulting engineering industry has a significant role to play in achieving this growth through infra-

structure devel-opment. thela stated, “the C o n s u l t i n g e n g i n e e r i n g industry is fac-ing a number of challenges but by far the most challenging is how consulting engineering ser-vices are cur-rently procured, as it is stifling the industry”:

While CesA does not oppose com-petitive bidding, which is a constitutional imperative, they do not believe that price should be the determining basis. the organisation believes that it should be based on quality taking into account the bidder’s qualifications, experience, capability and innovation.

the bulk of infrastructure cost lies in con-struction and maintenance with the cost of consulting engineering only being 1 - 2% of the project lifecycle cost. so it makes perfect sense that a procurement system that takes the entire project life cycle into account should be implemented when procuring consulting engineering services.

Consulting engineers need to go back to their very important role of being trusted advis-ers to the client providing advice on planning and design and its impact on construction operating and maintenance costs.

As an interim measure CesA calls on Government to reintroduce quality as part of the total procurement points calculation along-

side price and BBBee points. At the same time they challenge G o v e r n m e n t to conduct a comprehensive research and review of the cur-rent procurement system to deter-mine its impact on the consult-ing engineer-ing industry and i n f ras t ruc tu re development in the country.

KpMG esti-mated an infra-

structure spending gap of R6.5 million between the planned MteF and piCC infrastructure spending and the infrastructure spending

based on the NDp target of 10% of GDp. part of this spending gap will have to be funded by the private sector. the NDp also intends to raise the private sector infrastructure contri-bution from 10% to 20% of GDp to drive the intended growth.

CesA states that a clearer project pipe-line, more standardisation of deal structures, policy stability and better information about the performance of projects at their various stages would all encourage infrastructure debt investment. sA business has further identified regulatory uncertainty, inclusive growth, educa-tion and skills and labour relations as affecting investor confidence.

CesA is committed to working with Government to address these constraints where they affect the consulting engineering sector. the potential of ppps to entice private sector investors into infrastructure develop-ment is not fully appreciated in sA.

Sustaining consulting engineering is key to growing the economy

An industry survey by the southern African Light steel Frame Building Association (sAsFA) has revealed a dramatic increase in the use of the light steel frame building (LsFB) method in south Africa. sAsFA director John Barnard says that the survey showed that the mass of steel used in south Africa to profile LsF sections increased by 6% during 2013, compared with the previous year. However, exports declined by 30% largely due to the establishment of manufacturing capacities in neighbouring countries, while the local market for LsFB grew by 21%, considerably more than the 7% growth recorded for the building industry in south Africa.

“As the volume of steel used purely for light steel roof structures remained fairly con-stant, all the growth came from steel used for complete LsF buildings, almost doubling the previous year’s figure for this sector”. Barnard says.

According to stats sA, the floor area of all buildings completed in south Africa during 2012 / 13, including additions and alterations, is reported to be 10 million m² - a growth of 7% on the previous year. New residential buildings (including alterations) made up 68% of the area of all buildings completed, and showed a 3% growth.

A significant 24% of all buildings (residential and non-residential) completed, comprised of “Additions and Alterations”.

industrial buildings and warehousing formed the major sector in the non-residential market, with 40% of the floor area, followed by office buildings (32%). the latter sector

showed massive growth during the past year, more than doubling the floor area completed during the previous year.

“Based on building plans approved, we can look forward to a 16% growth in building activ-ity during the next 12 to 18 months, keeping in mind that there is a lag of some 9 months between plans approved and buildings com-pleted,” says Barnard.

in the 2013 survey, as in the past, sAsFA approached the south African manufacturers of light steel framing to determine the volume of thin gauge high strength galvanized steel sheet they had processed during the past year .

the manufacturers reported throughput of 24 200, reflecting 6% growth. “supply into the local market increased by an astounding 21%, while exports from south Africa into sub-saharan Africa declined by 30%. this decline can be ascribed to profiling capacity that is being installed in the neighboring coun-tries, as well as the increase in local demand,” Barnard says

During 2013, LsF roof trusses used with masonry or in industrial buildings constituted 54% of locally sold LsF. Roof structures cov-ering a total floor area of 1.31 million m² was produced, on par with that during the previous year. “Based on statssa figures for buildings completed in 2012/13 (excluding low cost housing), light steel roof trusses captured 13% market share during the period”, Barnard says.

Complete buildings - wall panels with roof structures - covering a total area in excess of 500 000 m² were built in LsF in south Africa during 2012/13, which is an 80% increase on the 2012 performance.

LsFB is increasingly being used for external (and internal) walling of multi-storey office and commercial buildings while a growing volume of additions to existing buildings is also reported. in addition, a number of project enquiries from neighbouring countries have been received.

“the encouraging fact that the government recently announced that innovative building technologies, such as LsFB, will increasingly be preferred for new schools, clinics and student accommodation, will add additional growth potential,” says Barnard.

dramatic rise in use of light steel frame building

Enquiry no: 67

LiVieRO celebrated the start of 2014 with an R800 million improvement to its order

book. the group’s new contracts are spread between the provinces of Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Free state, reports CeO Neil Cloete, and they include building and civil engineering projects.

Liviero’s new undertakings are for clients that include sANRAL, Growthpoint properties and Mangosuthu University of technology .

the contractor is building a new multi-storey private hospital in Durban that is scheduled for completion in the latter part of 2015. Also in KwaZulu-Natal, new student accommodation is being built by Liviero at the Mangosutho University of technology

in Umlazi, and alterations and extensions are being undertaken at an industrial park in pinetown.

in southern Gauteng, the company is under-taking a R300-million upgrade to a regional shopping centre.

On the civils side, Cloete explains that Liviero’s new contract for sANRAL in the Free state entails the construction of a new inter-change at Botshabelo, on the N8 motorway.

“these awards are a welcome boost to our order book and provide a solid platform from which we can continue to expand operations in a focused and controlled manner,” he con-cludes.

Local company’s R800 million boost

Enquiry no: 68

Enquiry no: 69

Lefadi Makibinyane, CEO (left) and Abe Thela, newly elected President, both of Consulting Engineers South

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tHe Murray & Roberts Cementation training Academy near Carletonville has taken the use of simulation combined

with the use of other supporting technology to the next level. Underpinned by a battery of learner support programmes, learner trackless mining machine operators are able to progress from a novice status through a series of care-fully designed stages that culminate towards operator applied competence.

“We recognise that simulation has signifi-cant potential beyond what it is typically used for and we intend to fully exploit this potential,” tony pretorius, risk manager at the Murray & Roberts Cementation training Academy, says. “Beyond purely training, we make use of simulation for pre-employment screening, learner diagnostic assessment, accident/inci-dent reconciliation, enhancement of psycho-motor skills, operator proficiency charting and engineering design.

“As part of our long term strategy, we intend to include simulation to support mine design and to use it to role-play incidents and acci-dents that have occurred in the past in the

workplace to ensure that we continue mining by lessons learned.”

the training Academy is also poised to entertain more projects focussed around trackless mining, recognising that simulation is a powerful tool to accelerate the compe-tency journey of an operator. it accurately tests learner proficiencies across three areas namely; health & safety, productivity enhance-ment and machine appreciation. the associ-ated examples test reflexive competencies through the simulation of common workplace and work related hazards and risks in a virtual environment at a fraction of conventional train-ing related costs.

Learner training at the Murray & Roberts Cementation training Academy begins with

a pC-based e-learning programme devel-oped from OeM information relating to spe-cific machinery and actual video footage of this machinery in action.

this combination of literature, diagrams and video imagery lays down the first level of foundational competence — knowledge and understanding.

the learner then proceeds to the next level that comprises a series of visual-based training modules. it is here that the learner is taught that every action has a consequence. the objective is to impart consequential thinking, which ensures that once in the field, the can-didate will take the correct course of action to prevent a negative reaction. For example, the health and safety modules focus on issues such as pedestrians, fire, and brake failure by testing the learner’s reactions in a “what if” scenario.

thereafter the learner is introduced to the virtual environment by engaging in video-type games relating to the theme of machinery operation. these games, highlighting tasks such as load hauling, drilling and dumping,

expose the learner to the concept of what his/her future job will entail.

the next stage is the “pre-simulation” environment, where the learner observes the experiences of other operators on the simulator.

“the objective here is to psychologically desensitise the learner in order to remove any fear of operating the simulation equip-ment,” pretorius explains. “Ultimately this process minimises time wasting on the simu-lator, because by the time the learner gets to this point, he/she has a very good idea of what to expect.

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Cementation training simulation training gets ‘real’

tHe recent spotlight on the infrastructure Development Bill highlights the prob-lems our country faces with getting

projects completed within budget and on time. this is not an issue exclusive to the public sector or south Africa.

projects are not only an integral part of infra-structure development, but also a key element in service delivery improvement, techno-logical advancements and environmental sus-tainability imperatives. problems with project completion reduce resources available for developments and improvements in other areas.

A staggering 42% of respondents to a recent survey said they did not know how often projects are completed on time, on budget and within scope.

Well-known challenges related to project management experienced by even sea-soned project managers include lack of sup-port resources and the variety of complex project management tasks that need to be performed.

Lesser-known, and less technical, inhibi-tors to successful project completion include the lack of knowledge about project com-pletion, as well as a lack of opportunities for the formal recognition of successfully completed projects.

When project participants across the sup-ply chain are not aware of the project outcome, motivation for future projects is reduced, posing a significant risk for project funders. the lack of feedback may also result in the continuation of project-related practices that are no longer needed, leading to wasted resources.

“the communication of project outcomes does not receive nearly enough focus,” says Keabetswe ‘KeA’ Mpane (pictured), sApiCs director. “it is in the best interest of an organisation to promote the use of a supply chain management mindset that spans the dynamic relationships of pro-ject participants located inside and outside organisations.”

According to ApiCs, the Us-based pro-fessional association for supply chain and operations management, supply chain pro-ject management “enhances the best of a supply chain professional’s skill, including forecasting, soft skills, planning, and risk management. this combination builds stra-tegic and advanced management experi-ence and positions the professional for a higher management position.”

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solution?

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powerFlex 520-series of compact AC drives, including the new, economical powerFlex 523 AC. ideal for builders of simple, stand-alone machines, the powerFlex 523 AC drive balances user needs for “just enough” control with a design that lowers the total cost to design, develop and deliver machines.

“When we designed the powerFlex 520-series drives, we spoke to hun-dreds of drive users around the world to learn first-hand which features they value most today and would want five years from now,” says Adrian Van Wyk, Business Manager, power and Components (southern & sub-saharan Africa), Rockwell Automation. “stand-alone machine build-ers wanted ‘just enough’ motor control and emphatically shared the need for features that ease configu-ration and speed installation. this is why we designed the powerFlex 523 drive.”

to make configuration easier, machine builders can use a stand-ard UsB connection for uploading and downloading drive-configuration files. they also can programme the drive through its built-in human inter-face module (HiM), which displays data on the drive’s LCD with scrolling QuickView text and detailed explana-

tions of parameters and other codes. the HiM also has multiple language options to address global needs. Unique to the powerFlex 520-series AC drives, AppView and CustomView tools help speed up configuration by providing groups of parameters for common applications and by allowing users to save their settings to new parameter groups. these tools can be eas-

ily accessible via the HiM, as well as configuration software tools.

