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CONTENTS Minerals processing and materials handling 6 The thyssenkrupp HPGR Pro: fit for the future MechChem Africa talks to Gerhard Van Wyk, process manager for thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions in South Africa, about the release of the new thyssenkrupp HPGR Pro. 9 Game-changing pulping chute at Ekapa 10 Coal mines need lower costs, raised productivity 11 Chutes cut dust levels at platinum mines 13 Digitalising minerals processing for more control Power transmission, bearings, bushes and seals 14 Performance-based maintenance: a win-win financial model MechChem Africa talks to Burak Ozyurt, managing director for SKF in Southern Africa, about a new approach to delivering maintenance services in the region. 17 Garlock bearing isolators for exceptional bearing protection 18 Forever forward with Bonfiglioli 19 Infrastructure maintenance should not be up for debate Hydraulic and pneumatic systems 20 Towards uninterrupted production processes This article summarises the comprehensive range of hydraulic analysis,diagnosis,repair,refurbishment,testing and certification services available acrossAfrica from Bosch Rexroth SouthAfrica Group Companies,Hytec SouthAfrica and Hytec Engineering. Food and beverage companies can now set a post COVID-19-course using automation to boost competitiveness and productivity. Omron Solution Partners Daniela Moles, from LCS Group and Alberto Giordani from Alfacod, explain. 26 E+H invests in young talent 27 TS2 transfer system brings ergonomic assembly to life 29 Networked beer tanks from Keller PowerGen, PetroChem and sustainable energy management 30 Securing SA’s energy supply: the multi-faceted approach MechChem Africa talks to Tygue Theron, Commercial Head of Energy Partners Intelligence, about the company’s holistic energy offering, from ‘war on waste’ efficiency drives to solar generation, refrigeration and energy management services funded via power purchase or shared savings agreements. Environmental management and cleaning technologies 36 Hand drying with paper towels: the best option for hygiene This article from the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PMASA) talks about why hand drying is just as important as hand washing. 37 MoPo: Recycling polystyrene into raw-materials Innovative engineering 42 Modern safety chamber technology MechChemAfrica talks to MineARC Systems’ Jason van Niekerk,sales manager forAfrica,andAlex Farquhar,business develop- ment manager for the global petrochemical industry,about the company’s innovative safe havens and chamber technologies. Regulars 2 Peter’s comment: Energy management and optimisation initiatives: reasons for celebration 4 On the cover: SA wins highest international energy project award MechChemAfrica talks to Alfred Hartzenburg of the CSIR-hosted NCPC-SA about why the IEE Project was a worthy winner of the AEE’s International Project of the Year award. 38 Products and industry news 44 Back page: Intelligent water boosting systems for energy savings 32 Smart engineering with digital twin technology 33 Large customised genset for platinum mine 34 Zutari: Africa’s renewable energy pioneer 21 SMC launches LSP1 liquid dispensing pump 23 VTEM Motion Terminal with Motion Apps Automation, process control, instrumentation and CAE 24 Factory Automation: a new normal in food manufacturing

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