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Resolution Circle
Equipment Catalogue
Overview
Resolution Circle is a University of Johannesburg initiative, partly funded by the National Skills Fund. It operates as an independent, commercial company, through commercial partnerships and projects. The company was started in 2012 and has
since grown to a company with more than 100 employees.
Through its partnerships with industry, it has successfully developed many products in the market and filed various patents.
Resolution Circle’s products and services includes a Research and Development infrastructure that has a number of
Tech-Stations that are designed to provide commercial prototyping services, with a small-scale manufacturing production.
The philosophy is one of “idea-to-barcode” – a horizontally integrated ecosystem where innovation can come to life in prototypes and small-scale manufacturing.
Some of the dedicated technology areas housed in the 7500sqm Resolution Circle Towers are the following:
Full PCB manufacturing line
3D printing
Machine vision, robotics and industrial automation
EMI test
Industrial electronics and electronics
Energy efficiency and management
Design and simulation infrastructure
Composite materials, including fiberglass, carbon fibre
Small-scale manufacturing facilities (including various CNC machines)
Product reliability testing
Non-destructive and material testing
Chemical process lab and microbiology lab
Textile processing, e.g. sewing machines, embroidery, and over lockers
Software development, including commercial image processing, app development and testing
table of contents
TECH STATIONS
3-D Printers
Mcor IRIS 3-D Printer Fortus 3-D Printer Envisiontech 3-D Printer Leapfrog Creatr 3-D Printer Cubex Duo 3-D Printer Up! Plus 3-D Printer List of all Equipment Software SMALL-SCALE
MANUFACTURING
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Chemistry Lab
Fundamental Biotechnology equipment 10
Biometra UV Solo TS Imaging System 10
BIO-RAD CFX96 C1000 Touch 10
ESCO Isotherm incubator 11
ESCO Laminar Flow PCR workstation 11
Promega GLOMAX Discover Multimode 11
Fume Cabinet (ESCO EFA-DR-W8) 12
Mettler Toledo ReactIR 15 ATR-FTIR
Probe 12
Mettler Toledo EasyMax 102 12
Microwave Synthesis Reactor 13
ESCO Lexicon Ultralow Temperature
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Thermo Scientific Dionex Ultimate 3000
Ultra High Performance Liquid
Chromatograph
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Brookfield DV2TLV Viscometer
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Mettler Toledo G20 Compact Autotitrator 14
IKA Eurostar 20 High Shear Mixer
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List of all Equipment Software 15
EMI
Gigahertz Transverse Electromagnetic
(GTEM) Cell 17
Line Impedance Stabilisation Network
(LISN) 17
EMI Receiver 17
Signal Generator 18
Broadband Amplifier BBA100 18
Broadband Amplifier BBA150 18
Energy Management
Solar Radiation Logger
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SunEye21
Combustion gas analyser meter
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Inclinometer 22
Data Logger light Meter
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Thermal Imager
22
Electronic Tachometer
23
BL30 Climate Data Logger
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Tripod Manfrotto
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Digital SLR Camera
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ALPHA A1700
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Acorp UK40 24
DBP Series Split Core CT
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Three-Phase Energy Logger
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Fluke 430 Series II
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Fluke 374 True-rms AC/DC Clamp Meter 26
Fluke 117 Electrician's Digital Multimeter 26
Fluke 62 Max Plus infrared thermometer 26
Kestrel 4200 Anemometer
Kane 100 Indoor Air Quality Monitor
List of all Equipment Software
HALT / HASS
Envirotronics 21
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NDT
XRF Analyser 31
Ultrasonic Flaw detector 31
Ultrasonic Thickness Gage 31
Phase Array 32
Duel frequency Eddy Current Flaw
Detector 32
Portable Hardness Tester 32
DYE Penetrant testing 33
Magnetic Penetrant testing 33
Digital X-ray 33
Microscope 34
Protomat S103
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ProtoLaser S
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MiniContact RS 36
MultiPress S 37
Protoflow E
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Protoflow S 37
Jet Printer MyData
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MyData 38
EMS Reflow Oven 38
Proto Print S 39
ProtoPlace S 39
ProtoPlace E 39
Printing: Mass & Wide
Format Printing
Textile