Connected Components Workbench software from the company also helps speed up drive configuration and further reduces development time with online and offline configuration, AppView and CustomView groups, and startup wizards. Machine builders gain more time to focus on design and improve a machine’s competitiveness.

For more sophisticated networked machines, builders can take advan-tage of an optional dual-port etherNet/

ip adapter for the powerFlex 523 AC drive. this module supports ring topol-ogies and provides device level ring (DLR) functionality, which can help provide network resiliency and drive machine availability. When a DLR network detects a break in the ring, it quickly provides alternate routing of

the data to help recover. the dual-port adapter supports linear topologies in addition to ring configurations. Ring topologies can remove the need for an external switch and reduce unnecessary cabling. Adding a dual-port etherNet/ip adapter to a powerFlex 523 AC drive pro-vides automatic device con-figuration, which saves time by automatically download-ing configuration files when a drive is replaced.

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to 15 hp (11 kW) and motor-control options, including volts per hertz, sensor-less vector control and economizer mode in sensor-less vec-tor control.

the modular design of the powerFlex 523 AC drive gives machine builders greater installation flexibility. Removing the drive’s control module from its power module further reduces start-up time, as machine builders can complete configuration and installation simultaneously.

the powerFlex 523 AC drive requires 50 mm (2”) of clearance on

“Just Enough” control the top and bottom when installing into a cabinet and can be installed vertically or horizontally, as well as side by side in either orienta-tion. this smaller clearance and mounting flexibility can help cus-tomers reduce the panel space. in

addition to the flexible installation, the powerFlex 523 AC drive is rated up to 50 °C (140 °F). With an optional control module fan kit, the drive can withstand tempera-tures up to 70° C (158 °F) with current de-rating.

ReLiABLe background suppression, colour-independent detec-

tion and easy switch point setting are the outstanding features of the photoelectric pMDLine sensor OiD200 from ifm electronic. it even detects shiny surfaces like stainless steel with-out any difficulty.

this sensor with pMD technology (photonic mixer device) combines the advantages of long ranges, reliable background suppression, visible red light and high excess gain in one unit. in the same price range as conventional sensors, the OiD200 offers a clever alternative. Another benefit of the ifm sensor is that the switch point can be set with a simple turn of the setting ring. A scale shows the distance set. this allows the switch point to be set before installation.

Whether shiny, matt, dark or light objects of any colour, the OiD200 sensor ensures reliable background suppression. even with acute angles of incidence of the laser beam, the object is accurately detected. this provides high flexibility of installation.

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Linear drive systems typically use screws to transfer rotary into linear movements. This requirement is well achieved by our high efficiency driving products: miniature and large rolled ball screws, ground ball screws as well as different variations of roller screws. The second part of Linear Motion are linear guides and tables. To provide the best fit for your guiding needs, SKF’s comprehensive range includes linear ball bearings, profile rail guides, precision rail guides and linear tables and slides.

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JO H N s O N Controls, a global mu l t i - i ndus t r i a l

company with estab-lished core business-es in the automotive, building, and energy storage industries, has announced that Corporate Knights has again put the compa-ny on its 2014 Global 100 Most sustainable Corporations index. the Global 100 is an annual pro-ject and inclusion on the list is limited to a select group of the top 100 large-cap compa-nies in the world. the Global 100 is recognised as the gold standard in corporate sustain-ability analysis and ranking. Companies named to the Global 100 are the top over-all sustainability performers in their respective industrial sectors.

“Our selec-tion is due to the hard work of our 170,000 employ-ees around the globe who recognise the importance of sustainability in their work,” said Alex Molinaroli, chairman and chief executive

officer of Johnson Controls. “sustainability is at the heart of what we do for our custom-ers and the communities we serve.”

Johnson Controls has been named to this elite list four times since inception in 2005.

“We are pleased to see the inclusion of Johnson Controls on the 2014 Global 100 index. Corporate Knights congratu-lates Johnson Controls on being the top ranked U.s.-

based automobile and com-ponents company on the list in 2014,” said toby Heaps, chief executive officers of Corporate Knights inc.

Added Neil Cameron, (pictured) GM of Johnson Controls Building efficiency in Africa, “this achievement is testimony of our commit-ment to sustainability and the environment. sustainability is ingrained in our DNA and we strive to achieve this across our company and to our cus-tomers – world-wide, we focus on our own environmental performance with the same discipline that we apply with our customers and continue to review our operations and supply chain to identify con-tinuous improvement oppor-tunities to make products in more earth-friendly ways.”

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FLUKe, represented locally by the Comtest Group, has introduced two new thermal imagers, the ti105 and tiR105 - the latest

addition to Fluke’s series of lightweight, rug-ged, and easy to use imagers - specifically designed for use by maintenance profes-sionals.

the ti105 and tiR105 offer the popular Fluke iR-Fusion technology feature, not normally found in thermal imagers in this price class.

the ti105 and tiR105 find applica-tion in industrial plants; commercial build-ings and facilities; government buildings; schools; hospitals; electrical, water and natural gas utilities, and residential dwell-ings.

the ti105, specifically, helps plant technicians, HVAC/R profession-als, and electricians maintain and inspect electrical and mechanical equipment and components, enabling them to save time and money by finding potential problems before they become costly failures.

the ti105 allows technicians to troubleshoot in seconds, lessens the likelihood of unplanned

downtime, and allows regular inspections from a safe distance.

the tiR105 is uniquely designed for building inspection and energy audit profes-sionals to evaluate and report insu-lation problems, air leakage, mois-

ture issues, or construction defects delivering a huge competitive advantage by helping them work faster and more efficiently. it quickly documents visible proof of problems

so that repairs can be made and then verifies that the repairs have been done correctly.

they are light, rugged, and the easi-est-to-use of Fluke’s range of profession-al thermal imagers, with features such as:• iR-OptiFlex focus system, which allows the user to discover issues sig-

nificantly faster whilst giving optimum focus. Manual focus is also available, on the same machine, for optimal flexibility.

• iR-Fusion technology - the industry’s only point-and-shoot iR-Fusion camera. Fluke patented technology blends digital and infra-red images into a single image to precisely document problem areas.

• Multi-mode video recording – troubleshooting is made simple with the industry’s only ther-mal imager that records focus-free video in visible light and infrared with full iR-Fusion capabilities. it monitors processes over time, and creates infrared video reports, trouble-shooting frame-by-frame. Downloadable to pC for video viewing and analysis.

• iR-photoNotes annotation system - exact references to problem areas can be noted by capturing up to three digital photos per file. images of equipment, motor nameplates, workroom doors or any other useful or criti-cal information could be added.

• superior image Quality and iR performance • 160X120 FpA uncooled Microbolometers • 3.5” colour LCD with clear protective cover and adjustable brightness for easy viewing most conditions

• excellent thermal sensitivity (NetD) to see even the smallest temperature differences

the ti/tiR105’s advanced features include the Fluke-patented iR-Fusion (picture in pic-ture) technology, which overlays a pip infra-red image over a full-spectrum image allow-ing users to identify and document problem areas.

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teCtRA Automation, a member of the Hytec Group of Companies, was recently approached by Hytec Fluid technology

(HFt), a fellow Group member, to design and build south Africa’s first solution for the pres-sure testing of hydraulic accumulators that is necessary for the recertification processes which is required by law.

tectra Automation provided a system that could test up to three accumulators at a time and that would measure, record and provide a report of the test results.

As HFt stock and supply a large variety of sizes and capacities of accumulators, the test bench had to be adjustable to be able to accommodate from the smallest 1 litre to the largest 150 litre accumulators.

“in essence the testing process involves pressurising the units to a certain test pressure and then checking for leaks. Once the pressure is released the accumulators are then checked for permanent deformation using a mechani-cal go/no go gauge,” says Kevin Lombard, General Manager of tectra Automation.

“in our opinion, this presented a problem as you have to rely on the operator to confirm that the gauge is in fact used correctly. it also presented a problem in that it required several different sizes of gauges to be manufactured as HFt test many different sizes of accumula-tors.”

tectra Automation therefore decided to man-ufacture the test rig using its Bosch Rexroth aluminium profile range.

the design entailed using three vertical beams with adjustable holding plates to accommodate the various lengths of accumu-lators.

instead of having the expansion checked manually, tectra Automation developed an electronic measuring system using two Bosch Rexroth guide rails mounted back to back. the one unit allows the re-positioning of the fixed measuring face to accommodate differ-ent diameters whilst the second unit consisted of the Bosch Rexroth integrated Measuring system (iMs) with a measuring resolution of 1 micron.

“As the whole test is conducted under very high pressures the test system has to accom-modate for the highest levels of operator safety possible.

“this we achieved by placing the test sys-tem behind a safety guard made from Bosch Rexroth ecosafe fencing with 6 mm polycar-

bonate sheeting in place of the woven wire mesh. the safety is further enhanced with an interlock on the cell door that prevents the operator from testing the system whilst the door is open.

“the calibration of the system was performed by a local authority and the person performing the calibration was astounded by the level of accuracy achieved for such an application,” adds Lombard.

Besides the mechanical structure tectra Automation was also responsible for the design and integration of the data capturing and certi-fication system.

A Bosch Rexroth L20 pLC was used to con-trol the complete test procedure as well as to perform the data capturing from the measur-ing system and to control the pressure in the Maximator pressure intensifier.

the captured data is transferred to a desktop pC which houses the visualisation and report-ing software.

All software was developed in house by tectra Automation whilst the information is stored in an Ms excel database allowing ease of reporting and storage. the ease of integra-tion between the Bosch Rexroth measuring system and the pLC enabled the company to produce a robust industrial type measuring unit capable of very high accuracy in a fraction of the time it would normally take to develop such equipment.

“HFt were extremely satisfied with the out-come of the test unit as it is not only the first of its kind in south Africa, but it in fact surpasses the test units used by overseas manufacturers of the accumulators” concludes Lombard.

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Amprobe’s At-2032e cable locator covers all application areas (live or de-energised), obviating the need for additional devices. the At-2032e locates cables in walls; interruptions and short circuits in cables; fuses and assign-ments to circuits; accidentally concealed sock-ets and distribution boxes; interruptions and short circuits in unshielded under-floor heat-ing as well as the tracing of metallic water

and heating pipes. it accurately locates cables by displaying a specified letter on the receiver.

the At-2032e is shipped in a set con-sisting of transmit-ter and receiver in a robust, shock-proof case. the transmitter signal is indicated opti-cally and acoustically. A clear, easy-to-follow instruction manual with application exam-ples is included as well as additional transmit-ters for extension pur-poses or to distinguish between multiple sig-

nals.the At-2032e has a LeD bar display for

intensity and 7-segment display on receiver for number or letter indicating the transmitter code. it is rated CAtll/250V and has safety Certificates eN 61010-1/eC 61010. the power supply comprises a 1 x 9V battery, leC 6LR61 (receiver); 2 x 9V battery, leC 6LR61 (transmitter) and it weighs approx. 1.8 kg.

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tHe Comtest Group - distributor of Fluke, the leading OeM of elec-trical test equipment worldwide,

has been awarded the prestigious 2013 African electric test equipment Customer service Leadership Award by Frost & sullivan, global research analysts.

For the past 50 years, Frost & sullivan has been involved in global research enabling it to monitor more than 250 000 companies worldwide, operating in over 300 industries. Key bench-marking criteria for the Customer service Leadership Awards included quality and timeliness of ser-vice, the impact of service on custom-er value, as well as the cost of service to their customers.

