African Petrochemicals Edition 16.3

Quarterly Edition 16.3
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RAND-AIR’S PORTABLE
LED LIGHTING UNITS:
PLACING MINES IN A
FAVOURABLE LIGHT
With the enormous investment placed
in large open-pit mines, the pressure
is on these operations to produce.
Inevitably, this dictates that they work
around the clock. However, working
at night does present some very real
potential safety hazards which are not
present during the hours of daylight.
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This is according to Craig Swart, Fleet Manager
at Rand-Air, the leading local provider of
compressed air and power to the mines, as
well as to many other industry sectors.
“The most serious potential hazard in an
open-pit mine - even during daylight hours
- are the very large load-hall-dumpers,
excavators and rope shovels used to excavate
and transport broken ore. Apart from vehicle
headlights, better all-round area lighting is an
absolute necessity to ensure safe operations,”
says Swart, adding that having clear, strong
area lighting means that drivers of off-theroad
mining equipment will be able to pick
up the reflective strips on a pedestrian’s
safety vest with much greater ease.
Rand-Air has the solution in its portable
LED lighting units.
“As these units are fitted with LED bulbs,
they are remarkably economical and will run
for days without requiring refuelling or any
other attention. In addition, modern LED
bulbs last longer and fail less often than their
earlier filament counterparts, and can handle
harsh mining conditions without burning out
prematurely,” Swart explains.
As the diesel engine, generator and lighting
tower are all contained on a single trailer,
there are no trailing cables to either get cut,
damaged or trip over. Furthermore, as they
are mounted on a robust trailer, moving
them to new positions as mining shifts in the
pit, takes a matter of minutes.
What makes Rand-Air portable lighting units
an even more attractive rental proposition
is that the company regularly upgrades
its equipment fleet with new machines.
In addition, Rand-Air lighting units are all
manufactured by world leader Atlas Copco
and, as such, these units deliver the most
cost-effective, lowest maintenance service.
Rand-Air portable lighting units are also
backed up by the company’s unmatched
As Rand-Air portable lighting units are fitted with LED bulbs, they are remarkably economical and will
run for days without requiring refuelling or any other attention.
service ethic. In the unlikely event of an
issue with one of these machines, Rand-Air’s
qualified technicians are on standby 24/7 to
ensure that full lighting is restored without
delay.
Speaking to the all-important requirement
for safety at all times – particularly
within the mining environment - where
occupational health and safety challenges
are amongst the biggest causes of injuries
and fatalities – Swart makes the following
recommendation:
“Outdated lighting units in any industry that
are not operating at a satisfactory level pose
a serious threat to the working environment
and its people. A preventative maintenance
strategy is therefore critical, to guarantee safe
operation of the equipment - and is key to
minimising the risk of injuries or accidents.”
Rand-Air lighting units are available for
short-term hire, as well as via the company’s
long-term rental scheme which allows
customers to take advantage of considerable
cost savings.
“In the past couple of years, our portable
lighting units have been a boon to the
surface mining industry. With proper
lighting, workers can concentrate on getting
the job done and being more productive,
but in a well-lit and therefore far safer
environment. In a nutshell – and true to our
Rand-Air business ethos - we always place
our customers in a ‘favourable light’, ” he
concludes.
About Rand-Air
With several depots, branches and
substantial representation across Southern
Africa, Rand-Air continues to expand their
footprint to service a diverse market. Since
1973, Rand-Air has been driven by an
ethos to exceed customer expectation and
satisfaction. This is complemented by a
product offering that adheres to the highest
quality standards in the industry. Rand-
Air’s products portfolio includes oil-free
compressors, industrial air compressors,
diesel compressors, electric air compressors
(all screw compressors), diesel generators
and lighting towers.
As the market leader in portable air
compressors and generator rental, Rand-
Air upholds its reputation through regular
training and upskilling in business related
and product-specific matters.
Rand-Air is part of the Atlas Copco group and
is a Level 4 B-BBEE rated company.

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CONTENTS
Rand-Air’s portable LED lighting units:
placing mines in a favourable light .............. 2
RTS Africa Technologies principal H2Scan
opens new Environmental Conditioning
Laboratory to further ‘refine’ hydrogen
detection in gas process streams .................. 4
The step toward a Universal Measuring
Instrument ............................................................. 5
In-depth material knowledge - a ‘Vital’
service to the petrochemical sector ............. 6
BMG’s Spanjaard lubricants, oils and
greases for efficient lubrication in mining
and industrial applications .............................. 8
Namdock’s ‘naval offensive’ secures
milestone Angolan Navy maintenance
contract .................................................................. 9
Sentinel launches new 6 Channel Mobile
DVR ......................................................................... 10
Air Products ends 50 th Birthday year on
high note .............................................................. 11
Engen and Clicks partner in a winning
loyalty formula .................................................. 12
Incledon launches latest Tekflo Nylon
Ball and Check Valves ...................................... 13
Keeping up with industry changes is
the only way to manage connectivity
expenditure ...........................................................14
Three myths of lubrication that need
busting .................................................................. 16
Emerson releases new magnetic slurry
sensor and transmitter designed to help
customers cut through the noise ............... 17
T-Systems upskills high school learners
and teachers through the highly successful
ICT Academy Initiative .................................... 18
Rockwell Automation named a leader
in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for
manufacturing execution systems for
second consecutive year ................................ 19
Atlas Copco donates safety equipment &
promotes safety consciousness at Manger
Care Centre ......................................................... 20
SKF turns up the heat with a portable
bearing heating solution ............................... 21
Compact / Remote Magnetic Inductive
Flowmeter in Stainless Steel ......................... 21
Finally, tech to keep your drivers’ eyes on
the road ................................................................ 23
BMG’s Interapp Desponia and Bianca
butterfly valves .................................................. 24
Fixed-Mount IR Cameras for research
analysis ................................................................ 25
Rope-access service from Skyriders keeps
lights on at major warehouse ...................... 26
Top three reasons for businesses to be
PCI DSS compliant ........................................... 28
Infobip enables WhatsApp Business API
for ChatFin – simplifies SA vehicle license
renewals over WhatsApp ............................... 30
A smooth ride in rough conditions with
SKF’s new fork seal ........................................... 31
Total South Africa Celebrates its
Commitment to Transformation ................. 31
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RTS AFRICA TECHNOLOGIES PRINCIPAL H2SCAN OPENS NEW
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONING LABORATORY TO FURTHER
‘REFINE’ HYDROGEN DETECTION IN GAS PROCESS STREAMS
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Hydrocarbon fuels are essential for our
daily existence. However, extracting
usable fuels from crude oil is a complex
process in which hydrogen plays a cardinal
role, as the correct levels of hydrogen in a
refinery process stream largely determine
the quality of the final product.
“At RTS Africa Technologies, we have been
distributing H2Scan hydrogen detection
and analysis products for the past decade.
In particular, H2Scan’s Hy-Optima range
of products have numerous applications
in South Africa’s oil refineries,” says Ian
Fraser, MD of RTS Africa Group, a Tshwanebased
company specialising in innovative
technologies which provide solutions
to industrial challenges. Among other
things, the company has been involved in
supplying hydrogen production and analysis
equipment for many years.
To ensure correct and accurate functioning,
the sensors in the Hy-Optima instruments
need to be conditioned. Until now, H2Scan
has been using the services of a remote
laboratory which could only condition
H2Scan’s standardised products. Now,
H2Scan has opened a new expanded
Environmental Conditioning Laboratory for
its Hy-Optima hydrogen analyser products.
“This gives H2Scan the capability to expand
its production and deliver customised
products to refineries and petrochemical
facilities,” continues Fraser. “In an oil refinery,
they are as many as 23 points where
the level of hydrogen needs to be very
accurately monitored and where H2Scan new
conditioned instruments can play a key role.”
Hy-Optima products are used in process
applications to ensure production
optimisation of oil and petrochemical
products. Each Hy-Optima sensor is rated for
background monitoring of hydrogen in the
presence of gases such as hydrogen sulphide
and carbon monoxide at predetermined
concentrations with no interference with the
H2 reading. “The laboratory will be used to
ensure that the sensors are conditioned to
provide accurate hydrogen indication in the
presence, or absence, of these gases,” he adds.
“This laboratory gives us the flexibility to
develop products that are unmatched in the
industry currently,” he continues. “The ability
to certify hydrogen sensing in the presence
of 50% carbon monoxide and 5% hydrogen
sulphide is unheard of in the industry and
this offers new alternatives to our refinery
and petrochemical customers,” Fraser asserts.
The new laboratory now conditions Hy-
Optima products which have been marketed
for more than 10 years and can currently
measure hydrogen concentrations from 0.5%
to 100%, in the presence of carbon dioxide
of up to 20% concentration and in the
presence of hydrogen sulphide at up to 3%
concentration.
The Hy-Optima 2700, for example, is fitted
with a solid-state, non-consumable sensor
that is configured to operate in process gas
streams. The Hy-Optima 2700’s thin film
technology ensures that instrument is not in
any way affected, or cross-sensitive, to other
gases in the process stream. The 2700 has
been designed to continuously measure only
hydrogen - which it does with great accuracy
and reliability,” Fraser continues. In addition,
the Hy-Optima 2700 is rated explosion-proof
and conforms to the requirements for Class
I, Division 1 or 2 locations. Should hydrogen
get into the instrument and ignite, the 2700’s
robust, cast-iron casing will safely contain
the event. With Hy-Optima 2700, the need
for calibration is greatly reduced. “In most
cases, an annual calibration using standard
calibration gases is all that is needed,” he
explains.
H2Scan was founded in 2002 and has its
headquarters in Valencia, California. The
company provides the most accurate,
tolerant and affordable hydrogen leak
detection and process gas monitoring
solutions for industrial markets. The
company’s customer base includes some
of the largest manufacturing enterprises in
the world including General Electric, DOD,
ABB, Siemens, ExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron,
NASA, Procter & Gamble and more. H2Scan
designed and built its new laboratory to
its own specifications in a secured facility
adjacent to its corporate offices.
An H2Scan spokesman explains that the
expanded laboratory has already paid
dividends in increasing production and
streamlining the company’s product delivery
process. “This has allowed us to cut our
backlog and shorten delivery times,” says
Mike Nofal, H2Scan Vice President of Sales
and Business Development. “With this
resource, H2Scan becomes one of the most
agile players in this market and we have the
room to expand as the economy grows,”
Nofal adds.
“From an RTS Africa Technologies’
perspective, thanks to the establishment of
the new laboratory, we are pleased to be
able to offer H2Scan’s enhanced range of
instruments which will have the potential
to improve the output of Africa’s many oil
refineries,” concludes Fraser.
About RTS Africa
RTS Africa Group is a specialised, Tshwanebased
company offering innovative
technologies for - and solutions to - industrial
challenges.