Embroidery machine Lockstitch plain sewing machine Overlockers (Sergers) Buttonhole Machine Button sewing Machine Coverstitch sewing machine List of all Equipment Software Video & Imaging
Canon Miro High Speed Camera
Velodyne LiDAR HDL-32E
Surface Planer
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Radial Arm Saw
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Thicknesser 47
Spindle Moulder
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Pedestal Drill
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Bench Grinder
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Biesse CNC
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Horizontal Mortiser
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Edgebander 49
Bend Saw50
Panel Saw50
Lathe50
Belt Edge Sander
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Drum Sander
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Belt and Disk 51
Cutting
Laser 52
Water Jet 52
Turret Punch 52
Plasma Cutter
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Machining
PCB
Bizhub Press List of all Equipment Software Carpentry
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3 + 2 Axis Milling Intelligent Lathe Wire Cutter
Spark Eroder
Surface Grinder
Plastic Production
Injection Moulding
Blow Moulding
Fabrication
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Sheet Metal
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Pipe Bending
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Extruded Aluminum
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Hydraulic Press
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3 Axis CNC Milling
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Quality Control
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Finishing59
Resolution Circle | Equipment Catalogue >
3-D Printing
3-D printing is an additive manufacturing method used to rapidly produce three- dimensional objects. Some applications
include 3-Dprinted prosthetics, dental moulds, art, tooling and general research.
Resolution Circle’s 3-D printing Tech Station contributes to a critical part of the research and development department, as
it is utilised for rapid prototyping when a product under development needs to be evaluated for functionality, assembly and
aesthetics.
The basic process flow to perform 3-D printing is to firstly draw a 3-D CAD model of the part to be created, to export the
model to the 3-D printer’s software, to interpret the model and generate the corresponding machine toolpaths and finally to
print the part.
Post-manufacturing finishing of printed components is often required, including processes such as removal of support materials and light sanding.
Lab capabilities
Desktop 3D-Printers
These printers are used as a means for fast and cost effective print models. They are fairly accurate and relatively low
in price, but offer a small print size. The material capabilities include ABS, PLA and Nylon. This type of printing is most
suitable for parts that require simple geometry and where accurate tolerance are not essential.
Fortus 400MC
This a professional Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) printer. The parts produced by this printer are strong, highly accurate and can be used as functional parts - bearing in mind that it will be made out of plastic. The material capabilities of
this printer include ABS, Nylon and Ultem (structural material).
MCor Iris
This full colour 3D-printer is best suited for slightly larger models that can be produced out of paper, although the models
produced cannot be used as functional parts. The main application area of this printer are marketing, art, landscapes and
architectural models.
Envisiontech printer
This printer uses stereolithographic technology to produce extremely accurate 3-D prints. It is most suitable for parts that
need to be dimensionally accurate with an excellent surface finish such as dental moulds. The material capabilities of this
printer include HTM140 V2 (a liquid plastic that hardens when it’s placed under an ultra violet light).
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Tech Station | 3-D Printing >
Mcor IRIS 3D Printer
True 3D Color Printer
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Tech Station Manager:
Colour Paper Printer
Build volume: 210mm x 297mm x 150mm
Best layer resolution: 0.1
Materials: Paper
Full colour models, easily joined together to
form a larger model.
360°HD color accuracy
High resolution color on all surfaces,
including undercuts and on side wall features
Prototyping and Marketing
Resolution Circle Towers
Gilberto Machele
Mcor IRIS is a colour paper printer that has true
colour that includes unique 360° high-definition
colour accuracy, delivering accurate, consistent,
rich, realistic colour from part to part, screen to
part, as well as on undercuts and sidewalls.