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“As a reliable source of informa-tion on technologies and applica-tions related to electrical test equip-ment, Comtest helps African custom-ers make the choice of accuracy and safety for their businesses, thus avoiding potentially costly mistakes.”

“the company has also developed a large distribution network for electri-cal test equipment across Africa, mak-ing such instrumentation easily acces-sible to Africans across the continent. All of these efforts make Comtest the worthy recipient of the 2013 Frost & sullivan Customer service Leadership Award in the electrical test equipment Market.”

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CONtiNUeD automation of processes within the manu-facturing industry in southern

Africa is fuelling demand for world-class robotics that will enable local companies to compete on a global stage.

Advanced control equipment that ensures the smooth opera-tion of robotics out in the fields is also being used to manipulate the

robotics to work ever faster and more accurately. Like the central nervous system of a living crea-ture, signals are constantly trans-mitted between these controllers and robotic devices in order to facilitate effective operation of the processes.

in most manufacturing environ-ments however, conditions are arduous, with extreme tempera-

Control your robot tures, excessive mechanical forces and sometimes chemicals and contaminants that can interfere with machines.

As a result, careful attention needs to be paid to designing and manufacturing control cablings paths that can withstand the rigours while performing flawlessly over the duration of the manufacturing process.

Robotic cabling, harnessing and accesso-ry specialists Helukabel, are at the forefront of technology to interface controllers with robots. the company’s expertise ensures that the “central nervous system” of an operation continues to work flawlessly, as it was designed to, for years to come no mat-ter what conditions need to be contended with on site.

the company’s Robotec systems Gmbh subsidiary works with customers around the world who require robotic automation in their operations.

Robotec engineers are able to develop pre-assembled cable protection systems (Dress packs) for robots and handling sys-tems, as well as offer additional services to ensure the optimal performance of robotic systems for almost any application.

the services they offer include system analysis, consulting, planning, installation, service and warranty of mass-produced cable protection systems for robots in auto-mation systems.

Control pathways are tailor-made to suit customer’s applications with products that include dress package systems and associ-ated systems for automation, handling, and spot welding, as well as gas-shielded weld-ing and laser welding.

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only two of the features offered by Leuze’s two new ultrasonic sensors.

suitable for switching and meas-uring applications, the new devices effectively expand the Leuze line of ultrasonic sensors.

the Leuze HtU 418B and Leuze DMU 418B have an operating range of up to 1 300 mm, while the Leuze DMU 430B measuring devices have an operating range of up to 3 000 mm. these fully metal-enclosed ultrasonic sensors offer protection to Class ip 67.

the series are available in cylindri-cal M18 as well as M30 metal hous-ings, with much shorter design com-pared to the predecessor models. this means the sensors are easy to install in locations with limited space using

the lock nuts on the external threads. Both series are equipped with an

improved teach function: two push buttons for defining two independent switching points simplify setup and increase flexibility when using the sen-sors.

Device types with an iO-Link inter-face ensure the intelligent, simple and user-friendly connection and activa-tion of the sensors.

temperature compensation pre-vents measurement errors that could

be caused by various environmental conditions. Four operating modes, e.g. for changing from synchronous to mul-tiplex operation, offer high flexibility during use.

the ultrasonic sensors operate using a switching behaviour that is largely independent of the surface of the sound-reflecting materials.

they are available with various sound lobes, i.e., with different open-ing angles. the narrow sound lobes in particular permit the detection of the smallest of objects or the detection through the smallest of apertures at short response times.

Countapulse Controls is the official distributor for Leuze sensors in south-ern Africa and is able to offer technical support including assistance in selec-tion of the most appropriate sensors for any given application.

Switching and measuring ultrasonic sensors

tHe sLp-275 V from saltek is a reliable single pole Class 2 varistor-based surge

arrester to protect against induced surge currents in installations in LV distributions at the boundary of LpZ 1 and LpZ 2 zones. the module guards against overvoltage effects induced during a lightning strike and switching overvoltages.

Operating on a 230 V AC nominal volt-age, the module has a 40 kA (8/20µs) maximum discharge current, a 25 ns response time and operates in a -40 to +80°C temperature range.

the sLp-275 V features a replaceable varistor module and has visual fault signalling. it meets eN61643-11 +A11 standards and ip20 protection requirements.

saltek is represented locally by surgetek.

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iNstROteCH, local distributor of process control instrumentation and specialised systems, is pleased to

announce the launch of the new siKO inclinometer iK360L, capable of work-ing under the roughest and toughest of conditions. the unit conforms to protection classes ip68 and ip69k and is protected against access with a wire as well as being dustproof. it is also protected against permanent immer-sion and infiltration by water under high-pressure and vapour steam cleaning (i.e. road vehicles).

the unit is housed in a pBt fibre-glass, reinforced casing and is easily installed with a 3-point mount. the unit compensates for temperature, opera-ting between -40° to +85°. the unit can also operate within a lateral devia-

tion of +/-45°.s i K O ’ s

i n c l i n o m e t e r iK360L features a compact one-axis inclinometer with integrated electronics and a system accu-racy of +/-0,5° (-10…+40°C). One axis is 0 - 360°; two axis: +/- 80°. the resolution: 0,01° and has a response time sensor of 10 ms (without filter). the different interfaces available are Rs-232+i, Rs-232+U (0…10 Volt) or CANopen (bus-compatible).

programmable parameters are Resolution, preset, software filters. it also features a ‘teach-in’ function that measures range, zero point or measu-

rement direction.siKO’s inclinometer iK360L finds

application in mobile automation; ensuring the horizontal position of the workman’s basket or fire brigade engines; monitoring of the levelling of vehicles with tracks (construction) to avoid overturning and position meas-urement of the shovel of dredging vehicles

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As Zest WeG Group company, shaw Controls, prepares to despatch the last two units of

an order placed by a large materials handling company for seven electri-cal houses (e-Houses), the com-pany is positioning itself to elevate the design, manufacture and supply of this technology to one of its lead-ing offerings.

the seven e-Houses will be installed onto stacker and reclaimer machines being deployed at a coal mine and sea port in Mozambique.

“this is the largest single order in our company’s history to date and our first e-House order as a com-pany within the Zest WeG Group.

Much of the design information was leveraged off our holding group company in Brazil where numerous e-House projects have been suc-cessfully completed by WeG.

this order was secured against both local and international com-petition,” shaw Controls managing director Bevan Richards, says. the contract was concluded on the basis that our Group was able to provide a complete solution.

“We have a clear vision for future growth and expansion into vari-ous markets and we regard the e-House market as very appeal-ing, as we’re able to combine our total product offering into a complete

e-House solution. this technology is relatively new

in south Africa, but it is becoming more attractive than the traditional containerised substation solution primarily because these e-House units can be manufactured to cus-tomised dimensions.

“traditionally, shaw Controls has been involved in supplying con-tainerised substation solutions, but industry in Africa is definitely gravitat-ing towards custom-built e-Houses that suit customers’ requirements in terms of the amount of equipment that can be fitted into it, which often exceeds the limits of a container.”

Work on the seven e-Houses

began in March 2013 and the final units will shortly be despatched. shaw Controls has designed, pro-cured and installed all the electri-cal equipment contained within the e-Houses including medium volt-age (MV) switchgear, MV transform-ers, low voltage (LV) motor control centres, LV variable speed drives, HVAC, fire detection and suppres-sion, pLCs and cabling.

Many of these products were sup-plied by Zest WeG Group’s parent company WeG in Brazil.

the e-Houses are being trans-ported to two different locations. All seven units have been road freighted from Johannesburg to Mozambique under abnormal load conditions.

Local company catapulted into the e-house market


GOOD process reliability and ease of operation are two important crite-

ria demanded of industrial systems. With the new Ultrasonic sensor range, Wenglor sensoric has succeeded in optimizing both of these requirements.

equipped with simple, clear-cut controls, theses sensors are child’s play to install, configure and operate without neglecting the strict demands placed on secure process sequences.

the Ultrasonic sensors function on the principle whereby pulsed ultrasonic waves are transmitted by the sensors at a certain frequency using air as a transmitting medi-um, and are reflected back when they strike the object.

the sensors then evaluate transit time of the ultrasonic waves. Device parameters are configured directly at the sensor by means of external teach-in or via iO-Link. When previ-ously specified switching points are reached, the outputs are switched. Measured values can be read out as standard voltage or cur-rent signals (0 to 10 V or 4 to 20 mA), or in digital format (iO-Link).

in addition to ease of use, the Ultrasonic sensors are above all distinguished by reli-able performance in dusty, oily and steamy environments. in order to cover larger sur-face areas with several sensors, Wenglor offers synchronous operating mode by means of where pulsed sound waves are emitted simultaneously by all of the sensors.

By contrast, the sensors are activated alternately in the multiplex operating mode so that neighboring units do not influence each other.

the rugged ip67 housings are available in plastic or stainless steel versions and can be supplied in various designs and sizes and working ranges.

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WHeN it comes to gratings and stair treads, the design specifications and choice of material are critical factors

not only in safety, but also in ease of main-tenance and on-site installation costs. taking any short cuts, can lead to unforeseen delays in project completion.

this is the view of Dodds pringle, Managing Director of Vital engineering, a company which specialises in the manufacture of steel and fibreglass gratings, stair treads, pressed floors and safety handrails.

“effective design not only impacts safety, which is top of our agenda, but it also affects other, less obvious issues, such as ease of upkeep and a smooth installation process on site,” he points out.

“in many steel buildings, it is easy to run

piping and ducting through the floors because holes and passages can easily be cut out in the grating floors.

However, if there is a discrepancy between the size of the grating opening and the flange (which invariably is larger in diameter than the pipe), the factory-shaped galvanised cut would have to be re-shaped, using site installation resources, amounting to expensive hidden installation costs.”

A more practical alternative would be to run all the piping and the electrical cabling on the outside of the building and feed these under-neath the floor support beams or through cel-lular support beams.

“this would centralise the maintenance areas in which the client’s contractors have to work without interfering with the ongoing oper-

ation of the plant and the initial con-struction. it would reduce consider-able downtime, as installation of flooring can be easily undertaken with less re-work and changes, and in modular units which make for more cost-effec-tive and efficient

transportation and stor-age.”

Vital engineering pro-vides a full consultation service, drawing their cus-tomers’ attention to poten-tial pitfalls and hidden costs, as well as present-ing them with a vast array of options when it comes to materials and finishes.

the company can list power plants, petrochemi-cal plants, process plants, water treatment plants, the mining industry and a number of structural and civil engineering projects among its many clients.

“We place great empha-sis on designing for safe-ty, using only the high-est grade steel such as WA355. We also pride ourselves on continually introducing new products and finishes to mar-ket to suit individual design requirements,” pringle says.

some of the company’s latest innovations include new ‘sunscreen’ expanded metals in lighter materials which add considerable cool-ing efficiencies, as well as a new range of fibre-

glass gratings that can be used for light-weight glass-clad building cleaning walkways, build-ing curtain walling, gates, grillages, wall infills, mini-meshes for harbour wharfs, decking, pool surrounds and water run-off/cabling trenches in shopping centres and office buildings.

do not be ‘floored’ – Safety is Vital

tHROUGH the intelli-gent interconnection of its products, schaeffler

industrial Aftermarket will make it possible in the future to combine the monitoring and condition-based lubrica-tion of rolling bearings in one innovative system that com-bines grease and vibration diagnosis with a lubricator that is activated by the moni-toring devices.

the intelligent interaction of monitoring and lubrica-tion systems ensures reliable machine availability and also saves resources.

