From the “Bee in my Bonnet” Column; Dumb and dumber
If we are to believe environmental columnist, George Monboit’s latest missive Gastastrophe, published in the UK’s Guardian newspaper 9th March 2022 (and why wouldn’t...
Industry back face-to-face at this year’s Propak Africa
THE Propak Africa exhibition, which took place from 8-11 March at Johannesburg’s Expo Centre in Nasrec, offered four days of face to face access...
Measurement Technology for Sun-Tracking Systems
In solar-thermal power plants, sensors are used for precise measurement of angle and position to enable the system to capture the maximum amount of...
Pepperl+Fuchs Sensor Technology Now in Use in Explosion-Protected Areas
Automation is a key factor in ensuring that a plant is able to achieve a high level of productivity. However, implementing automated processes in...
Advantages of automated firefighting systems with remote-controlled monitors
FOR several years automated firefighting systems with remote-controlled monitors are used for fire protection of:
Tank farms
Petroleum loading terminals
Aircraft hangars
Thermal power...
Conveyor chain bearings work well after two years
A drop-size carrot sorter, with Vesconite plain bearings installed on its conveyor chains, has worked well at South Africa’s largest carrot producer for two...
Booming international demand for SA preowned equipment
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Senix Ultrasonic Level Sensors accurately measure diesel fuel for Rail Applications
From regional short line freight service to coast-to-coast passenger trains, the nation’s railroads depend on diesel power. With increasing investments in new technology diesel...
“One Size Fits All” HMI Platform for ATEX and IECEx Zone 2/22 and Non-Ex...
Pepperl+Fuchs has added a new range to its successful modular VisuNet series. With the new VisuNet FLX, the clue is in the name—FLX stands...
Taking the fat out of fatbergs
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