Fortus 3D Printer
400mc
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
FDM Printer
Best layer resolution: 0.127mm
Materials: ABS, Nylon, Ultem
Produces strong parts with minimum warpage
Adjustable material density
Fine-tune part orientation
Soluble support material
Prototyping
Functional parts
Tooling
Low-volume manufacturing
Gilberto Machele
Fortus 400 is a Fused Deposition Modeling
(FDM) printer that offers a wide palette of materials to produce some of the most mechanically
stable and accurate prototypes possible with
additive manufacturing.
Envisiontech 3D Printer
The Perfactory® Micro
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Stereolithography 3D Printer
Materials: HTM140 V2
Excellent surface finish
High accuracy
The EnvisionTEC Perfactory® Micro uses a
professional grade DLP engine utilizing a
square shaped pixel, allowing for perfectly
smooth finish.
Prototyping and jewellery making
Gilberto Machele
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Leapfrog Creatr 3D Printer
HS
Key Specification:
Features:
HS stands for High Speed: printing up to
5 times faster than the regular Creatr. With
an astonishing and the possibility to print
objects up to 30cm of length.
Applications:
Location:
FDM Printer
Materials: ABS, PLA, PVA, Nylon
Duel extruders
Largest build volume in its class
Print volume of 14.8 liters
Prototyping
Gilberto Machele
CubeX™ Duo 3D Printer
Duo
Key Specification:
Features:
The CubeX™ Duo 3D Printer is the ultimate desktop 3D
printer, combining the largest print volume in its class
with professional printability and triple-color capability.
Offering an intuitive 3D printing experience and the
ability to print in sizes as large as a basketball.
Applications:
Location:
FDM Printer
Materials: ABS, PLA
Duel extruders
Large build platform
Multicolour prints or ABS/PLA combinations
Prototyping
Gilberto Machele
Up! Plus 3D Printer
Plus
Key Specification:
Features:
The UP Plus has a redesigned model
inside and out, that is engineered to provide
continuous dimensionally accurate 3D printed
parts. It is the best-in-class desktop 3D
Printer and easiest to use
Applications:
Location:
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FDM Printer
Materials: ABS, PLA
Selectable layer resolution
Easy to use
Prototyping
Gilberto Machele
Tech Station | 3-D Printing >
Solidworks Premium
Publisher:
Dassault Systems
Application:Simulation
Version:Commercial
Insight 10.4
Publisher:Stratasys
Application:
Fortus 400MC slicing software
Version:Commercial
Up!
Publisher:
Up! 3D Printers
Application:
Up! 3D printer slicing software
Version:Commercial
Magic’s Envisiontech
Publisher:Envisiontech
Application:
Support generating software
Version:Commercial
Perfactory RP
Publisher:Envisiontech
Application:
Stereolithographic image generating
software
Version:Commercial
Simplify 3D
Application:
3D Printing software made to slice and prepare printing jobs.
Version:
Commercial 7
Composite
Materials
CAD
Computer Aided Design (CAD) is software that enables the design
of three-dimensional objects in various digital formats, which allows
designers and engineers to construct and evaluate designs in virtual
reality before production.
Our composite materials technology station’s primary function is to
manufacture composite products from hybrid materials such as fiber
glass and carbon fiber. These products can vary in size and shape and
are accurately manufactured using CNC machining and CAD design
technology.
The primary advantages of CAD in the design process are increased
flexibility and time efficiency.
Lab Capabilities
Resolution Circle’s CAD-station consists of 10 high-performance
CAD workstation computers, especially equipped with features to accommodate the requirements of advanced resource-hungry software.
Components manufactured from composite materials
Vacuum bagging hand lay ups
Resin infusion
Post curing
Pre-impregnated materials
Mold manufacturing
CNC Routing
Lab Capabilities
Mechanical
Composite material is classified as two or more fundamental materials engineered into a single body with different physical or chemical
properties. The different materials remain separate and distinct within
the final structure at a macroscopic level, but they complement one
another in order to create the desired composite material properties.
A complete up-to-date commercial mechanical CAD software package is available which facilitates a digital design process including
modelling, Finite Element Analysis, Product Data Management and
Nesting functions. These functions enable the client to take a design
from conceptualisation through to refinement for manufacturing using
one software package.