When a rolling bearing has a low consumption of lubricat-ing grease, its operating life is increased and the costs arising from expensive onsite maintenance work are dramatically reduced.

Until now, it has not been pos-sible to reliably analyze the lubricat-ing grease in rolling bearings dur-ing operation. schaeffler is setting a new standard here with the FAG GreaseCheck.

the sensor reliably detects wheth-er the condition and quantity of the grease is sufficient and sounds the alarm as soon as any changes occur.

in addition to the conversion from time-controlled to requirement-con-

trolled lubrication, this also makes it possible to take action before the bearing is damaged due to insuf-ficient lubrication.

When this is combined with the FAG smartCheck – the compact system for measuring vibration and other parameters – the rolling bear-ing is completely under control.

the final piece of the compre-hensive monitoring puzzle falls into place with the integration of the new FAG CONCept 8 lubricator.

this has eight outlets that can be activated by the condition moni-toring devices and, depending on

its requirements, supply the rolling bearing with the Arcanol lubricant developed specially by schaeffler. schaeffler’s monitoring experts will be on hand to provide support in

installing the new complete sys-tem, which became available on the market during the second half of 2013 onwards.

the characteristics of the lubricants are also decisive when it comes to achieving a long operating life for

rolling bearings. FAG’s Arcanol rolling bearing greases were designed and tested for a wide range of applications and have better characteris-

tics than normal greases in all areas.

the FAG GreaseCheck grease sensor was specifically developed for the Arcanol grease range.

Four parameters can be detected using the optical infrared reflection method: Water content, cloudiness, thermal or mechanical wear, and temperature.

the intelligent evaluation electron-ics generate an analog signal from these values that keeps the operator constantly informed of the condition of the grease.

All-round monitoring for rolling bearings

At the beginning of March, sandvik Coromant introduced new insert

grades for steel turning and cast iron milling with inveio; the technical breakthrough in material science that provides inserts with excep-tional wear resistance and tool life.

in today’s manufacturing, pre-dictability is becoming increas-ingly important. production that runs smoothly, without unex-pected interruptions, opens the way for secure unmanned produc-tion and high machine utilization; a cornerstone for profitable production processes.

Following the successful introduc-tion of the insert grade GC4325 in October 2013, sandvik Coromant has now introduced the new grades GC4315 and GC3330. All three

grades feature inveio that brings endurance, predictability and long tool life to the machining process.

the performance of these grades is made possible by the inveio uni-directional crystal orientation. Normally, the crystal orientation in inserts’ CVD alumina coating is ran-dom. the breakthrough came when

sandvik Coromant found a way to control the crystals, making them all line up in the same direction –

towards the top surface. these tightly-packed crystals create a

strong barrier towards the cut-ting zone and chip.

the result is grades with incredible wear resistance and cutting edges that stay

in shape for longer. the long, predictable tool life of GC4325, GC4315 and GC3330 enables secure unmanned production with

high metal removal rate.GC4325 is the first choice grade for

steel turning. When GC4325 reaches a limit in metal removal rate due to high speed and long time in cut, GC4315 withstands the high cutting temperatures that occur. GC3330 is the first choice grade for milling in cast iron materials.

Setting the standard for turning and milling

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tHe Model 102000 AccuJet electrostatic spray system, available through Monitor

engineering, improves chain lubrica-tion while greatly reducing oil con-sumption and conveyor downtime. the patent-pending system consists of a dedicated control panel, up to four electrostatic spray nozzles with an injector pump for each nozzle, a 16 litre oil reservoir and a pressure regu-lator/filter/pressure switch assembly.

the electrostatic nozzles apply chain lube to the key lubrication points on the chain with extremely high transfer efficiency, saving oil, reducing chain breaks and limiting the downtime often associated with chain-driven convey-ors.

the system’s low-flow injector pumps can deliver lubricant to as many as four electrostatic spray noz-zles simultaneously. pumps can be individually adjusted to deliver the pre-cise volume of lubrication required to

each spray station and can be easily added to the system after initial installation.

this offers complete uniform lubrication of criti-cal areas between the pin and bushings and extends chain life. it also elim-inates oil mist and c r e a t e s a safer w o r k environ-ment for o p e r a -tors while reducing the potential for product contamination from process lubricant.

the high transfer efficiency reduceds oil usage and minimises cleanup caused by overspray. in addi-tion, the product is 100% pre-tested

and pre-programmed for quick instal-lation on site.

electrostatic spray technology is based on the scientific prin-ciple that “opposites attract.” in electrostatic spraying, a negatively charged liquid coating is attracted to a neu-tral, grounded target. the physical attraction of the liquid to the tar-get pulls the coating to

the chain surface, providing a transfer efficiency of over 90%.

Using this technology, overspray is also virtually eliminated, reduc-ing clean-up and improving the work environment.

typical applications include oil coat-ing, chain lubrication, bearing and roller lubrication and deco pin chain lubrication.

electrostatic spray system

tHe high level of operator comfort offered by the Lp6500 Duplex Roller is a direct result of Atlas

Copco’s continuous focus on ergo-nomic design.

Recently, in a test performed by

the independent technical inspection organization tÜV Nord, the Lp6500 was compared with two similar duplex roller models from other manufactur-ers.

the test provided confirmation that

the Lp6500 has lower vibrations in the handle and lower machine noise than the other machines tested.

in the vibration test the Lp6500 showed a hand-arm vibration level of only 4.14 m/s² in the top han-dle, while one competing roller was measured at 7.01 m/s2 in the direc-tion handle.

thus the hand-arm vibration level in the handle of the Lp6500 is 2.87 m/s² lower, which means consid-erably less strain on the operator during a working day. in the noise emission test, the Lp6500 showed a sound pressure level of only 89 dB(A), which is 3 dB(A) lower than one of the competing machines, and 6 dB(A) lower than the other.

the Lp6500 provides high com-paction efficiency on thin granular soil layers, such as sand and gravel.

When compacting silt, the com-paction effect depends largely on water content and the Lp6500 is most effective on thin layers. On

asphalt the end results are excellent and the Lp6500 is well suited for smaller jobs in areas such as pave-ment construction or repair, narrow roads, playgrounds or parking lots.

duplex roller with top operator comfort

tHe south African division of Bosch power tools has expanded its Compact

Generation line of DiY tools, by launching a new range of pWs angle grinders to the local mar-ket.

the new range includes the pWs 700-115 and the pWs 850-125 model angle grind-ers. Bosch power tools sA senior manager Juergen Lauer notes that the new range of angle grinders have a smaller grip circumference and a lightweight design. “Weighing just 1,7 kg and 1,8 kg respectively, the new pWs angle grinders offer improved user comfort in a number of appli-cations.”

the pWs range of angle grind-ers fall within the Universal class of Bosch’s Compact Generation.

“they have an adjustable protec-tive guard, which can be

a d j u s t e d w i t h o u t

the use of a wrench, and

a spindle lock allowing for easy disc

change. the pWs range of angle grinders also come with a new patented sealing at the rear bearing, which

reduces vibrations.”the pWs 700-115 angle grind-

er boasts 700 watts of power and is suitable for small to medium tasks, such as cutting, grinding and brushing metal and stainless steel.

New range of angle grinders

LeGRAND’s starfix ferrules, cable crimping tools and applicators, which form part

of the company’s comprehensive cable management system, are designed for new installations and renovations in commercial installations, offices and domes-tic environments.

“the outstanding feature of this tool is that it efficiently per-forms four functions in one oper-ation, offering time savings of more than 50 % compared with traditional tools that complete the same tasks,” says Luk ivens, general manager, Legrand southern Africa.

“the starfix crimping tool cuts, strips (with a side thrust), twists and automatically crimps each starfix ferrule onto the cable.

“this easy to operate tool has a fully adjustable wheel which is set to the cross section of the cable. the cable is then cut to the required length, automatically stripped and then twist-ed by tightening the tool and pulling the cable to remove the insulation. Ferrules, with an insulating flange, are then dispensed and crimped. the flex-ibility of this tool enables right and left handed users to easily perform these functions.”

For immediate recognition of the appropriate cross-section of ferrules, they are colour matched with applica-tors which have a transparent, remov-

able protective cover.Ferrules are manufactured in strips

for simultaneous separating and crimping. For easy handling and con-venience on site, they are supplied in sachet or box packing.

As the last remaining ferrules are held firmly in the box packing option, there is never any wastage. Accessories include cutting and crimping blades, as well as fixing components.

New to the range are starfix appli-cators which are available in yel-low (for ferrules with cross sections between 0,25 mm² and 0,34 mm²) in red (for ferrules with cross sections

between 0,5 mm² and 2,5 mm²)and orange(for ferrules with cross sections between 4 mm² and 6 mm²).

starfix ferrules, with insu-lating flanges provide an equipotential link for all the strands of a flexible conduc-tor.

these ferrules can accom-modate cables in the single-in-strips format, or in single individual sachet packing, in cross sections from 0,25 mm² to 6 mm².

single individual ferrules in box packing are colour coded in brown, white, black, red and blue.

Double individual ferrules are available as 2 x 0,75

mm², 2 x 1 mm², 2 x 1,5 mm² and 2 x 2,5 mm²

empty colour coded refill applicators are designed for user convenience, reducing the need for re-loading.

Legrand also supplies this cable marketing system in kit form. Kits consists of a crimping tool for crimp-ing up to a 6 mm² ferrule and various individual ferrules between 10 mm² and 50 mm².

A tool box for on site use, containing starfix, Cab 3 and Duplix marking sys-tems, is also available from Legrand and its national distributor network. A technical advisory and support service is offered.

Four functions in one

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Reliability Coupled with Lowest Total Cost of Ownership.Falk Steelflex CouplingSteelflex is known for proven performance and durability in critical applications. The versatile design offers superior damping and reduces peak torque loads by as much as 30% for ultimately lower wear on connected equipment components. The ‘replace-in-place‘ design reduces element change-out time. Available in a comprehensive range of bore, speed and torque capacities.

Tel: +27 11 418 4000 [email protected]

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BeCKeR Mining south Africa’s range of load indicating devices includes the high precision Dynafor LLX2 instrument,

which accurately measures tensile forces (N) and determines the exact weight (kg) of hanging loads.

“the unit – which encompasses the latest technology in industrial dynamometry - consists of a sen-sor and removable display. For enhanced flexibility, the mobile dis-play attaches securely to the sensor unit or can be hand held for remote measurement,” says Charlotte Megannon, product manager for Becker Mining south Africa. “High endurance has been critical in the design of these new devices. the sen-sor offers between 300 and 1 000 hours, depending on functions and 3 000 hours on standby. the display unit ensures 48 hours in use.

