MechChem Africa November-December 2021

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Real-time oil analysis reduces SA plant costs range of equipment. “We are also in a posi- tion to provide tailored oil monitoring and analysis solutions to suit specific client needs,” says Wynand Kapp, divisional manager for Industrial Filtration at HFT. The average lead time for imported stock, due to COVID-19 restrictions, is four to six weeks, but most equipment is available from HFT ex-stock, significantly reducing this lead time.

equipment to resolve them for all oil condi- tioning purposes.” The technology and equip- ment includes solutions for contamination mitigation or filtration requirements to the niche technologies required for acid remedia- tion, varnishmitigation, vacuumdehydration or electrostatic removal requirements.” All units are supplied as complete Express Kits, which means they come standard with the sensor, small display and data logger unit, along with all the required cables. “A partnership with a well-established entity like Tan Delta opens the highway of endless possibilitieswhen it comes to correct andeffectiveoil conditionmonitoring, putting our customers on the best path to total fluid management.” Kapp concludes. www.boschrexroth.co.za

Oil condition analysis equipment that moni- tors equipment oil in real time, enabling any anomalies in the oil to be detected at a very earlystage, isnowavailableacrossAfrica from BoschRexroth SouthAfricaGroupCompany, Hytec Fluid Technology (HFT). Sourced from England-based OEM, Tan Delta, the range of oil monitoring and analysis equipment helps tominimise plant equipment operating costs. One of the most beneficial features of these sensors is that the oil condition data canbeaccessedbyauthorisedpersonnel from anywhere in theworld, improving control and efficiency. The solution also enhances plant equipment competitiveness and helps plants meet environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives. The Tan Delta range of oil condition analysis equipment from HFT comprises oil condition analysis sensors – including ATEX- compliant sensors – sensor kits and accesso- ries,modemsandgateways, anddigital display solutions. The range is highly effective and is trusted by leading equipment manufacturers and plant operators around the world. Appointed as the official TanDeltaAfrican distributor on 19 March 2021, HFT supplies and services Tan Delta’s entire standard

The equipment, with its patented Tan Delta analysis technology, can be used for all applications across all industrial sectors and features prominently in the mining, power generation– includingwindgenerationplants – marine and shipping, and manufacturing industries. Installation and setup is done after oil profiling so that the oil analysis runs hand- in-hand with the oil profile, including the monitoring requirements. “This enables oil conditionmonitoring in real time,” Kapp says. “Oil is the life blood of any hydraulic appli- cation,” Kapp adds. “It is therefore beneficial for plant operators tohave this telemetry and data at their fingertips, allowing for immedi - ate intervention before failure can occur.” “Where oil condition issues are indicated,” Kapp adds, “HFT has the technology and

The Tan Delta range of analysis equipment monitors equipment oil in real-time, enabling anomalies in the oil to be detected at a very early stage.

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