Effect of static electricity on overall equipment effectiveness January 2024, SMC Corporation South Africa
Have you ever tried to remove the dust from your TV screen? It’s not easy. TV screens accumulate static charge during use, so trying to remove dust with a cloth becomes seemingly impossible because ...
NamPower awards R100-million contract to ACTOM Energy Namibia January 2024, ACTOM Electrical Machines ACTOM Energy Namibia has been awarded a R100 million contract by Namibia Power Corporation to design, manufacture, supply, install and commission specialised switchgear, and substation protection and automation systems for a new indoor substation the utility is to establish in Swakopmund, Namibia.
ACTOM’s one-stop power solutions January 2024, ACTOM Electrical Machines One of the most tangible effects of loadshedding on everyday business owners is the extra cost of maintaining standard operational levels – whether through solar, UPS or fuelling large-scale diesel generators. ACTOM’s market-leading technology and advanced products are perfectly positioned to address the issues facing the electromechanical industry. The company offers large-scale infrastructure installations and support services to smaller projects.
Electromagnetic stirrer for electric arc furnace for steel producer January 2024, ABB South Africa ABB is providing an ArcSave electromagnetic stirrer to one of the leading German steel producers. The equipment will optimise the metallurgical performance of a new electric arc furnace, which is the first step in a programme to transform the steelmaking process from coal-based to hydrogen-based.
Switchgear contract for DRC mine’s underground substations January 2024, ACTOM Electrical Machines MV Switchgear has executed two large contracts over the past two years, involving the manufacture, supply and installation of numerous air-insulated switchgear panels for 11 kV substations at the extensive new Kamoa-Kakula copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Implementing meter data management January 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa In a time of modern energy management, meter data management is a primary example of a silent, hardworking component that provides us with vital information on how we consume energy.
The evolution of mining infrastructure and EPCM collaboration January 2024 As the demand for raw material continues to surge, the spotlight has turned to the mining sector, bringing both greenfield and brownfield mining projects into focus. Ensuring these ventures are efficiently executed, without compromising on time or budget, necessitates a tailored strategy. Often, this means relying on the expertise of an EPCM contractor.
EVs – grid assets in the making January 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa In South Africa, the EV market is enjoying some encouraging awareness. Interestingly, they have the potential to address some of our country’s power supply problems.
WEG Africa supplies e-house package for Sasol gas project January 2024, WEG Africa A large complete substation E-house locally manufactured by WEG Africa will help power Sasol’s Upstream PSA project currently under construction in the Inhambane Province of southern Mozambique.
Schneider Electric connects to the future January 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa, Editor's Choice, News Schneider Electric had a major presence at the recent MESA Africa International Summit, which focused on ‘accelerating the journey to smart manufacturing’. SA Instrumentation & Control’s editor caught up with Dr. Suven M Ramsunder, Digital Transformation Expert, Anglophone Africa, to find out how the company is approaching the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into the manufacturing industry, both in its own factories and for its customers.
Intelligent energy recovery January 2024, Beckhoff Automation, Editor's Choice Beckhoff’s AX8820 regenerative unit for effective energy management is designed for a nominal supply voltage of 400 to 480 V AC, nominal output of 7 kW, and a maximum DC link voltage of 848 V DC. The regenerative energy is initially stored in the DC link.
Optimising electrical consumption on a process plant January 2024, Iritron Iritron advises business owners to conduct an energy study to reveal the health and efficiency of a plant’s electrical system. Based on this study, recommendations can be made for improvement to the reticulation and the energy-hungry machinery, which can result in substantial cost savings while identifying potential safety issues and lack of compliance.
Eaton brings next-generation power protection to the market November 2023 A new generation of uninterrupted power supply (UPS) and power protection systems is now available for technology applications grappling with South Africa’s power cuts.
High performance power products November 2023 South Africa’s electricity problems are causing grave difficulties for businesses and households. Vert Energy makes sure all sectors are able to keep their power on. The main focus of its business is on electric power generation.
Partnering with the automotive industry November 2023 The emergence and growing popularity of electric vehicles is generating exciting opportunities for the Eastern Cape province, which already has a well-established presence in the local vehicle manufacturing sector, and also for technology companies looking to partner with the automotive industry.
New advanced wire tracers November 2023, Comtest Comtest has launched two new wire tracers, with a safety rating of CAT IV 600 V, that simplify the process of tracing and troubleshooting of energised and de-energised wires in residential, commercial and industrial environments.
Scaling up battery recycling November 2023, ABB South Africa, IT in Manufacturing ABB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) agreement with UK-based clean technology group, Altilium to jointly explore how the integration of automation, electrification and digital technologies in plants across Europe can support the scaling up of battery materials recycling.
Considerations for lighting in manufacturing November 2023, Turck Banner Southern Africa With so many economical and attractive lighting solutions available, choosing among technologies can be difficult. Industrial users must consider four factors in order to make the best lighting decision: the metrics, the costs, the environment and the people.
Optimised steam generation for ore beneficiation November 2023 Efficiency, reliability, maintenance, sustainability, fuel selection, and procurement are just some of the challenges facing the mining sector. As one of South Africa’s leading operations and maintenance service providers to the steam and boiler sector, AES is perfectly placed to optimise these.
The advantages of track busways November 2023, Legrand A reliable and flexible power distribution system is an essential element in manufacturing, industrial and commercial sectors, where facilities require upgrades to enhance efficiency and optimise productivity. The key advantage of a track busway system is that users are able to bring the power source to the machines and equipment, instead of trying to wire machines back to the power source at a distant panel board.
