Spring cable reels Third Quarter 2019 The SR-Express range from Powermite, which forms part of Conductix-Wampfler’s global SR series of spring cable reels, is engineered to meet the energy and data supply requirements of virtually any moving ...
Smart sensors for industrial motion control 1 August 2019, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa The term ‘smart sensor’ has been much used in recent years to describe a new breed of sensor that helps facilitate the manufacturing sector’s shift to Industry 4.0 ideology. While many might think that ...
Lubrication cuts costs for quarry excavators 1 August 2019 Quarrying or industrial-scale excavation is a gruelling application for mechanical equipment. Machinery is subjected to constant use, wear and tear, harsh operating conditions, dust and moisture and often ...
Data, light and the smart factory 2nd Quarter 2019, Editor's Choice Photonics – the science of harnessing photons through the cutting edge use of lasers and fibre optics – has become a key technology for smart factories.
Condition monitoring for maritime sector 2nd Quarter 2019, SKF South Africa The SKF Enlight Centre is an Internet-enabled, condition-based maintenance and condition monitoring system designed for the global marine industry.
Environmentally friendly wire rope lubricants 2nd Quarter 2019 The value of products like the Earthwise range supplied by Lubrication Engineers (LE) is immense because of their focus on non-toxicity.
Faster results with a digital twin 2nd Quarter 2019, Siemens South Africa, Editor's Choice The digital twin allowed all the functions and permutations of the stacker to be simulated while simultaneously developing the initial motion control program to provide an optimum starting point for virtual commissioning.
Stepping carefully into the Fourth Industrial Revolution 2nd Quarter 2019, Editor's Choice Rapid advances in technology and artificial intelligence in the mining industry raise issues like data protection, intellectual property ownership and legal liability.
High-speed manual chain hoist series 2nd Quarter 2019 Becker Mining South Africa has recently launched Kito’s new high-speed CB manual chain hoist series.
Multi-jackbolt tensioners 2nd Quarter 2019, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG BMG’s Superbolt multi-jackbolt tensioners reduce downtime and eliminate unsafe and laborious bolting methods, particularly in harsh operating conditions and in areas with limited working space.
Unique 360° lifting solutions 2nd Quarter 2019 A unique service whereby lifting machines and lifting tackle can be examined and tested on-site, giving clients peace of mind that they comply fully with all regulatory requirements, as well as ensuring the safety of all personnel, is available from the newly established Mandirk Lifting.
Superior quality festoon systems 2nd Quarter 2019 Superior quality festoon systems from Powermite deliver a reliable, efficient and uninterrupted feed of energy, data, air and fluids to electric mobile bulk materials handling machinery operating in mining and industry across southern Africa.
Unique hose crimper for SA market 1st Quarter 2019, Hydraulic & Automation Warehouse Hydraulic and Automation Warehouse (HAW) has expanded its hose crimper offering with the addition of the Uniflex UG32 grease crimper to its range.
Conveyor belt skirting system 1st Quarter 2019 New to the range of bulk handling systems from BLT World is the contact-free AirScrape conveyor belt skirting system, which significantly reduces material spill, dust formation and explosion hazards at transfer points and other critical sections in the conveyor chain.
New packaging design for SKF CR seals 1st Quarter 2019, SKF South Africa SKF has introduced a new packaging design for its vehicle aftermarket products.
Double V-girder quadruples lifting capacity 1st Quarter 2019 Konecranes and Demag has developed a new Double V-Girder crane which is capable of a 50 ton lifting capacity – four times that of the Single Girder.
