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Maintenance

12 Apr 2021

How to prepare your home for winter

By Staff Writer

Each year winter sneaks up on South Africans. With such a beautiful summer climate that lasts months on end, we’re often caught off guard when the weather suddenly changes, and the nights start drawing in.  With our properties built for warmer climates; colder weather can see us shivering inside our own homes. Use this time...
07 Apr 2021

Verder Pumps expands its network across sub-Saharan Africa

By Staff Writer

Verder Pumps South Africa, a market leader in advanced niche market and industrial pumping solutions, has appointed several new distribution partners that will see the company expand its footprint and network to service more clients across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Speaking on this announcement, managing director of Verder Pumps South Africa, Darryl Macdougall, says: “Continuing to...
21 Sep 2020

Industrial equipment sector, no boom, doom or gloom

By Staff Writer

As the country adapts to Level 1 of the lockdown, the material handling and industrial equipment sector has had to adjust to a quickly shifting landscape as predictions for the industry were quickly turned on their heads. EIE Group CEO, Gary Neubert says as the economic data continues to paint a bleak picture for South Africa, it is...
09 Jul 2020

Mamba Cement silos refurbished to stand the test of time

By Staff Writer

Sika products were used in the maintenance of some of Mamba Cement’s silos. Lasting a month, the project started in November 2019 and was complete by the end of December. Rich mining history Koedoeskop, is a small town near Thambazimbi, in the Limpopo Province, it is also a remote bushveld environment with a rich mining...
23 Jun 2020

AI-powered predictive maintenance is a cost-saving gamechanger in the manufacturing industry

By Staff Writer

Predictive maintenance techniques powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are helping enterprises across industries, such as manufacturing, to find patterns that can avoid machine failures. Unlike AI, traditional business intelligence systems are not designed to handle huge volumes of industrial Internet of things (IIoT) data, splurging the massive economic benefits to enterprises, says data analytics company,...
15 Jun 2020

Skyriders completes cleaning project at food-processing plant

By Staff Writer

Rope access specialist, Skyriders recently completed an unusual project at a major food-processing plant. The company is often called on to conduct maintenance, repair and inspection services at large-scale industrial structures such as smokestacks and petrochemical tanks “Our scope of work was to carry out general routine cleaning in inaccessible areas,” Skyriders marketing manager Mike...
30 Mar 2020

Positive Health Benefits of a Ceiling Fan

By Staff Writer

Ceiling fans create a wind-chill effect, which blows away the stagnant air around you and accelerates the evaporation of perspiration on your skin, this simple action makes you feel cooler by a few degrees within seconds. Ceiling fans have been a household staple since their origin in the 1800s, yet not many people know the...
26 Mar 2020

How best to manage a rental deposit

By Staff Writer

Whether you are a seasoned landlord or new property owner, renting out your precious asset can be a nerve-wracking experience. And if you are a potential tenant, you also want to know your rights before signing on the dotted line and booking a moving service. Doing your homework so you understand the rules and regulations...
24 Mar 2020

Healthcare Design Predictions

By Staff Writer

Global trends indicate that healthcare facilities are being designed and planned to prevent and treat communicable and non-communicable diseases.  What will healthcare facilities look like in the future?    Buildings and the equipment within designed with patient welfare, efficiency and health security systems, change the perceptions of what healthcare is. The future hospitals, theatre rooms and even doctors rooms will be constructed differently.   Incorporating building management systems such as access control, HVAC and furniture fittings are beneficial...
20 Mar 2020

Insulation – the first step to going green

By Staff Writer

If you are thinking about making your home more energy-efficient, the first thing you should be considering is how you can improve its insulation. We speak to Daneel Pretorius, Category Manager of Swartland’s Summit range of insulation and decorative ceiling products, for an overview of what makes insulation such an important addition to your home....
09 Mar 2020

Intelligent Design for intelligent toilets

By Staff Writer

Intelligent toilets create new levels of comfort and cleanliness, but with their tankless design and minimalist aesthetic, it’s easy to assume they are only suited to ultramodern bathrooms. In truth, KOHLER® intelligent toilets are available in a range of styles that allow them to complement any bathroom design style while offering an unparalleled experience of...
09 Mar 2020

Johnson Controls unveils new FireClass Addressable Fire Alarm Panels

By Staff Writer

Johnson Controls introduces two new FireClass Addressable Fire Alarm Panels, the FC702 and FC708, to its wide range of fire detection solutions. Featuring ergonomically engineered 8.4-inch Thin-Film-Transistor (TFT) colour touchscreens and Intelligent User Guidance, the new panels offer improved aesthetics, advanced usability, and a great deal of flexibility. An attractive state-of-the-art design makes these panels ideal for...