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Case Study: ALL-TEST PRO saves $1 million

A standby cooling-pump motor had already been installed and checked…

The Best Industrial Motor, Pump, and Generator Repairs in Cape Town

When a motor, pump, generator, or alternator fails, you need…

MCC Maintenance Checklist for Industrial Sites in Cape Town

What to check before, during and after your next planned…

WHIMS Coil Manufacturing in Cape Town

EXPERT WHIMS Coil Manufacturing in CAPE TOWN WHIMS coil manufacturing…

Generator and Alternator Repairs in Cape Town and Swakopmund

When your generator runs but produces no power, or your…

Industrial Pump Repairs: What Your Business Needs to Know

When your pump fails in your business, you need action.…

Who specialises in coil manufacture and rewinding services in Cape Town?

If you need coil manufacture and rewinding services in Cape…

Expert, Certified Flame and Sparkproof Motor Solutions Namibia

Industrial operations in Namibia operate in some of the most…

Best Motor Repair Companies Cape Town

How to prevent motor burn out. When your motor stops,…

How to Minimise Downtime on Your Rotating Assets

In the tough-as-nails industrial climate of the Western Cape and…

Electrical Services Near Me: Why Businesses Trust CAW for Certified, Future-Ready Electrical Work

When you search for electrical services near me, you need…

Expert Motor Testing Near Me: Why It Matters and How It Protects Your Bottom Line

In South Africa’s industrial landscape, reliability is everything. A single…

Local Fishing and Marine Industry Supported by Reliable Alternator and DC Motor Services

South Africa and Namibia’s fishing and marine sector are one…

How to Find the Best Industrial Pump Repair Company in Cape Town

Industrial pumps play a central role in sectors ranging from…

The Best Pump Repair Companies in Namibia

If you’re looking for the best pump repair companies in…

CAW Supports Children in Challenging Circumstances this Mandela Day

Cape Town, July 2025 – Cape Armature Winders (CAW) is…

The Role of Expert Armature Rewinders in Namibia

Electric motors are the silent workhorses behind nearly every industrial…

Vacancy: Armature Winder Namibia

Armature Winder Namibia Desired Experience & Qualification 8 – 10…

Vacancy: Pump Technician Namibia

Pump Technician Vacancy: Namibia Desired Experience & Qualification 8 –…

The Best Electric Motor Testing Facility in Cape Town

Electric motors and pumps wear down quietly over time. What…

Best DC Motor Winding and Cable Kit Manufacturer in the Western Cape

When you’re managing high-value equipment in industries like mining, fishing,…

Best Pump Repair Companies in Cape Town

When you look for the best pump repair companies in…

Expert Pump Repairs for Optimal Industrial Pump Performance

Industrial pumps play a vital role in key sectors such…

Why Your Industry Needs a Trusted Electrical Services Partner in South Africa

  Power failures, ageing infrastructure, and unreliable service providers—if you…

Water and Sanitation Plants in the Western Cape – Challenges and Efficient Operations

The Western Cape is a region defined by its stunning…

How the Rail Industry Overcomes Repair and Maintenance Challenges

South Africa’s rail industry, the backbone of efficient transport and…

The Petrochemical Industry’s Trusted Repair & Maintenance Partner in the Western Cape

If you’re in the petrochemical industry, you understand how paramount…

Your Marine Industry Partner for 50 Years

For over five decades, we at Cape Armature Winders (CAW)…

How to Boost Mining Efficiency and Safety in South Africa

The mining sector in South Africa is a powerhouse of…

CAW’s Holistic Support for Renewable Energy

In South Africa, now more than ever, a sustainable and well-maintained…

Industry Trends: Armature Winding Technology for a Sustainable Future

The Evolution of Armature Winding: A Technological Revolution In the…

Arc Spray: A Versatile and Cost-Effective Coating Solution for Cape Town Industries

Cape Town’s diverse industrial landscape, from its bustling harbour to…

How Certified Flameproof and Non-Sparking Motor Repairs Safeguard Hazardous Industries

Introduction to Hazardous Environments and Motor Safety In various industries,…

Overcoming obstacles: The future of pump and motor technology across key sectors

The challenges faced by manufacturers, the mining industry, municipalities, renewable…

Local Motor and Pump Repair Experts Cape Town

Industries thrive on the reliable operation of motors and pumps…

Emergency Repairs and Services for Pumps and Motors

If your company uses electromechanical machinery, the optimal functionality of…

How to Choose Between Motor Repair and Replacement: Factors to Consider

When your electric motor starts showing signs of wear or…

Flame, Spark, and Dust Proof Motor Repairs: Why You Need Certified Experts

In any industrial setting, safety is paramount. When dealing with…

The Necessity of Generator Maintenance in Cape Town’s Business Landscape

Ensure Operational Resilience Amid Load Shedding with Generator Maintenance Load…

The Importance of Generator Maintenance

Most of the Western Cape is dependent on generators during loadshedding. Find out the importance of generator maintenance to keep business’s operational.