Led by Managing Director Ian Fraser since its
inception in the early 1990’s, the company
offers globally-sourced, quality products
via two operational divisions, namely RTS
Africa Engineering (supplying inertial spin
filters and hydrogen technology solutions);
and RTS Africa Technologies (supplying all
instrumentation-related solutions such as
boiler tube leak detection, laser-based gas
detection devices for hot or corrosive areas).
Product delivery and technical consultation
by highly trained staff is offered throughout
Southern Africa to a range of clients in industry
sectors such as mining, power generation,
petrochemicals, glass, steel and energy.
www.rtsafrica.co.za

FRONT COVER STORY
THE STEP TOWARD A UNIVERSAL MEASURING INSTRUMENT
Simple measurement of liquid levels: 80-GHz radar sensors VEGAPULS 64
In 2016, VEGA introduced the VEGAPULS
64, the first radar level sensor for
liquids on the market that measures at a
frequency of 80 GHz. This feature allows
considerably better focusing of the radar
beam. With VEGAPULS 64, measuring
is much easier and more reliable, even
under difficult conditions, such as tanks
fitted with heating coils, baffles, or
agitators.
Until then, a radar sensor with a transmission
frequency of 26 GHz and an 80 mm-diameter
antenna had a beam angle of approximately
10°. With the same size of antenna, the
VEGAPULS 64 has a beam angle of only 3°.
This allows the sensor to be used in vessels
with internal installations or heavy build up
on the walls, because the focused microwave
beam simply avoids these obstacles.
Radar sensors with a larger dynamic range
have a higher measurement certainty, and
these sensors can be used for a wider range
of applications. With VEGAPULS 64, media
with very poor reflective properties – a low
dielectric constant – can be measured with
more certainty than with previous radar
sensors. Foam, turbulent product surfaces,
condensation, or build up on the antenna are
no problem. The radar level sensor measures
more reliably due to its greater measurement
certainty. It has an accuracy of +/-2 mm and a
measuring range of up to 30 m.
The device is ideal for wide use across
industries ranging from demanding
applications in the chemical industry to
hygienic applications in the pharmaceutical
and food industries. The relevant approvals
for this sector, such as 3A and EHEDG, are
available. The 80-GHz radar sensor can be
used universally for the majority of industrial
level applications. And since the sensor can
also be equipped with the smallest antenna
of its kind, there’s hardly a mounting location
where it won’t fit.
Your benefits with VEGAPULS 64 at a
glance:
• Ideal for use in vessels with small process
connections, such as those used in
the pharmaceutical, biotech, and food
industries.
• Media can be measured with much higher
accuracy than ever before – right up to
the process fitting and down to the very
bottom of the container.
With VEGAPULS 64, there is hardly a mounting
location where it wouldn’t fit.
• The new sensor can be easily installed
using existing process connections,
eliminating the need for costly equipment
modifications.
• Since radar signals pass right through
viewing windows and glass containers,
the sensor can also be mounted outside
containers.
The article’s author, Juergen Skowaisa. He is
Product Manager, Radar at VEGA’s headquarters
in Schiltach, Germany.
• The larger dynamic range provides a higher
measurement certainty, especially when
there is buildup, condensate, foam, or a
turbulent liquid surface in the vessel.
• Radar technology is immune to process
conditions like changing temperature,
pressure, and density. With VEGAPULS 64,
levels can be measured in applications
where the process and/or structural
conditions were previously not suitable for
radar.
Radar level sensor VEGAPULS 64 for liquids is available in three antenna versions: With plastic horn
antenna of PP, thread with integrated horn antenna, or flange with encapsulated antenna system.
For more information:
www.vega.com/radar.
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IN-DEPTH MATERIAL KNOWLEDGE - A ‘VITAL’
SERVICE TO THE PETROCHEMICAL SECTOR
The South African petrochemical industry plays a
significant role in the local economic growth so desperately
required in South Africa currently. The sector is under
pressure from many reasons including the trend towards
the reduction of operational carbon footprint, there is also
a proliferation of new technological developments.
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These represent new and dynamic
opportunities for the industry to exploit, if it
can evolve apace with industry developments.
This is an exciting and concerning time
according to Glen Pringle, Director of Vital
Engineering.
“Looking at this exciting industry further
afield, there is a myriad of positive
developments throughout the rest of Africa,”
Pringle observes.
“Increased oil and gas exploration, potential
new refineries and extensions to existing
refineries are planned along the East and
West African coasts. This is a clear indication
that the greater petrochemical sector is
definitely not stagnant,” he adds.
Having been a key supplier of a wide
range of products including gratings, stair
treads, pressed pattern floors and safety
handrails to the petrochemical, mining
and other industries for the past 80 years,
Vital Engineering is very well acquainted
with the needs of the industry - and with
developments in materials technology. This
has placed the company in the privileged
position of being able to continually meet
the needs of their petrochemical clients
by adapting and expanding their product
ranges in line with international industry
requirements and trends.
“We are pleased to have a secure base of
repeat business within the petrochemical
sector - and a growing base of referred clients
– Vital Engineering enjoys a reputation for
supplying uncompromising quality products
which are reliably produced on-time, onspecification
and within budget,” he says.
The petrochemical industry furthermore
has very specific requirements of the
construction materials used, depending on
the particular context or application.
Vital’s glass-fibre reinforced resin (GRP) or
aluminium gratings are suitable for nonspark
environments” Pringle points out.
Petrochemical plants also produce certain
products that could be either mechanically or
chemically aggressive and corrosive, acidic or
alkaline in nature - representing yet another
set of limitations and specific requirements
regarding the construction materials of choice.
“As we thoroughly understand the properties
of our products, which are influenced by
factors such as manufacturing method,
structural configuration and chemical
additives, we can lend valuable support to
our clients, so that the correct products are
specified, leading to enhanced plant lifetime
and performance - and, most importantly,
reduced safety risks,” he adds.
Vital Engineering’s products which are
particularly popular in the petrochemical
industry typically include its mini-mesh
or solid top GRP products, aluminium or
stainless-steel patterned plate products, and
expanded metal products for applications
such as safety guards, lock-out areas, and
secure areas on petrochemical plants.
“Our clients value the fact that our entire
range of products - which includes mild
steel, GRP, aluminium, ferritic and non-ferritic
stainless steel - is manufactured according to
the most stringent international standards,
including ISO 9000 /15. Meaning they can
rely on Vital Engineering to supply them with
an exceptional quality product,” he continues.
It is therefore no wonder that a growing
number of clients have been specifying Vital
Engineering’s product ranges in their designs.
“Vital Engineering are extremely proud
to be the supplier of choice to these
consulting engineers and clients, and we
truly go the extra mile to keep it that way.
Vital engineering offer our clients many
configurations with tailored products to
meet their specific industry requirements as
far as possible.
We also do our best to provide them with
valuable guidance and advice based on our
deep-seated manufacturing knowledge
of each product, and its suitability and
application. We therefore invite clients
to include us at the initial project design
stage. Sometimes new product variations
or material additives may have become
available, which could make their design
more optimal,” he remarks.
“Our success is dependent upon that of
our clients, and we are determined to
continue providing this ‘vital’ service to the
petrochemical sector,” concludes Pringle.
About Vital Engineering
Since 1939 Angus McLeod and Vital
Engineering have established a reputation
for quality and service in the manufacture
of all types of gratings, stair treads, pressed
floors and safety handrails. Its brand names
of Vitagrid® and Maclock® have become
synonymous with versatility, quality and
service.
The Group offers a wealth of product
expertise and has been involved in the
supply to power plants, petrochemical
plants, materials handling projects, mining,
process plants, food, beverage as well
as most facets of the civil and structural
engineering industries, both domestically
and internationally.
A variety of products and materials for
numerous applications are readily available,
when either costs or corrosion are factors.
The range includes bitumen dipped,
galvanised (610g/m2) and mild steel. Other
grades of materials such as SS304, SS316,
structural grade aluminium and 3CR12 can
also be manufactured.

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BMG’S SPANJAARD LUBRICANTS, OILS AND GREASES FOR EFFICIENT
LUBRICATION IN MINING AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
BMG’s Spanjaard lubricants, oils and greases have been developed with the latest formulations and
technologies, to meet the demands of all sectors, including mining, automotive, marine, general industry
and consumer applications.
“Included in this range are mining lubricants
and allied chemicals, that offer solutions for
the most difficult lubrication problems,” says
Marc Gravett, BMG’s Business Unit Manager,
Seals and Gaskets division. “Spanjaard
lubricants and allied chemical products have
been formulated to improve performance
of equipment and machinery; to minimise
operating costs and reduce maintenance
requirements in heavy-duty applications.
“Lubrication-related failures in machinery are
generally preventable and can be avoided
with the application of the correct lubricant.
A general multipurpose grease is adequate
in many applications, but more arduous
operating conditions demand the selection
of the correct lubricant and lubrication
system. BMG takes cognisance of factors such
as speed of relative movement, ambient and
operating temperatures, loading, vibration
and the environmental operating conditions.
“The effects of friction and the resulting wear
of moving components are significantly
reduced by effective lubrication. The purpose
of any lubricant - which may take the form of
an oil, a grease or a solid - is to separate the
mating surfaces and thereby reduce friction
and wear. For this reason, lubrication is
considered to be one of the most important
aspects of most industrial equipment and
machinery maintenance programmes Not
only do lubricants, oils and greases extend
the service life of machinery and equipment,
but they also play an important role in
enhancing performance of components, like
bearings and industrial chain.”
BMG’s range of Spanjaard industrial
products includes anti-seize compounds
and penetrants, assembly and disassembly
products, chain lubricants, transmission
oils, cleaners and degreasers, electrical
maintenance products, plastic moulding and
cutting compounds, as well as engineering
and fabrication materials. Also available are
a number of Spanjaard greasing solutions,
including open gear lubricants and wire rope
dressings; bearing and synthetic bearing
greases, as well as other general grease
products.
Spanjaard EP2 multipurpose grease is an
all-purpose, lithium-based grease, which is
fortified with rust and oxidation inhibitors
and is suitable for lubrication of plain, needle,
ball and roller bearings in mining equipment.
Spanjaard 1345 wire rope dressing
penetrates deep into the core of the rope
for continued lubrication of the wire strands
and protection against fretting. This dressing
contains solid lubricants and anti-corrosion
additives, to resist displacement by high-load
pressures and water.
Also in BMG’s Spanjaard range is an electric
motor cleaner, which is a high flash-point
safety solvent, specially developed for
removing deposits on electric motor
windings. This cleaner dissolves oil and
grease and removes dust and grime from
electrical and mechanical components and
quickly evaporates, to minimise downtime.
Spanjaard chain oil 718 is a medium viscosity
chain lubricant, which is used on heavy plate
conveyors and is also effective on creasing
and cutting machines. This chain oil is based
on a highly refined mineral oil and contains
MoS2 that acts as an anti-wear agent
and extreme pressure additive, providing
lubrication when the chain is subjected to
shock loads.
