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Overcoming obstacles: The future of pump and motor technology across key sectors
The challenges faced by manufacturers, the mining industry, municipalities, renewable energy, rail, and the shipping industry regarding their pumps and motors are varied and complex. This is often due to the harsh or demanding environments in which these devices operate. Here’s an overview of the main challenges faced by each sector Mining Industry …
Read MoreLocal Motor and Pump Repair Experts Cape Town
Industries thrive on the reliable operation of motors and pumps – the lifeblood of any mechanical operation. At Cape Armature Winders, we understand the critical role these components play in your business. As local motor and pump repair experts in Cape Town, our commitment is to provide top-notch repair and maintenance services tailored to meet…
Read MorePump Cavitation: What to do if you suspect your pump has a cavity
Is your centrifugal pump becoming increasingly noisy? If yes, there’s a good chance that pump cavitation is the cause. While we’ve explained at length about what pump cavitation is, what causes it, and how to prevent it, we will explain in this article what to do if you expect your pump has a cavity. As…
Read MoreCAW’s Winning Five-a-Side Football Team
Precision. Excellence. Skill. All the things you’ve come to expect from CAW. Now, we are bringing it to the field! Team CAW Brings It Home at Bayside Fives CAW’s five-a-side soccer team is made up of passionate players, backed by the CAW culture of humility and endurance. “We played against Brentaag on Friday,”…
Read MoreCAW – More than motor repairs
By George Epenetos As a family-owned and operated business in the Western Cape, I am very proud and humbled to say that CAW is the trusted go-to when it comes to motor rewinding, repairs, and maintenance in the Western Cape. When we started out in the 70’s that was all we did. Thankfully, more than…
Read MoreMotor Rewinding Methods
Electric motors need rewinding when they experience catastrophic motor failure. This could be due to bearing failures or winding failures. There are two angles of approach when it comes to rewinding motors and motor rewinding methods: Traditional armature winding. Traditional techniques are generally considered to last longer. The alternative, or mechanical method. The alternative approach…
Read MoreMotor Winding Explored
Most mining, commercial, industrial, and military machines use electric motors as a critical part of their production and manufacturing. However, at some point all motors will need to be repaired or replaced. Understanding the mechanical basics of motor rewinding will help you make the best decision on which is required. An armature winding process helps…
Read MoreCAW Believes in Investing in Training to Invest in the Future
In the modern workplace, training and development has become a critical issue. In today’s business environment there is an increased expectation from staff that they will receive appropriate learning in order to keep up with industry changes or face being replaced by someone who can do so more efficiently than them. More critically, in the…
Read MorePlanning Your End-of-Year Maintenance Shutdown?
Here’s what you need to know now, before you do. While unexpected shutdowns can be extremely expensive and bring a plant to a complete standstill for an extended period of time, planned shutdowns are necessary, beneficial, and in some instances, mandatory. Here are some reasons why shutdown maintenance can be highly beneficial: It is…
Read MorePump Cavitation – What it is, What Causes it, How to Prevent it
Pump cavitation has been a menace to pumps for many years now. It can produce excess noise and energy use that in turn leads to serious pump damage which is not something any business wants. However, it’s easy enough to prevent by doing the right planning or troubleshooting before you get into trouble with pump…
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