Pump Test Facility
Emergency Repair Services: Preparing for the Unexpected with CAW
In the world of electromechanical machinery, ensuring the optimal functionality of pumps, motors, and generators is a constant concern for industries such as shipping, oil and gas, manufacturing, wind turbine operations, municipalities, and factories. At the heart of this mission lies Cape Armature Winders (CAW), the leading electromechanical solutions provider in the Western Cape, South…
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 – 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 MoreWhat you need to know about Green Drops
Green Drops – What it is, RSA wastewater systems scores, and how to achieve a good Green Drop score The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) recently published the highly anticipated Green Drop Certification Programme Report. In the report, only 23 wastewater systems (22 municipal systems and one private system) achieved 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…
Read MoreCAW teams busy at Sturrock dry dock in Cape Town
The Sturrock Dry Dock in the Port of Cape Town has been a hub of activity for the CAW teams as they work on a number of interesting projects and vessels docking at the facility for repairs and maintenance. Recent events led to the flooding of the pump room at the NPA Sturrock Dry Dock.…
Read MoreCAW partners with major pump OEMs
CAW has partnered with Sulzer, Rapid Allweiler, Wilo, Fedco, and Pump and Abrasion –who supply the BATTLEMAX heavy duty slurry pumps. Thanks to the vast experience in all major pumps sets and submersible pumps, these major pump OEMs have entrusted us to repair and maintain their equipment. Caw Pumps are in the view that finding…
Read MoreBiggest Pump Test Facility in the Cape
One of Cape Town’s leading specialists in the repairs and overhauling of electric motors, generators and alternators, Killarney Gardens-based Cape Armature Winders, has now further entrenched its position with the installation of a state of the art test bay facility. Features of the facility include an increase in current to a 1600amp AC and DC…
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