The range also includes chain and linkage
spray that contains low-friction, soluble
molybdenum in a special lubricating base
that penetrates like oil deep into linkages
and lubricates like grease. This water-resistant
spray is suitable for standard and “O” ring
type chains, linkages and cables. 360° valve
technology allows spraying at all angles,
including upside down. This non-staining
spray resists fling-off and remains adhered to
surfaces in inaccessible places to give longlasting
protection in demanding conditions.
For further information
Marc Gravett, Business Unit Manager,
Seals and Gaskets division, BMG
Tel: +27 (0) 11 620 1575
Email: marcg@bmgworld.net
Website: www.bmgworld.net
BMG’s extensive range of sealing products
encompasses Spanjaard lubricants, oils and greases,
which are suitable for industrial, automotive,
marine, mining and consumer applications.
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Namdock’s three floating dry docks will
provide an ideal and efficient location for
the repair of Angolan Navy vessels.
NAMDOCK’S ‘NAVAL
OFFENSIVE’ SECURES MILESTONE
ANGOLAN NAVY MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
In September 2019, in a milestone agreement, Namdock
concluded a contract to maintain and repair the vessels of the
Marinha de Guerra Angolana (MGA), the Angolan Navy.
According to Namdock’s Commercial and Operations Manager, Willie
Esterhuyse, although the contract has been concluded, the exact date
when the vessels will be arriving in Walvis Bay has not been finalised,
it is anticipated that this will be early in 2020.
In terms of this agreement, Namdock will take two Angolan Navy
vessels into its dry docks initially. However, there is a possible
extension to this contract into 2020 to service the Navy’s other vessels
as well as supplying related services and training.
The Angolan Navy was founded in 1976 by the country’s first
president Antonio Agostinho Neto. According to wiki.org, the Navy
consists of some 40 vessels including fast missile craft, fast torpedo
craft, coastal patrol boats and minesweepers. The Angolan news
agency Angop reports that efforts are underway to enhance the
effectiveness of the Angolan force. Emphasising the importance of
the Angolan Navy, the chief of the General Staff of the Angolan Armed
Forces has alluded to international terrorism which he says: ‘poses a
serious threat to the Gulf of Guinea’ and neighbouring countries such
as Angola.
The conclusion of this contract required extensive negotiations which
were started in 2017. Representatives of the MGA visited Walvis Bay
to inspect Namdock’s facilities, while the Namibian company also
dispatched technicians to Luanda to inspect the naval vessels.
Although the Angolan Navy is 42 years old, it is reported that
maintenance and repairs have been carried out internally. “We are
pleased to welcome this new customer to our shipyard which is
arguably the most sophisticated and efficient on the West Coast of
Africa,” continues Esterhuyse. In the recent past, Namdock’s has been
fostering this cooperation with Angola and has carried out projects
such as the repair of the Angolan Ministry of Fisheries (Pescangola)
floating dry dock.
He comments that the maintenance and repair of naval vessels does
not require any skills that Namdock does not have. “We are used to
working on naval vessels as we have been maintaining those of the
Namibian Navy since our company’s inception in 2006,” he says.
The first two vessels will be sailed from Angola and will undergo a
turnkey maintenance operation at Walvis Bay, where all services such
as dry docking, sandblasting, coating, mechanical, metalwork, valves,
piping, engine work, electronics are fully available. As these vessels
play a key part in the defence of Angola, Namdock will be bringing all
its experience and expertise to bear to effect a rapid turnaround.
“This contract is further testimony to the successful collaboration that
we have had with other Angolan Ministries and clearly demonstrates
the shipyard’s capacity and outstanding, effective and efficient
performance to date.”
The award of this contract follows an eventful year for Namdock
marked by the steady increase in yard activity and significant growth
in enquiries that have translated into confirmed yard bookings.
“This has progressively allowed us to overcome the depressed
economic cycle that has constrained our industry since 2016,” explains
Namdock’s Acting CEO Heritha Nankole Muyoba.
“As industry leaders, our core values of trust, excellence and integrity
have assisted us in gaining recognition as the preferred ship repair
partner along the West Coast of Africa,” she continues.
“This Angolan contract is a proud milestone for us in the development
of our company and our continuing ability to make a meaningful
contribution to our Namibian economy,” Nankole Muyoba concludes.
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SENTINEL LAUNCHES NEW 6 CHANNEL MOBILE DVR
Sentinel Systems has introduced a brand new state-of-the-art 6 channel mobile DVR system, a compact recording
unit for vans and commercial vehicles as part of the company’s range of intelligent surveillance systems.
The new Sentry S60 series AHD DVR is a sleek and robust design
allowing for easy installation and access when required. It has GPS
and G-shock recording as standard, bespoke alarm inputs and remote
monitoring/ download making this a comprehensive package for any
vehicle whether an owner driver or large fleet.
This cost-effective system has up to 2TB hard disk storage space
and can be connected to up to six of Sentinel’s cameras, including
reversing, side and forward facing cameras for an all-round view of
the vehicle. There are an additional two channels also available to use
if required at a later date. The hard disk memory can be accessed by
hard wire, Wi-Fi and 3G/4G download, meaning that Live View can be
seen remotely by logging in via the internet to the Sentinel hosted
latest Microsoft Azure server.
Allan Robertson, Director at Sentinel Systems commented, “This is
an incredibly versatile mobile DVR system with a lot of advanced
features. The new technology is ideal for installation in
large and small vans and commercial vehicles
at an extremely affordable price. We
believe that it is important to provide
an affordable fully featured high quality
surveillance system for all road users to
promote overall enhanced safety on our
roads.”
Designed to provide the ultimate protection for cyclists, pedestrians
and other vulnerable road users, Sentinel’s systems assist in safer
operations for commercial vehicles and provide drivers and operators
with the confidence that they are not a threat to the public. Sentinel’s
camera systems, in particular, provide an enhanced view of the
vehicle’s surroundings which can allow drivers to safely manoeuvre in
tight or congested areas.
When combined with Sentinel’s Sentry S60 Series AHD DVR, the
camera systems provide the ultimate protection for road users as they
capture crucial video evidence of accidents, theft or fraudulent claims.
The recorded footage may be extracted to provide evidence for court
hearings and can save companies or drivers a significant amount of
money in insurance claims whilst protecting themselves from fines
and prosecution.
Sentinel Systems has introduced a brand new
state-of-the-art 6 channel mobile DVR system, a
compact recording unit for vans and commercial
vehicles as part of the company’s range of
intelligent surveillance systems. The new Sentry
S60 series AHD DVR is a sleek and robust design
allowing for easy installation and access when
required. It has GPS and G-shock recording
as standard, bespoke alarm inputs and remote
monitoring/ download making this a comprehensive package for any
vehicle whether an owner driver or large fleet.
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The new AHD mobile DVR system boasts six channels of superior AHD
quality and an additional two channels in IP high definition, and is
specially designed for intelligent application as part of vehicle safety
and surveillance systems.
With the increasing number of false claims and crash-for-cash
incidents, recording footage from vehicle-mounted cameras using a
Sentinel MDVR gives irrefutable evidence in the event of an incident
so saving money, protecting drivers and providing peace of mind.
Despite being small and discreet Sentinel’s camera systems are visible
across the vehicle which may act as a warning to potential burglars.
When they notice the cameras they are fully aware that they are
captured on video which may encourage them to destroy all evidence
should they know where to find it. Sentinel Systems has designed the
Sentry S60 Series AHD DVR with lockable hard drive and back up SD
card to prevent this from happening and to preserve all evidence that
drivers and operators will need to prosecute.
The new Sentry S60 Series AHD DVR unit is cleverly designed with
anti-vibration technology to allow the system to be mounted
anywhere within the vehicle and still operate efficiently. This
technology protects the hard disk drive and recorded images even
when operated in the most arduous terrain and environments.
Like Sentinel’s other DVR devices, the Sentry S60 Series AHD DVR
recorder houses an internal GPS system for location tracking as well
as a built in inertia sensor and LED indicators to ensure the driver that
the system is working at a glance. The system can provide up to 30
days of recording at an effective lower cost than other comparable
systems on the market.
Should any of Sentinel’s systems require installing or servicing,
the company’s team of engineers based throughout the UK are
available 24/7 for customer support and maintenance to keep vehicle
downtime to a minimum. This also ensures that vehicles and drivers
are not unprotected whilst on the road.
Further information:
Tel: 012 85 7 71333
Email: sales@sentinelsystems.co.uk
Website: www.sentinelsystems.co.uk

AIR PRODUCTS ENDS 50 TH BIRTHDAY
YEAR ON HIGH NOTE
Air Products celebrated its 50 th birthday this year and ended
it on a high note by receiving two awards at the Chemical &
Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA) Responsible Care Awards
Ceremony which was held in Johannesburg recently. One of
the awards was focused on safety and the other was a great
achievement for the company, as it is the first industry award
received for their #WitnessHappiness project.
The annual prestigious CAIA Responsible Care Awards is a highlight
on the industry calendar and an opportunity for members to
showcase their projects, initiatives and successes.
Despite fierce competition the safety award, the 2019 Responsible
Care Sustained High Performance Award, was awarded to the
Pinetown Facility in Category A. Air Products’ General Manager -
Technical, Maropeng Bahula, commented on the award: “We are
extremely honoured to receive this award as safety is a crucial element
in processes throughout our entire organization. It is good to see that
our efforts to make safety a way of life for employees are noticed and
embraced by all. At Air Products we embrace the ethos that “nothing is
more important than safety”.
The second award was the 2019 Responsible Care Initiative of the
Year Award Winner for Corporate Social Responsibility Projects in
Category B. According to Arthi Govender, Market Research and
Strategy Manager at Air Products who conceptualised the project,
the award coincided with the end of the of the first three year cycle
of the #WitnessHappiness project. Govender explains that the project
started three years ago and the employees at each of the facilities
nationally had to select an early childhood development (ECD) centre
in their community to support for a period of three years.
Air Products’ proud recipients of the CAIA Awards.
L – R: Arthi Govender, Sue Nicholls and Maropeng Bahula.
She further explains: “Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Committee agreed to the project approximately three years ago and we
committed to different centres nationally. During this three-year cycle,
employees could visit the centres and spend time with the children on
specific days. The children also received gifts and other learning aides,
and infrastructure improvements were done at a number of them to
ensure a safe and hygienic environment for the children.
Govender further mentions that this is the first award received for the
#WitnessHappiness project. The second three-year cycle has already
started. “I cannot wait to see what joy, happiness and positive change
the next three year cycle will make at the newly selected centres.
For more information on Air Products:
Website: www.airproducts.co.za
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ENGEN AND CLICKS PARTNER IN A WINNING LOYALTY FORMULA
Engen and Clicks have announced
an exciting new partnership which
rewards motorists every time they fill
up and swipe their Clicks ClubCard at
participating Engen service stations
nationwide.
