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“Turning your ideas into Reality”

September/October 2020



EEDDIITTOORR’’SS NNOOTTEE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020

EDITOR’S note

“Turning your ideas into Reality”

G reat ideas come alive through trial and error, and when

groups of passionate people work together to inspire, support
and collaborate.

Engineers are true team builders - they count their colleagues
as friends, draw on their diversity and celebrate wins within the
community as if they were their own. Oh, and they innovate like
mad. It’s this mix of culture and talent that’s creating some of
the best teams for innovative products and processes you’ll find
anywhere.

Within the pages of Engineering Africa, we’ve featured - time and
time again – hardworking and creative professionals who are
putting their talent to good use, making our daily lives smarter,
safer and more stimulating.

Following your dream isn’t easy and there are often insurmountable
obstacles and challenges along the way but creating a publication
to serve this profession has been a dream of mine for a very long
time. I’m proud of myself for having the courage to pursue it. I’d like
to take this opportunity to thank all my clients for their incredible
support of this publication and look forward to continuing these
relationships in 2020.

Kind Regards

Lelanie Lane

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CONTENT 07 Grundfos

Energy Efficiency Is Watchword In HVAC

10 WD Hearn
Remote Programming Assistance

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SKF

Safe, Rapid Wireless Transfer
Of Valuable Machine Health
Data With SKF Quickcollect

15 Kwikspace

Kwikspace Completes Phase 1 Of A 4 phase
Classroom Rollout For KZN Schools

17Apex

Durable And Flexible Apex Strip Curtains
For All Applications

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Safety Max Online

Your safety is our duty

22SANDVIK

Sandvik Mining And Rock Technology

24 Zest WEG
SA’s Wind Energy Market Opens Up
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AIR CONDITIONING SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020

ENERGY EFFICIENCY IS WATCHWORD IN HVAC

The surge in new data centres “Our pumps have long been at has a smaller footprint which
being built in South African the heart of air-conditioning is a major advantage as well,”
cities like Cape Town and systems for a range of building Pluck says. “The trick is to
Johannesburg is highlighting types,” Pluck says. “They couple this with the correct
the importance of reliability ensure accurate and controlled motor, controller and variable
and energy efficiency in air- circulation, which is the key speed drive to deliver the
conditioning systems. to user comfort and system efficiency, reliability and
According to Nick Pluck, efficiency.” controllability that today’s
external sales representative customer demands.”
from Grundfos, data centres He highlights the leading
rely on accurate and continuous technology that Grundfos has Pumps affect the performance
cooling of their server rooms developed for intelligent control of other components in a
to ensure optimal uptime and monitoring of its pumps. circulation system, so pump
and performance from their While most HVAC applications selection is vital when designing
core systems. As a leader in depend on tried-and-tested or maintaining a commercial
sustainable water solutions, end-suction pump technology, air-conditioning installation.
Grundfos has been providing the Grundfos single stage inline Data centres are a prime
pumps and controller solutions pump is a proven alternative in example of how Grundfos
to local data centres as part this application. products meet the performance
of its extensive offering for requirements of exacting
heating, ventilation and cooling “Our TP pump solution delivers applications, he says.
(HVAC) applications. great efficiency and importantly
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“With our solutions, you get with high quality drives,” by changing the frequency at
pumps and pump systems that he says. “We also ensure which the motor runs.
deliver maximum efficiency the software through which
with minimum energy drives communicate with the There are also mechanical
consumption,” Pluck adds. motor is constantly extending efficiencies derived from the
efficiencies for the customer.” design and construction of
The HVAC market is becoming physical elements of Grundfos
increasingly energy conscious, Grundfos CUE frequency pumps, from volutes to
argues Pluck, especially converters offer speed control impellers and bearings.
as electricity prices climb for almost any Grundfos pump,
relentlessly. Both for the regardless of size, power range “By combining mechanical
designers of new buildings and application area. As one and electrical efficiencies with
and retrofitters of older of the latest speed-controlled bespoke controls we are able
buildings, the focus is on pump systems, it is designed for to deliver a solution that will
better efficiencies and energy a range of applications including provide optimum performance,
savings for the end-user. “This commercial HVAC systems. The and reliability,” Pluck concludes.
is where Grundfos excels, using converters reduce the system’s
premium efficiency motors output when demand drops,

A Grundfos TP single stage An insulated installation of Grundfos TP pumps in a cooling
inline pump installation on a application.
data centre roof top in Gauteng.

