MechChem Africa March-April 2025

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Maintenance solutions and asset management 6 Sustainability through modernisation, field services and proactive maintenance

Nontu Mkhize, Etienne du Plessis and Meryl Eckersley from Schneider Electric outline the crucial role of field services, proactive maintenance and Schneider’s EcoStruxure asset management solution in modernising industrial plant. 8 Arresting infrastructure decline in SA Minerals processing and materials handling 10 Chromite fines,WHIMS and BOOM/BOOT financial models MCA talks to Rudo Engelbrecht of Minprotech about magnetic separation of chromite fines and the advantages of adopting build, own, operate and maintain/transfer financial models for processing plants.

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12 Micropilot: for simple and efficient compliance 13 Containerised decanter centrifuge unveiled 14 Tru-Trac’s EXHD dynamic impact idler bed PowerGen, PetroChem and sustainable energy management 16 AES: Powerful support for carbon footprint reduction

Dennis Williams, commercial director at steam and boiler service provider, Associated Energy Services (AES), talks about alternatives in the green fuel space. 18 Enabling Africa’s solar potential

19 SEW-EURODRIVE champions energy efficiency 21 Sappi and Enpower close on SunCentral PPA Water, wastewater and pumping solutions 22 Modular wastewater treatment solutions

In response to SouthAfrica's urgent wastewater treatment needs,WayneTaljaard highlights the benefits of adopting modular wastewater solutions from WEC Water.

24 POWER-PACKED:The Godwin BD150 dewatering pump 25 Maintenance of water infrastructure: a strategic necessity 26 Toyo heavy duty slurry pumps: the benchmark for dredging 27 SLYsight heralds a new era for pump wear technology Hydraulics, pneumatics and automation systems 28 Empowering the future of African mining 29 Integrated Air Solutions delivers first ELGi compressors 30 Modern water technologies need smart monitoring 31 Skid-mounted nitrogen generator enhances laser cutting Power transmission, bearings bushes and seals 32 Robust industrial chain solutions from Bi

Transparency You Can See Average circulation Oct to Dec 2024: 10 593 Printed by: Tandym Print, Cape Town

With Mining Indaba 2025 exploring the theme of ‘Future-Proofing African Mining,’ ABB is emerging as a pivotal player in enabling the sector to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.

Front cover: Weir Tel: +27 11 929 2600 Email: africa.minerals@mail.weir Website: www.global.weir

Bearings International (Bi) has been consistently setting innovation and excellence benchmarks through the delivery of robust industrial chain solutions to Southern African industry. 33 Motion technology for automation

35 B.E.D. and SKF collaborate to meet power transmission needs Environmental management and cleaning technologies 36 Custom waste management solutions for complex problems

Ryan van Heerden of EnviroServ discusses the complexities of modern-day waste management and the multifaceted, customised solutions being implemented to help industries meet legislative and sustainability targets, and reduced waste to landfill volumes.

Innovative engineering

42 Rotation for a better tomorrow MCA talks to Micaela Willers of SKF South Africa, about some of the forward-looking initiatives being implementing to improve the circularity, carbon footprint, life and cost effectiveness of its bearings and power transmission product ranges. Regulars 2 Peter’s comment: From waste management to resource efficiency 4 On the cover:WRT ® puts sustainability upfront: Marnus Koots highlights how Weir’s continued investment in wear technology is supporting sustainability. 38 Products and industry news 44 Back page: Stellenbosch students for young researchers awards

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