This partnership brings Engen, South Africa’s favourite petrol station
brand*, and Clicks ClubCard, the country’s leading retail loyalty
programme** together in a boon for motorists.
“This winning formula will now provide all Clicks ClubCard `customers
with a truly convenient loyalty engagement and easier cashback earn,
one we are extremely excited and proud to be a part of,” says Seelan
Naidoo, Engen General Manager: Retail.
Engen operates over 1 000 service stations across South Africa, far
exceeding its nearest competitor.
Adds Naidoo: “As Engen continues to have South Africa’s largest
service station footprint, it makes sense for us to partner with
Clicks ClubCard, which is South Africa’s number one retail loyalty
programme.”
To sweeten the deal, for the first two months of the partnership -
during December 2019 and January 2020 - Clicks ClubCard members
can earn double points every day when they fill up with Engen Primax
Unleaded or Engen Dynamic Diesel 50ppm at participating Engen
service stations.
“It’s simple: the more litres of fuel you buy, the more points you earn,
the greater your cashback,” says Naidoo.
Exactly what you get:
• 1 litre = 1 point. For every litre of Engen Primax Unleaded or
Engen Dynamic Diesel 50ppm you buy at participating Engen
service stations nationwide, you earn one ClubCard point.
• Double points every day from 1 December 2019 to 31 January
2020 (1 litre = 2 points).
• Cashback is loaded six times a year and can be redeemed
Online at www.clicks.co.za and at all Clicks, Claire’s and Body
Shop stores nationwide.
• To join ClubCard, and for a list of participating Engen service
stations, download the Clicks App via Google Play or on the
Apple iStore or visit https://clicks.co.za/clubcardpartnerspage
Top Brands, where it has been voted South Africa’s favourite “Petrol
Station” every year from 2011 to 2019 and the Sunday Times
Generation Next, where the youth have voted Engen the country’s
“Coolest Petroleum Brand” for 10 consecutive years (2010-2019). These
accolades are further endorsed with Engen being recognised as the
fastest growing brand in the country***.
“Engen is eager to welcome all Clicks ClubCard members to our
forecourts and looks forward to making you Number One,” says Naidoo.
For further details please contact:
Gavin Smith, Engen’s External Communications Manager
Tel: 021 403 4312
Email: gavin.smith@engenoil.com
Chief Commercial Officer at Clicks, Rachel Wrigglesworth says the
company has heeded customer’s requests and is pleased to offer
them even more convenience.
“With Engen having the largest network in the country, it is now even
easier to visit, fill up and earn cashback on your Clicks ClubCard,” says
Wrigglesworth.
Engen’s enduring brand promise ‘With us you are Number One’ is
about always going the extra mile and delighting customers. Naidoo
assures that this is the focus of every decision and action of Engen.
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“This partnership with Clicks ClubCard further strengthens our winning
recipe by adding to our already exclusive premier relationships with
FNB eBucks and Edgars Thank U. Once again, we are making our
customers our Number One priority by offering them the benefits from
three of the top six loyalty programmes in South Africa,” he adds.
This spirit of constant innovation has catapulted Engen to the
forefront of the South African motorists’ imagination, explaining
the company’s enduring success in surveys like the Sunday Times
*As voted in the Sunday Times Top Brands for nine consecutive years from 2011 to 2019.
** Clicks Clubcard scored top spot as the Best Retail Loyalty Programme in the 2019 Truth
Loyalty Awards
*** As recognised by Brand Finance in partnership with Brand South Africa(Brand Finance
South Africa 50 2019 report)

Tekflo Nylon Ball Valves are
ideal for arduous applications
INCLEDON LAUNCHES
LATEST TEKFLO NYLON
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Nylon ball and check valves designed and
developed for irrigation and agricultural
applications have been introduced by
Incledon, a leading provider of quality
fluid conveyance products and solutions.
Featuring a nylon body with a steel ball and
stem, Tekflo nylon ball valves are particularly
suited for such arduous applications in
that they are resistant to hydrocarbons and
various harsh chemicals. The valves have a
nominal pressure of 1.6 MPa, with a working
temperature of –20°C to 120°C, and are
available in sizes from 15 mm to 50 mm.
Additional features include a low thermal
conductivity, a higher corrosion resistance
than traditional metal, a light weight for easy
installation, high resistance to freezing and
high temperatures, a high UV resistance, a
low material cost compared to brass, and a
BSP thread.
With similar features and applications, Tekflo
nylon check valves boast a nylon body, a
polycarbonate disc, a SS304 spring, a BSP
thread, and a working temperature range
of –20°C to 120°C. Suitable for use where
water is a medium, the valves are designed to
handle a nominal pressure of 1.6 MPa.
Incledon distributes products utilised in the
conveyance of water, gases and liquids. It has
the largest and widest consolidated quality
product offering in order to service the diverse
industries it operates in and is well-positioned
to take advantage of the government’s
infrastructure development programmes.
Today Incledon has branches in every major
South African city, with a formidable national
footprint, including Bloemfontein, Upington,
Cape Town, Durban, East London, George,
Johannesburg, Mbombela, Polokwane, Port
Elizabeth, Secunda and Rustenburg in order
to ensure that customer service remains the
top priority.
About Incledon
Incledon stocks over 15 000 preferred
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of pipes, fittings, valves, flanges, rigid pipe
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irrigation systems, plumbing products and
related products used in the engineering,
mining, municipal, civil, plumbing merchant
and irrigation markets. All product and
company information available at www.
incledon.co.za.
Incledon Contact
Charmaine Munian, Marketing Manager
Tel: (011) 323 0800
Email: charmaine.munian@incledon.co.za
Web: www.incledon.co.za
360° Integrated
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Afrox’s 360° Integrated Customer Application Solutions
and Safety Solutions Programmes for the energy,
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KEEPING UP WITH INDUSTRY CHANGES IS THE ONLY WAY TO MANAGE
CONNECTIVITY EXPENDITURE
By Vishal Barapatre, Chief Technology Officer at In2IT Technologies
The connectivity space has changed
drastically in the last decade mainly due
to the decreasing cost of connectivity
year on year. While the cost of bandwidth
continues to come down, the stability
and security of connectivity available
to businesses have increased. Thanks to
changes in technology from Leased Lines,
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
and Internet through to SD-WAN and
dedicated connectivity with broadband,
and now the evolution from 4G to 5G
- businesses no longer have to choose
between speed and capacity when it
comes to commercial connectivity. Soon
5G will be the new enterprise standard,
making it essential to pay attention to
this evolution and invest in connectivity
that is modern, relevant and capable, or
risk being left behind as other businesses
power on ahead, fuelled by connectivity
that matches their digital ambitions.
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The new speed of business
As more businesses take to the cloud and
explore the opportunities in the Internet
of Things services and technologies,
there is a growing pressure to provide the
connectivity that can handle such varied,
intensive demands. One of the key trends
influencing the speed at which we can do
business is the move to the cloud. To get
there, organisations require robust, secure
connectivity in order to take advantage of
modern cloud architecture that requires
enhanced integration between apps in order
to execute their functions.
Another factor reinforcing the need for
better connectivity a rapidly growing mobile
workforce - according to Strategy Analytics’
‘Global Mobile Workforce Forecast Update
2017-2023’, the world’s mobile workforce will
swell to 1.88 billion people and account for
43.3% of the workforce total in 2023. In order
to accommodate this shifting workforce
dynamics, enterprises will need to establish
secure, stable connectivity in order to evolve
their technology consumption to become
more open and agile.
Investing in connectivity wisely
While there are many connectivity options
that businesses can invest in today, cost
still remains a major concern for most,
especially during an economic slump.
However, given that business today is near
impossible without Internet connectivity,
it’s important to bear in mind that it’s not
a luxury, it’s an absolute necessity. For
example, we have seen organisations move
from MPLS to Internet-based connectivity,
effectively cutting costs by as much as 50%.
Furthermore, businesses now have greater
choice, and for global companies, it’s now
possible for each branch location to choose
a provider that offers the best services at
an affordable price and delivers on their
promises.
It’s a digital evolution not a revolution
For employees that do their best work
outside of the office, 4G and 5G now offer
the best flexibility and choice for businesses,
especially smaller organisations, as there
is the added benefit of choosing when
to use the service, effectively providing
connectivity on-demand. SD-WAN still has
an important role to play in reducing costs,
improving security, enhancing agility and
help build a platform for future technology
innovation, because it is still one of the most
effective ways to connect business network
endpoints, like branch offices and data
centres, creating adaptive networks to suit
specific organisational needs while lowering
operational costs, gradually shifting IT models
toward consuming architecture, applications
and business functionality as a service.
The cost of ensuring sustainability and
relevance
While the biggest cost associated with
connectivity today is the recurring annual
cost of bandwidth along with operational
spend, both expenditures are critical
to secure sustainability and relevance.
Ultimately, the best financial outcome is
only possible when companies do their due
diligence and plan ahead when investing in
connectivity. Additionally, organisations need
to remember that speed of the connectivity
alone is insufficient for sustainability, and
thus they should place just as much emphasis
on security measures that will both protect
and enable every connection that the
business requires.
Contacts
Vishal Barapatre
In2IT Technologies
Tel: 011 054 6900
Email: vishal@in2ittech.com

Pumps • Valves • Systems
RPH process pump – robust, reliable, efficient and
now to API 610 11 th edition
The RPH process pump for the chemical and petrochemical industries is a horizontal,
radially split volute casing pump designed for flow rates of up to 4800 cubic metres per hour
and pressures of up to 110 bar. It meets all requirements of API 610,11th edition and
ISO 13709 (heavy duty).
Benefits of the RPH Process pump:
• Low maintenance costs
• Low operating costs
• Long service life of mechanical seal and bearings
• High flexibility
• Reliable and robust
• Economical
KSB Pumps and Valves (Pty) Ltd
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THREE MYTHS OF LUBRICATION THAT NEED BUSTING
As specialists in lubrication reliability
solutions, the team at Lubrication
Engineers (LE) South Africa frequently
comes up against myths relating to
lubricants. “People believe things
or are taught things about oils and
greases that are not necessarily
true, and by implementing this bad
advice or outdated practices, they
risk compromising their equipment,”
says Callum Ford, National Marketing
Manager at LE South Africa. “We try
to educate the market about best
practice to help raise the bar and fight
misinformation.”
These are the three most common myths the
company comes up against:
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1. The colour of a lubricant affects its
efficacy
“We often have people phoning us up and
saying things like, ‘I want the red lubricant
because it’s the best.’ In truth, the colour of a
lubricant is normally something that is added
as a marketing tactic or to differentiate it
from other products – it has no bearing
on the effectiveness of the lubricant itself,”
says Ford. “The most important aspect of
lubrication choice is selecting a product that
is best suited for your particular application.”
