MechChem Africa May-June 2024

⎪ Products and industry news ⎪

Danfoss adds BOCK compressors to local offering

Naeem Fakir, Sales Driver sub-Saharan Africa for BOCK adds: “Customers can confidently source BOCK products from our trusted partners and remain assured that the dedicated team at Danfoss will continue to be a reliable point of contact for any assistance.” www.danfoss.co.za

With the finalisation of the acquisition of BOCK GmbH, Danfoss has further rein forced its position as a preferred provider of energy-efficient solutions. As of 1 March 2024, BOCK’s products are available via trusted partners such as Refrimate (compressors and plusboxes), Metraclark (compressors) and Ref Compressor Spares (service and spare parts). Roy Naidoo, Sales Director for sub-Saha ran Africa for Danfoss Climate Solutions ex pressed his excitement about the transition: “BOCK is a global leader with over 90 years’ experience in developing compressors, and has an impressive reputation for quality and climate-friendly technology. The addition of BOCK’s product portfolio to our existing range of compressors has given Danfoss

the opportunity to tap into new markets and grow our reach within Africa.” BOCK’s renowned compressors – one of the largest portfolios in the world – are a natural fit for Danfoss’ extensive existing solutions range. With best-in-class CO 2 and low-GWP semi-hermetic recipro cating compressors and condensing units, the new BOCK additions to the Danfoss offering will help organisa tions worldwide to further accelerate energy efficiency and decarbonisation. “The implementation of innovative technologies for greener cooling and heating will assist Africa in its transition towards more sustainable practices and to contribute to global efforts to com bat climate change,” Naidoo explains.

WIKA’s new flexible level detector

WIKA’s new model FLM-Tx-FLEX magneto strictive level transmitter for high-accuracy, continuous level detection of liquids also features long insertion lengths. The FLM Tx-FLEX is fitted with a flexible probe tube with stainless steel spiral armour. At the lower end of the sensor, there is a

magnetic foot, which serves both to fix the stainless steel corrugated tube to the tank floor and as a ballast weight. As a result of the flexible probe tube, the FLM-Tx-FLEX has an installation advantage in applications with low ceiling clearances. The flexible design also makes transport

easier than with a rigid probe, and interface measurements are possible with the flex ible version. The transmitter is available in probe lengths of between 1.5 and 22 m with an accuracy of ±2.0 mm. Explosion protected versions are also available. www.wika.co.za

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