Contact information
www.grundfos.com

Grundfos TPE pumps installed in A Grundfos TPE pump using the
a primary hot water application functionality from the onboard
variable speed drive to provide
for multi-story commercial pinpoint accuracy for a cooling
building.
application.

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Durban and Port Elizabeth each
branch carries an impressive
stock holding of CNC machines,
CNC accessories, CNC tooling,
and Conventional Machines.

SERVICES

Since opening its doors almost WD Hearn has carefully chosen WD Hearn Machine Tools have
85 years ago WD Hearn hi-tech suppliers from Europe, one of the largest and most
Machine Tools has built a America, Taiwan and Japan to highly skilled CNC service
strong reputation throughout cover virtually all machine shop departments in the country.
the South African engineering and production requirements. Focus is placed on sharing
sector as a leading supplier The product line is continually ownership of the installation
of precision equipment, and evolving to match the lightning of CNC machines into machine
providing the best after-sales fast evolution of technology shops, through the expertise of
support in the country. In in today’s competitive world. knowledgeable sales people,
1987 WD Hearn sold their first WD Hearn has carefully trained skilled CNC technicians and
Leadwell CNC Machining Center admin staff handling the CNC application engineers. To
and have since sold over 1100 import and export of machines, ensure WD Hearn maintains
Leadwell machines. WD Hearn accessories and spares from its extremely high standards of
places significant emphasis on our global suppliers and after-sales technical support, all
their customers’ requirements making sure that products service engineers are sent for
in order to find the most tailor- are distributed quickly and product training at the machine
made solutions for them. effectively to the branch offices tool builders’ facilities around
around the country. Situated the world. Over the past 5
years we have sent engineers
to Siemens (Germany),
Mitsubishi EDM (Germany),
MAG (USA), MAG (Germany),
Yushine (Taiwan), Flow Waterjet
(Germany), Leadwell (Taiwan),
Sanco (Taiwan), Nikon (France),
Partmaker (UK) and Renishaw
(UK). WD Hearn’s reputation
was built on the foundation
of offering excellence through
service, and a belief in the
philosophy of having the
correct training for our service
engineers.
WD Hearn employs Mechanical,
Electrical and Application
engineers across all branches.
Services offered include CNC
retrofits, Special purpose
machine design and build,
PLC programming, CNC
programming, Turnkey projects,
and Renishaw retrofits & system
solutions.

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MACHINE TOOLS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020

