Mechanical Technology June 2016

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FEATURES SPECIAL REPORT 8 Global pneumatics specialist opens doors in SA

SMC Pneumatics South Africa officially opened its 4 317 m², purpose-built head office, factory and training facility in Midrand, Johannesburg on April 21, 2016. MechTech attends and reports. PUMP SYSTEMS PIPES VALVES AND SEALS 10 Fit-for-purpose slurry pumping and lowest TCOs Using the flagship MD range of slurry pumps as an example, Metso’s Europe, Middle East and Africa director for mining flow control, Steve Sedgwick talks about Metso’s approach to slurry pump design and the key features that enable the company to offer the lowest possible total costs of ownership. 14 Pumping systems 101: the systems approach to pumping 16 Coal, pump design and smart maintenance SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT 20 Customised solutions resolve standby power issues Power outages have become increasingly frequent with a widespread knock-on impact being experienced across industry. The ability to provide fit-for-purpose standby power solutions is the marque that has distinguished Zest WEG Group’s Generator Set Division. 23 Fast-tracking low carbon development in SA AUTOMATION, MECHATRONICS AND ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS 26 Six questions to ask when securing your IoT Mike Hannah of Rockwell Automation identifies six questions that should be asked about creating an Internet of Things cyber security strategy to help protect networks, increase efficiency and meet future infrastructure needs. 28 Flexible production cells for smart tube processing  29 Wide light band for reliable detection 30 Simple automation: MPS production and an ultrasonic bath MODERN TRANSPORT AND VEHICLE SOLUTION 32 I-Shift with crawler gears Volvo Trucks has introduced a new member to the I-Shift family: I-Shift with crawler gears, to provide specialised start capability for trucks carrying heavy loads in demanding situations. 35 Leading the drive to reduce harmful emissions INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING 36 Smart connected PLM launched in SA PTC’s Windchill 11 Smart Connected PLM solution was launched into South Africa on May 11 and 12, 2016 in Johannesburg and Cape Town, respectively. MechTech catches up with business development manager, Riaan du Plessis and PLM solutions architect, Johan Strydom, of local channel partner productONE. REGULARS 1 Comment 4 On the cover: Driving growth in South Africa and beyond 6 Industry forum 38 Products and services 40 Nota bene

Driving growth in South Africa and beyond From humble beginnings as a small workshop with 16 employees 85 years ago, SEW-Eurodrive has become a global family-run drive engineering business with over 16 000 employees, who dem- onstrate their commitment by working day in, day out to ensure the machines and systems of customers throughout the world keep on moving.

For more information contact: SEW-Eurodrive Jana Klut +27 11 248 7000

jklut@sew.co.za www.sew.co.za

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