MechChem Africa March 2020

⎪ Products and industry news ⎪

Coca-Cola SA launches 2L returnable PET plastic bottles

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has introduced a 2L returnable bottle made of PET plastic that offers consumers value for money and is also good for the environment. The bottles can be reused up to 14 times and thereafter they can be recycled and made into new bottles. The rollout is being piloted in the Mandela Bay and Border-Kei districts in the Eastern Cape and, if successful, is expected to be rolled out to the rest of the country. The returnablebottles aremadeof PET plastic and are labelled with a new paper label, with ‘RETURNABLE’ appearing in green on the front of the bottle. “Through innovation and our infra- Powermite has introduced the Molex range of heavy-duty connectors to cus- tomers across Southern Africa. The Molex GWConnect ® heavy duty connector portfolio comprises industrial connectors (includingmultipole), inserts, aluminium enclosures and more than 6000 complementary products. “The products we supply are a representation of our brand and therefore we ensure that our entire portfolio adheres to strict quality standards,” says Powermite direc- tor Donovan Marks. “All components in the Molex range are fabricated from the finest quality materials and are compli- ant with international standards and Monoblock for sampling and injection processes WIKA’s new monoblock has been designed to meet the requirements of the process industry. It is well suited to applications in natural gas and aggressivemedia. The compact design integrates two shut-off valves to separate the process from the instrument side.

structure investment in this packaging line, we are providing consumers with greater value for money, whilst introduc- ing a PET plastic bottle that can be re- used,” says Velaphi Ratshefola, Managing Director of CCBSA “The launch of these returnable PET bottles is one way in which we are invest- ing in innovative and more sustainable packaging,” says Ratshefola. “The new returnable 2L PET plastic bottle also sup- ports The Coca-Cola Company’s global commitment to addressing the world’s waste problem.” Once a bottle is returned toCoca-Cola Beverages South Africa, it will go on a looped journey to be cleaned to Coca- UL/CSA requirements. Customers can rest assured that their Molex products will contribute to increased uptime and productivity.” The Molex multipole connectors are designed and developed for heavy-duty industrial applications. Perfectly suited for use with alternate or direct current, the robust connectors facilitate themanu- facturing process and installation and maintenance of sectional electric parts in complexelectricandelectronicmachinery. They are also used in robots, electric pan- els, control equipment and power, control and signal circuit connectivity. www.powermite.co.za

Cola’s stringent measures and require- ments, then refilled and start its next life-cycle. When the bottle reaches the endof its 14useable lifecycles, after being returned to Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa, it will be recycled and turned into another PET plastic bottle. “We’re committed to increasing re- cycled material in our packaging and ensuring more packaging is collected and recycled. The launch of the Returnable PET plastic bottle is another way we can useinnovationtounlockthevalueinwaste and support a circular economy in South Africa,” concludes Ratshefola. CocacolaSA@fticonsulting.com

Molex range of heavy-duty connectors

A smart connection with Molex heavy duty connectors from Powermite.

New general manager for Hytec Engineering

On 1 February 2020, Andre Lindeque became the newGeneral Manager of Hytec Engineering. Part of Bosch Rexroth Sou t h A f r i c a , Hy t e c Engineering is the hy- draulic cylinder special- ist for mobile and indus- trial applications. One of

The modular monoblock design allows for an arrangement of ball valves and/or needle valve use. Injection valves have also an integrated non-return valve to prevent bi-directional flow. The integral probe is solidly attached to the valve and it is designed according to the flow condition in the pipeline. The valve seat designand the redundant seals of the valvebody ensurehighdurability and tightness. In case the soft valve seat fails, the metal-to-metal seat will ensure that the valve can still be operated and set to a safe position. The tightness is guaranteed for the connection between the process and the measuring instrument and towards the atmosphere. The super-finished machining of the internal parts allows a very smooth and precise operation, evenat highpressures andafter longperiodswithout valveoperation. The sur- facefinish is alsominimising corrosionwithaggressivemedia andmakes it easier to clean. www.wika.co.za

Africa’s largest cylinder manufacturers, Hytec Engineering’s products are used across Africa’s mining, materials handling, steel, oil and gas, and marine industries. www.boschrexroth.africa

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