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EASY BAR HELPS EXTEND ROTARY KILN AND DRYER LIFESPANRotary kilns and dryers operate under extreme heat and heavy continu...
02/06/2026

EASY BAR HELPS EXTEND ROTARY KILN AND DRYER LIFESPAN

Rotary kilns and dryers operate under extreme heat and heavy continuous loads, often with persistent vibration. Inside the kilns, the interface between the kiln tyre and the shell is one of the most critical lubrication points on the machine. This is a key piece of machinery in cement production, lime calcining, mineral processing and chemical manufacturing and means that finding the right lubricant and application method for kilns is essential.
To help meet this need in the local market, lubrication specialists Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa have introduced Easy Bar which is a high-viscosity solid lubricant specifically designed for the conditions found at the kiln tyre bore and shell interface.

Read more here: https://concreteconnect.co.za/easy-bar-helps-extend-rotary-kiln-and-dryer-lifespan

Easy Bar helps extend rotary kiln and drier lifespanRotary kilns and dryers operate under extreme heat and heavy continu...
28/05/2026

Easy Bar helps extend rotary kiln and drier lifespan

Rotary kilns and dryers operate under extreme heat and heavy continuous loads, often with persistent vibration. Inside the kilns, the interface between the kiln tyre and the shell is one of the most critical lubrication points on the machine. This is a key piece of machinery in cement production, lime calcining, mineral processing and chemical manufacturing and means that finding the right lubricant and application method for kilns is essential. To help meet this need in the local market, lubrication specialists Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa have introduced Easy Bar which is a high-viscosity solid lubricant specifically designed for the conditions found at the kiln tyre bore and shell interface.

Read more here: https://concreteconnect.co.za/easy-bar-helps-extend-rotary-kiln-and-dryer-lifespan

Water treatment for concrete plantsXylem, a global water technology company focused on solving complex water challenges,...
26/05/2026

Water treatment for concrete plants

Xylem, a global water technology company focused on solving complex water challenges, launched its new Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) products and services for the South African market. DAF is a critical pre-treatment and solids-separation system within broader wastewater treatment system. It can operate as a standalone solids-separation step or complement downstream biological, filtration or reuse systems to help achieve site-specific compliance and reuse objectives. The compact and modular design enables deployment in constricted and crowded sites. Xylem also provides excellent DAF rental options that support smaller and seasonal projects.

Read more here: https://concreteconnect.co.za/daf-solutions-for-south-africa

Green shoots for SA’s construction sectorConstruction is building Africa’s capacity and potential, driving thousands of ...
21/05/2026

Green shoots for SA’s construction sector
Construction is building Africa’s capacity and potential, driving thousands of jobs per year. The challenge is that the industry is highly cyclical and vulnerable to economic fluctuations. In the past few years especially the industry has experienced sustained contraction with particularly slow recovery as the aftereffects of the pandemic, geopolitical instability and supply chain disruptions, tightening credit conditions and the rising costs of raw materials have all taken their toll. The good news is that the outlook for 2026 is much stronger. The sector is set for a measured recovery driven by renewed public and private investment as more large and mega infrastructure projects move ahead supported by the public sector’s commitment to turn the country into a ‘construction zone’.

Read more here: https://concreteconnect.co.za/green-shoots-for-south-africas-construction-sector-in-2026

THE NEW CONCRETE CODE:SANS 51992-1-1- unpacked
19/05/2026

THE NEW CONCRETE CODE:

SANS 51992-1-1

- unpacked

Why modern specs are moving to pore filling technologyUnlike superficial surface coatings or hydrophobic treatments such...
19/05/2026

Why modern specs are moving to pore filling technology

Unlike superficial surface coatings or hydrophobic treatments such as silanes and siloxanes –which primarily modify pore walls to repel water – penetrating concrete treatments rely on two distinct mechanisms: pore blocking and pore filling. Both approaches fall under EN 1504-2 as impregnation treatments or “pore blockage” systems. However, they differ fundamentally in action. One selectively restricts pore entrances, while the other occupies and seals the pore volume itself. Pore blocking is like putting a cork in the neck of a bottle, while pore filling (via colloidal silica) is like turning the entire bottle into solid glass. The latter provides deeper, stronger and more reliable protection, plus added benefits to the concrete’s overall performance. This is why modern specifiers favour reactive colloidal silica over older silicate-based pore blockers for floors, industrial slabs, marine structures, and other high-durability applications.

Read more here: https://concreteconnect.co.za/why-modern-specs-are-shifting-to-pore-filling-technology

Precast expertise flows into water infrastructureAs South Africa begins to rehabilitate and repair ageing water infrastr...
14/05/2026

Precast expertise flows into water infrastructure
As South Africa begins to rehabilitate and repair ageing water infrastructure, Colossal Concrete Products (CCP), Africa’s largest concrete railway sleeper manufacturer, says its comprehensive range of precast concrete products can provide meaningful solutions. CCP has recently produced prestressed concrete railway sleepers and related products for freight rail and the Gautrain. The company has already supplied large water projects in Mpumalanga and Gauteng and recently provided 1300 metres of its 2250mm diameter pipes to divert grey water at one of South Africa’s newest power stations. An example of cross-sector application is the SATS railway culvert originally designed for the South African railways to channel water beneath railway lines while accommodating substantial fill heights and axle loads.

Read more here: https://concreteconnect.co.za/precast-expertise-flows-into-water-infrastructure-upgrades/

New construction excavatorKomatsu has expanded its medium excavator range in South Africa with the introduction of the P...
12/05/2026

New construction excavator

Komatsu has expanded its medium excavator range in South Africa with the introduction of the PC200-10M0 CE hydraulic excavator, a 20-tonne class machine developed specifically for general construction and civil engineering applications. The PC200-10M0 CE is introduced alongside Komatsu’s established PC210LC-10M0, providing customers with a clearly defined choice between a cost focused civil engineering solution and a heavier duty excavator for more demanding applications. Designed with a focus on practical performance and cost efficiency, the PC200-10M0 CE offers a low initial acquisition cost and dependable operating performance, supporting reduced total cost of ownership. The machine is well suited to urban construction environments, including road construction, trenching, land development and light demolition.

Read more here: https://concreteconnect.co.za/new-construction-excavator

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