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Pumps and valves manufacturer KSB is expanding its mechanical seal portfolio and now offers universal seals suited to competitor pump brands, says KSB SupremeServ sales engineer Phumelela Ngcobo. The range spans component and cartridge seals in single and dual arrangements, DIN EN 12756 and API 682-compliant systems, slurry and boiler feed seals, high-pressure and ATEX-certified options, with materials such as RBSiC and SSiC matched to operating severity, plus seal support systems and refurbishment through KSB SupremeServ.
AxFlow AQS showcases pump range at Electra Mining AfricaAxFlow AQS, a distributor and importer of pumps in southern Africa operating since 2003 and majority owned by AxFlow since 2016, presented its mining, industrial, agricultural and utility pump ranges at Electra Mining Africa in Johannesburg from September 7 to 11, 2026, says MD Leon Fourie.
Life-cycle costs urged over upfront price in pump procurementSchurco Slurry technical lead Curtis Green warns that African mining and industrial buyers focusing only on capital expenditure for slurry pumps often face unexpectedly high operating costs from energy use, wear and downtime, and urges total-expenditure-based procurement instead.
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Mechanical seals are designed to prevent pumped material from leaking along the rotating shaft of a pump, ensuring that the fluid remains safely contained within the pump without leaking into the...
AQS Liquid Transfer, an importer and distributor of pumps in southern Africa, started operating in 2003. In 2016, AxFlow, a division of Axel Johnson International, acquired a majority stake in AQS...
Following recurring seal failures encountered by engineers of pumps and valves manufacturer KSB that could not easily be resolved by changing operating practices, the company is expanding its range...
For over four decades, local pump manufacturer SAM Engineering has provided locally manufactured pumping solutions backed by technical expertise, responsive service and a thorough understanding of...
Pump solutions provider Pumps for Africa has been appointed as an authorised distributor and repairer of water technology developer Xylem’s Flygt pumps range, marking a significant milestone for...
South Africa’s industrial, mining and agricultural sectors are in the midst of a massive energy transition. Driven by grid instability and escalating tariffs, millions of rands are being poured...
It is imperative that industrial and mining companies in Africa “think beyond price” to life-cycle costs during the procurement of pumps used in hard water and abrasive slurry applications, says...
Evolving risk profiles such as deeper underground workings, unpredictable rainfall patterns and rising energy costs, are increasingly influencing the type of pump solutions selected by mining...
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