“Other important features of this new series include a precision of 0,1 % and the latest radio technology for enhanced performance.the Dynafor LLX2 has a 2,4 GHz frequency band which provides a high operating range of 80 m. the wireless link enables this device to be used in any environment where a num-ber of different devices are simultaneously in operation, with no risk of interference.”

the series, which is available in six capaci-ties between 0,5 t and 6,3 t, has an ip66

index protection rating that enables use indoors and outdoors. this robust unit has also been designed for excellence shock

and moisture resistance. the operating temperature range is between -20°C

and +40°C.intuitive commands enable

fast access to various functions. For enhanced flexibility, up to four sensors can be associated to four displays during opera-tion. A pC link connection kit, via a UsB interface, enables

advanced processing of measurement data.A range of fastening systems designed

specially for the Dynafor means compat-ibility with traditional shackles and with

accessories for all stand chains.the Dynafor range complies with stringent

international specifications on electromagnetic compatibility.

the Dynafor range is ideally suited for use in diverse industries, including mining, ship-ping, construction, engineering, transport and forestry. specific applications include testing of lifting equipment, stock taking and load-checking goods in and out.

Measuring tensile forces and kgs

pROViDiNG access to some of the world’s most renowned brands is a key part of Renttech south Africa’s services

to customers. the company’s distributorship of the Harris range of metalworking products is helping to realise the company’s goal of becoming the leading southern African supplier of welding and construction-related equipment.

the Harris products Group, chose Renttech south Africa to distribute its product range in sA in september 2012 and the new Harris service centre at Renttech’s premises in Wadeville - the only one of its kind in south Africa. - offers local clients many benefits when it comes to convenience and accessibil-ity to service and products.

Gerrit van Zyl (pictured), Managing Director of Renttech south Africa, explains: “Our new Harris service centre will bring our customers a much wider product offering, improved stock-holding and increased avail-ability.

“We will offer the same service standards, based on the international isO certification, as the Harris Group globally, and all products will be repaired and refurbished to Harris’ strict standards.”

Harris’s relationship with Renttech is based on a highly synergistic partnership which will leverage off Renttech’s expanding footprint.

“the market sectors we serve in south Africa mirror those of Renttech south Africa – particularly mining, petrochemical, rail, ship building and repair, paper and pulp, food and beverage and heavy industry.”

“Our product reliability is well-known across all these different market sectors, having served the south African market for 60 years.”

Harris is very confident of Renttech south

Africa’s professionalism, technical abilities and expertise to support our products in this country,” says Fabio pedracolli, Managing Director of the Harris international products Group

the Harris products Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Lincoln electric Company (a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of arc weld-ing products, robotic welding system, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment) manufac-tures a range of products used in the brazing, soldering, welding, cutting and gas distribu-tion industries.

these include torches, pressure and flow control equipment for welding and cutting, as well as laboratory, laser and high purity gas applications. these products are carefully designed and tailored to suit various applica-tions and industries.

Renttech south Africa, which offers the largest fleet of rental welding equipment in southern Africa, provides industry with the rental and sales of a wide range of weld-ing, power generation, lifting, rigging and construction-related equipment, and consum-ables.

“We are confident that our repair centre, with a combination of Harris engineering and product management, and Renttech south Africa’s technical expertise and superior inventory management will provide a new level of customer service.

Based on Harris’s commitment to best manufacturing practices, we now have the ability to offer extended warranties and a guarantee of products of uncompromising safety and quality,” van Zyl concludes.

One of a kind

service centre

AN advanced multi-spectrum flame detector designed specifically for indus-trial applications has been launched by

MsA Africa - a global leader in the develop-ment, manufacture and supply of sophisti-cated products that protect people’s health and safety.

the MsA FlameGard 5 multi-sensor detec-tor identifies fires by monitoring the ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (iR) spectral ranges, making it highly immune to false alarms caused by lightning, arc welding, hot objects and other sources of radiation.

According to MsA Africa product manager for gas detection products, Robbie taitz, the detector is suited to numerous applications, ranging from aircraft hangars and chemical plants, to compressor stations, gas turbines and fuel loading facilities.

“the MsA FlameGard 5 detects fires and provides alarm outputs directly from the unit, while maintaining its false alarm immunity. What’s more, it provides more data, increased detection distances, faster response times and better performance under various environmental conditions, making it suitable for a wide range of appli-cations,” he explains.

Another major benefit is the continuous optical path monitoring (COpM) feature, which checks the optical path integrity and the unit’s electronic circuitry once a minute. taitz adds: “the COpM self-test feature eliminates the risk of inaccurate perfor-mance, thereby ensuring greater peace-of-mind with regards to safety in an emergency situation.”

the MsA FlameGard 5 detector also fea-tures an Rs-485 serial output with ModBus RtU protocol, which enables the linking of up to 128 detectors in series, or 247 with repeaters.

“For improved turnaround times in emer-gencies, the ModBus and HARt user-inter-face ensures full status and control of all detectors located across a site, from one centralised control room,” taitz concludes.

Flame detector saves time in critical situations

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Lifting in Explosive Environments

COMPANY & PRODUCT NEWS

ReGistRAtiON has now opened for the Drivers’ Fuel Challenge 2014 – Volvo trucks’ global com-

petition of fuel-efficient driving. the Drivers’ Fuel Challenge is open to all professional truck drivers, irrespective of brand. the final will take place in sweden on 19 september, 2014.

the Drivers’ Fuel Challenge has been arranged in different forms – global or regional –annually since 2009. its popu-larity has grown since its inception and the most recent global competition in 2011 attracted around 3 600 participants from 22 countries.

this is the first time that a south African driver has a guaranteed spot in the World Final in sweden.

“Fuel cost is a heavy burden for most haul-age companies. However, an improved driving style can result in considerable cost savings. With the Drivers’ Fuel Challenge we want to highlight this fact and encourage truck driv-ers to adopt a more fuel-efficient way of driv-ing,” says philip phasha (pictured), project Manager for the Drivers’ Fuel Challenge 2014 in south Africa.

the potential benefits of driving in a fuel-efficient way are considerable.

Volvo trucks’ own research shows that by using accredited services for individual follow-ups on fuel consumption, together with driver training, it is possible to reduce fuel consump-tion by around 10%.

participants will not only be tested in actual fuel consumption but also in fuel-affecting

driver behaviour such as anticipation, brak-ing, as well as engine and gearbox utilisation. this testing will be conducted under realistic conditions in which the drivers must maintain productivity in a safe and responsible manner.

the south African rounds will take place on the following saturdays: 24 May in Cape town, 7 June in Durban and the 14 June in Johannesburg. the national competition will be held on the 21 June and will also take place in Johannesburg.

participants may register from January 30 to March 30, 2014

to register, please send an email with your name, surname, email address, company name, telephone number, as well as a copy of your pDp license to [email protected]

Finding the world’s most fuel-efficient driver

in light of the recent launch of the 2014 sanlam / Business partners entrepreneur of the Year competition, which aims to honour,

benefit and uplift local entrepreneurs, William Duk (pictured) of plantation shutters and overall 2012 sanlam / Business partners entrepreneur of the Year, shares his experi-ences and discusses how his participation in the competition is still having a positive impact on his business.

Duk says that winning the award was a very powerful affirmation and acknowledgement of all the hard work that everyone in the business had put in over the six year period since reviv-ing plantation shutters. “there was an extra degree of pride or confidence that suddenly everybody had, based on the credibility that something like this award brings. this, for me, was and has been the most significant aspect of the award.”

Duk’s entrepreneurial success began with a classic stroke of luck. He was in the process of purchasing an industrial building just outside of Cape town when he stumbled upon a small bankrupt company operating within the prem-ises, and on the spur of the moment, made the decision to take over the business.

Within five years of purchasing plantation shutters, a business that designs, manufac-tures and installs adjustable window and door shutters, Duk doubled the work force and increased its turnover tenfold. the various positive spin offs from winning the competition has ensued a further 30% growth for the busi-ness in 2013.

“the credibility of the award has had a posi-tive impact in offering peace of mind to clients choosing to work with plantation shutters. When clients are parting with a 50% deposit for a premium product, the award further endorses their purchasing decision, which is definitely a good thing.”

He says that the publicity that the award generated for his business has also provided much more than any marketing budget could have ever achieved.

Apart from plantation shutters becoming a thriving business, another business opportu-nity presented itself to Duk a few months after winning the competition which enabled him to maximise the mentorship programme which formed part of his prize.

the mentorship opportunity enables entre-preneurs to seek valuable advice from a busi-ness leader in a similar industry in order to further develop and drive their business.

this new business opportunity presented itself when Duk was approached a couple of years earlier to assist a business that supplies valves to the mining and related industries across Africa.

While a buyer was found, this deal fell through towards the end of 2012 and pre-sented Duk with the opportunity to purchase the business himself.

One of the hurdles to this opportunity was that the business was turning over well in excess of R100 million and the sellers wanted R35 million. “i didn’t have a cent spare cash as i was still busy paying the original founding partner in plantation shutters, who i bought out two years ago.”

“i also didn’t particularly want an equity part-ner as that would have been a very expensive path.”

this predicament resulted in Duk contacting Business partners Limited to claim his mentor-ship package.

“While the amount needed was outside of Business partners non-equity based lending criteria, i was put in personal contact with FNB who are very aggressive in the debt based leveraged financing space. Only 10 days later i put in an offer for R35 million which was accepted subject to due diligence, which was primarily around being able to raise the money.”

to enter the 2014 sanlam / Business partners entrepreneur of the Year, please visit www.eoy.co.za

entries close 16 June 2014.

entrepreneur competition takes winner

to new heights

BAsF now offers its Green sense® Concrete technology for the resource-efficient production and processing of

concrete in europe as well. Green sense Concrete is a service package from BAsF that helps manufacturers improve the per-formance characteristics of concrete such as resilience, workability, durability and environ-mental friendliness. the package comprises three components: the optimization of the concrete mix design by BAsF experts, the use of hyperplasticizers from BAsF such as MasterGlenium®, and an eco-efficiency anal-ysis of the concrete mix. the analysis serves to ascertain economic and ecological perfor-mance criteria of the concrete in comparison to traditional concrete mix designs.

the use of the Green sense Concrete technology has for example led to savings of around 15,800 tons of CO 2 equivalents and approximately 25,400 megawatt hours of energy in the construction of the new One World trade Center in New York City compared with a conventional concrete mix design. in this way, BAsF provides solutions for urgent challenges of the construction industry such as the high share in primary energy consumption, in greenhouse gases and in fine dust emissions.

the Green sense Concrete technology was first used in europe in the construction of a new BAsF office building in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

the seven story building has a total area of about 35,000m² and is scheduled for comple-tion in 2015. it will provide more than 1,400 additional office workspaces. BAsF aims for gold standard certification from the German sustainable Building Council.

Green sense concrete technology

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KEEP IT REAL. KEEP IT CAT®

You have to push every day. To meet tomorrow’s deadline. To securethe next contract. To stay ahead of the competition. No matter what challenges lie ahead, Caterpillar and Barloworld Equipment are committed to bringing you machines, solutions and support to help your business keep pushing forward.

BUILT FOR IT.

For more information contact our call centre on 0800 21 22 48 or visit www.barloworld-equipment.com

I keep my fl eet real. I keep it Cat®

© 2014 Caterpillar. All Rights Reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, BUILT FOR IT, their respective logos, “Caterpillar Yellow,” the “Power Edge”trade dress as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.

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Trade and Industry Minister, Dr Rob Davies visited Bell Equipment’s manufacturing facility and head office in Richards Bay at the end of January where he toured the factory and celebrated the handover

of the company’s 50 000th vehicle.

