Ageing sawmills and sugar mills in KwaZulu-Natal represent a growth opportunity for drive manufacturer SEW-Eurodrive to introduce its energy-efficient technology. This is an increasing trend as the pulp and paper and sugar industries strive to cut cost. The Durban branch is one of the key strategic locations for the company. The Durban branch has a […]
Holloshaft motors from US Motors are ideal for use on turbine, mix flow, propeller, and other pumps. Their Corro-duty Holloshaft motors follow best practices for electrical bearing protection. These motors are designed to stand up to severe environments and inverter drive (VFD) control. All Corro-duty motors include Class H inverter grade insulation to withstand the […]
Drives must meet specific safety requirements, especially with regard to compliance with the EN 61800-5-2 standard. Priority is given to the safety of the operator in the design of the machine but a safe design may lead to higher cost or the need for more space. Panasonic meets these requirements with a range of intelligent […]
When a major e-commerce company had to install additional conveyor belts due to its growth, it found the solution for its requirements in the Movitrac LTP-B standard inverter from SEW-Eurodrive. The complete automation package included mechanical gearboxes and variable speed drives (VSDs) to cope with increased demand at the client’s main depot. 98 Movitrac LTP-B […]
JB Switchgear Solutions was recently awarded a contract by DRA Global for the design and manufacture of numerous containerised substations mounted on skids, destined for a rutile mine in Sierra Leone. The containerised substations are unique as each contains a MV/LV dry-type transformer and the LV panels which include MCCs, DBs, PLCs, PFC, UPS and […]
A Mpumalanga community now has access to clinic services with clean running water and a secure environment, thanks to funding from KSB Pumps and Valves. As part of the company’s social investment, its management decided to get behind the Nthoroane Clinic and assist with the upgrade of its facilities including connecting its main water tank […]
SEW Eurodrive will underscore the sugar industry of KwaZulu-Natal as a key growth area for its complete drive solutions at the 92nd congress of the South African Sugar Technologists’ Association (SASTA) from 20 to 22 August in Durban. The company will showcase its drive engineering solutions, which are ideal for sugar production. Its geared motors […]
Cast iron electric motors no longer cater for top-mounted terminal boxes only. The multi-mount cast-iron Bauer electric motor range from Bearings International can accommodate the terminal box on the top, left-hand or right-hand side, so reducing duplicate stockholding to accommodate different terminal box positions. Cast iron electric motors are traditionally available from 0,37 to 400 […]
Cummins authorised distributor SETI Jordan has provided a complete power solution, from project design to installation of the genset and switchgear, for Zain’s headquarters in Amman. This included special design and consultation for the generator foundation base. Zain’s headquarters consists of three buildings, one of which houses the main data centre and core equipment. It […]
A key differentiator for SEW-Eurodrive in Africa is its ability to offer on-site training and service. This familiarises clients with the drive automation company’s complete range, but also gives it a foot in the door for electronics and automation products like variable speed drives. The dissemination of product knowledge in Africa is vital for clients […]
