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Pump systems, pipes, valves and seals 8 A slurry product fit for every application

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MechChem Africa talks to Marnus Koorts, product manager for the slurry product range at Weir Minerals Africa, about fit-for-application solutions and the role Weir Minerals can play in optimising the performance and life of processing plants by selecting the best possible component combination for every application. 10 Dry vacuum pumps for better food processing 13 EMVAfrica brings 360˚ product and service solutions 15 Modern pumping systems and residents’ associations 16 Multotec ceramic impellers boost uptime 17 VSD cost saving in pumping systems Petrochemical, oil and gas 18 Novo Energy launches state-of-the-art natural gas compression station MechChem Africa attends the launch of NOVO Energy’s natural gas compression (NGC) facility in eMalahleni, one of the most advanced in the world. 20 Eastern Cape oil and gas opportunities 21 Sappi and Borregaard celebrate 20 years of biorefinery investment Power generation, sustainable energy and energy management 22 Cummins introduces new technology NG generators Cummins’ debut of the HSK78G natural gas generator series represents a bold step that pushes new levels of efficiency, transient performance and gas variation. 23 New solar heating systems save millions 24 Better transformers for improved safety and efficiency 25 Hamon deal beefs up John Thompson’s offering Environmental, waste management and cleaning technologies 26 Re-imagining waste-to-energy for micro-generation Kate Stubbs, director: business development and marketing at Interwaste talks waste-to-energy for micro-generation. 28 Metso showcases metal recycling offering 29 Wolfen PET recycling team established Localisation, manufacturing, production and food processing 30 Optimised steel processing drives automotive success Allied Steelrode’s steel processing technology is driving optimised efficiencies within SouthAfrica’s automotive manufacturing sector. Allied Steelrode general manager for sales in the automotive sector, Lee-Ann Geyser, explains. 33 Preparing for Generation Z in the manufacturing sector Special report engineering 34 Provisional patents essential for robust IP Janusz Luterek of Hahn+Hahn talks about the importance of seeking a provisional patent for an innovation before undertak- ing any research into its market potential. Innovative 38 Forging Valyrian steel Does a real-life version of Valyrian steel have the potential to revolutionise automotive markets? REGULARS

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2 Comment: Plastic waste, the circular economy and RDF 4 On the cover: Higher productivity through digitalisation

Adrian Bromfield, outlines some of the technologies making Industry 4.0 at Festo much more than hype. 6 SAIChE IChemE: National Order of Mapungubwe for Thokozani Majozi and other news. 35 Product and industry news 40 Back page: Highly fire-retardant biomaterials coating.

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