This issue of MCA features Weir and its Warman slurry pump on the front cover, with the cover story highlighting the role of the company’s WRT® technology in furthering the sustainability of mining. We also include feature articles from Schneider Electric, Minprotech, Tru-Trac, AES; WEC Water, KSB, EnviroServ and SKF.
ON THE COVER: WRT® puts sustainability upfront
With its extensive global footprint of pumping equipment – especially the renowned range of WARMAN® AH® pumps – Weir’s years of continued investment in Wear Reduction Technology (WRT®) components is furthering mining sustainability. Read more...
Sustainability through modernisation, field services and proactive maintenance
Nontu Mkhize, Etienne du Plessis and Meryl Eckersley from Schneider Electric outline the crucial role of field services, proactive maintenance and Schneider’s EcoStruxure asset management solution in modernising industrial plant. Read more...
Arresting infrastructure decline in SA
Bani Kgosana of Pragma, outlines how asset management and the use of Pragma’s locally developed On-Key solution, can deliver a turnaround in South Africa’s deteriorating infrastructure. Click to read in the online magazine...
Chromite fines, WHIMS and BOOM/BOOT financial models
MCA talks to Rudo Engelbrecht of Minprotech about magnetic separation of chromite fines and the advantages of adopting build, own, operate and maintain/transfer financial models for processing plants. Read more...
Micropilot: for simple and efficient compliance
Endress+Hauser’s new 80 GHz compact radar level and flow measurement devices – including the Micropilot FMR10B, FMR20B and FMR30B – are designed to help customers reach their compliance targets through simple yet efficient measurement solutions. Read more...
Containerised decanter centrifuge unveiled
Multotec’s Gerrit du Plessis presents a containerised demonstration plant designed to continuously separate very fine solids from a liquid phase. Read more...
Tru-Trac’s EXHD dynamic impact idler bed
Tru-Trac COO, Shaun Blumberg, unpacks the impact-control capabilities of Tru-Trac’s innovative EXHD dynamic impact idler bed, which offers a durable solution to protect the loading zones of conveyor belts. Read more...
AES: Powerful support for carbon footprint reduction
Dennis Williams of steam and boiler operations and maintenance service provider, Associated Energy Services (AES), talks about the use of more environmentally sustainable, lower carbon fuel alternatives, but cautions that there is “no silver bullet”. Read more...
Enabling Africa’s solar potential
Joyce Moganedi of ABB Energy Industries talks about ABB’s growing support for the solar power sector in Africa, which now includes the state-of-the-art ABB Ability™ Symphony® Plus SCADA automation platform. Click to read in the online magazine...
SEW-EURODRIVE champions energy efficiency
SEW EURODRIVE’s Willem Strydom explains South Africa’s Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for electric motors, which aligns with SEW-EURODRIVE’s long-standing commitment to standardise on IE3 premium efficiency motors and ensure cost-free transitioning for customers. Read more...
Sappi and Enpower close on SunCentral PPA
Sappi Southern Africa and Enpower Trading have reached financial close on their 175 GWh per annum, five-year renewable energy PPA, which will see Sappi reduce its carbon footprint while advancing South Africa’s renewable energy sector. Click to read in the online magazine...
Modular wastewater treatment solutions
In response to South Africa's urgent wastewater treatment needs, Wayne Taljaard highlights the benefits of adopting modular wastewater solutions from WEC Water. Read more...
POWER-PACKED: The Godwin BD150 dewatering pump
Available from Integrated Pump Technology, the Godwin BD150 Dri-Prime® Pump is a highly efficient, versatile dewatering solution that features a fully automatic self-priming system for reliable operation in demanding environments. Click to read in the online magazine...
Maintenance of water infrastructure: a strategic necessity
Companies and municipalities are facing challenging economic times, and they need to get more out of their water infrastructure and equipment. Chetan Mistry of Xylem argues the case for proper maintenance. Click to read in the online magazine...
Toyo heavy duty slurry pumps: the benchmark for dredging
The Toyo Heavy Duty slurry pump, available in South Africa from IPR, is a benchmark in marine and mining dredging. Read more...
SLYsight heralds a new era for pump wear technology
Monitoring of pump wear is playing an increasingly significant role in maintaining pump performance. KSB Pumps and Valves’ market area manager for mining, Jacques Pretorius introduces KSB’s innovative GIW® SLYsight technology. Read more...
Empowering the future of African mining
With Mining Indaba 2025 exploring the theme of ‘Future-Proofing African Mining,’ ABB is emerging as a pivotal player in enabling the sector to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Read more...
Integrated Air Solutions delivers first ELGi compressors
Integrated Air Solutions has supplied the first three ELGi 1 200 cfm, 500 psi/35 bar (1200-500) high-pressure diesel air compressors outside of the Indian market to customers who hold several large drilling contracts in Southern Africa. Click to read in the online magazine...
Modern water technologies need smart monitoring
This article highlights the role that VEGA’s smart measurement instruments can play in helping to manage and modernise water, wastewater and industrial effluent facilities. Read more...
Skid-mounted nitrogen generator enhances laser cutting
Atlas Copco’s state-of-the-art skid-mounted nitrogen generator at Transerve-JHT Laser Cut has earned high praise from the laser cutting specialist’s Technical Director, Douw Meyer. Click to read in the online magazine...
Robust industrial chain solutions from Bi
Bearings International (Bi) has been consistently setting innovation and excellence benchmarks through the delivery of robust industrial chain solutions to Southern African industry. Read more...
Motion technology for automation
BMG has been appointed by The Timken Company as a distributor in Southern Africa for the Rollon linear motion guidance system. Click to read in the online magazine...
B.E.D. and SKF collaborate to meet power transmission needs
Bolt and Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) and global bearings supplier SKF have created a significant impact across South Africa’s agricultural, mining and industrial sectors. Click to read in the online magazine...
Custom waste management solutions for complex problems
Ryan van Heerden of EnviroServ discusses the complexities of modern-day waste management and the multifaceted, customised solutions being implemented to help industries meet legislative and sustainability targets, with reduced waste to landfill volumes. Read more...
Rotation for a better tomorrow
MCA talks to Micaela Willers of SKF South Africa, about some of the forward-looking initiatives being implementing to improve the circularity, carbon footprint, lifespan and cost effectiveness of its bearings and power transmission product ranges. Read more...
Comment: From waste management to resource efficiency
Inspired by the EnviroServ article in this issue, Peter Middleton presents arguments for adopting good waste management and resource efficiency practices, which can result in company’s becoming more profitable, competitive and sustainable. Read more...
Products and industry news Click to read in the online magazine...
Stellenbosch students for young researchers awards
Two Master’s in Engineering students from Stellenbosch University, Yasmin de Raay and Chris Erasmus, have advanced to the international round of the 2025 Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation competition. Read more...
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