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SF6-free pure-air medium voltage switchgear
As South Africa intensifies its move towards cleaner, smarter energy systems, solutions like Schneider Electric’s globally recognised SF6-free GM AirSeT pure-air medium voltage switchgear is taking the country one step closer to achieving its decarbonisation goals.

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Polymer bearings contribute to heavy lifting success
Leading dock-levelling and materials-handling specialist, REV Designs & Installations designs and manufactures a wide range of loading, docking and lifting equipment including some of the largest scissor lifts ever produced in the country. A key engineering decision was to move away from greased steel bearings and fully adopt igus high-performance polymer bearings across the key pivot points of the new lifts.

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Hydraulic system upgrades to boost performance and save money
Those working with hydraulic or pneumatic systems know that keeping your machinery running at peak performance balances productivity and cost. As systems age, they often become less efficient, requiring more energy and more frequent repairs. The good news is that you don’t always need to invest in an entirely new machine to solve these problems.

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Latest articles

OEM-standard repairs for industrial gear units
Bearing Man Group t/a BMG, Motion Control & Drives

BMG, the official OEM for Hansen gearboxes, is authorised to repair Hansen industrial gear units in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s documented procedures, preserving the design tolerances and operational reliability required in demanding industrial environments.
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Technology trends that will and won’t shape 2026
News

A whitepaper by ABI Research shows that a clear trend is taking shape, and 2026 is set to be characterised by practical, outcome-driven change.
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ABB achieves zero operational emissions
ABB South Africa, Electrical Power & Protection

ABB’s factory in Oiartzun, Spain, has reached a major sustainability milestone.
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High-quality DC/DC brick-type converters
Vepac Electronics, Electrical Power & Protection

PowerGood’s high-quality DC/DC brick-type converters are engineered for exceptional reliability, making them the ideal power conversion solution for demanding, high-end applications.
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Control and information overlay for nuclear plants
Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists, Industrial Wireless

Radiation monitoring specialist Omniflex has supported a major UK nuclear plant operator through a critical phase of its decommissioning programme, ensuring continuous safety and security monitoring as buildings were progressively de-manned.
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Moving next-generation monopiles
Motion Control & Drives

Wind turbine sizes are increasing at an unprecedented rate. The bigger the turbine, the more power it can generate and the fewer are needed per wind farm. Mammoet has been ahead of the curve in coming up with ways to make the movement of even XXL monopiles faster and more cost-effectively.
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Innovation award for Beckhoff’s XTS machine
Beckhoff Automation, News

The Premio Innovazione award has confirmed that Tetra Pak’s Cap Applicator 40 Speed Hyper has achieved a machine solution that pushes the boundaries of conventional packaging lines with a highly dynamic mechatronic solution based on XTS technology from Beckhoff.
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From the office of the CEO
SAIMC, SAIMC

Voluntary associations always face the risk of their leaders burning out, while members may not always receive the value promised to them. SAIMC addresses this by spreading leadership across a Branch Council, led by our chief operations officer, Gerhard Greeff.
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UKZN’s SMART lab wins aviation award
News

: The SMART Lab at UKZN was awarded first place in the Aviation Research and Development category at the Civil Aviation Authority of South Africa’s award ceremony for outstanding contributions and achievements in the aviation sector.
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How FUCHS Is Tackling Mining’s Maintenance Skills Crisis
Motion Control & Drives

FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is taking significant strides to address one of the mining sector’s most pressing issues, the erosion of maintenance capability on the ground.
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HC Series hand controller
SCADA/HMI

The HC Series hand controller is a pre-qualified solution for demanding environments, and ensures safe and intuitive command where standard controls fail.
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Windows tablets for Zone 1/21, Zone 2/22 and mining
Extech Safety Systems, IS & Ex

Extech is expanding its portfolio with the Windows-based tablets IS945.1, IS945.2, and IS945.M1. For the first time, EX certification is combined with full Windows compatibility, without compromising on software or security.
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Making lines safer with smarter connection
Hydrasales, Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Imagine connecting multiple hydraulic lines or a combination of hydraulic, electrical and grease lines with one single, confident movement. That’s the everyday convenience operators get from Faster’s MultiFaster multi-coupling systems.
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SKF launches the Patent Bay
SKF South Africa, News

SKF is launching The Patent Bay, a new platform open to companies that aim to accelerate technologies with the potential to advance sustainability, by making selected patents freely available to others.
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Mastering inline LNG flow monitoring
Flow Measurement & Control

[Sponsored] As global demand for cleaner, more flexible energy sources continues to rise, liquefied natural gas (LNG) stands at the forefront of the energy transition. Engineered for excellence in cryogenic environments, the Anton Paar L-Cor 8000 flowmeter redefines inline LNG flow monitoring.
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Expanded range of variable step-down power modules
Electrical Power & Protection

The MagI3C-VDMM power module product family from Würth Elektronik continues to grow.
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Products from maxon
Motion Control & Drives

A wide range of new products is available from motion control specialist, maxon. with a diverse technology portfolio ranging from highly integrated robotic actuators to powerful servo drives and controllers.
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Strategic system upgrades beat mining obsolescence and drive productivity
Motion Control & Drives

Mining operations are under constant pressure to maintain output while controlling costs. One persistent challenge continues to confront the industry, knowing when and how to upgrade aging systems before they become a liability.
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