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PUMP SYSTEMS PIPES VALVES AND SEALS 8 Not just any pump will do for filter press

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The role of a filter press in recovering valuable saleable product makes it an important consideration for a mine operator, and just as important is the selection of the most appropriate pump for this application. Marnus Koorts explains. 10 Ingersoll Rand appoints BMG as ARO ® Pro series distributor 11 High-head dewatering saves the day at Lesotho mine 12 KREBS ® pumps excel in Africa 13 Changing lives in our communities CHEMICAL, PETROCHEMICAL, OIL AND GAS 14 Former EBH Namibia Namdock kicks off new era with superb rig repair success EBH Namibia has rebranded, changing its name to Namdock. The objective: to be the preferred marine repair partner on the West African coast, building on its new status and past success. 16 Det-Tronics partners with HMA 17 Implementing Liquefied Natural Gas with Coega as the Hub POWER ENERGY AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT 18 Fast payback on steam cogeneration Fast payback on steam turbine cogeneration systems makes this technology an attractive option across numerous industries. This is according to Zest WEG Group’s Leandro Magro, who says that any industry with a boiler installed has cogeneration potential using a steam turbine. 19 Regulating motor efficiency will help stabilise SA’s supply 20 Achieving greater energy efficiency with Thermal Solar 22 Leak detection system prevents boilers ‘going down the tubes’ 23 Voith launches on-site machining and service tools capabilities ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, WASTE AND CLEANING TECHNOLOGIES 24 Boost for Ermelo recycling project Motivated by a strong desire to clean up the environment, while also fighting unemployment, hunger and the threat of drugs in her community, Johanna Leshabane launched the Bophelo Recycling project in 2007. 25 Petco announces SA’s 2019 recycling champions 26 Recycling used oil – fuelling the economy and protecting the environment 27 Stringent new environmental rules target the petrochemical industry 28 Population growth presents key opportunity to reinvigorate the waste sector LOCAL MANUFACTURING, PRODUCTION AND FOOD PROCESSING 30 The proudly South African vibrating equipment manufacturer MechChem Africa visits the manufacturing facilities of vibrating screen and feeder design and manufacturing specialist, Kwatani, and talks to the company’s CEO, Kim Schoepflin and COO, Kenny Mayhew-Ridges. 32 Black industrialist company takes off in composites industry 33 SAISC leads steel industry towards female future Innovative engineering 38 Upside down bandsaw for 3D-printed titanium shafts To save time and costs during the production of aircraft components,Airbus Helicopters, which is headquartered in Bavaria, has recently turned to additive manufacturing. REGULARS 2 Comment: Localisation offers growth and long-term value 4 EMVAfrica – harnessing the power of three EMVAfrica has recently been awarded Level 2 B-BBEE status by harnessing the power of three – joining three companies together to implement a game-changing brand strategy that focuses on availability of stock, service excellence and fit-for- purpose solutions. Director Graham Whitty talks to MechChem Africa . 6 SAIChE News: Annual SAIChE KZN Research 34 Product and industry news 40 Back page: Smallest personal computer developed by South African innovators

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