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Pump systems, pipes, valves and seals 8 The benefits of holistic engineered solutions for pumping slurry in mill circuits

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According to Weir Minerals Africa pump product manager Marnus Koorts, the wear life and efficiency of a high-quality pump may not be optimal if the selection of other pump circuit components such as valves, pipes and bellows is neglected. MechChem Africa finds out more. 11 Moving sand slurries with ease using correct pumps 13 Solar water pumps reduce electricity use 14 Foam dosing trailer guards against surface fires 15 Pump rental operator showcases products 16 Industrial efficiency initiatives: An AMSA success story Local manufacturing and food processing 18 Local content verification for Mining Charter III MechChemAfrica talks to Multotec CEO,Thomas Holtz,about the localisation of manufacturing for the mining and minerals processing industries and his company’s pioneering approach to local content verification. 20 China invests in SA stainless metallurgical complex 22 Quality inspection for food and beverage lines 23 Upgraded sawing machines for faster cutting of larger sections Power generation, sustainable energy and energy management 24 Fast, reliable and predictable mobile power David Stanford of Atlas Copco Power Technique talks about the QES mobile generator range, which is designed to be easy to move, easy to operate and easy to service. 26 Engineering optimal energy solutions for Africa 27 Infrastructure specialists welcome return of renewable energy Chemical, petrochemical, oil and gas 28 Compact PSA biomethane plants for France A compact model of a biogas treatment system called SmartCycle ® PSA, developed by ETW Energietechnik GmbH, is taking root in France. 30 Oil-and-gas boom in East Africa benefits local company 31 Women power prepares to pay it forward Environmental management and cleaning technologies 32 Do you really know where your used oil lands up? Bubele Nyiba, CEO of the ROSE Foundation, highlights the value of used oil and urges generators not to sell it on to unscrupulous and unlicensed recyclers. 33 SA hits new recycling high: 2.15-billion bottles Innovative engineering 40 Bio-based disinfectants: a development journey A proudly South African company called Biodx has developed a cost-effective disinfectant technology that comes from nature and works with nature. MechChem Africa talks to CEO, Burt Rodrigues. REGULARS 2 Comment: Mining Charter III and B-BBEE: positive engagements 4 Filtration Solutions for efficient contamination control David Dyce of Fluid Technology at BMG, talks about the company’s comprehensive filtration solutions offering. 6 SAIChE IChemE: Member Group News 34 Product and industry news 44 Back page: Synertrex IIoT platform announced

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