Composite materials are mostly used for their favourable features
such as light weight, good fatigue resistance, corrosion resistance,
comparatively low price and shape complexity.
Architectural Systems
Revit MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) is system design
software mainly used for architectural designs. A key feature of Revit
is the software’s change management functionality: any design modifications (be it mechanical, electrical or plumbing) will automatically
be propagated throughout the entire design to ensure all changes are
taken into consideration so they can be properly merged.
Unique moulds for the composite materials may be manufactured either by CNC-machining the entire mould directly out of the desired
material (wood or polystyrene) or CNC-machining a plug for moulding
purposes, which adds split line capabilities to the moulds.
Electronics
Altium Designer and OrCAD are electronic design automation software packages for printed circuit board and embedded software design. Used in conjunction with each other, they provide an efficient
workflow for board-level electronics designers as they ensure design
success by reducing the overall design times. Functions include:
schematic capture, printed circuit board layout design, 3D modelling
and output generation for final manufacturing.
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Tech Station | Chemistry Lab Tech Station >
Chemistry Lab
The chemistry laboratory at Resolution Circle is a multi-purpose facility that plays an important role in a number of product
development processes as well as quality control and substance detection, for both inventors and industry.
A few noteworthy capabilities include:
Process modelling - complicated chemical processes and reactions may be accurately
modelled in software to obtain predictions regarding process performance. This allows for process engineering endeavours
that do without the costs of traditional lab-based experiments. In addition to this, the software-based process modelling may
be used as a precursor to real-world tests, such that the modelling ensures that only the most feasible method is selected
before doing the more costly pilotscale experiments. Software modelling may also be required when up-scaling to ensure that
the trials scale well.
Nano-technology
as related to developing new chemical sensors – we are able to create the magnetic carriers required to carry the substance sensors. In addition to this, we are able to create a turnkey substance detection
system using these magnetic separators or to provide them as a tool for further research.
Model validation
through physical experimentation – software-based modelling has its limitations and
eventually pilot-scale physical experimentation will be required to validate the modelling results. This is also important if the
realworld production performance does not match the model predicted outcomes. We perform demonstrable reaction-based
chemistry.
Applied commercial research and development –
here we
place an emphasis on the development part of the product design cycle. Through meticulous procedures and timetested
development principles that drive innovation, we are able to perform chemistry related product development with a focus on
generation and protection of intellectual property.
Process development – we are able to develop new chemical processes from scratch,
or refine, optimise and expand on existing processes. With rising economic pressure and increasingly competitive markets,
companies are forced to rethink their process strategies and we can assist with that. We cater for both small and industrial
scale process design and optimisation.
Reverse engineering –
either due to lost documentation or lost access to skills and people,
it may be necessary to reverse engineer, or re-engineer, a process or product.
The chemistry lab maintains a world-class environment in which product and process development may occur, whilst both
honouring and facilitating intellectual property generation and protection as well as technology transfer.
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Fundamental Biotechnology equipment
Electronic Pipettes and Multipettes (RAININ E4 XLS; Eppendorf Xplorer) | Gel electrophoresis equipment
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Analytical accuracy and precision is
guaranteed by electronic micropipettes.
Location:
Electronic micropipettes for precision and reproducibility
Gel electrophoresis workstation with casting trays, etc., for
study of nucleic acid and proteins
Reproducibility and precision ensured by finely tunable
electronic control and data logging
Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (Cloning, nucleic acid
and protein studies, biomolecular interactions, etc.)