Ford explains that LE South Africa uses colour
in its products to differentiate between
product types. Edible lubricants are white;
lithium-based lubricants are yellow; opengear
lubricants are purple and lubricants for
cars and trucks (especially oils) are red. Some
companies, on the other hand, will colour
lubricants to match their brand colours.
2. Grease it until it leaks
Ford says that this line of thinking holds that
greasing machinery with more lubricant
means you will have to re-apply the product
less often. However, overlubricating can
create problems instead of resolving them.
“Overgreasing equipment will mean the
lubricant begins to work against itself,
causing internal friction,” he explains. “This
can lead to temperatures rising in the
machine, seals collapsing, and even eventual
equipment failure. For optimal performance,
you need the right lubricant applied at the
right frequency and in the right dosage.
This is why lubrication schedules are
important, and why many companies are
moving to single-point lubrication systems,
which automatically dispense lubrication
into machinery in optimal quantities at set
intervals.”
3. A grease is a grease
Not all greases are created equal. Some are
the consistency of honey; others of peanut
butter; still others of toffee. Naturally, these
greases will behave differently.
“When it comes to grease viscosity, there’s
a scale created by the National Grease
Lubricating Institute (NLGI) ranging from
000 to 6, representing very low to very high
viscosity greases,” says Ford. “Equipment
manufacturers will specify the NLGI grade
required on the equipment. If it specifies
NLGI 002 and you’re using NLGI 3, you’re
going to run into problems, because the
grease penetration is different.”
Furthermore, even greases with the same
NLGI rating will behave differently depending
on the base and additives with which they
are made. “For example, I use a test machine
we call a ‘rat trap’ to show clients how two
lubricants with the same NLGI grade react
to the same force or pressure over time.
The one lubricant disperses from the joint
where it’s been applied much quicker than
the other, loses its tackiness and heats up far
more quickly. This is why we take the time
to understand what the specific lubrication
application is, and what a customer needs
before we recommend a product. Each of
our unique, proprietary additives has been
designed to yield specific benefits.”
About Lubrication Engineers
Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa
represents the LE brand in South Africa,
Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe
and Zambia. LE hold the rights to Southern
Africa on the LE brand, recognised
internationally as a specialist in lubrication.
Through LE Incorporated, they are a member
of a worldwide network of companies
spanning Europe, South America, Asia and
Africa, while LE Incorporated operates in the
USA and covers North America including
Canada, Mexico and the USA.
LE provides high performance, heavy-duty,
quality lubricants for virtually every industry
and application, as well as expert technical
back-up and support.
For more information:
www.lubricationengineers.co.za
Contact:
Callum Ford
National Marketing Manager, LE
Tel: 011 464 1735
Email: callum@lubricationengineers.co.za

EMERSON RELEASES NEW MAGNETIC SLURRY SENSOR AND TRANSMITTER
DESIGNED TO HELP CUSTOMERS CUT THROUGH THE NOISE
Flow measurement solution helps improve product quality, reduce
raw material cost and minimise waste and re-work.
Emerson’s new slurry magnetic
flow meter designed for high
noise slurry applications.
Emerson’s Rosemount MS Slurry Sensor
with the Rosemount 8782 Slurry Transmitter
is a slurry magnetic flow meter specifically
designed for high noise and slurry
applications for use in the oil and gas, mining,
and pulp and paper industries. Featuring
robust coils and advanced signal processing,
a responsive yet stable flow signal is possible
even in high noise applications. With over
25 years of experience delivering products
for these challenging applications, the new
Slurry Magnetic Flow Meter helps improve
product quality, reduce raw material cost, and
minimise waste and re-work.
The Slurry Magnetic Flow Meter, or Slurry
Mag, provides a flow measurement solution
for customers with fluids that contain large
solids, mining ore, pulp or sand, or that
experience high process noise or signal
instability. Featuring the latest advanced
signal processing that is the first to adapt to
changing process conditions in real time, the
Slurry Mag eliminates noise from the flow
signal without using excessive damping,
giving operators confidence in their
measurement calculations.
Accurate measurement of process flow
rates is essential to running a plant or mill
efficiently - that is why the Slurry Magnetic
Flow Meter uses advanced signal processing
with real-time diagnostics to deliver flow
measurement confidence and the ability to
automatically control the loop.
The Slurry Mag Meter includes more
standard diagnostics such as the grounding
and wiring fault detection that helps ensure
the meter is installed correctly the first time.
Optional advanced process diagnostics help
provide insight into performance through
a high process noise detection diagnostic
as well as enable proactive maintenance
in applications where coating may be a
concern, such as in pulp digester applications
where pitch from the wood fibres may result
in coating of the meter.
Finally, the 8782 contains Emerson’s
patented Smart Meter Verification
capabilities providing a simplified means
of troubleshooting or verifying the meter,
taking a process that used to take hours and
simplifying it down to minutes. While the
8782 transmitter is designed to work with the
MS sensor, it is also compatible with existing
8707 installations making the performance,
signal processing and advanced diagnostic
capabilities available to anyone who is
already using Emerson’s solutions for these
challenging applications.
“Through the utilisation of advanced
features, the Rosemount Slurry Magnetic
Flow Meter can help our customers better
achieve their operational goals,” said Laura
Chemler, product manager with Emerson’s
Automation Solutions business. “The
advanced signal processing is able to adapt
to changing flow rates without getting
bogged down by traditional damping
practices, providing more accurate flow
rate feedback when it’s needed most which
in turn helps to ensure an efficient overall
process that minimises waste and optimizes
utilization of precious resources.”
To learn more, please visit:
www.Emerson.com/RosemountSlurryMagnetic
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), headquartered
in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global
technology and engineering company
providing innovative solutions for customers
in industrial, commercial, and residential
markets. Our Emerson Automation Solutions
business helps process, hybrid, and discrete
manufacturers maximize production, protect
personnel and the environment while
optimizing their energy and operating costs.
Our Emerson Commercial and Residential
Solutions business helps ensure human
comfort and health, protect food quality
and safety, advance energy efficiency, and
create sustainable infrastructure. For more
information visit: Emerson.com/MEA
Additional resources:
• Join the Emerson Exchange 365
Community
• Connect with Emerson’s Automation
Solutions business via Twitter Facebook
LinkedIn YouTube
Further information:
Devesh Roopnarain, Area Director
Southern Africa, Emerson Automation
Solutions.
Email: Devesh.Roopnarain@Emerson.com
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T-SYSTEMS UPSKILLS HIGH
SCHOOL LEARNERS AND
TEACHERS THROUGH THE
HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL ICT
ACADEMY INITIATIVE
“Our ICT Academy has
been offering practical
experience and
theoretical training
to South African
learners since 2003,
bridging the skills
gap and improving
the employability
of our candidates.
For this specific
initiative, we scaled
down our extensive
program offering to an
appropriate level for
high school learners
and made it relatable
to them. The aim is for
each learner to gain
skills and knowledge
they can use and
share with family and
friends,” says Marcus
Karuppan, T-Systems
ICT Academy Manager.
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“Cyber security and programming are two
fundamental aspects of a digital world, and
we believe they are therefore critical life skills.
Everything is becoming software-based,
so skills in programming are essential for a
wide variety of career paths. Similarly, cyber
safety and security are important not only
for IT professionals but for everyone who
uses an online device. Part of the course
covers how to protect your information and
identity online, as well as how to cope with
and defend yourself from cyber bullying. We
are giving these learners a basic grounding in
necessary digital skills that prepares them for
a career in IT in the future,” he adds.
Cybersecurity modules that form part
of the course include the need for cyber
security, how to recognise an attack, how
to protect data and privacy, how to protect
an organisation and an exploration of cyber
security as a career path. The programming
skills component includes an introduction to
HTML and how to create a basic website, an
introduction to CSS and an introduction to
programming in Java. It also incorporates an
introduction to Python, which is a versatile
general-purpose programming language
that is becoming increasingly popular for its
applications in machine learning.
T-Systems is also providing training for six
teachers from the three schools and 25
teachers from Katlehong Primary School. In
partnership with CompTIA, these teachers
are completing an IT Fundamentals program
with T-Systems covering all of the cost of
study materials and training resources.
This course includes basic computer skills
such as the Productivity Programs, and
also cybersecurity and an introduction to
programming in support and correlation to
the learners. The teachers will also be given
a voucher to complete the international IT
Fundamentals exam in February 2020, as
well as preparation and a course refresher to
help equip them for the exam. The idea is to
equip the teachers with a broad introduction
to prevalent IT topics to improve their own
knowledge and enable them to pass the skills
on to their learners.
“Our aim is to build South Africa as a nation
by upskilling students exposing them to
technology life skills at an early stage. While
future employability is an important goal,
our programs go beyond simply teaching
children how to code. Through various
initiatives we are providing opportunities for
learners to not only improve their skills but
also experience life in the workplace early on
and understand what career paths are open
to them. Education, skills development and
life experiences are all critical components
of developing our country as a nation
and uplifting our citizens,” Shirley Vrnjas,
Organisational Change Consultant at
T-Systems, concludes.
The three-day course took place at the
T-Systems ICT Academy in Johannesburg
from 3 to 5 December 2019. Each learner
was awarded a certificate on the final day for
successfully completing the training.
T-Systems in South Africa:
Communications Specialist
Thamsanqa Malinga
Tel: +27(11) 254 7400
Email: Thami.Malinga@t-systems.co.za

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION NAMED A LEADER IN GARTNER’S MAGIC QUADRANT
FOR MANUFACTURING EXECUTION SYSTEMS FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Rockwell Automation,
Inc. has announced
its recognition as a
Leader in the Gartner
Magic Quadrant for
Manufacturing Execution
Systems (MES) for the
second consecutive year.
Since the 2018 report,
Rockwell Automation
improved its position in
the Leaders quadrant
in both its ability to
execute and completeness
of vision. The report
evaluated 16 vendors
across criteria spanning
15 different elements.
“We believe that Rockwell Automation’s recognition
as a Leader for our MES solution in this year’s Gartner
Magic Quadrant validates our vision and innovation
for supporting digital transformation in the industrial
sector,” said John Genovesi, SVP of Enterprise Accounts
& Software at Rockwell Automation.
“As a company, we are highly focused on supporting
our customers’ diverse digital journeys, enhancing
how they leverage operational data to empower
their teams and transform factory floors into highly
optimised and scalable production management
environments,” Genovesi said. “We’re very pleased
to receive this recognition and hear the positive
statements from our vast global customer base.”
FactoryTalk InnovationSuite was launched to
accelerate the fast-growing Industrial digital
transformation market, offering MES/MOM,
analytics, IoT, augmented reality and AI in an
integrated, modular fashion.