APPLICATIONS and telephonically with full offers benefits in ease of use
programming and application and enhanced durability, and
WD Hearn employs two highly support. allows the QC20-W to be used
skilled applications engineers. for testing even in “closed
Their expertise and experience SIEMENS door” manufacturing, where
allows WD Hearn to offer tailor- access to wiring can raise safety
made application solutions that WD Hearn became an official and procedural issues.
no other machine tool company approved Siemens partner TRAINING
in South Africa is capable of in 2007 and has since been WD hearn offers full CNC
offering. Andre Enslin handles handling the aftersales service training on-site, or at our
our applications in Port requirements on all Siemens training room in Cape Town;
Elizabeth and Cape Town, and 802Dsl, 808D advanced,828D fully equipped with Sinutrain for
Johan Neveling takes care of and 840Dsl controls, including training on all Siemens control
all Johannesburg and Durban’s stocking of Siemens drives, systems, as well as Mitsubishi
application requirements. controllers and motors in simulators, as well as offering
Between Andre and Johan’s Johannesburg and Cape Town. courses in using Edgecam’s
experience we are capable of CAD/CAM software.
handling training on all popular RENISHAW
control types from Siemens and WD HEARN MACHINE TOOLS
Fanuc to Mitsubishi, support on WD Hearn Machine Tools +27 (0)21 534 5351
a variety of CAD/CAM systems, service department owns’
and training on a broad range Renishaw ball bar & laser [email protected]
of machine configurations, interferometer systems www.wdhearn.co.za
from C-axis Lathes to 5-axis and software for machine 11
Machining Centers, to Swiss accuracy testing, repairs
Type Turning and Horizontal and maintenance. Renishaw
Machining Centers. Through probes offer the highest
this WD Hearn is striving to precision and accuracy while
become the most technically providing solutions for tool
advanced machine tool setting, broken tool detection,
company in the country. component set-up, in-cycle
gauging and first-off inspection
TURN KEY PROJECTS of parts, with automatic offset
updates. The Renishaw XL-80
WD Hearn offers a broad laser measurement system/
range of fully designed and interferometer offers the
delivered turnkey solutions to ultimate in high performance
fit any production or jobshop measurement and calibration
requirement. Our solutions for motion systems, including
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accurate cycle times and advice Linear measurement accuracy
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wireless technology. This design

ENGINEERING AFRICA TURNING YOUR IDEAS INTO REALITY

REINVENTING STEEL
SUPPLY FOR A NEW WORLD

Resilient and always adaptable, we at Macsteel are planning for every possibility Scan the QR code to
in the new normal. read our article on how

From a comprehensive COVID-19 compliant business continuity plan, to ongoing Macsteel is ensuring
digitisation in moving towards 4IR aligned manufacturing practices, it is this future-thinking business continuity and
approach that has allowed us to boldly re-envision the way we work to supply steel leveraging technology to
- ensuring we continue to reliably meet the ongoing demand for our quality steel products.
Here, through the use of advanced data analytics, we are continually finding new ways navigate COVID-19.
of modernising and adapting our operating model, ensuring enhanced efficiency and
productivity.

So while the future remains uncertain, you can still rely on Africa’s leading manufacturer,
merchandiser and distributor of steel and value-added products, to partner with you
in ensuring that together we continue building for a sustainable future, one that bears
testament to the strength and resilience of an industry forged in steel.

For us, it is more than steel, its about boldy embracing the digital world and
pioneering ongoing industry progress in preparation for whatever the future
may hold.

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BEARINGS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020

SAFE, RAPID WIRELESS
TRANSFER OF
VALUABLE MACHINE
HEALTH DATA WITH
SKF QUICKCOLLECT
SENSORS

SKF’s Enlight QuickCollect is a ProCollect applications to capture a specific component. Bearing or
walk-around data collection overall machine vibration (velocity lubrication failure results in friction
system that performs front-line and enveloped acceleration), time causing a rise in temperature. By
machine condition monitoring. waveform and temperature data. measuring temperature changes
Safe, fast and user-friendly, Data analysis can be done on the at the bearing potential problems
the system simplifies machine spot in real time or can be sent to can be detected early so that
health monitoring as well as data the cloud for analysis. corrective maintenance can be
collection and analysis, helping scheduled thereby avoiding costly
to optimise customers’ rotating When used directly on a machine, failures and unwanted downtime.
equipment performance. the wireless QuickCollect vibration
and temperature sensor, which The rugged sensor uses a
Combining an easy-to-use sensor can be connected to a smart rechargeable ba�ery, eliminating
with mobile apps, the system device, is able to simultaneously the hazards and inconvenience of
enables service, reliability, collect vibration and temperature cumbersome cables for enhanced
operations or maintenance measurements. Most machinery operator safety. The collected data
personnel to quickly and easily problems arise as a result of that is transferred to the SKF app
identify machine condition, collect excessive vibration; vibration is displayed on the screen with
and share inspection, process measurements are able to detect easy-to-identify colour-coded bars
and valuable machine health mechanical looseness, imbalance, that indicate alarm status: Green
data company-wide without the soft foot (foundation), shaft for acceptable, yellow for alert and
need for training or diagnostic bow, misalignment, bearing red for danger.
expertise. The user is able to wear, gear defects, or rotor
monitor hundreds of assets per damage. When performing Samantha Joubert
day and thousands of assets per measurements, the sensor’s Marketing Manager
month. vibration output is processed to
produce two very meaningful +27 (011) 821 3602
The QuickCollect CMDT 391 and vibration measurements for each [email protected]
391-Ex sensors communicate with measurement point.
off-the-shelf iOS and Android www.skf.com/africa
devices through Bluetooth® Temperature measurement is a
low-energy version 4.2 wireless useful indicator of mechanical
technology, using the SKF condition or the load applied to
QuickCollect, DataCollect or