Synthetic Chemistry
Nano-biotechnology
Industrial Biotechnology
Resolution Circle Towers: Basement
Joseph Walker
Biometra UV Solo TS Imaging System
Gel Documentation System
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Robust and high fidelity gel documentation system
BIO-RAD CFX96 C1000 Touch
Quantitative (Real-time) PCR
Location:
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Quantitative, multiplexed PCR facility
Location:
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Onboard digital CCD camera (1280 (H) x 1024 (V)
resolution), with manual zoom lens (8-48 mm)
Side access doors for gel cutting
UV Transillumiator and overhead LED white light
Full digital control via integrated touch screen, with image
processing software integrated
Direct digital storage of images onto USB flash drive, with
network and printer connectivity
Real-time digital image capture onto USB Flash drive or
network
UV Transilluminator with variable intensity setting allowing
cutting of gels using side access panels
Onboard touchscreen for operation without PC
Reproducibility, precision and streamlined workflow ensured
by fully electronic controll
Image documentation of fluorescent and non-fluoresscent
electrophoresis gels and coloured blots, stained with any of
these dyes and more: Ethidium bromide, GelRed™, SYBR®
Green, SYBR® Safe, SYBR® Gold
Joseph Walker
450-730 nm Range of excitation/ emission wavelengths
Peltier temperature control (ensures reproducibility and
precision)
Range: 0-100°C
Multiplexing of up to five concurrent reactions per well
Sensitivity of 1 copy of target sequence in genomic DNA
Excitation: 6 filtered LEDs
Detection: 6 filtered photodiodes
Reproducibility and precision ensured by electronic control
Fine temperature control and minimised edge effects
Multiplexing of up to five reactions
Can be operated directly from the touch screen, with USB
storage, or from a PC
Thermal Gradient feature facilitates optimisation of reactions
in a single runSpecs
Cloning, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), etc. –
biotechnology product development
Essential tool during almost all biotechnology and
microbiology procedures and research
Microbiological water testing and environmental audits
Joseph Walker
ESCO Isotherm incubator
IFA-54t-8
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
32L capacity
Temperature range: Ambient +7.5°C to
7.5 °C Temperature variation as per DIN 12880 Spatial
Uniformity: 37°C: <=+/- 0.5°C and 50°C: <=+/- 0.6°C
Heating up time at 37°C: 29 minutes and 50°C: 36 minutes.
Recovery time after door opened for 30s
Convection design reduces temperature variation within the
chamber
Extremely uniform thermal distribution
Essential tool during almost all biotechnology and
microbiology procedures and research
Microbiological water testing and environmental audits, etc.
Joseph Walker
Forced convection incubator for microbial work
ESCO Laminar Flow PCR workstation
SCR-2A1 with Fireboy Safety Bunsen burner
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Automatic UV Off switch when door opened
Laminar flow combined with UV Sterilisation to provide a PCR workstation
ISO Class 3 Air cleanliness as per ISO 14644.1
Polyester pre-filter and U15 ULPA filter with efficiency of 99.9997% at
MPPS, 99.9998% at both 0.3 and 0.12 microns
Provides a safe, sterile working area for nucleic acidrelated experiments
Bunsen burner is motion activated to allow hands-free operation with
automatic shut-off of flame
UV Lamp and HEPA Filter provide a sterile environment and allow for
sterilisation of pipette tips, with adjustable UV timer
Safety features include switching off of the UV light upon opening of
the safety cover
Bunsen burner has replaceable butane cartridge – provides safety
along with convenience with motion activation
Cloning, PCR, etc.
Joseph Walker
Safe and sterile workspace for PCR.
Promega GLOMAX Discover Multimode
Microwell Plate Reader
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
UV Vis reader from 200 nm – 900 nm
Fluorimeter; Luminometer
FRET / BRET Assay capability
Two-colour filtered luminescence
Kinetic measurement capabilities (enzymology; biomolecular
interaction)
A multimode microwell plate reader with diverse applications
Provides a platform for absorption/ emission experiments through
well-defined portions of the electromagnetic spectrum and on
various microwell plate sizes, including 96 and 384-well plates
Nano-biotechnology: overlap between chemistry and biotechnology
Industrial Biotechnology: assay development, product
development, etc., particularly enzymology and biomolecular
interaction (development of bioconjugate essays)
Joseph Walker
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Versatile and highly sensitive multimode
microwell plate reader.