WHAt is pRODUCtiVitY?productivity has many inter-

pretations, a few of which are that it is a state of mind, that it involves continuous improvement on what is happening today, that it is a motiva-tion to improve on yesterday’s perfor-mance and to do even better tomor-row, that it is a mindset to improve on the current situation regardless of how well it works and that it is the will to apply new techniques and meth-ods. irrespective of how we choose to define productivity. in reality, it is very simply the following relationship between outputs over inputs.

this is applicable to any company, corner café, an individual, community, province, and to south Africa as a whole.

Outputs are the end result of the process, whether it is “widgets” or profit. the inputs can be the raw materials being used to process the widgets or human resources for exam-ple, but the reality is that anything and everything used to produce the “widget” is the input.

productivity itself depends on fac-tors such as: • efficiency. this basically refers to

the ability of a Resource (Human or Machine) to complete a given task correctly, within acceptable Quality norms without any waste of resourc-es and within the time allocated for the completion of the task.

• Utilisation. Utilisation refers to the optimal use of both Machinery and Manpower as the main resource being measured during the period allocated for it to be used in com-pleting the task.

• Quality: Quality is a measure of excellence (free of defects) brought about through the strict maintaining of standards that are able to achieve the product being produced to spe-cific customer requirements.

• Wastage: Wastage refers to the use of resources during the con-version process (input to Output), with the result that some of the resources used do not end up as a finished product of the correct qual-ity. this can be any of the following: Raw material, time wastage, space constraints, and excessive energy usage resulting in a waste of money.

• Management support: this is vital in any organisation.

• Communication between Management and the Workforce (both up and down) is important and is usually handled through daily Goal Alignment Meetings. Management support of any productivity initiatives will ensure cost saving benefits. in order to improve productivity it

is important that the Business knows where they currently are. the use of Measured information to create a Benchmark as a start point is vital to

begin the Continuous improvement process. Once this has been done the Business can measure itself versus the previous Benchmark to determine where they are succeeding as well as failing.

Another area that can be looked at is the manning levels of the Organisation. too many staff, and you have wastage, too little staff and tar-gets will never be achieved.

A balancing act is important here. Data must be collected and a database created which will assist Businesses to determine the levels of staff required. this calculation must take into account the various peaks and valleys of the business. Correct manning levels will ensure that the size of a work team required to perform a given process or operation in a given time will result in no wastage of human resources.

some of the aspects that need to be taken into account in determining the correct manning levels are eco-nomical staffing of machines, whether automatic, semi-automatic or manual-ly controlled, the number of machines that one operator can monitor and the balance of work on assembly lines so that bottlenecks are avoided and wait-ing time reduced

planning and control is another vital aspect of improving productivity. it is important that the production process takes the following into account:

• accurate planning of materials and resources per task

• accurate machine and department loading

• deciding economic batch sizes• assessing manufacturing capacity• closer and more effective control of

movement between processes or departments i.e. Work in progressOperator performance is also a fac-

tor which is a vital part in wanting to improve productivity. Work measure-ment can set standards that determine the operators performance compared to the standard and thereby can indi-cate whether further or re-training is necessary.

Controlling of all input Costs is also important. Measures need to be implemented by which Management can measure the effectiveness of a department and standards for labour, materials and overheads must be set and compared to actual as a very reli-able way of comparing between two or more alternatives.

incentive schemes can also increase productivity if done correctly and transparently. Work measurement can provide data which will provides the most accurate basis on which such schemes can be constructed, as most incentives will be paid if Outputs of the Worker exceed the targets set, whereas such targets are derived from Work standards.

Finally, in order to improve productivity, the following myths also need to be addressed. • “productivity improvement takes

away jobs”• “productivity means only working

harder”• “productivity is only applicable in a

factory environment”• “productivity and its related activities

are a waste of time and energy”• “productivity only benefits employ-

ers”• “productivity is the responsibility of

labour only”the way forward is that we need to

adopt a productive culture with a mind set and a set of habits where everyone and every effort contributes to improv-ing and building up ourselves, our economy and our nation”.

Contribution by: Mervyn Mathee The Productivity Company

Creating a productive work environment

tHe heavy industrial market is recog-

nising the value of the Afrox service Level Agreement (sLA) attached to its Afrox BlueBox and Afrox RedBox heavy duty oxy-acetylene kits.

“Beyond being premium isO/sANs approved equipment that has been specifically packaged to perform in rug-ged working environments such as mining, construction, shipbuilding, quarrying, scrap handling and heavy fabrication,” says Afrox’s Lourens le Roux. “Under the sLA, each kit and each item of equipment it contains bear a dedicated serial number to ensure trace-ability and user accountability, minimising equipment abuse, loss and theft. the serial number is logged onto an Afrox database to ensure timeous servicing and replacement of elements, as well as to log equipment abuse and frequency of use.

the Afrox BlueBox contains selected ele-ments of Afrox’s popular saffire Legend 916 range of heavy duty cutting equipment, torch-es and regulators including an acetylene cutting torch capable of cutting up to 450 mm plate with an 8F cutting tip.

the Afrox RedBox comprises gas equip-ment selected from other areas of Afrox’s saffire gas equipment series, with 3/8” outlet connectors and fittings. this set features the saffire universal torch capable of cutting up to 300 mm thick steel with a 3,2 Anm6 cut-ting nozzle, as well as sANs 2503 approved saffire multi-stage regulators, incorporating “set and forget” technology that delivers con-stant pressure.

Oxy-acetylene kits a hit

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Universal Storage Systems, through the use of its own research technology and highly trained

engineers, has a reputation of solving the toughest industrial shelving problems. By

combining our knowledge with that of international partners, Universal is one of South Africa’s leading manufacturers of industrial and

commercial racking and shelving for commercial racking and shelving for warehousing and storage solutions.

For more information and a full catalogue of our products please visit us at

www.universal-storage.co.za

Nice rack?

. . .

NOt many people are aware that Konecranes, which has a branch in pinetown, owns over 100 well known crane and hoist brands worldwide. Among them are Morris Material Handling, shepard Niles, Cleveland Cranes, euclid and Kaverit Cranes & service.

in addition the company cur-rently has over 430 000 cranes under service contract in its 636 branches in over 50 countries. 25% of these are Konecranes with the remaining 75% competi-tive brands that are not owned by Konecranes.

“As the biggest crane and hoist service company in the world Konecranes has huge buying power, resulting in competitive prices and the ability to supply parts for all makes of cranes and hoists”, says John MacDonald, service, sales and Marketing Director of Konecranes southern Africa.

Konecranes has 14 parts Distribution Centres worldwide, including one in Johannesburg. “We strive for a 24h turnaround for parts as well as offer a 24h service to our customers”, MacDonald says.

Konecranes has six branches around the country, apart from its head office in Johannesburg. these are in Witbank, Durban, port elizabeth, Cape town, Alrode and Klerksdorp. More are planned to open later this year.

101 Brands – and counting

LAUNCHeD globally from the fourth quarter of 2013, Caterpillar’s new B-series utility compactor line-up

builds on the success of the previous generation and comes to market in a nine model line-up to compete in the 1,8 mt to 5 mt size class. B-series units are manufactured at Caterpillar’s Rantigny production facility in France.

“Caterpillar’s primary design goal on the B-series is to enable contrac-tors to achieve even more efficient compaction,” explains Barloworld equipment paving product manager, Johan Hartman, “with multiple vibra-tion frequencies plus ballast options on specific models to provide best-in-class versatility on varied job sites in either granular or asphalt applica-tions.”

popular B-series units for the southern African market include the CB14B, CB24B and CB34B models. the vibratory system on these units provides a good balance between fre-quency and amplitude to meet diverse asphalt pavement applications that include urban streets, paths, parking lots, driveways, patching and shoulder work.

the CB14B has a default high fre-quency of 70 Hz; whilst the CB24B has three frequency selections, name-ly high (63 Hz), middle (52 Hz) and

low (42 Hz). the CB34B in turn has a high and low fre-quency selection mode of 55 Hz and 48 Hz.

standard operat-ing weights for the CB14B, CB24B and CB34B are 1 520 kg (with a 1 000mm drum), 2 723 kg (1 200 mm drum) and 3 699 kg (1 300 mm drum) respectively. Mid range extra weight machine options are also available, examples being the Cat CB24B Xt and CB34B XW (with wider 1 400mm drum width). Optional ballast configu-rations include the Cat CB34B and CB34 XW models, which provide the flexibility to add and remove weight on the drums, as required, for varied compaction requirements. Vibratory selection on most models includes front drum only, rear or both drums.

each drum is fitted with front and rear scrapers that are spring-loaded, retractable and self-adjusting. On the go, the dual-drum drive powertrain provides continuous full-drum traction on soft base materials, uneven sur-faces and steeper grades. Meanwhile, the rounded drum edge prevents cut-ting into the mat.

For final finishing, Caterpillar also

fields two combi rollers, the Cat CC24B and CC34B, both of which come standard with rear pneumatic tyres and a front vibratory drum roller. “pneumatic tyres provide a kneading action for a tight mat finish, creating high ground pressure that penetrates deep into the lift,” Hartman continues.

A distinctive feature on the new B-series is their excellent drum-edge visibility due to the sloped hood, lon-gitudinal engine mount and narrow frame design, which improves con-trol for better coverage and compac-tion results. A maximum 50 mm drum offset feature enhances control near curbs and obstacles while providing more coverage.

engine power on demand provides the push needed on grades, with units driven by either a Cat C1,5 or Cat C2,2 unit depending on the machine size. (the exception is the Cat CB14B, which is fitted with a Kohler engine.)

Versatility and mobility

eJs projekte’s recent acquisition of a Doosan 30 ton articulated dump truck

was made possible through a finance solution by Fintech, leader in asset rental finance. this enabled them to deliver against their 5 year contract with Mintails Mine. Fintech’s recent decision to expand their financing options into specific market sectors has allowed for the leasing of heavy duty indus-trial equipment.

“We needed the finance for the truck in a short period of time and we were impressed at how quickly the deal with Fintech was finalised. We have the opportunity to develop with Mintails Mine, now that Fintech is our finance partner. Due to Fintech’s effi-ciency, professionalism and outstand-

ing service delivery, we are already negotiating a second heavy duty equipment lease transaction,” said erika scherman, technical Financial Accountant at eJs projekte & eJs earthmoving.

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said, “through our latest interac-tions with eJs projekte, we are motivated to refine our knowl-edge of this industry sector even further. Heavy duty equipment is costly and we free up working capital for businesses that would like to accept projects for which they have the requisite skills, but not the necessary tools.”

Fintech has identified the min-ing and construction industries as a sector that could benefit from their tailored financing packages. they are able to work directly

with end users or with their chosen suppliers, such as heavy duty equip-ment businesses, enabling compa-nies to run at their best and in this case where it counts the most – to literally move earth.

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hand scrubbing or via a hand held pressure washer. However, the plastic crates are difficult to clean properly as they are antistatic which tends to attract dust and dirt.

Also food and beverage breakages and spillages tend to dry on the crates which can be difficult to remove. the most practical method is by using a crate washer which subjects the crates to an extended hot water detergent wash followed by a rinse.

Branson Chemicals has developed Ultrasol and Rinse Dry which is an advanced program specifically formulated for use in plastic crate washing machines, ultrasonic baths or spray cabinets. Ultrasol easily removes baked or encrusted dirt and food soils at low concentrations without damaging the plastic or the decorative printing on the crates. the injection of Rinse Dry into the final rinse leaves an antistatic film on the surface that discourages soil re-deposition and helps dry the crates quickly.