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CONSTRUCTION SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020

KWIKSPACE COMPLETES PHASE 1 OF A FOUR-
PHASE CLASSROOM ROLLOUT FOR KZN SCHOOLS

Kwikspace is one of Africa’s largest manufacturers of prefabricated, modular buildings, with an
established footprint in 27 African countries across the construction, mining, oil & gas, education,
healthcare and community service sectors. Established in 1972, the company employs almost 300
people, with a 500 000 m² manufacturing facility in Kliprivier, Gauteng. Kwikspace maintains the

largest modular building rental fleet in South Africa.

Kwikspace has completed March, only six weeks later. were installed as additional
phase one of a four-phase Schools benefitting from the requirements. Kwikspace also
classroom rollout in KwaZulu- new prefabricated classrooms, conducted onsite classroom
Natal. Contracted by the KZN which measure 7 m X 7 m each, joining and all electrical
Department of Education are Gwejobomvu Secondary requirements.
via the Coega Development in Celini (four classrooms);
Corporation, the completed Ricardia Primary School in Completion for phase two of
project will add 137 classrooms Richards Bay (two classrooms); the project is expected at the
to various schools in the Heuwelland Secondary in end of August 2020.
province. Phase 1 saw the Empangeni (three classrooms);
manufacture, delivery and and Lifalethu Secondary in DAVID FRANCIS
installation of 15 classrooms Jozini (eight classrooms). Branch Manager – KZN
across four schools.
All classrooms include pin Tel: +27 31 700 2834
The phase one order was boards and chalkboards as [email protected]
received in early February standard extras, while concrete
2020 and completed by mid- slabs and steps to the classroom www.kwikspace.co.za

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PUMP DO
THE THINKING.

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for numerous applications, and can be easily adapted to local conditions.
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STRIP CURTAINS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020

DURABLE
AND FLEXIBLE
APEX STRIP
CURTAINS
FOR ALL
APPLICATIONS

The patented Balledge® design on Apex General Purpose Strip Curtains not only
ensures an effective thermal seal, it also makes the locally manufactured product very

durable. Made from specially formulated PVC material Apex General Purpose Strip
Curtains have found use in numerous applications across the country.

The patented Balledge® design hanging rail and provide
on Apex General Purpose Strip a cost effective and highly
Curtains not only ensures an efficient means of separating
effective thermal seal, it also atmospherically critical areas
makes the locally manufactured from temperature extremes
product very durable. and environmental pollutants.
In addition to their obvious use
Made from specially formulated The Balledge® is what provides at entrance and exit points, the
PVC material that retains its extended strip life, even after industrial PVC strip curtains
flexibility irrespective of the years of use, and because the are also becoming increasingly
environment or temperate material is transparent visibility popular as a means of
where the strips are used, Apex is enhanced making it safe to temporarily partitioning areas
General Purpose Strip Curtains use for covering doorways and within large facilities.
have found use in numerous cordoning off areas within a
applications across the country. facility, The use of flexible PVC strips
in industrial applications was
Wim Dessing, sales executive WIM DESSING, pioneered more than 40 years
at the company, says the sales executive ago by Apex Strip Curtains
Balledge® is essentially a & Doors. “An important
reinforced edge on the side characteristic of our specially
of each strip and it prevents formulated PVC material is
snagging and scratching of that the Apex General Purpose
people and foods as they pass Strip Curtains do not become
through. Apex General Purpose brittle with use, which means
Strip Curtains are commonly that they easily outlast inferior
attached to an overhead products,” Dessing says.