Fume Cabinet (ESCO EFA-DR-W8)
with HEPA and Carbon filters, with Controlled Laboratory Reactor and in situ ATR-FTIR Probe setup
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
A comprehensive platform for all chemical
synthesis experiments, as well as process
design, up-scaling an down-scaling.
Location:
Ultramodern chemical synthesis workstation
Real-time in situ ATR-FTIR Spectroscopic measurements
allows detailed mechanistic studies
Reproducible and scalable chemical syntheses can be
demonstrated on prof of concept level
Fully automated workstation with integration of spectroscopic
measurement and controlled laboratory reactor design
Any chemical reaction may be performed with the exception of
high pressure chemistry
Joseph Walker
Mettler Toledo ReactIR 15 ATR-FTIR Probe
Hastelloy construction; diamond tip
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
ATR-FTIR Probe for real-time in situ
generation of 3D spectroscopic landscape.
Location:
Can be used independently of the integrated system as a
standalone probe
Max operating pressure 69 bar
Maximum operating temperature 180°C
Optical range: 4000 – 650 cm-1
Optical window: 2500 – 650 cm-1
Max resolution: 4 cm-1
3-D Real-time landscape characterisation of reaction progress
Kinetic modeling via dedicated kinetics software
Reaction mechanism investigation
Kinetics
Industrial biotechnology and chemistry
Nanotechnology/ Nanobiotechnology
Joseph Walker
Mettler Toledo EasyMax 102
Controlled Laboratory Reactor
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Fully automated chemical synthesis
workstation for reproducible and scalable
results.
Location:
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All reaction parameters can be controlled on the EasyMax:
pH
Stirring speed
Reagent addition
Peltier Heating and cooling from -40°C to 180°C
Operating volume: 0.5 mL to 100 mL
Heat Flow (Calorimetry) module for determination of thermodynamic parameters
Modular construction confers versatility to experimental design
In-situ monitoring of reactions with heat flow
Development of new chemical entities
Up-scaling and down-scaling of chemical processes
Joseph Walker
Microwave Synthesis Reactor
Anton Paar Monowave 300
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
850W installed microwave power
Digital camera for monitoring reaction progress visually
Reaction conditions up to 300°C and 30 bar
Scalability from 0.5 mL to 20 mL
Records a video of the reaction to facilitate qualitative
annotation
Facilitates rapid synthesis of chemical starting materials or intermediates for chemical syntheses, especially.
in combination with the EasyMax 102 Controlled
Laboratory Reactor
Nano-biotechnology: overlap between chemistry and
biotechnology
Synthesis of fine chemicals and nanomaterials
Joseph Walker
Microwave Chemistry for proof of concept
applications.
ESCO Lexicon Ultralow Temperature
Freezer (UUS-439A-G2)
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
850W installed microwave power
Digital camera for monitoring reaction progress visually
Reaction conditions up to 300°C and 30 bar
Scalability from 0.5 mL to 20 mL
Excellent Thermal Uniformity
Temperature range: -50 to -86°C max. storage box
capacity:
5cm boxes: 1200
7.6cm boxes: 900
CO2 backup system is installed
Data logging via network connectivity to continuously
monitor temperature
Freezer for storing samples of Biotechnology and
Chemistry at -85°C
Joseph Walker
Large capacity ULT Freezer with data logging.
Thermo Scientific Dionex Ultimate 3000 Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatograph
with Corona Charged Aerosol Detectors
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Quaternary System  four channels with gradient
compatibility
Nanogram sensitivity
Wide dynamic range that exceeds four orders of
magnitude
Complementary and orthogonal data to that of UV and
MS
Measures semivolatile or non-volatile anaytes
Corona Charged Aerosol Detection technology is
orders of magnitude more sensitive than evaporative
light scattering
Provides information that MS cannot
Diverse analytical applications within food, chemical, agricultural, textiles and other production-based
industries, for quality control, troubleshooting, analytical
services as well as research applications
Joseph Walker
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Facilitates separation of complex mixtures within a wide
range of industries, inter alia water quality analysis,
food analysis (allergens determination, etc.), agriculture
(pesticides), and environmental science.
