There is increased demand in the Africa and Middle East (AME) region for remote monitoring solutions from Cummins. Remote monitoring solutions are critical for maximising up-time and reducing total cost of ownership. Telematics is essentially an “add-on” technology on an engine that transmits real-time information to the Cummins servers in the USA. Extensive algorithms are […]
Vert Energy recently hosted a solar power workshop at its Johannesburg head office, focusing on the latest renwable energy trends. This training programme, developed for the company’s engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors, concentrated on the importance of dependable power generation systems used in photovoltaic technology to convert solar energy to electricity. The programme highlighted […]
Tectra Automation, a subsidiary of the Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group of Companies, passed its advanced technology audit on drives, motors, controls and frequency convertors to retain its accreditation as a Bosch Rexroth certified service centre. The 2019 audit was conducted at the Rexroth Hubb in Kempton Park by two international auditors from Bosch Rexroth […]
When a mining client required a special anchor for an underground application, it turned to Upat, who customised a fischer EXA Express Anchor. The anchor was customised to include a cabling eye in its design as opposed to the traditional two-component thread-on system, demonstrating UPAT’s flexibility to respond to the needs of its clients. They […]
Vert Energy hosted a solar power workshop at its Johannesburg head offices recently, focusing on the latest global trends in sustainable solutions for renewable energy. This training programme, which was developed especially for the company’s engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors, concentrated on the importance of dependable power generation systems utilised in photovoltaic (PV) technology, […]
Large industrial, commercial, or retail operations can have maximum demand charges applied to their electricity bill. Improved power factor relates to immediate savings on the demand charges. Even sites that have switched to renewable energy sources such as solar still need to take power factors into account. To determine the estimated savings that can be […]
The SR-Express range from Powermite, which forms part of Conductix-Wampfler’s SR series of spring cable reels, is engineered to meet the energy and data supply requirements of virtually any moving machinery, from overhead bridge cranes, gantries, and mobile tables to aerial ladders, lifts, elevators and elevated work platforms. Spring cable reels are the culmination of […]
South Africa-based condition monitoring specialists, WearCheck, is dedicated to remaining at the forefront of the reliability solutions sector, and regularly attends international conferences to gain insight to global trends. Dennis Swanepoel, the company’s reliability solutions consultant, Mobius trainer and CAT IV graduate, recently returned from the latest CBM (Condition Based Monitoring) Conference in the Middle […]
Major Tech has launched its own branded range of batteries, now available in electrical wholesalers, hardware stores and other DIY outlets. The company has been selling batteries for many years, but the batteries sold in the past were not under the Major Tech brand and the company was not in control of the quality of […]