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In addition to controlling the
influx of hot or cold air, Apex
General Purpose Strip Curtains
also reduce the dust levels as
well as prevent the ingress of
birds, rodents and insects.

Apex General Strip Curtains are transparent so visibility is enhanced The strip curtains are able
making it safe to use for covering doorways. to prevent the passage of
unwanted contaminants in
industries where hygiene and
cleanliness are critical, while
still permitting the unhindered
and safe passage of people
and forklift trucks. Additional
benefits include the reduction
of noise levels from both inside
and outside the facility in
question.

The strips are available on a
metre by metre basis, or as
complete installation together
with hanging hardware. Apex
Strip Curtains & Doors is
represented throughout South
Africa by a network of agents
that also offer technical and
installation support.

Apex General Purpose Strip Curtains are commonly attached to an
overhead hanging rail.

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the locally manufactured product very durable.

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CYBERSECURITY SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020

L3180
SmartScale for Wheel Loaders

When the pressure is on and customers are waiting, you need to perform faster without compromising accuracy
and precision. The new L3180 SmartScale for loaders adjusts for rough terrain, technique, and movement so
new and skilled operators can load with greater accuracy, precision and speed.

What is a smart scale L3180 Offers

· Weighing intelligence
ASmartScale is the next generation of onboard scales that uses · Connected Quarry connectivity
weighing intelligence for more accurate, precise and faster loading. · Including built-in WiFi and GPS
It also connects machines and devices for the collection and syncing · Multi-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU
of loading data.
· Best-in-class interactivity and interface

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SANDVIK MINING AND ROCK TECHNOLOGY WILL HOST INNOVATION IN
MINING VIRTUAL EVENT, SEPT. 29-30, 2020, WHERE THEY WILL SHOWCASE
AN EXCEPTIONAL LINE-UP OF NEW EQUIPMENT AND SOLUTIONS AS WELL
AS THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES FOR DIGITALIZATION, AUTOMATION AND
ELECTRIFICATION FOR THE MINING INDUSTRY.

The Innovation in Mining Virtual digitalization and automation and tools, service and technical
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who face the challenges that come to Sandvik’s team of experts. and rock excavation within the
with leading mining operations Attendees will receive high-quality, construction industry; products
in the modern environment. intensive information and live in advanced stainless steels and
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professionals the opportunity for industrial heating. In 2019, the
to learn about Sandvik’s most Through Sandvik’s experts and a Group had approximately 40,000
innovative solutions for the mining unique networking opportunity, employees and revenues of about
industry and learn how those this virtual event provides you 100 billion SEK in more than
solutions can deliver value to their with insight, information and 160 countries within continuing
operations. the tools you need to increase operations.
productivity and efficiency at your
Sandvik will showcase a line-up of mining operation. Sandvik Mining and Rock
innovative solutions for all of their Technology is a business area
product offerings including rock Registration is now open for the within the Sandvik Group and
drilling, rock cutting, crushing and Innovation in Mining Virtual a global leading supplier of
screening, loading and hauling, Event: https://www.lyyti.fi/p/ equipment and tools, service and
electrification, and automation. innovationinmining/en/event_ technical solutions for the mining
info and construction industries.
At the Innovation in Mining Virtual Application areas include rock
Event attendees will experience For a sneak peek of what you can drilling, rock cutting, crushing and
a completely new and unique expect from each product Division screening, loading and hauling,
digital experience. Sandvik will in September, make sure you are tunneling, quarrying and breaking
introduce attendees to the latest connected with Sandvik Mining and demolition. In 2019, sales
developments in technology, and Rock Technology on social were approximately 45 billion SEK
equipment, and services, along media. with about 14,000 employees in
with the value those solutions continuing operations.
can deliver to a customer’s SANDVIK GROUP
operations. Attendees will have CONNY RASK,
the opportunity to virtually tour Sandvik is a high-tech and global Corporate Communications
Sandvik’s state-of-the-art Rock engineering group offering
Drills facility and Test Mine, products and services that Manager,
interact with “virtual booths” enhance customer productivity, +46 845 613 68
hosted by each of Sandvik’s profitability and safety. We hold [email protected]
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SA’S WIND ENERGY MARKET
OPENS UP FOR ZEST WEG

Zest WEG has entered South Africa’s wind energy industry, combining exciting
turbine technology with its established footprint in the local economy.