Learn more about the Rockwell Automation
position as a Leader in the 2019 Magic Quadrant
for Manufacturing Execution Systems here: https://
campaigns.rockwellautomation.com/Rockwell-MES-
Magic-Quadrant
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the
world’s largest company dedicated to industrial
automation and information, makes its customers
more productive and the world more sustainable.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell
Automation employs approximately 23,000 people
serving customers in more than 80 countries.
FactoryTalk, PharmaSuite and ThinManager are
trademarks of Rockwell Automation Inc.
Enquiries:
Michelle Junius
Marketing Communications Specialist Sub Saharan
Africa & Mining
EMEA Rockwell Automation
Tel: +27 (0)11 654-9700
Email: mjunius@ra.rockwell.com
Website: www.rockwellautomation.co.za
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ATLAS COPCO DONATES SAFETY
EQUIPMENT & PROMOTES SAFETY
CONSCIOUSNESS AT MANGER
CARE CENTRE
Atlas Copco places safety consciousness at the core of operations
and is committed in its drive to promote a safety-first culture not
only amongst its employees, customers and suppliers, but also
in communities. Walking this talk, the company recently donated
personal protective equipment (PPE) and delivered a safety dialogue
to the Manger Care Centre’s Eden House in Benoni, Johannesburg.
Established in 1986, the Manger Care Centre is a non-profit
organisation that offers a range of services to the vulnerable and less
fortunate. The Care Centre provides psychological, spiritual guidance
and emotional upliftment, as well as employment opportunities, postrehabilitation
services and housing to its beneficiaries.
Manger Care Centre’s Eden House provides protection care services
to abused woman and children, orphans, recovering addicts, exparolees,
the unemployed, and destitute, physically challenged
individuals as well as the elderly that are unable to care for
themselves. With the aim to reintegrate back into society, Eden House
is focused on upskilling these individuals by offering training in useful
trades such as welding, carpentry and baking. The items produced are
sold and the funds are used to upkeep the center.
With the goal to contribute to a more sustainable Centre by creating
a safety-centric culture, an enthusiastic Atlas Copco team comprising
Noluthando Zondo, Abigail Cruikshank, Marilyn Govender, Bongani
Ndlovu and Michaela Kock arrived at Eden House on 12 November
2019, ready to impart safety
knowledge and give away
safety equipment. Following
the distribution of safety shoes,
safety glasses, a complete set
of welding gear, overalls and
gloves sponsored by Atlas
Copco Holdings, the team
gave an in-depth explanation
on the correct use of PPE.
The informative session also
included a tool box talk.
Atlas Copco donated personal protective equipment PPE & delivered a safety
dialogue to the Manger Care Centre’s Eden House.
Sarika Loubser, Manager at the
Manger Care Centre, thanked
Atlas Copco for the generous
donation as well as for sharing
valuable safety knowledge.
“We really appreciate the PPE
donation which will make a big
difference in ensuring that our
trainees work safely.”
Marilyn Govender, Compliance
Manager at Atlas Copco,
concludes: “Atlas Copco
encourages individuals to
consider safety as a top
priority when working with tools which is why we are proud to have
assisted Eden House in their efforts to enhance their safety levels and
encourage a safety-first mindset which they will be able to take these
skills forward into their future jobs.”
Atlas Copco donates safety equipment & promotes safety consciousness at
Manger Care Centre
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SKF TURNS UP THE HEAT WITH
A PORTABLE BEARING HEATING
SOLUTION
COMPACT / REMOTE MAGNETIC
INDUCTIVE FLOWMETER IN STAINLESS
STEEL
The new portable induction heater TWIM 15 from SKF uses
medium-frequency technology to heat up roller bearings
as well as other ring-shaped, metallic components.
This innovative device heats the bearing mounted with
an interference-fit onto a shaft, generating up to a 90°C
temperature difference between the bearing and shaft, causing
the bearing to expand. This solution eliminates the need to use
force, thereby facilitating the installation process.
Featuring two power settings, the electric TWIM 15 can heat
sensitive components at a slower pace. In addition, a nonbearing
power configuration is possible where most of the
power is focused on the bore of the component.
The TWIM 15 is manufactured from glass-fiber, high
temperature-resistant plastic. This smart construction combined
with operating software produces a low temperature difference
between the bearing’s inner and outer rings. This reduces
internal tensions generated by excessive thermal expansion of
the inner ring compared to the outer ring.
This robust construction material, together with the mediumfrequency
technology, makes the heater lightweight and noisefree;
heat readings are conveniently displayed on a LED control
panel. This user-friendly control panel also indicates when the
TWIM 15 is operational, regulates temperature and does not
requiring any special training.
The flat shape of the induction plate removes the need for a
support yoke which allows for a variety of components to be
heated on the plate. Furthermore, this versatile design reduces
the number of required accessories.
Recently introduced to the Sub-Saharan African market, the
TWIM 15 from SKF is easy to transport and store thanks to the
practical built-in handle.
For information contact:
Samantha Joubert, Marketing Manager
Email: samantha.joubert@skf.com
INSTROTECH is pleased to announce a new product development
in Kobold’s MIM Magnetic Inductive Flowmeter. MIM now features
IO-Link, a short distance, bi-directional, digital, point-to-point, wired,
industrial communications networking standard used for connecting
digital sensors and actuators to either a type of industrial fieldbus
or a type of industrial Ethernet, a world-first in magnetic inductive
flowmeters. MIM is now also available in a remote version for medium
temperatures of up to +140°C.
The MIM flowmeter was developed for measuring and monitoring
smaller- and medium-sized flow of conductive liquids in pipes and
operates according to the electromagnetic measurement principle.
Faraday’s Law of magnetic induction states that a voltage is induced
in a conductor moving through a magnetic field. The electrically
conductive measuring agent acts as the moved conductor. The
voltage induced in the measuring agent is proportional to the flow
velocity and is therefore a value for the volumetric flow. The flowing
media must have a minimum conductivity. The induced voltage is
picked up by two sensing electrodes which are in contact with the
measuring agent and sent to the measuring amplifier.
The flow rate is calculated based on the cross sectional area of the
pipe. The measurement does not depend on the process liquid and
its material properties such as density, viscosity and temperature.
Two given outputs can be set to be switch, analogue or frequency. A
dosing function can also be selected, where output 1 is set as switch
NPN / PNP / PP and output 2 is set as control input.
Overview of MIM’s significant characteristics:
• Stainless steel design
• Flow and temperature measurement
• Monitoring, dosing and transmitter function
• Dosing function with external control input
• Coloured, multi-parameter configurable TFT-display, rotatable in
90° steps
• Bi-directional measuring
• Intuitive setup menu via 4 optical touch keys
• 2 configurable outputs (pulse- /frequency-/alarm- and analogue
output)
• Grand and resettable totaliser
Contact INSTROTECH
For more information on Kobold’s MIM Compact / Remote Stainless
Steel Magnetic Inductive Flowmeter on 010 595 1831 or sales@
instrotech.co.za
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SECUNDA
PETROCHEMICALS
IPP & RENEWABLES ROADSHOW
FREE ENTRY!
26 MARCH 2020
Venue: Sasol Recreation Club,
Nelson Mandela Drive, Secunda
From 9:30 until 16:00
011 083 5125 | accounts@africanpetrochemicals.co.za | www.africanpetrochemicals.co.za
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FINALLY, TECH TO KEEP YOUR DRIVERS’
EYES ON THE ROAD
By Mark Chertkow, Managing Director at Graphic Image Technologies
Usually, technology and driving shouldn’t be mixed. Devices
like mobile phones, GPS navigators - and even the radio - can
take a drivers’ eyes off the road, which has the potential to be
fatal.
Distracted driving accounts for approximately 25% of all vehicle crash
fatalities and all it takes is seconds of distraction to cause an accident.
Driver behaviour while on the road is usually beyond the control of
logistics and fleet managers, with the presence of technology inside
the truck cabin only contributing to driver distraction. That is, until
today. Major developments in cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
have allowed dashcam technology to evolve into the foundation of
truly functional fleet management tool that offers more control over
every vehicle and every driver, with complete visibility into vehicle
treatment, including the ability to keep the drivers’ eyes on the road
at all times.
Eyes on fleet management
Today’s dashcams are intelligent and connected, transforming
vehicles into video-connected fleets. Modern dashcams have a choice
in connectivity - 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi - which makes them capable of
streaming video with less than one-second latency. Eyes are provided
by front and driver-facing integrated full HD cameras, and smart
sensors bring intelligence by automatically registering potentially
dangerous events, such as sudden stops, sharp acceleration, harsh
turns and even detecting when the driver takes his eyes off the
road. AI provides the element of control that fleet managers crave,
providing performance reporting and behaviour analysis into every
driver. This allows fleet managers to achieve new levels of safety and
efficiency in order to truly optimise their fleet performance.
Capturing a clear view of the road and the truck interior both day and
night, these connected devices automatically upload a 10-second
video clip of every trigger event to be stored in the cloud, prompting
an email notification that allows fleet managers the ability to respond
in real-time. Unlike conventional video driver monitoring technology,
distracted driver alerts take place in real time in response to the
driver’s eyes leaving the road and not in response to erratic vehicle
behaviour - by which time it’s usually too late to avoid an accident.
Complete visibility into every driver, every vehicle
For logistics managers, today’s smart dash cam solutions offer full GPS
tracking in real time, to deliver total transparency into each vehicle’s
trip with deep contextual information such as point-by-point location
Mark Chertkow, Managing Director at Graphic
Image Technologies.
information, time, and travelling speed, all of which make it simple
to locate footage relating to a specific event to effectively manage
accident investigations, insurance claims, and driver training. When it
comes to post-event investigation, no longer will safety officers have
to trawl through reams of footage to isolate the incident. A central
dashboard that is web-accessible through any device, provides the
means to manage all footage with all events logged by description,
date, time and type.
An extra set of eyes on the road
Given all this intelligent functionality, logistics companies will
find modern cloud-based dash cam solutions a welcome addition
to the team, with low upfront hardware costs, affordable annual
subscription fees and easy scalability. Fleet managers will finally be
able to proactively monitor their vehicles and drivers, with the ability
to respond faster to incidents and gain complete visibility into driver
behaviour and vehicle treatment.
Contacts
Graphic Image Technologies
Laurence Smith
Tel: 011 483 0333
Email: Laurence@git.co.za
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BMG’S INTERAPP DESPONIA AND BIANCA BUTTERFLY VALVES
BMG’s Fluid Technology division supplies and supports an extensive range of components for fluid
technology systems and general industrial applications. These products include valves, hydraulic hoses
and fittings, accumulators, cylinders, heat exchangers, hydraulic motors and hydraulic plumbing, as
well as pumps and reservoir accessories.
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Important valves in BMG’s portfolio include
InterApp Bianca and Desponia butterfly
valves, which are recommended for high
efficiency and safe use in demanding
industrial flow control applications.
