Mechanical Technology September 2015

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Features Special report 8 Global pneumatics market leader to open in SA

SMC Pneumatics South Africa is in the process of finalising 4 000 m 2 of manufacturing, assembly, warehousing and engineering development space in Midrand, Gauteng. MechTech talks to GM, Adrian Buddingh Pump systems pipes valves and seals 10 Slurry valves, abrasion and lowering TCOs Kobus Steyn of Weir Minerals Africa, talks to MechTech about the company’s valve range and some global successes. 13 Maintain plant pumps during tough times 14 SlurrySucker dredge unit for easier silt removal 16 The Pump Guy: Total head and density 19 Ultra high performance plug valves for slurry Sustainable energy and energy management 21 PPP brings fuel cell technology to the healthcare sector Air Products South Africa, the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the City of Johannesburg and Clean Energy Investments have formed a public-private partnership (PPP) to install a hydrogen fuel cell for backup power at Windsor East Clinic in inner city Johannesburg. 22 Selecting the optimum generator set 24 Apek-mini launched in SA 27 The two PV challenges Automation, mechatronics and electro-mechanical systems 28 Streamlining automotive manufacturing in SA SEW-Eurodrive’s Port Elizabeth branch manager, Francois Sieberhagen talks about the automotive industry and the introduction of Variolution packages that enable automotive manufacturers to considerably reduce the complexity and installation costs of systems. Following successes in the manufacturing industry, SKF is accelerating its condition-based monitoring offerings to the marine industry, says David Johansson, head of strategy and portfolio management at SKF. 35 World-class mainline locomotives rely on Voith components Innovative engineering 36 The machine automation controller (MAC) In this article Omron Electronics’ country general manager for South Africa, Victor Marques presents the new MAC machine control hardware for automation. Regulars 1 Comment 4 On the cover: Wagon tipplers for more efficient unloading of bulk materials 6 Industry forum 38 Products and services 40 Nota bene 30 Collaboration results in hazardous area certification 31 Automation expertise demonstrated at offshore Europe Modern transport and vehicle solution 32 Condition monitoring in the marine industry

Wagon tipplers for more efficient unload- ing of bulk materials Following the successful delivery of a tandem rotary tippler to the port of Nacala in Mozambique, sales manager, Matthias Göing and sales engineer, Luc Tellier of ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solu‑ tions, Resource Technologies, talk about the advantages of their technology for the sustainability of mining, exports and power stations. For more information contact: Matthias Göing or Luc Tellier ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions (Africa) Phone: +27 11 236 1000 Fax: +27 11 236 1125 info.tkmh@thyssenkrupp.com

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