Powerful diagnostic tool for condition monitoring Third Quarter 2023, SKF South Africa SKF has extended its Microlog Analyser family of data collection devices with a new model that offers faster measurement collection and greater diagnostic power. “The new SKF Microlog Analyser that is ...
Going underground for energy storage Third Quarter 2023, Editor's Choice The idea of using gravity to store energy is not new. Hydro has been a feature of mature electricity grids for decades. While this may be ideal for large-scale storage, it requires very specific geographies and comes with a huge capital cost. Gravitricity, an Edinburgh-based green engineering startup, is working to make gravity energy storage a reality.
World’s largest concentrated solar farm Third Quarter 2023, Editor's Choice Sub-title: Noor power station in Morocco is the largest concentrated solar power plant on the planet, and uses molten salt storage to produce electricity at night.
The world’s largest magnet Third Quarter 2023, Editor's Choice The world’s largest and most powerful magnet is the Central Solenoid magnet in the ITER fusion reactor in France. Built by General Atomics, it is the result of over five years of research and development, and the statistics are mind-blowing.
Lubrication solutions for coastal environments Second Quarter 2023 Oxidation, rust, corrosion, and water exposure can be significantly higher along South Africa’s coastal belt. So much so that coastal conditions are often classified as ‘extreme condition environments’. ...
Troubleshooting with Fluke Second Quarter 2023, Comtest Few things are as disposable as paper towels. But the next time you nonchalantly toss one away, keep in mind that there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. Paper towels are manufactured through a finely ...
Paving the way for way for ultra-fast sustainable computers Second Quarter 2023
Today’s rapid IT expansion generates enormous amounts of digital data that needs to be stored, processed and communicated. This comes with an ever-increasing need for energy − projected to consume ...
New benchmark for reliability in mining Second Quarter 2023 Mines can save R500 000 or more on their yearly mill cleaning costs, while electricity consumption can be reduced by up to 12%, and lubricant consumption lowered up by up to 60% when using Bel-Ray Clear Gear lubricant.
High-performance additives and lubricants for sugar processing Second Quarter 2023, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG BMG provides engineering components and support services to the sugar industry, ensuring high productivity, reduced energy consumption, minimal downtime and long service life of systems.
Key technological trends First Quarter 2023, RS South Africa As we embark on a new year, it is fascinating to acknowledge the leaps and bounds made in technology over the course of 2022. Spearheaded by sustainability, big data analysis needs, privacy concerns, connectivity, security considerations, and global communication needs, there were undeniable advances in both hardware and software development throughout the year.
Fuchs supports automotive OEMs in the Eastern Cape First Quarter 2023
OEMs in the automotive industry in the Eastern Cape are serviced by the Fuchs Lubricants South Africa branch in Gqeberha. “Volkswagen is a global customer, which underscores the importance of the sector,” ...
Hydrogen: the key to energy turnaround First Quarter 2023, Pepperl+Fuchs In the 21st century, humanity is working toward a common goal: a significant reduction in CO2 emissions to halt global warming. Decarbonisation will create numerous changes, especially in the way ...
Lubricants for wind power plants First Quarter 2023 The spotlight is firmly on the uptake of clean energy sources, as the government aims to increase its share of renewable energy in its energy mix from 11% to 41% by 2030. This means the deployment of ...
Efficient spillage solutions Fourth Quarter 2022 OST-Africa’s range of materials handling, screen and transmission products includes an efficient spillage solution, designed to prevent production losses during materials handling in diverse sectors.
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Lock Bolt pins and collars Fourth Quarter 2022, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG According to BMG specialists, vibration and shock can quickly impair joint integrity and negatively affect overall product performance, especially in demanding applications, like vibrating screens.
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Edge computing, artificial intelligence, and the cloud Fourth Quarter 2022, Omron Electronics One benefit of digitalisation – in addition to offering greater connectivity of devices at plant level – is its potential to escalate data to other systems and to make it possible to monitor plants remotely, ...
The next step in grid decarbonisation Fourth Quarter 2022, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric has launched the RM AirSeT, its newest gas-insulated (GIS) switchgear with pure air technology and digital connectivity. This equips grid operators with an innovative solution to ...
Cables for repetitive movement and robotics Fourth Quarter 2022, Editor's Choice MD, Ian Hewat says that the introduction of its specially designed cables has proved to be ground-breaking, with Chainflex cables dramatically outlasting alternatives in the field. As a result, many of ...
Revolutionary zero-emission seaglider Fourth Quarter 2022, Siemens South Africa, Editor's Choice With 40 percent of the world’s population living in coastal communities, Regent’s electric seagliders will be the first vehicles to offer safe, low cost, high speed, zero-emission vehicles for this segment. ...
Hydrogen: the key to energy turnaround Third Quarter 2022, Pepperl+Fuchs If you want to curb climate change, you can’t get around hydrogen. To ensure the safety of automated processes, explosion-proof components and sensors with a wide range of functions are required. Pepperl+Fuchs offers the hydrogen industry a comprehensive portfolio of devices and many years of experience in diverse areas.
