Many industries operate a variety of belt-driven machinery such as HVAC equipment, milling machines, compressors and camshafts. The accurate alignment of belt and chain drives, while seemingly a fairly insignificant task, can in fact make a considerable contribution to a plant’s overall production levels and subsequent profitability. Precise alignment will […]
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The enforcement of South Africa’s carbon tax is adding to the focus by mines and industry on greenhouse gas emissions, raising the interest in the potential for converting methane into energy. According to Vis Reddy, chairman of SRK Consulting in South Africa, the company’s established expertise in air quality management […]
It is heartening to see a growing trend in the warehousing and logistics sector for more eco-friendly operations that minimise harm to the environment. As sustainability becomes increasingly important, there is a shift to replace traditional combustion engine forklift trucks with highly efficient, eco-friendly electric forklifts. “The investment in electric […]
Over the past 50 years, Rand Air has led the local rental industry in the supply of a wide range of portable equipment including diesel and electric air compressors, generators, light towers, pumps and steam boilers. The rental specialist is intensifying its focus on pumps to meet the growing need […]
Product Category Rules (PCR) for the bearing industry, initiated and driven by SKF, have been approved by The International EPD System. This will enable bearing purchasers to make more informed and sustainable choices, while also promoting greater transparency and accountability in the product supply chain. Initiated by SKF and following […]
A bearing Remanufacturing solution offered by SKF Authorised Distributer, Bearings 2000, in collaboration with the SKF Circular Economy Centre, is delivering significant monetary savings for a key customer while also contributing to a greener planet. When the customer, a prominent stakeholder in the Western Cape food & beverage industry, required […]
Conceptainer – specialists in the design and local manufacture of labelling, packaging, transport and storage solutions – has developed solutions to protect product integrity and for efficient handling, stacking and storage. Conceptainer’s extensive range of products includes Tellap pallet-free bulk bags, collapsible thrift bins, stillage boxes, label holders, Polypropylene repair […]
Fibertex South Africa – part of a global organisation, with its head office in Denmark – has made a substantial investment in the latest technology, to increase production capacity of geosynthetic products. According to Fibertex Managing Director, Sefton Fripp, the company is well positioned to meet greater demand for its […]
In celebration of Earth Day on Saturday 22 April, under the theme of ‘Invest in our Planet’, adhesive manufacturer Pratley highlights the conservation efforts that its high performance adhesive products have recently played a key role in. Pratley Quickset® Putty is being used with great success to assist with inserting VHF tracking devices into the […]
Leading technology solutions provider Rosond of Midrand has appointed Daniëlle Potgieter as its new Geotechnical Project Coordinator. Holding a BSc (Hons) degree in Environmental Monitoring and Modelling from the University of South Africa and a BSc Geology degree from the University of Pretoria, Danielle has worked as an Environmental Assessment Practitioner and Geotechnical Scientist. […]