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From Scarcity to Sustainability: Transforming Water Management in the Mining Industry

As water scarcity becomes an increasingly pressing issue, the adoption of ZLD technologies will be vital for mining operations to ensure sustainable practices while meeting regulatory requirements and maintaining productivity. AESSEAL’s solutions as implemented by MRS throughout Mpumalanga, such as their water management systems and mechanical seals, can integrate seamlessly with ZLD systems. The FGDSS-N™ (Flue Gas Desulphurization Single Slurry) single mechanical seal installed by Mechanical Rotating Solutions achieved a return on investment in less than three months.

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Rapid ROI: Mechanical Seal Installation Delivers Impressive Savings

In under three months, the newly installed 100mm FGDSS-N AES Mechanical Seal delivered cost savings from reduced maintenance and repair expenses that far exceeded its installation cost. This swift return on investment highlights the substantial financial benefits of upgrading to advanced mechanical seals, proving that efficiency and savings go hand in hand.

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Mechanical Rotating Solutions mobile diesel pumps shows its worth

MRS has built and refurbished diesel mobile pump systems explicitly designed for dewatering at coal mines. In 2023 MRS achieved its 20th such mobile diesel pump built or refurbished, showcasing their extensive experience in providing specialised pumping solutions for the local South African coal mining industry.

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Mechanical Rotating Solutions secures multiple mobile pump refurbishment contracts

After securing multiple mobile pump unit refurbishment contracts in February, Mechanical Rotating Solutions Is viewing the mobile pump industry as a key growth area for the company. The last few months has been exciting for MRS as more mining companies started to recognise their unparalleled quality of work. Asking MRS Managing Director, Franscois Steenkamp, why […]

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There is no substitute for Reliability and Return On Investment

Never has it been more evident than observing the recent Eskom black out crisis that maintenance and planning should form the core of any industrial operation. As many mining companies strive to improve the reliability of their operations, it is a fact that this becomes more difficult in a time of continuous deep cost cutting. […]

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Mechanical Rotating Solutions & HCP Pumps collaborate on Aquaculture project

The emergence of aquaculture, or fish farming in South Africa has seen many benefits not only to the economy or the provision of an alternate sustainable food source, but also to the bigger manufacturing value chain. In a recent project local pump distributor Mechanical Rotating Solutions teamed up with HCP Pumps South Africa using their […]

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Demand for STRAUB couplings sees rapid expansion into Africa

Having proven itself the world over to be the best pipe-coupling product on the market available today, Straub couplings has seen a growing demand for its innovative couplings in Africa. “Straub pipe couplings have been used in more than 40 million pipe connections worldwide, and we are seeing a growing demand that necessitated new African […]

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