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Asset, maintenance and risk management 8 One-stop drive-train services and partnerships On November 1, 2018, Marthinusen & Coutts unveiled a new 140 t lathe at its 14 000 m 2 Power Generation facility in Benoni. MechChem Africa attends and talks to Mike Chamberlain, the business’ marketing executive.

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10 Taking after-market service to the next level 12 Remote monitors and novel lubrication solutions

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13 Communication, automation and energy distribution solutions 15 Extending transformer life through condition-based solutions Materials handling 16 Hydrocyclone footprint expands across Africa Weir Minerals Africa has expanded its Cavex ® hydrocyclone footprint across Africa with its two most recent orders going into the Central African Copperbelt; one in Zambia and one in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). 19 Latest generation TS 5 conveyor: Modular, reliable, efficient 20 New contact-free belt system for bulk handling 21 Cranes at Mopani pass R100-million mark 23 Buffalo low capacity reclaim feeders Heating, cooling, ventilation and air conditioning 24 Maintaining HVAC systems Annually, heating and cooling systems in residential and commercial buildings are depended upon to keep the interior temperature continuously comfortable. However, many people do not realise how the wear and tear on a heating and cooling system can mount up over time. 27 Outsourcing refrigeration: The logical solution for Africa Water and wastewater processing 28 Geobags for capturing dredged sludge The use of geotextile dewatering bags is recognised globally as an efficient and economical method for desludging to

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improve the functionality and safety of wastewater treatment works. 30 New high recovery water treatment plant in Middle East 31 B-O-O offers affordable on-site water treatment 32 Zero water usage: more than an aspiration 33 Water treatment plant handed to Umgeni Water Innovative engineering 38 Stainless Steel Awards showcase local innovation and talent

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The winners of the 2018 Sassda Columbus Stainless Awards were announced at a Gala Dinner in Fourways, Johannesburg on Thursday October 25, 2018. From the 189 entries from 53 different companies, the judges compiled a list of more than 60 finalists, from which 18 winners had to be chosen. REGULARS 2 Comment: Artisan training and German cultural values 4 On the cover: The tkIS Training Academy: towards transferable skills Chris Bouwer and Willie Potgieter talk about the new tkIS Technical Training Academy at thyssenkrupp’s Chloorkop Service Centre. 6 SAIChE News: Water scarcity: responding to SA’s Master Plan 34 Product and industry news 40 Back page: Nitric acid-free pickling of stainless steel

Front cover: thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions Contact: Kgothatso Ntsie +27 11 236 1128, info.tkissa@thyssenkrupp.com www.thyssenkrupp-industrial- solutions.co.za.

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