Zest WEG has entered South “We have prepared the 925 volts generated by the
Africa’s wind energy industry, ground for developing local alternator to 33 kV, reducing
combining exciting turbine skills and supply chains in our losses through more efficient
technology with its established contribution to wind energy energy transmission. There is
footprint in the local economy. projects,” Gerrard says. “Given also then no need for a separate
our experience in South Africa, transformer and its associated
The development of a direct our products and solutions also infrastructure at ground level.
drive, gearless wind turbine by meet the necessary regulations
its parent company WEG is a and standards, including grid ALASTAIR GERRARD
key factor in Zest WEG’s plan to code compliance, which is vital
grow a client base among wind for projects that will feed power integrated solutions executive
farm developers, says Alastair to the national utility.”
Gerrard, integrated solutions Zest WEG.
executive at Zest WEG. The positive take-up of the WEG
wind turbine – mainly in South “We are looking forward to
“With WEG’s latest 4,2 MW America – is reflected by the leveraging WEG’s tried-and-
wind turbine solution – which 647 MW of capacity that has tested turbine technology from
augments its initial offering contributed to the market in Brazil, from our established
of a 2,1 MW unit – we see recent years; another 181 MW foundation as a well-recognised
considerable scope for is in the pipeline. He highlights local player,” Gerrard concludes.
broadening our technology that having no gearbox in the
offering locally and into the rest turbine offered a number of
of Africa,” he says. benefits.

With four decades as a local “There is increased efficiency,
supplier, manufacturer and less noise and weight, and one
service provider in South less component means less
Africa, he says Zest WEG has maintenance,” he says. “The
extensive market presence and whole design is focused on
knowledge upon which to build. efficiency and reliability, for
In particular, the company is maximum output and uptime.”
well-placed to meet the local
content requirements for The WEG turbine also includes
participating in the wind energy the transformer in the nacelle,
segment. rather than at the tower base.
This transformer steps up the

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Working with local service providers, Zest WEG WEG’s direct drive gearless wind turbine solution

will meet the local content promotes higher energy efficiency.

Zest WEG is leveraging off tried-and-tested Optimal turbine positioning and maximisation of
turbine technology and references from Brazil. energy yield determined by micro-siting studies.

Contact information
www.zestweg.com

Reduced energy loss and A WEG AGW110/2.1MW wind
balance of plant costs through turbine.
installation of transformer in

the nacelle.

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Key sectors served by ACTOM’s equipment supply and solutions offering include:

Power Generation Construction Healthcare Paper & Pulp Renewable Energy
Transmission Energy Industrial Processing Petro-chemical Sugar
Distribution Environmental Mining Rail Transport Textile
Utilities Food & Beverage Oil & Gas Signalling Water & Sanitation

ACTOM, offering a winning and balanced combination of
manufacturing, service, repairs, maintenance, projects
and distribution of electro-mechanical equipment through
its 35 outlets throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.

