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Power transmission, bearings, bushes and seals 8 Robust drives for wastewater treatment MechChemAfrica talks to SEW sales representative,Willem Strydom about the success of its wastewater-treatment solutions for its aerator-, agitator-, screen- and screw conveyor-drive systems, particularly for the Wamechsi Group. 10 Bearing assemblies for vibrating machinery 11 New people and products for 2019 Hydraulic and pneumatic systems 12 SMC ZA: Your local connection into SMC’s global solutions SMC’s general manager in South Africa, Peter Findley, talks about the local entity’s new name, SMC Corporation ZA, and how this reflects the company’s service-driven and globally connected way of doing business. 13 Hydraulic sealing solutions from Hallite 14 Hydraulic systems at Black Rock commissioned 17 Vacuum pumps reduce energy use for glass Computer-aided engineering 18 Towards a holistic 4IR At a launch event for Creo 5.0 at Zwartkops Raceway late last year, IIoT and agility software strategist, Harry Teifel sum- marised the opportunities and challenges associated with the 4 th Industrial Revolution (4IR).

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20 Mining, 4IR and the Artisan 4.0 initiative 21 Revolutionising FEA with solid simulation Automation, process control and instrumentation 22 Hope for Industry 4.0-ready SA workforce

Speaking ahead of Africa Automation Fair 2019, automation industry stakeholders are saying that aligning with the global Industry 4.0 revolution will demand a great deal of change and progress in South Africa. A key priority has to be skills. 24 Modern Rockwell DCS for Mozal Aluminium 25 Assembly tower integrates Simera’s space telescope Minerals processing, metallurgy and materials 26 Toll processing: ideal for junior miners MechChem Africa visits B&E International in Kempton Park and talks to the company’s plant and engineering director, Ken Basson, about the advantages for minerals processing operators of adopting B&E’s toll-based plant supply and operating model.

28 Optimising water and coal washing efficiency 30 Integrated solutions extend Cullinan’s working life Innovative engineering 34 Kathu CSP plant in-sync with energy needs

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MechChem Africa’s Phila Mzamo reports on the recent synchronisation of Kathu solar power plant to the national grid, which brings SA closer to meeting the 2030 plan for 1 200 MW of concentrated solar power and installed renewable capacity of 20 000 MW. Regulars 2 Peter’s comment: Privatisation, a UK perspective 4 On the cover: Young engineers revitalise rotating equipment life services MechChem Africa talks to Chris Lubbe of SKF South Africa about the company’s expanded engineering services offering. 6 SAIChE IChemE News: An academic in pursuit of challenges: MechChem Africa profiles Kapil Moothi 32 Product and industry news 36 Back page: A fresh approach to biltong

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