Mechanical Technology September 2016

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FEATURES SPECIAL REPORT 8 Customer-first principles secure HDO project order

Bonfiglioli South Africa is currently delivering on the largest-ever order by value from its HDO range of bevel helical reducers. MechTech talks to Steve Herringer about the growing success of the company’s expanded product range for complex projects. PUMP SYSTEMS PIPES VALVES AND SEALS 10 Ongoing support for Uniglide pumps Howard Jones, dewatering product manager at Weir Minerals Africa, tells of an Envirotech Uniglide pump installed in 1976 that is still running and supported today. 13 Refurbishing high-pressure steam valves to SANS 347 14 Pumping systems 101: A real ‘old-wives tail’ 17 Extending pump wear life and saving water at iron ore mines 18 Brubin pump innovations on show  19 Portable dewatering pumps added to energy range SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT 20 Backup and prime power generation: The case for diesel and gas engines MechTech talks to Cummins’ Kenny Gaynor about the role of diesel, gas and biogas engine- generator sets and some of the hybrid options that are fast becoming viable. 25 Powering up to meet South Africa’s energy challenges 26 Commercial operation for Eastern Cape wind farm projects AUTOMATION, MECHATRONICS AND ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS 28 Automation, equipment efficiency and the Connected Enterprise MechTech talks to Barry Elliott of Rockwell Automation about the advantages of modern con- nectivity and its role in fostering leaner and more sustainable process plants and enterprises. 30 A new synchronous motor generation: intelligent, powerful and flexible 31 Integrated industrial robot solutions launched in SA MODERN TRANSPORT AND VEHICLE SOLUTION 32 Engine component remanufacture: the viable option Andrew Yorke, director at Metric Automotive Engineering argues the case for remanufacturing of components to OEM standards rather than purchasing new engine components. 35 Rail innovations at InnoTrans, Berlin INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING 36 Digital disruption changing the global automotive industry This article presents a summary of key innovations discussed at the SA Festival of Motoring and the 2016 CAR Conference. REGULARS 1 Comment 4 On the cover: Drum reclaimers: the value of longevity 6 Industry forum 38 Products and services 40 Nota bene

Drum reclaimers: the value of longevity The Materials Handling business line of thyssenkrupp in South Africa is commis- sioning a new drum reclaimer on an iron ore mine in the Northern Cape, which will operate alongside a refurbished 43-year old sister. MechTech talks to general manager for Materials Handling, Jacques Steyn.

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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