“Robust butterfly valves are designed for
dependable shut-off and control of corrosive
fluids, as well as high-purity applications,”
says Willie Lamprecht, BMG’s Business Unit
Manager, Fluid Technology Low Pressure.
“Compact butterfly valves, with good
flow characteristics and low maintenance
requirements, are extremely versatile and
ensure dependable operation, even in the
toughest environments.
“Unlike a ball valve, the discs of butterfly
valves are always present in the passageway
within the flow. This means a pressure drop
is induced in the flow, regardless of the
position of the valve. Ball valves should
only be used for isolation, whereas butterfly
valves can be safely used for isolation and
control of flow.
“An advantage of using quarter turn butterfly
valves rather than any other type of valve,
is the simple, wafer-shaped design, with
fewer parts, for easy repair and minimal
maintenance.”
BMG’s InterApp Bianca centric butterfly
valves, with durable PTFE liners, are built
for long service-life and are suitable for
aggressive and corrosive fluids and for
applications where absolute purity is
essential.
These high-performance valves, which
are available in sizes between DN 32 and
DN 900, are manufactured with a ductile
iron, carbon steel or Stainless Steel body,
to suit the requirements of all industries.
Bianca butterfly valves can be individually
configured by BMG to ensure dependable
operation and optimum safety in specific
applications.
For example, FDA compliant Bianca valves
(DN 50 – DN 200) with mirror-polished
Stainless Steel discs and high-purity PTFE
liners, ensure safety for the production of
active pharmaceutical ingredients. Bianca
valves with PFA-coated discs and PTFE liners
are recommended for use in highly corrosive,
chemical applications.
Valves in this range, with specially-selected
conductive disc and liner materials, also
conform with the explosion protection
directive ATEX 94/9EG, ensuring safe
operation in explosive environments.
Notable features of the Bianca series include
a high liner collar, a PFA disc over-moulding
on the shaft, as well as a life-time pre-loaded
safety shaft sealing, ensure reliable primary
and long-lasting secondary shaft sealing,
even for demanding operating cycles and at
high temperatures.
The chambered liner prevents cold flow
at the flange sealing surface for increased
service life and the PTFE liner, in combination
with the PFA-overmoulded disc, ensures
low friction, thus longer life of the system.
Other features include an external shaft
sealing mechanism to protect the valve
neck hole and a robust self-lubricating and
maintenance-free bushing. A Stainless Steel
valve label enables full traceability.
BMG stocks a wide range of semi-finished
components to offer short delivery times,
even on large sizes of the Bianca series up to
DN 900.
Typical applications for Bianca butterfly
valves are in mining and slurries for the
extraction of acids and solvents; for the
processing of additives in the oil and gas
sector and for highly corrosive processes in
the steel industry. This series is also suitable
for use in water treatment where the smallest
impurities need to be avoided.
BMG’s multi-purpose InterApp Desponia and
Desponia Plus centric butterfly valves, with a
tough body and robust elastomer liners, are
designed for safe and reliable regulation of
liquids and gases in diverse sectors.
Desponia valves, which are available in sizes
from DN 25 to DN 1600 and pressures up
to 16 bar, are suitable for various industrial
applications. This range can be supplied with
a cast iron and ductile iron body.
The Desponia Plus range comes in sizes
between DN 25 and DN600, with highpressure
applications up to 20 bar and is
suitable for high-temperature or vacuum
applications, as well as process automation.
This range is available with a body made of
ductile iron, cast iron or Stainless Steel.
The liners and discs of this series play a
crucial role in elastomer-lined butterfly
valves, as they are the only two parts that are
in contact with the fluid. Flucast® liners are
suitable for abrasive applications and also
meet FDA and EU regulations.
Important valves
in BMG’s portfolio
include InterApp
Bianca and Desponia
butterfly valves, which are recommended for high
efficiency and safe use in demanding industrial
flow control applications.
Notable features of this range include an
external shaft sealing mechanism which
protects the valve neck hole and a long neck
design that allows pipe insulation. A retaining
washer offers blow-out protection and O-rings
that are built in the shaft passage, form part of
the reliable shaft sealing system.
Sealing lips on the flange face offer perfect
tightness and the optimised liner shape
ensures a precise grip to the body. The square
driven disc offers effective and durable torque
transmission and polished disc edges minimise
friction.
The Desponia range ensures safe operation
in water treatment processes, as well as in
power generation and for demanding chemical
processing applications. These valves can
also withstand operation in the steel industry,
where shut-off valves used to gas molten steel,
are exposed to harsh conditions. These valves,
with specially-coated discs, are also suitable
for mining and slurries, for use in extraction
processes which require valves with the
highest abrasion and corrosion-resistance.
BMG’s strategy to enhance its fluid technology
services to meet growing market demand,
encompasses the introduction of new
products, with the latest developments in
design technologies, materials and coatings.
Fluid technology services also cover project
engineering and consulting, cylinder design
and manufacture, training, repair and testing,
as well as on-site container services. BMG
also offers total process and lubrication
management solutions throughout Africa.
For further information
Willie Lamprecht, Business Unit Manager, Fluid
Technology Low Pressure, BMG
Tel: +27 11 620 1581 or +27 11 955 1119
Email: williaml@bmgworld.net
Website: www.bmgworld.net

FIXED-MOUNT IR CAMERAS FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS
The first fully-radiometric infrared
cameras with software plug-ins to deliver
continuous temperature monitoring
for research, science and engineering
applications
For precise research, science, and
engineering applications, just seeing heat
is not enough, it needs to be measured
and analyzed as well. COMTEST is offering
the new Fluke RSE300 and RSE600 Infrared
Cameras, the first fully-radiometric, fixedmount
cameras with advanced features
including software plug-ins to easily analyze
thermal data.
The RSE300 and RSE600 cameras
continuously stream up-to-60 frames of data
per second, allowing for detailed monitoring
of temperature patterns and variances.
SmartView desktop software is included and
allows users to remotely focus the camera,
auto-capture images, adjust level and span,
and analyze infrared videos frame-by-frame.
The software also makes it easy to edit
images, generate customized reports, and
export images to multiple formats to share
thermal data.
V2 12638 RSE600 Infrared Camera.
More RSE300 / RSE600 features are:
• Improved thermal analysis — thermal data from the infrared cameras can be pulled
directly into MATLAB and LabVIEW, allowing users to statistically analyze and trend
information.
• Identify heat buildup and dissipation — the cameras capture up to 640 x 480 resolution
thermal/radiometric images and video to continuously identify heat buildup, as heat
management becomes a priority in product development and testing.
• Test and troubleshoot — the cameras give users the flexibility to strategically mount
the unit anywhere there is an electrical connection, remotely focus the camera, and
transmit data and images to PC. Semi-fix the cameras to set up easily repeatable
thermal experiments to troubleshoot and improve first pass quality.
These rugged cameras
are IP65 rated so they can
be mounted outside in
harsh environments. There
are optional 2x and 4x
telephoto, wide, and macro
lenses to customize for any
measurement application.
An optional mounting
bracket is also available for
camera use at workstations.
Contact COMTEST for more
information on the new Fluke
RSE300 and RSE600 Fixed-
Mount, Infrared Cameras,
or for upcoming seminars,
demos or to locate the nearest
dealer
Contact:
Tel: 010 595 1821
Email: sales@comtest.co.za
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Rope access was the
safest and quickest
solution for this
particular project scope.
ROPE-ACCESS SERVICE FROM SKYRIDERS
KEEPS LIGHTS ON AT MAJOR WAREHOUSE
Rope-access specialist Skyriders has helped keep the lights on at a 75
000 m 2 warehouse in Midrand for a major retailer. The company was
called on to provide a maintenance service for the lighting, replacing
globes that had failed, and highlighting any faults to be attended to by
a third-party electrician, Marketing Manager Mike Zinn explains.
The fast-track maintenance project became
critical as it was affecting operations in the
vast warehouse. Skyriders deployed rope
access and basic fall-arrest principles to reach
roof height, and then to move along to the
various lights requiring attention.
Here the faulty light would be disconnected
and lowered safely to the ground for the
attention of the electrician. Once any
necessary repairs had been effected, the
10 kg light would be hoisted back up and
plugged in again.
Commenting on the application of rope
access in a warehouse environment, Zinn
points out that it all depends on the set-up
and roof height. Traditional warehouses can
be accessed easily by means of scissor lifts or
even cherry pickers, but a major warehouse
like the Midrand facility posed a particular
challenge.
The fact that it was a fully working
warehouse meant that Skyriders had to
structure its rope access in terms of specific
areas and times so as to facilitate operations.
Another challenge was the presence of
conveyor systems on the ground, which
meant that scaffolding was not ideal to
provide access to the lighting.
“Given the constraints of the site itself, and
the fact that essential lighting maintenance
was required while the warehouse was ‘live’,
meant that rope access was the safest and
quickest solution for this particular project
scope. Our highly-experienced four-person
team was able to carry out the work as costeffectively
as possible,” Zinn concludes.
Connect with Skyriders on Social Media
to receive the company’s latest news
Facebook: www.facebook.com/
SkyridersIndustrialRopeAccess
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkyridersZA
About Skyriders
Skyriders (Pty) Ltd, established in 1998, is
a leader in the South African rope access
industry, providing cost- and time-saving
solutions to clients in the power generation
and petrochemical industries who require
rope access aided inspection, NDT and
maintenance work to be done in difficult to
reach, high-up locations.
Skyriders Contact
Mike Zinn, Skyriders Marketing Manager
Tel: (011) 312 1418
Email: mike@ropeaccess.co.za
Web: www.ropeaccess.co.za
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TOP THREE REASONS FOR BUSINESSES TO BE PCI
DSS COMPLIANT
By Simeon Tassev, Managing Director and QSA at Galix Networking
Reasons why PCI compliance can no
longer be ignored:
1. Boosts customer confidence
The main purpose of the PCI DSS is to
minimise the risk of debit and credit card
data loss by outlining how to prevent,
detect and react if potential data breaches
materialise. These days, it is critical that
customers be able to ascertain that the
website they’re shopping on is secure -
they use their cards online to purchase
products or services and put themselves
at risk for financial loss. Card fraud and
identity theft is a massive problem in South
Africa, so merchants need to pay careful
attention to securing sensitive data on their
websites.
2. Provides businesses with a level of
protection if a breach does occur
PCI compliance might not be sufficient to
prevent every single data breach, however,
if a breach does occur and the business is
compliant, there is the assumption that
because all the correct processes were in
place, the breach that occurred was due to
circumstances beyond the control of the
business, which could potentially mean
that the organisation can avoid a penalty
fine, because they’ve done everything they
can.
