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Case Study: ALL-TEST PRO saves $1 million
A standby cooling-pump motor had already been installed and checked at a 500 MW generating facility. When the primary cooling motor failed, the standby unit started as expected. It soon began running hot. The maintenance team recorded an 11% current unbalance and electrical vibration at 120 Hz. The supply voltage showed less than 0.5% unbalance,…
Read MoreThe Best Industrial Motor, Pump, and Generator Repairs in Cape Town
When a motor, pump, generator, or alternator fails, you need it to be assessed, repaired, tested, and back into service as quickly as possible. You need the best industrial repairs in Cape Town. And you shouldn’t have to send it to Johannesburg to get it done. Good news – you don’t have to. You can…
Read MoreMCC Maintenance Checklist for Industrial Sites in Cape Town
What to check before, during and after your next planned shutdown Your motor control centre (MCC) usually gets attention when something has already gone wrong. A pump will not start. A conveyor trips again. A VSD shows another fault. Someone smells heat near a panel. Production is waiting, maintenance is under pressure, and the shutdown…
Read MoreWHIMS Coil Manufacturing in Cape Town
EXPERT WHIMS Coil Manufacturing in CAPE TOWN WHIMS coil manufacturing in Cape Town is critical to wet high-intensity magnetic separation (WHIMS). When a WHIMS coil fails, the problem is not limited to the coil. It can affect plant uptime, maintenance planning, production schedules, procurement timelines, and the reliability of your separation equipment. We manufacture and…
Read MoreGenerator and Alternator Repairs in Cape Town and Swakopmund
When your generator runs but produces no power, or your alternator starts giving unstable voltage, you do need expert generator and alternator repairs near you. For a business in Cape Town or Swakopmund, one fault can stop production, delay vessels, affect refrigeration, interrupt pumping systems, damage sensitive equipment, or leave your site exposed during a…
Read MoreIndustrial Pump Repairs: What Your Business Needs to Know
When your pump fails in your business, you need action. And answers. You need to know what failed, what caused it, whether it can be repaired. You need to know how long the industrial pump repairs are likely to take, and whether the unit will go back into service properly tested and fit for duty.…
Read MoreBest Motor Repair Companies Cape Town
How to prevent motor burn out. When your motor stops, your business slows down. When your business slows down, you lose time, money, and trust. In Cape Town, motors keep factories running, pumps moving, cold rooms cold, and ships working. From food production and fishing to mining, engineering, and water treatment, electric motors sit at…
Read MoreHow to Minimise Downtime on Your Rotating Assets
In the tough-as-nails industrial climate of the Western Cape and Swakopmund, where every hour of downtime bites into productivity and profits, you need an electromechanical repair and maintenance partner who fixes problems without the drama, and helps prevent the next one. That’s exactly where seasoned repair specialists step in. Here is how to minimise downtime…
Read MoreElectrical Services Near Me: Why Businesses Trust CAW for Certified, Future-Ready Electrical Work
When you search for electrical services near me, you need a trusted electrical partner who understands industrial and commercial environments, someone who keeps your operations safe, compliant, and running without disruption. In Cape Town, the choice matters even more. Power systems, equipment, and cabling in industrial and commercial facilities need specialist attention. You want electrical…
Read MoreCAW Supports Children in Challenging Circumstances this Mandela Day
Cape Town, July 2025 – Cape Armature Winders (CAW) is proud to have partnered with Bear With Us, supporting the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital through a special delivery of 30 comfort bears to young patients. This collaborative effort underscores the value of practical kindness and the role of businesses in uplifting the communities…
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