Remote monitoring cathodic protection systems in mining January 2025 Cathodic protection systems are widely used in mining operations, protecting anything from conveyor systems to settling tanks against corrosion. However, because of the dangerous nature of the environment in which they are based, managing these systems is not without its challenges. Omniflex explains how these can be addressed by implementing industry-certified remote monitoring systems.
New toolset for Turck Automation Suite January 2025, Turck Banner Southern Africa Turck is expanding its Turck Automation Suite IIoT and service software platform with the TAS Cloud industrial cloud service for remote maintenance and condition monitoring.
Faster space communication with record-sensitive receiver January 2025 In space exploration, long-distance optical links can now be used to transmit images, films and data from space probes to Earth using light. But in order for the signals to reach all the way and not be disturbed along the way, hypersensitive receivers and noise-free amplifiers are required.
Ensuring boiler safety and efficiency January 2025 Control systems, together with remote monitoring systems, play a vital role in ensuring the safe and smooth operation of boilers. Although these systems operate independently, they combine to provide important technical and operational insights.
Compact UHF RFID reader with integrated Ethernet interface November 2024, Turck Banner Southern Africa Online teaser: Turck Banner’s Q150 UHF RFID reader has an integrated Ethernet interface. The IP67 reader communicates directly with PC or PLC systems in industrial Ethernet networks having the four most important protocols, without the need for an additional interface.
Keeping mine outstations connected November 2024, Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists Remote monitoring specialist, Omniflex has helped wireless data communications systems firm, Scan RF implement site-wide monitoring systems at the 17 000-hectare Kolomela iron ore mine in South Africa.
WirelessHART solutions November 2024, Endress+Hauser South Africa By combining its innovative product portfolio with a deep application and industry knowledge, Endress+Hauser enables its customers to optimise their processes, boost productivity, and ensure their safety and environmental compliance.
Versatile, powerful vector network analyser November 2024, Vepac Electronics Vepac’s SNA6000A Series from Siglent provides instantaneous measurement results of parameters such as Q-factor, bandwidth and insertion loss, and also give insights into scattering, differential and time-domain measurements.
Enhancing safety of service and maintenance teams October 2024 The VKB Group, a leading agricultural enterprise, has taken a significant step in prioritising the safety of its service and maintenance teams by selecting SafeGauge, a wireless and digital measurement tool, for its service centre in Reitz.
Simplify condition monitoring with one gateway October 2024, Turck Banner Southern Africa By seamlessly integrating wired and wireless devices, Turck Banner’s DXM1200-X2 brings condition monitoring to every part of a facility: easy-to-access areas, hard-to-reach places, and everywhere in between, including harsh environments with an IP67-rated housing.
Radar scanner for object detection and collision avoidance October 2024 Online teaser: Many radar sensors for collision avoidance are limited to detecting the distance, and thus only output one dimension, as a measured value. Turck Banner’s new MR15-Q80 radar scanner delivers genuine 3D data, and thus significantly improves the mapping of objects and spaces, giving developers and system engineers a greater degree of freedom.
Read/write head with system redundancy I&C July 2024, Turck Banner Southern Africa Turck Banner’s robust multiprotocol Ethernet read/write head adds an efficient solution to the existing RFID portfolio, with unique features in terms of startup time, communication and safety.
Integrating collision prevention on mines June 2024 While South Africa leads the world in regulating the field of collision prevention in mining, a key challenge in implementing effective solutions is to secure the buy-in and collaboration of all the people involved. At the recent Mining Indaba, Booyco Electronics CEO, Anton Lourens reminded delegates that the availability of world-class technology is just one aspect of the solution.
Ensuring ongoing structural integrity in wharves June 2024, Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists In collaboration with engineering firm AMOG Consulting, remote monitoring specialist Omniflex has developed WharfWise. This is a holistic structural monitoring system that, for the first time, provides wharf operators and asset managers with real-time oversight of mooring operations and structural integrity.
Asset management and maintenance: choosing the right partner for the job June 2024 An approach to improve asset maintenance and management priorities using machine learning techniques, asset maintenance, and management activities are described as typical services provided by a physical asset maintenance firm. The statement underscores the importance of partnering with the right service provider to manage and maintain assets.
Flexible strip light for industrial applications June 2024, Turck Banner Southern Africa Turck Banner’s new WLF12 Pro enables users to install strip lights on curved surfaces or anywhere a slim, low-profile indicator light is needed on industrial equipment. Machine status is easily communicated to people working nearby due to the light’s multicolour capabilities and advanced animations.
Predictive maintenance in artificial lift monitoring systems June 2024, RJ Connect With the trend in oil field digitisation gaining momentum, telematics can be tremendously useful in understanding equipment status, to facilitate predictive maintenance and avoid downtime.
Remote asset condition monitoring and anomaly detection May 2024, Iritron Asset condition monitoring, anomaly detection, and failure prediction are becoming more critical in all industries. The real-time monitoring of assets located in remote locations for the detection of anomalies can become very expensive, and the implementation of solutions for remote equipment monitoring has been slow in coming. However, this hurdle can now be overcome
Advanced noise monitoring solutions April 2024 Noise pollution is a significant hazard in the mining industry, posing serious threats to worker health and safety. Probe IMT is implementing advanced noise monitoring solutions from Canadian monitoring specialist, M3SH Technology to foster healthier, safer and more productive work environments in the mining sector.