With rising levels of credit card fraud along with regulatory and industry
pressure, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance
is becoming more critical for businesses to attain. Combined losses from card
fraud were up by 18% between 2017 and 2018, costing South African individuals
and businesses R873 394 351. Given the increasing digitisation of all commercial
transactions - from banking to shopping to paying for services on the go - PCI
compliance has now become unavoidable for any business that stores, processes
or transmits cardholder data. If there was any doubt for companies as to why they
should take PCI compliance seriously, here are a few reasons why.
What is PCI DSS?
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard applies to an organisation that in any way
stores, processes or transmits data cardholder. Despite the name, it’s not a single standard, but
rather a group of standards that apply depending on the nature of the organisation and the
manner in which it handles cardholder information.
In the PCI DSS space, there are potentially three types of organisations - those that deal with
the acquisition and issuing of cards, and merchants and service providers. Merchants are easily
defined as a business or individual that sells goods or services for payment with a credit card,
irrespective of whether the transactions are Card Present, or Card Not Present. Card Present
means a sale with a card that is physically swiped or inserted into a card machine, and Card
Not Present is where merchants accept payments, either over the phone or on an ecommerce
website. Within the merchant classification, there are four different levels, all of which have
different requirements in terms of achieving and maintaining compliance. Such merchant
classifications do not depend on the value of the transactions, but rather the volume.
3. Compliance is less complicated than
businesses think
PCI DSS is the minimum standard, which
covers the minimum from a best practice
point of view. The requirements are clearly
defined, which simplifies compliance,
which means that compliance is not an
insurmountable obstacle. Furthermore,
once compliance is achieved, maintaining
it is not difficult.
The PCI compliance requirement is here to
stay, which means that businesses need to
acknowledge its importance and approach
it with the right attitude - it’s not simply
to become compliant and tick boxes, but
rather a necessity to improve security which
is for the benefit of every business and its
customers, ultimately.
Contact:
Simeon Tassev
Galix Networking
Email: simeon@galix.com
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2020 Roadshows to look out for:
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Renewables Roadshow
• Sasolburg Petrochemical, IPP &
Renewables Roadshow
• EPC, IPP & Renewables Roadshow
• Germiston Everything Industrial
Roadshow
• The Mossel Bay Petrochemical
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INFOBIP ENABLES WHATSAPP BUSINESS API FOR
CHATFIN – SIMPLIFIES SA VEHICLE LICENSE RENEWALS
OVER WHATSAPP
Johannesburg, South Africa 22/11/2019- Infobip, a global cloud communication
company for businesses, and a leader in omnichannel customer engagement has
enabled WhatsApp Business API for ChatFin, a leading fintech company who recently
introduced their latest platform - ChatBack. The platform simplifies consumers
everyday tasks by providing rich content customer dialogue over WhatsApp delivering
the underlying capability for the launch of ChatFin’s easy and hassle-free service for
South African’s to renew their vehicle licences.
Infobip’s enablement of WhatsApp Business
API allows consumers to communicate
with businesses over WhatsApp using the
ChatBack application.
Acclaimed as a first for South Africa, the
vehicle license renewal service runs on the
ChatBack application which integrates into
WhatsApp Business API via an integration
point provided by Infobip.
All car owners in South Africa can today, at
any time, renew their vehicle licence over
WhatsApp. The convenient renewal process
takes less than two minutes saving vehicle
owners ample time, without having to wait in
long queues.
“ChatBack was specifically built to offer
an experience over WhatsApp, with the
aim of taking away the frustrating tasks
that people have to deal with in everyday
life. It was important for us to choose the
right WhatsApp Business API provider and
Infobip met all the criteria. Their experience,
expertise and vast global client base made
them the ideal partner,” says ChatFin CEO, Jan
Kotzé.
WhatsApp, used by 1.6 billion people in over
180 countries is the world’s most used chat
app. WhatsApp’s channel verification with its
green check mark also helps the customers
to quickly recognise the verified dialogue,
assuring that the end-customer is in fact
communicating with the accurate business
or organisation over WhatsApp avoiding any
possible fraud situations.
Craig Greenwood Selby, Infobip’s Managing
Director in South Africa says the service
is exceptionally innovative and is already
having an impressive impact on the lives of
South African motorists.
“We see many use cases for WhatsApp
Business API, but we are always on the
lookout for those that are special and can
change people’s lives. There are many regular
payment platforms and apps, but when we
established what ChatFin wanted to achieve,
we were extremely excited as it opens up a
brand-new market for ‘convenience’ in South
Africa,” he adds.
Signing up for the service is easy. Users
can simply go to the ChatBack website :
www.chatback.co.za, or add ChatBack
(+27 66 202 6685) to their contacts and then
text “renew” over WhatsApp to get started.
A video demonstration of the WhatsApp
vehicle licence renewal process can be found
here.
Craig Greenwood Selby, Managing Director
About Infobip
Infobip powers enterprises to deliver
messages across any channel, any device,
at any time and anywhere in the world.
Infobip’s technology creates seamless mobile
interactions between businesses and people,
simplifying the integration of almost all
communication capabilities. With over a
decade of industry experience, Infobip has
expanded to more than 65 offices on six
continents. Its proprietary messaging platform
connects to over 800 telecom networks and
has the capacity to reach over seven billion
devices in 190+ countries. The company serves
and partners with leading mobile operators,
messaging apps, banks, social networks, tech
companies, and aggregators. Infobip has an
office in Johannesburg and has had a presence
in South Africa for over a decade.
Contact:
Tshidi Mosenyegi
Marketing Specialist
Email: Tshidi.Mosenyegi@infobip.com
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A SMOOTH RIDE IN ROUGH CONDITIONS WITH
SKF’S NEW FORK SEAL
Enhance the front suspension systems
of motorcycles and deliver a superior
ride and trouble-free operation in harsh
environments, with a new fork seal that
is to be unveiled by SKF at EICMA Milan.
Front suspension forks perform two key roles.
First, they keep the motorcycle’s wheels in
contact with the ground, improving the grip
and, therefore, its rider’s control. Second,
they absorb shocks from the ground before
they reach the rider, improving comfort.
During use, front suspension forks are
exposed to mud, dust, water, ultraviolet
(UV) radiation. Global sales manager for
two-wheeler sealing solutions at SKF, Paolo
Giraudo, says: “Fork seals play a vital role
in protecting the suspension system from
these elements. Any contamination of
the suspension mechanism can affect the
performance and handling of the motorcycle.
For high-end motorcycle models, the riders
of which demand the highest standards, this
issue is particularly serious.”
To meet these expectations and offer
enhanced, reliable protection of the interior
front suspension components, SKF has
developed its Dual Compound fork seal.
This seal comprises a co-moulded
combination of two newly developed
rubber compounds and features a
scraper lip and a sealing lip with
optimised geometries. Giraudo
adds: “This is a ground-breaking
development as the use of a dual
compound on one and the same seal
is a unique, no compromise approach to
sealing solutions for two-wheeler applications.”
Further, a new metal insert and an openwound
spring on the dirt scraper lip help to
prevent the ingress of contaminants into the
suspension system.
In comparison with other similar sealing
solutions, the Dual Compound fork seals
not only provide a longer lasting seal and
reliable protection of the interior fork
mechanism, but exclude more contaminants
from the suspension system. In addition,
the new SKF fork seal enhances rider control
and performance of the motorcycle by
minimising friction around the fork area.
Giraudo concludes: “SKF launched its first fork
seal for motorcycles at EICMA exactly 10 years
ago. Since then, our engineers have been
working to improve on this design. This latest
A smooth ride in rough conditions with SKF’s new
dual compound fork seal dirt scraper
addition to the range represents everything
they have learned in that time.”
SKF’s Dual Compound fork seal kits are
available in various dimensions and in a
custom-designed colour.
SKF’s mission is to be the undisputed leader
in the bearing business. SKF offers solutions
around the rotating shaft, including bearings,
seals, lubrication, condition monitoring and
maintenance services. SKF is represented
in more than 130 countries and has around
17,000 distributor locations worldwide.
Annual sales in 2018 were SEK 85 713 million
and the number of employees was 44,428.
www.skf.com
TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA CELEBRATES ITS
COMMITMENT TO TRANSFORMATION
Total South Africa is proud to announce that it has been awarded
a Level One Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment
(B-BBEE) rating in terms of the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice.
This score has been achieved through a targeted and dedicated
transformation strategy since 2003, when Total became one of the first
energy companies in South Africa to welcome a transformation partner.
“While areas such as employment equity, skills and enterprise
development programmes have had a positive impact on Total’s
business, our strategy for improving our BEE score transcends across
all transformation elements. Our aim is to be comprehensive in
transforming our business because we believe a truly transformed
business, and South Africa, is the only way the nation can prosper,” says
Pierre-Yves Sachet, Total South Africa’s CEO and Managing Director.
Total South Africa is an integrated energy company with more than
51% Black Ownership and is particularly proud of its improvement in
Management Control. Furthermore, the company’s skills development
programmes, preferential procurement, enterprise and supplier
development programmes as well as its social economic initiatives
contributed a great deal to the success of its BEE score.
The company thanks its employees, partners and suppliers for their
concerted efforts towards realising South Africa’s transformation
objectives and wishes to reiterate its unwavering commitment to
transformation.
With a portfolio of more than 560 service stations located throughout
South Africa, Total South Africa is a significant player within the Total
Group. “South Africa, as part of the African continent is the cornerstone
of Total’s global presence, and we are pleased to see that our investment
in the growth of Africa through strategic business partnerships and
transformation objectives are reaping rewards. This is a commitment
which we’ll continue to uphold as a leader in the petroleum industry
and a proud citizen of our country,” concludes Pierre-Yves Sachet.
About Total South Africa
Established in 1954, Total South Africa is recognised as 52.25 %
Black Owned Company in terms of DTI Codes of Good Practice. Total
South Africa is an integral part of, and plays a significant role in, the
international, world-class Total Group. This means that our company
is able to benefit from shared access to internationally acclaimed best
practices, technological expertise and top-flight business innovations.
Total S.A. refers to the Total Group with its head office in Paris, France
and Total South Africa is the local affiliate.
About the Marketing & Services division of Total
The Marketing & Services division of Total develops and markets
products primarily derived from crude oil, along with all of the
associated services. Its 31,000 employees are present in 109 countries
and its products and services offers are sold in 150 countries. Every day,
Total Marketing Services serves more than 8 million customers in its
network of over 14,000 service stations in 62 countries. As the world’s
fourth largest distributor of lubricants and the leading distributor of
petroleum products in Africa, Total Marketing Services operates 50
production sites worldwide where it manufactures the lubricants,
bitumen, additives, special fuels and fluids that sustain its growth.
About Total
Total is a major energy player, which produces and markets fuels,
natural gas and low-carbon electricity. Our 100,000 employees are
committed to better energy that is safer, more affordable, cleaner and
accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130
countries, our ambition is to become the responsible energy major.
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reflects on those that have made
our success possible
THANK YOU FOR CONTINUING TO SUPPORT US
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