Pump Cavitation: What to do if you suspect your pump has a cavity

Is your centrifugal pump becoming increasingly noisy? If yes, there’s…

Why use a motor rewinding service in Cape Town

If or when your electric motor isn’t working as expected,…

Benefits of shutdown maintenance

Discover the benefits of shutdown maintenance. Updated December 2025. Planning…

CAW’s Winning Five-a-Side Football Team

  Precision. Excellence. Skill. All the things you’ve come to…

CAW – More than motor repairs

By George Epenetos As a family-owned and operated business in…

What you need to know about Green Drops

    Green Drops – What it is, RSA wastewater…

Why continued repair to motors and pumps may not be the solution

Almost every manufacturing plant, commercial building, and municipality depend on…

How to Start a Preventative, Predictive Pump & Motor Maintenance Programme

Pumps and motors can be extended in life by performing…

Motor Rewinding Methods

Electric motors need rewinding when they experience catastrophic motor failure.…

Motor Winding Explored

Most mining, commercial, industrial, and military machines use electric motors…

CAW Believes in Investing in Training to Invest in the Future

In the modern workplace, training and development has become a…

Planning Your End-of-Year Maintenance Shutdown? 

Here’s what you need to know now, before you do.…

Pump Cavitation – What it is, What Causes it, How to Prevent it

Pump cavitation has been a menace to pumps for many…

Why Predictive and Preventative Maintenance for South Africa’s Wastewater Treatment Plants are so Important

    The key to a long-lasting, reliable operation of…

CAW Helps Third Party Energy Providers Keep Power Clean and Profitable in South Africa

Thanks to President Ramaphosa’s recent announcement that the license exemption…

Why Testing Motors Matters

Who Does ONLINE MOTOR TESTING in the Western Cape? The…

How to Keep Renewable Energy Sustainable in South Africa

South Africa’s power and energy sector has dramatically evolved in…

Procurement Professional, 5 Quick Ways to Streamline 2023

  The days when procurement professionals’ only job was to…

Eagerly Serving for 50 Years

How it all began In 1970, Mr Epenetos had a…

ESSENTIAL SERVICES

Cape Armature Winders will be open as an Authorized Essential…

CAW’s encouraging BBBEE Partnership with Kamvalethu

CAW has been looking for a BBBEE partner that also…

CAW re-engages with the S.A. Navy for its second contract

The repairs partnership between CAW and the SA Navy has…

CAW ties in with Global partnering

In line with growth strategies Brett Osborn and Morris Golombick recently travelled to INDAR in Spain for training. The INDAR ISMML series is composed of submersible, water-filled and cooled motors designed for driving submersible pumps in a wide range of submerged applications.

CAW Electrical Division is Here

CAW is very excited to announce and welcome Tony Dobson…

CAW teams busy at Sturrock dry dock in Cape Town

The Sturrock Dry Dock in the Port of Cape Town…

CAW partners with major pump OEMs

CAW has partnered with Sulzer, Rapid Allweiler, Wilo, Fedco, and…

CAW welcomes Gareth Smit to the Sales Team

We are pleased to announce the addition of Gareth Smit…

More regions now serviced through CAW teams

CAW ANNOUNCEMENT The implementation of our new business structure, the…

SA’s multi-million Vibrator Motor Test and Analysis Facility to open at CAW

With the official opening early next month, the Vibrator Motor…

CAW growth sparks new staff appointment

Featured in Cape Business News South African specialist in repairs…

CAW reaches BBBEE Level 2 Status

CAW is proud to announce that we have achieved a…

CAW Operations

Forward momentum for Cape Armature Winders Cape Armature Winders (CAW)…

CAW’s Load Test Facility Meets Industry Needs

  CAW recently featured in the Maritime Review Africa publication,…

New Load Test Facility Fully Operational

Cape Armature Winder’s new load testing facility is now fully…

Big Developments for CAW

Cape Armature Winders (CAW), a specialist in the repairs and…

Biggest Pump Test Facility in the Cape

One of Cape Town’s leading specialists in the repairs and…

Submersible Pump Testing Facility in Western Cape

With Killarney Gardens-based Cape Armature Winders’ multi-million rand new test…

CAW repairs large 620kw electric motor

Cape Armature Winders (CAW) has recently completed the repair to…

Dealing with Motor Failures: Common Causes and Solutions

Protecting motor bearings and windings is the first step in…

Cape Armature Winders Wins SA Navy Contract

Cape Armature Winders was recently awarded an electrical contract in…

CAW at EASA Convention

George Epenetos was excited to represent Cape Armature Winders at…