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sMALL to Medium sized enterprises (sMes) are a fast-growing sector of the local economy, but face a multitude

of challenges including remaining competi-tive, particularly with their larger counterparts. these challenges include limited resources, limited budgets, the fact that they have to ‘multi-task’ and still somewhere in between focus on their core business. this has forced smaller companies to become more agile. Working ‘on the go’ is one way for these smaller businesses to increase productivity and ‘juggle many balls’ so to speak. this is according to Dawie Bloomberg (pictured), MD, Green Apple it

However, one of the major barriers to mobil-ity is that the iCt infrastructure of a small busi-ness simply cannot accommodate a mobile workforce. Fortunately, cloud applications and

services, such as Microsoft Office 365, have become increasingly available, affordable and practical. these cloud services and applica-tions underpin and support mobility, enabling sMes to become the agile enterprises they need to be, and take advantage of technol-ogy that was previously only available to large corporates.

Adopting cloud offerings has proved to be somewhat taxing for sMes in the past, which has limited their ability to effectively work from multiple locations. For example, many sMe organisations may have a server at their prem-ises, which stores documents and information. to enable mobile working, the service and notebook or laptop must be set up for remote access, which is only possible when the server is switched on. Accessing documents and files at night or when the office is closed therefore

becomes challeng-ing, unless the server is left on at all times, which poses a risk in case of power fail-

ure, and also increases energy consumption. power outages can also pose a challenge during office hours, as users may have notebooks that will operate on bat-tery power, but will have limited time to access the server even with a Ups, which can hamper productivity.

One solution is to use offline folders on users’ notebooks, which enables them to access a cached version of documents. However, this information must then be synchronised back to the server, and if other users have been working on the same documents in the interim, conflicted versions of these documents occur, and updates may not include all changes.

Collaboration therefore becomes impracti-cal. traditional office-based servers can also be a capital-intensive exercise, as the sMe is required to purchase the infrastructure to not only store data and applications, but also access these.

there is however a solution that addresses all of these challenges and provides the mobil-

ity, access and collaboration tools needed by smaller businesses to become more agile and competitive. the emergence of cloud-based applications such as Microsoft Office 365 have changed the game for sMes, providing access to critical information whilst on the move and improving productivity.

Office 365 provides sMes with access to the full suite of Microsoft Office tools from virtually anywhere, on multiple devices including pC, Mac and mobile devices, as well as access to business-class it services that are easy for the sMe to administer. it also offers enterprise-grade email with exchange, which allows for larger documents to be emailed and pro-vides email archiving for compliance purposes, along with offsite email storage and archiving for improved failover and redundancy. shared calendars can be accessed by staff members at their desks and on the go for improved time-keeping and organisation.

Office Web Apps allow users to create, store, edit and share Office documents online for maximum availability, while file sharing allows for collaboration, and included video conferencing. sharepoint team sites are also available when company-wide documents need to be managed.

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MANY smaller shops and con-sumer outlets like spaza shops and shebeens are dependent

on quick responses from their suppli-ers to replenish stocks as an alterna-tive to them visiting the wholesaler or Cash and Carry. For distributors to meet these needs, they must have vehicles stocked with a selection of goods that call on these outlets regu-larly as well as manage the risk of cash collection.

Due to the nature of these smaller outlets, many of the transactions are cash based, requiring drivers to col-lect payment and issue invoices and receipts, leaving administrators at the distribution point with the task of cash and stock settlement later. to sim-plify the process of selling products from vans and other vehicles, Mac Web pty Ltd has developed a solu-tion combining mobile devices and a hosted cloud application to give distributors and their driver’s better control over the products, cash col-lected and cashless banking on a real time basis.

Using the MACmobile Drop’nBank Van sales solution, stock loaded onto a vehicle is recorded on a Web-based management system. the stock list

is then downloaded onto the Driver/salesman’s mobile device, along with the route he is to take that day. Once the driver has checked that the stock in the van matches the list on his device, a stock list is printed from the mobile via a Bluetooth printer and signed by the driver as acknowledge-ment of receipt of the load.

“Before leaving in the morning, the driver records the starting mileage of the vehicle, and then follows the route planned for him,” explains Andrew Birch, Mac Web pty Ltd, Managing Director. “At each drop the driver logs in to confirm that he is at the specified location. the system auto-matically records the time and Gps coordinates, and requests mandatory

submission of the mileage reading.”All transactions are then recorded

on the mobile device , and a priced invoice receipt is printed on the in-cab Bluetooth printer for the shop owner and driver to sign. the amount of money collected or the cashless payment amount is also recorded to provide the real–time reconciliation of cash, cashless payments, stock issues and stock on hand.

On completion, the driver closes the outlet’s account on the device and moves to the next drop destination. if any delivery is unable to be made for any reason, this is noted via a drop-down reason code .

in an emergency, the driver can receive the instruction on the device to deviate from his route and add in an “emergency Call”, noting the time and other required details, as well as the reason for the emergency devia-tion.

After each stop, all data is uploaded to Mac Web’s servers to ensure real time information on every driver. if the vehicle is in an area with no cellular coverage, the driver can work offline until he enters a coverage area when the system will synchronise automati-cally.

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A three year contract for warehousing and distribution services has been awarded to imperial Retail Logistics

by Colgate-palmolive.the imperial Logistics group is undertak-

ing the national warehousing, primary and secondary distribution of Colgate-palmolive’s entire range, including the protex and sanex brands, reveals operations director Friedel spies. An average total of 290 primary loads will be transported on a monthly basis. in addi-tion, the outsource contract will see imperial managing Colgate-palmolive’s warehousing on an national basis, as well as offering dedi-cated customer service and various support functions - through its extensive it resource network.

“We will leverage our specialist knowledge, processes and technology to offer a com-plete, customised warehousing and second-ary transportation solution aimed at boosting Colgate-palmolive’s competitiveness,” spies adds.

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WitH the mining industry’s intensifying focus on managing the lifecycle cost of its equipment, the nature of the

repair and maintenance model has evolved well beyond process equipment companies going onto site to change out a component and then pulling back. today these suppliers have become an integral part of the decision-making process driving an operation’s main-tenance discipline.

“Our whole maintenance philosophy has changed, together with the scope of our product offering,” Garth Jones, general man-ager services at Multotec, says. “the nature of the business has moved on from being purely a repair and maintenance service to working closely with the customer to achieve management aims for the operation.”

“A lot of innovation is driven through this close relationship, in which the customer’s long term objectives are the common goal. Opportunities for process improvement on a customer site frequently become apparent and new product trials can be conducted in a very controlled, authentic mining environ-ment. Where these trials lead to innovation, we’re often able to pass on best practice to other customers to help improve their own processes.”

Jones adds that in order to sustain this close association with its customers, Multotec has established an extensive network of service centres in close proximity to customer opera-tions, assuring rapid reaction times and a 24 hour presence for the products that require this level of support. in several cases, ser-vice centres have actually been established on customer sites, where personnel are dedicated solely to supporting the Multotec

NiLFisK-Advance A/s, a global leader in the production of professional cleaning equipment with a track record spanning

over 106 years, has further strengthened its presence in southern Africa through the acqui-sition of industroclean (pty) Ltd.

Consequently, industroclean has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Nilfisk-Advance A/s with effect from January 2, 2014, joining the Danish based Nilfisk-Advance Group’s world spanning network of 45 sales compa-nies. Nilfisk Advance also operate production plants on 4 continents, in 8 different locations and points to sales / service distributor repre-sentation in a further 100 countries, around the world.

Founded in 1980, industroclean has estab-lished itself as a leading supplier of cleaning

equipment and floor care chemical products with a country-wide branch and distributor infrastructure.

industroclean bring considerable technical expertise and problem solving capabilities to the relation-ship. A strong focus on product quality, reliability and customer care, has made industroclean a preferred supplier to a wide range of customers, throughout the con-tract cleaning, retail and facilities management sectors, as well as private and public health care insti-tutions.

the acquisition of industroclean brings Nilfisk-Advance’s number of sales companies in southern Africa to two, bearing in mind WAp south Africa (pty) Ltd was successfully

integrated into the Group, in 2007.in a new strategic partnership, the two

Nilfisk-Advance A/s owned sales company’s combined market presence will bring an indus-try leading, integrated suite of cleaning solu-tions to customers around southern Africa.

Although WAp south Africa and industroclean share some similarities when it comes to size, background and infrastructure, the two companies have traditionally concen-trated on different market segments.

WAp south Africa being active in the auto-motive, engineering, manufacturing, mining, food and beverage, as well as agricultural sectors, whereas industroclean has focused essentially on the contract cleaning, retail, health and institutionalised segments.

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equipment in service at a specific operation. sales activities, training, repair work and main-tenance contracts are executed out of these centres and each carries a certain amount of stock to support the particular requirements of its local customers, making these services as cost-effective as possible.

the most recent Multotec service centre to be established is located in Mokapane, Limpopo province, effectively expanding the company’s services in the eastern Limb/steelpoort area. the new centre has a fully-fledged administration and sales office, work-shop and storage area.

tHe local commercial vehicle market had a somewhat slower start to the year, selling 5.39% less trucks during January

compared to the same month in 2013.According to the latest combined results

released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of south Africa (Naamsa), Associated Motor Holdings (AMH) and Amalgamated Automobile Distributors (AAD), a total of 1 861 trucks were sold during January.

“A slight slump in sales was expected as the domestic truck market ended 2013 on such strong footing,” said Jacques Carelse, man-aging director of UD trucks southern Africa. “As the year unfolds, we are expecting to see that the strained local economy, as well as the volatile Rand and continuing labour and social unrest, will contribute to a lower growth rate in the industry.”

Looking at the various segment’s perfor-mances during January, Medium Commercial Vehicles declined by 1.41% year-on-year to conclude the month on 769 units. sales in the Heavy Commercial Vehicle segment declined by 19.45% to 265 units, while sales in the

extra Heavy Commercial Vehicle segment showed a 6.11% decline to 769 units. Only Bus sales offered some hope, with a 48.72% increase in sales to 58 units, due to the deliv-ery of some Bus Rapid transit units.

the lower Rand exchange rate, does how-ever, bode well for vehicle exports, especially into other African countries. On the other hand, it also means an inevitable hike in truck prices during the next six months.

the recent dramatic increase in the diesel price is also sure to hit the economy and especially transport operators and ultimately consumers quite hard.

“On the positive side, we believe the Gross Fixed Capital Formation or GFCF, the new value that is added to the economy, is set to increase slightly during 2014 with the main gains coming from several construction and infrastructural projects. For this reason, although many industry analysts are fore-casting a very stagnant local market, we are remaining positive that the market will see growth of around 4% this year,” concluded Carelse.

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the superior design, heavy duty construction, compo-nent protection and rugged reliability of the new M-series will run up production and run down total cost of owner-ship on any site. the re-engineered hydraulics system which consists of a higher standard flow, combined with lower backpressure and high hydraulic pressure, results in 20% improved hydraulic efficiency. improved attachment performance increases overall functionality by working faster and more efficiently. the increased tractive effort

enables operators to push more and dig harder than ever before. stronger hydraulics and better tractive effort also results in faster cycle times.