ACTOM (Pty) Ltd: 2 Magnet Road, Knights, 1413 | PO Box 13024, Knights, 1413

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AUTO PARTS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020

STEEL SPACER PLATE FOR CAT to ensure proper sealing, Now available from IPD South
3500 ENGINES FROM IPD and added grooves to aid in Africa, the IPD steel spacer plate
disassembly. Smooth corrective for the CAT 3500 series engines
Now available from IPD South edges help to seal the surface is more corrosion-resistant than
Africa, the IPD steel spacer plate between mating components. the standard aluminium or cast
for the CAT 3500 series engines
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changes such as a new MLS processes. A robust product
gasket shape, made to meet line makes IPD a leader in the
OEM thickness specifications. aftermarket for these popular
engines.
There is also an added,
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ifm solutions for conveyor belt protection

Why is so important to monitoring the Conveyor belt?
Protection against accidents with people and machinery via local and remote
safety monitoring. Reduce complex and expensive wiring with controls and
safety networking. Ensure optimal product transportation monitoring speed
and blockage, as well as belt misalignment.
ifm offers various solutions with the heavy duty devices especially designed to
protect long conveyor belts. The die-cast housing is robust to survive outdoor
use. Assure safety, uptime and conveyor long-term availability.

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BEARINGS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020

BMG LAUNCHES A NEW USER-FRIENDLY many benefits, including easy
B2B ONLINE SHOPPING PLATFORM product browsing, selection
and ordering; click and collect
from the nearest branch; swift
delivery for existing customers
and a fair returns policy.

“The BMG team is on hand
to assist customers in all
sectors, including agriculture,
mining, food and beverage
plants, water and wastewater
treatment facilities, oil, gas and
petrochemical plants, as well as
construction, engineering and
general industry.”

Hot-off-the-press news from Engineering Solutions Group Through BMG Online,
BMG is the launch of the (ESG) part of Invicta Holdings customers now have easy
company’s new online shopping Limited. “What’s even more access to a comprehensive
platform - BMG Online - which important about BMG Online, range of bearings, power
makes doing business in the is although this platform offers transmission components
industrial sector, even easier. new opportunities for doing and seals. Electric motors and
business, digital shopping is electronic motion components
“Although the planning, merely another channel and will are also now available online.
development and execution not detract from the technical BMG will soon be adding many
for our E-Commerce shopping support and personal care that more products to this electronic
portal go back over two years, the BMG teams are well known platform, including fasteners,
the Covid-19 lockdown has for. tools and equipment later in
a material impact on BMG 2020.
Online’s design and format. “This new online facility, which
Benchmarked on international enhances the traditional way Contact information
best practice, the new system that we’ve done business for [email protected]
is efficient, user-friendly and nearly 50 years, sees BMG
customer-centric. BMG Online leading the way, in a highly www.bmgworld.net.
is an easy-to-navigate platform, competitive sector. This
that enables 24-hour browsing platform will add value to our
and ordering from a selection service offering and make
of over 50 000 BMG products,” shopping for engineering
explains Darryn Wright, components even more
Group Marketing Executive, convenient. BMG Online offers

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PVC MATERIALS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020

MAXIFLEX RAISES THE CURTAIN ON PVC strip, designed and
NEW RIBBED PVC MATERIALS fireproofed to protect operators
during the welding process,
Maxiflex, a market leader in it comes to our PVC strip, we complies with international
PVC strip curtains in South don’t subscribe to a one-size- standards and regulations for
Africa since 1990, has further fits-all-applications philosophy,” Health and Safety in Welding
extended their comprehensive notes Bram Janssen, Managing (ISO 25980, EN1598 in Europe
portfolio with the introduction Director of Maxiflex. “Our and AWS F2.3 in USA). The
of a new range of extra durable years of industry experience anti-insect PVC material is ideal
ribbed material. have given us the capability to for customers that require
customise our PVC strips to be PVC strips with high hygiene
Manufactured from durable, able to offer complete solutions standards typically found in
impact- and scratch-resistant that meet customers’ diverse the food industry where flying
material, these highly robust requirements. Our range caters insects are a nuisance and a
PVC strip curtains are ideally to light, medium and heavy health hazard. This PVC strip
suited for arduous, heavy- pedestrian and motorised
duty, high traffic applications. traffic in cold storage, freezer, material is recommended by
Customers can choose between warehousing, manufacturing the World Health Organisation
three innovative ribbed and welding environments.” as it is safe for humans and
offerings: Standard clear the repulsive agent repels
PVC strip with crystal-clear Available in a variety of colours flying insects like fruit flies and
transparency ideal for indoor and transparencies, all PVC mosquitoes making it the ideal
and outdoor areas that demand strips from Maxiflex are forged solution for fruit pack- houses
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PVC strip curtains, also known lowest total cost of ownership.
as strip doors, create unique,
flexible, safe, energy saving Forming part of Maxiflex’s
doorways and partitions that PVC strip range are welding
protect goods and provide and anti-insect curtains. The
seamless traffic flow. “When innovative, safety-first welding

