Mechanical Technology November-December 2016

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FEATURES SPECIAL REPORT 8 MeerKAT yokes and pedestals: a local and global success

The Efficient Engineering Group is more than half way through the manufacture, integration and testing of 64 yokes and pedestals for the MeerKAT antennas. MechTech talks to Warwick Jackson about the company’s pivotal role in the project. PROACTIVE MAINTENANCE, LUBRICATION AND CONTAMINATION MANAGEMENT 10 Desuperheater success at Sappi Ngodwana Babcock has kept the Sappi Ngodwana Paper and Packaging Mill steaming ahead thanks to its ability to provide a swift and well-engineered solution for an application after two previous attempts failed. 11 Plant services for strategic pipeline project 13 MDR 300 slurry pump cuts downtime and power 15 Mario on maintenance: Is condition monitoring all smoke and mirrors? 16 WearCheck expands further into Southern Africa 17 Environmental solutions unveiled at EMA MATERIALS HANDLING AND MINERALS PROCESSING 18 Turnkey storage solution for Intermodal Cargo APC Storage Solutions SA has recently completed an installation for Intermodal Cargo Solu- tions. Ettienne Meyburgh, GM for the company’s KZN region and automation, highlights the system’s advantages. 20 Bifurcated chute system for Skouries project 23 New generation coal conveyor belt 24 DCD and Southwest give muscle to Gravico venture MechTech visits Weir Minerals’ state-of-the-art custom hose and equipment lining facility in Alrode and talks to Yatheen Budhu, the business product manager for Rubber Products in Africa. HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING 32 Eco HVAC for simple flexible solutions Following the release by SEW-Eurodrive SA of its dedicated Eco HVAC drive at Electra Min- ing Africa earlier this year, MechTech talks to Norman Maleka, the company’s national sales manager, about suitable applications and advantages. 35 HFO R-1234ze refrigerant boosts chillers and heat pump efficiency INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING 36 Blending the digital and physical worlds Through acquisitions and further innovation, PTC is currently demonstrating solutions for closing the loop between the real and digital worlds, not only for the design phase, but also right through a product’s service lifecycle. MechTech talks to Charles Anderson, MD of productONE, PTC’s South African value adding reseller. REGULARS 1 Comment 4 On the cover: From pit waste to power: solutions for Africa 7 Industry forum 38 Products and services 40 Nota bene 26 Demag solution for Egyptian automotive plant LOCAL MANUFACTURING AND BENEFICIATION 28 Wear resistant products: a blend of craftsmanship and automation

From pit waste to power: solutions for Africa Peter Middleton talks to the general managers of thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions – Jacques Steyn, GM for Ma- terials Handling; Wilfred Barkhuizen, GM for Minerals Processing, Power and Energy; and Ruben Lamprecht, Services GM – about the company’s comprehen- sive equipment and service offerings and the introduction of its power solutions into Africa.

For more information contact: Jeanine Arundale thyssenkrupp South Africa +27 11 236 1000

Jeanine.Arundale@thyssenkrupp.com www.thyssenkrupp-industrial-solutions. co.za

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