“With operator safety and com-fort always taking precedence, cab space has been increased by 10%, giving more room all around. the cab is not only big-ger but quieter with a 60% noise

reduction which improves the working environment, jobsite communications and subsequently leads to better produc-tion. Noise and vibration are further isolated by the new engine mounts.” Reports Michael Burns, National sales and Marketing Manager at Bobcat equipment south Africa (pty) Ltd.

the intelligent full-colour deluxe instrumentation panel with optional keyless start as well as monitoring and inter-active functions further improve operation. Operation levels are clearly displayed on the new 7” (18cm) full-colour LeD screen with easy-to-read virtual sweep gauges. important controls like engine speed control and operator switches are located right in front of the operator. the 14% larger window also increases visibility.

the new cab-forward moves the operator area closer to the attachment, giving a better vantage point of the work area.

Bobcat loaders with enclosed cabs are air-conditioned and have a best-in-class, pressurised interior space that helps keep dust to a minimum. increased light output of over 50% provides a brighter environment. the cooling system has been re-engineered for improved performance and extended machine life while increased fuel capacity extends operation time.

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the Lokotrack st2.4 processes a diverse range of feed materials, from the pre-screening of the coarsest gravel to fine classifying and processing of natural sands, or any demand-ing recycle materials. three clean end product sizes can be produced in one process due to the st2.4’s two-stage screen set-up. A variety of screen media can be fitted, from steel meshes to rubber and polyurethane materials. All the conveyors are folded hydraulically and secured mechanically.

“You just set up the screen angle, lift the feed-er up and start screening,” says Kimmo Anttila, product manager for Metso mobile screens. (Barloworld equipment is Metso Mobile’s south-ern African distributor.)

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ReGistRAtiON is now open for training offered by the sA paint industry training institute

(sApiti), the training arm of the sA paint Manufacturing Association (sApMA).

the courses will all be present-ed at sApMA new training facil-ity, the Coatings industry Centre of excellence, in springs but in-house training options as well as formal-ised training in selected Cape town, Durban and port elizabeth venues will also be available for some of the courses.

During the first half of the year sApiti will offer training in:• paint technology Qualification;• Raw Material preparation skills

programme (CHietA Accredited NQF 2 level);

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• Applicator skills programme.in the field of technical training,

sApiti will offer surface Coatings technology part 1 – for staff work-ing in a QC lab, technical sales reps and raw material supplier reps. this course includes subjects such as Basic technology, Application and evaluation.

Also on offer will be surface Coatings technology part 2 for staff whose careers are focused on prod-uct development or formulation, tech-nical support, trouble shooting and problem solving.

Here the curriculum includes surface coatings technology part 1, pigments, Modifiers, solvents and binders, Convertible binders, and Formulating principles, formulation including project management.

the paint technology Qualification course offers industry-specific training modules and technical qualification for staff following a technical and sales career (sales reps NQF 4 to 6). the course started in Johannesburg and Durban in February and will be offered

in Cape town and port elizabeth in May. it includes 11 elective modules.

Raw Material preparation skills (CHietA NQF 2) is ideal for plant operators, assessor trainees, supervi-sor trainees, labelling and packaging staff, and raw material warehouse staff, among others. Contact sApMA for dates of this training for this five-day course starting in Johannesburg from March 4 which can also be pre-sented in-house.

the Decorative Retail programme (NQF 2) started in Johannesburg at the beginning of this year and the five-day course could also be offered in other cities depending on demand. it is ideal for sales and DiY personnel, owners and supervisors of applicator firms, and non-technical staff wanting to learn more about preparation of surfaces and application of paint.

in-house training is also available for Applicator skills programme (NQF 2). this course offers theoretical and practical training sessions followed by workplace training.

the sApiti training programme for the second half of the year will be announced later.

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WipRO LtD, a leading glob-al information technology, Consulting and Outsourcing

company, has announced plans to expand the intake of graduates for its successful internship programme in south Africa. Now in its second year, Wipro’s local internship pro-gramme in south Africa enrolled 70 graduates in 2013 and this will be increased to 150 in 2014.

“the internship programme is becoming a crucial enabler of Wipro’s growth in Africa.

“For us, the programme is about nurturing talent for local leadership and ensuring that we have the right people on board – people who under-stand local culture, local markets and local customers across the African continent.

“We look for people that fit the entrepreneurial spirit of Wipro – those who have a willingness to learn and a creative and innovative mind,” said saurabh Govil, senior Vice president, Human Resources, Wipro Ltd. internship applicants (B.sC students with a specialisation

in Mathematics and science) from disadvantaged backgrounds are put through a process of entrance exams and interviews with local Wipro lead-ership to test attitudes to learning in addition to technical aptitude.

post completion of the initial three months of theoretical training the interns are interviewed for an appren-tice role on a number of live projects.

Once placed, the interns will receive supervised, on-the-job training and mentorship for a further three months.

the performance records will be reviewed and qualifying interns will be absorbed into Wipro’s operations in south Africa.

Govil added, “the programme gives the interns a chance to work on ‘live’ client projects, to gain in-depth

experience in everything from software development and project management, to client relation-ships, and crisis management. the programme offers a very

high chance of being absorbed into the company - the first batch of 30 interns from 2013 is now employed full-time at Wipro. this program liter-ally opens up a world of opportunities to work on projects wherever Wipro operates.”

interns are assigned mentors, and receive weekly feedback and undergo periodic assessments on their perfor-mance.

the overall curriculum has been designed to bridge the gap between campuses and the industry, and cov-ers both technical and behavioural aspects.

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Seen at the African Frontiers Forum are from left, Andy Robertshaw, Arup consulting Engineers with Stefan Coetzee,

Micheal Turner and Gareth Bowman, all Turner and Townsend

Seen at the launch of the 2014 Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year competition, are from left, Vani

Moodley, Vani Moodley & Associates, Charmaine Schwenn, Tate Nolan & Knight Attorneys and Aneska Dupont, Aneska

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MARK Gavin has been appointed National sales Director for

DAF’s southern African oper-ations. Gavin has been in the truck business since 1994, gaining a depth of experience in all operational aspects of the local industry during his tenure at other european truck distributors during this time.

“i have a tremendous pas-sion for european trucks and i regard DAF as a word class brand,” says Gavin. “it’s the market leader in the UK and is among the top three in Western europe. Although DAF presently has a small market share in Africa, i intend to challenge this – there’s absolutely no reason why these trucks cannot compete with the brands that occupy the upper levels of the local market. “

“DAF trucks are well suited to African conditions and, cou-pled with european efficiency, safety, comfort and reliabil-ity, the local market receives the best of both worlds. Worldwide DAF is synony-mous with these advantages and the African market is now beginning to recognise this. DAF offers one of the lowest vehicle tare weights in south Africa, as well as low fuel con-sumption and comprehensive warranties. We’re also geared to meet the growing demand for euro 5 emission stand-ards, with products that can

run on locally available diesel. All these factors make DAF an excellent choice in terms of total Cost of Ownership.”

“Babcock will continue to back the DAF brand in the long term. We’re here to stay as a player in the African trucking industry and my immediate focus will be on ensuring that new and exist-ing customers are offered the right products at the right price for the applications in which they operate, and that they receive a consistently first class aftersales service. the building blocks are already in place and i plan to consolidate these strengths to grow our market share.

DAF head office, based in Benoni on Johannesburg’s east Rand, houses the parts Distribution Centre (pDC) that services the Babcock and independent dealer net-work throughout southern Africa, ensuring parts avail-ability, as well as a techni-cal and driver training centre to ensure all dealers techni-cal and commercial staff are adequately trained to offer the correct service and advice to customers. Other Babcock dealerships are based in Middelburg, Cape town and Durban, while Babcock’s DAF network offers everything from a routine service to a tailor-made repair and main-tenance contract, together with full aftersales support.

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tHe movement of goods and people to and from remote regions has always been a challenging process,

due to varied factors such as geographi-cal obstructions, long distances, natural weather anomalies and even socio-polit-ical instability.

Operators of remote projects rely on environmental, communication and transport infrastructure that

fosters expenditure reduction and effi-cient delivery, partnering with reliable logistics providers.

According to Detlev Duve, Managing Director of Dachser Logistics south Africa, technological advancements and heavy investments into transport infrastructure across the continent have enabled logistics providers to take advan-tage of expansion into remote areas. improvements in the port areas, such as the Durban Harbour project, aviation port

of entry and road infrastructure improve-ment contribute to making the movement of goods fast, efficient and cost effective.

“the construction and mining industries are the most in need of logistics solutions as they frequently have sites in remote and inaccessible areas,” says Duve.

“We’re finding that a high level of activ-ity is continuing across remote locations. Many project managers face real chal-lenges in a logistical sense, challenges which we can address through our specif-ic experience in the African environment.”

to date, Dachser has undertaken remote projects in the KwaZulu-Natal and eastern Cape regions.

According to Duve, effective logistics planning for remote locations contributes directly to the success of these projects being cost-effective and completed on schedule.

“We are always looking for innovative

ways to move our customers’ goods. “special considerations must be made

when delivering goods to remote loca-tions. We look at the distance, road infrastructure, carrier efficiency, fuel con-sumption and security,” says Duve.

“to ensure successful operations, it is important for us to have the right equip-ment and strategy to ensure that we can meet the delivery deadline, given the obstacles we may encounter in these remote locations. it is very crucial to select the best carrier to use for remote projects, a carrier that can manage poor roads and long distances.”

Duve further explains that in order to improve logistics in remote loca-tions, companies need to invest in add-ing smaller distribution centres in areas where sufficient cargo justifies the invest-ment.

Remote areas pose a challenge to logistics

AFRiCA’s largest waste manage-ment conference, WasteCon, hosted by the institute of Waste

Management of southern Africa (iWMsA) will be taking place from 06 - 10 October 2014 at the Lord Charles in somerset West.

“this year it is the turn of the Western Cape Branch of the iWMsA, to host WasteCon2014. With the theme ‘Wired for Waste: value * grow * sustain’ - and promises ‘action, action and more action”, according to Dr suzan Oelofse, president of the iWMsA.

With a multitude of national and inter-national specialists sharing their insights and experience, and showcasing advanc-es in the industry, the multi-day confer-ence is geared to providing real solutions and inspiration for change. speaking on the theme, Oelofse says that value, growth and sustainability will underpin every event at the conference.

“How we value waste as a resource ultimately determines how much time and money we are prepared to invest in its management,” says Oelofse. “We need to realise a shift in focus from the conventional approaches to value-add strategies and affordable management options.”

“to ensure progress we need to change as our environment changes,”

adds Oelofse. “through transforming and integrating value-add initiatives, we need to actively engage opportunities that promote growth – these may be entrepreneurial opportunities, job crea-tion, promotion and support of sMMe’s and green energy initiatives.”

entrepreneurs are invited to use the opportunities presented at WasteCon2014 to showcase their skills and expertise and in so doing, become a vital part of the much-needed change.

According to Melani traut, iWMsA Western Cape Branch Chairperson, sus-tainability does not only refer to the limitations of our ecosystem, but rather

to the economic and social sustainabil-ity for which we as human beings are responsible. “to live within the limitations of the biophysical environment, we need to embrace the three types of capital (natural, social and human) to ensure a shift in focus, ensuring growth that is achievable without compromising our future potential.”

the exhibition component of the con-ference gives all industry-related compa-nies and organisations a fantastic oppor-tunity to promote their services, products and ideas. interested parties can book space or find out more at www.wastecon.co.za/exhibition.html.

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