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STEEL SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020

NAVIGATING
COVID-19 AND
HOW IT WILL
CHANGE THE

BUSINESS
LANDSCAPE IN

THE WORLD

Macsteel, Africa’s LEADING Steel Supplier

Africa’s leading manufacturer, assisted some areas of the practices in manufacturing.
merchandiser and distributor Macsteel business to operate. We’ve taken steps to get to
of steel and value-added This provided the comfort and that level of applying advanced
products, Macsteel, is planning necessity of social distancing manufacturing practices aligned
to leverage on technology to without having to put ourselves to 4IR practises. There are a lot
sustain its business growth and others at risk.” of learnings and opportunities,
as part of its post-COVID-19 and in terms of capabilities,
business continuity plan. This Porun says the new landscape I believe we will align our
is after the spread of COVID-19 post-pandemic is such that operations based on what has
created business disruption every business will have to happened in recent months. As
around the world, leaving embrace the new way of a result of the pandemic where
many large and especially small operating, through technology we were all forced to swim for
businesses struggling. and digital communications, survival and we have all done
Nival Porun, Operations while the face-to-face meetings reasonably well in terms of
Executive at Macsteel says will only be done when it is keeping our heads above the
COVID-19 has made businesses critical to do so. The IT sector water”.
realise the importance of will be the area of opportunity,
technology, further relying especially for businesses He says all businesses were
on digital technology to drive that need the technological caught off guard by the
their business operations and advances to streamline their pandemic and whilst they may
communications. operational processes and align have continuity plans in place
their businesses with the new from a risk perspective, not
“Before the pandemic face- norm. all plans are developed for a
to-face meetings were the Porun says, “Macsteel is disruption of this magnitude.
norm, however through the heading in the right direction
technological infrastructure and has made major inroads If during this time, you’re
now implemented, we have in terms of using first world negligent when it comes to the

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management of people or your • Your business continuity
processes regarding health and plan needs to be driven
safety protocols, you run the from the top-down rather
risk of losing highly skilled staff than bottom-up and this
and specialised employees and should be aligned with
this could be detrimental to the your compliance standard.
operations of the business in If you don’t align your
the long-term. continuity plan with the
legal compliances, you’re
All organisations should NIVAL PORUN putting your organisation
comply with the World Health and executives at risk of
Organisation standards in terms Operations Executive being fined or prosecuted.
of process as well as health Macsteel
and safety procedures such as • Ensure that your processes
wearing of personal protective Here are some of the key for health and safety
equipment for the health and lessons that came out of our measures are updated and
safety of people working in experience with COVID-19 that in place and the culture of
the business. People are key can provide guidance to other the business is aligned to
stakeholders to the business businesses: these practices.
and without them the business
cannot run or exist. So, looking back. We had to put all these • Don’t keep all your eggs in
after your people and ensuring processes and measures one basket, spread them as
that they are healthy and able in place to ensure that our much as possible to mitigate
to work is another key factor people were safe and there where possible from a risk
that businesses will need to was business continuity as perspective.
focus on in the future. per government COVID-19
regulations. • Identify opportunities to
“When we were in lockdown improve business operations
level 5, anticipating level 4, we to be more technologically
started preparing systems to driven.
ensure that we were compliant
with the new regulations as +27 11 871 0000
set out by the World Health [email protected]
Organisation and our national www.macsteel.co.za
government such as hygiene
measures, social distancing
as well as complying with the
curfew whilst our employees
commuted to work and

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