Brookfield DV2TLV Viscometer
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Facilitates measurement of viscosity of
samples – limited to low viscosity samples
that are NEWTONIAN fluids (cannot
measure Non-Newtonian fluids).
Location:
Measurement range: Minimum: 1 cP; Maximum: 6M cP
RPM: 0.1-200
Number of increments: 200
Spring torque: 673.7 Dyne-cm; 0.0673 Milli Newton-m
Accuracy of ±1.0% of range with displayed test data
Reproducibility of ±0.2%
Suitable for Low viscosity materials such as inks, oils and
solvents
Diverse analytical applications within food, chemical, agricultural, textiles and other production-based industries, for
quality control, troubleshooting, analytical services as well as
research applications
Joseph Walker
Mettler Toledo G20 Compact Autotitrator
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Facilitates pH/REDOX/Argentometric
titrations – relevant to several industries,
including water quality analysis,
environmental science and the food industry.
Location:
Measurement range: ± 2000 mV
Resolution: 0.1 mV
Burette resolution: 1/20000 of burette volume (for 20 mL
burette: 1 µL)
Can perform pH/REDOX/Argentometric titrations
Modular expansion capability with rondolino
Advanced software provides extensive methods database for
various industries as well as statistical analyses and report
generation
Diverse analytical applications within food, chemical, agricultural, textiles and other production-based industries, for
quality control, troubleshooting, analytical services as well as
research applications
Joseph Walker
IKA Eurostar 20 High Shear Mixer
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
High shear mixing can be used in
conjunction with smaller reaction vessels
to investigate effects of up-scaling of
chemical processes.
Location:
14
Designed for stirring quantities up to 15 L
Continuous adjustments of shaft speed and
desired speed to account for variation –
ensures constant speed thrSpecs
Different impeller heads facilitate investigation of different fluid shear effects
Up-scaling of chemical reactions and processes modelled in the EasyMax
General mixing applications
Joseph Walker
iCKinetics
Applications:
Publisher:
Version:
Kinetic modelling of chemical and biochemical
systems
Mettler Toledo
Commercial (full)
VisiMix
Applications:
Mixing modelling and simulation
Publisher:
VisiMix Ltd.
Version:Commercial
Modules
Turbulent
Laminar
Different Impeller
VisiXcel-DB
DynoChem
Applications:
Publisher:
Advanced modelling of all chemical and biochemical systems (chemical /biochemical engineering)
Scale-Up Systems, Inc.
Version
Academic
30 concurrent users
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Electromagnetic
Interference
As part of Resolution Circle’s offering to provide a complete electronic design solution of taking an idea and turning it
into a production ready product, compliance testing of certain regulatory standards are offered. One such regulatory
standard involves limits prescribing the electromagnetic interference (EMI) generated by a product as well as the products
susceptibility to externally generated EMI.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is defined as the ability of a device to operate in the electromagnetic environment without
affecting other devices negatively, whilst at the same time being unaffected by the operation of other devices.
EMC has become a necessity for commercial electrical and electronic devices. Resolution Circle aims to assist the design
process by providing pre-compliance EMC testing to designers throughout the development process. This reduces the risk of
a finished product failing EMC compliance testing, which can be costly and time consuming and delays the development time
to achieve a market ready product.
Lab Capabilities
Resolution circle has the capability of doing pre-compliance testing in the following areas:
Conducted Susceptibility: measuring the ability of a device to withstand EMI present on the mains distribution network.
Conducted Emissions: measuring the extent to which the device emits EMI into the mains distribution network.
Radiated Susceptibility: measuring the ability of a device to withstand radiated EMI present in the operating environment
of the device.
Radiated Emissions: measuring the extent to which the device radiates EMI into the environment.
Resolution Circle has an electromagnetically isolated test chamber (GTEM) which allows for the above described radiated
emission and susceptibility tests to be performed without the need for an anechoic chamber.
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Tech Station | Electromagnetic Interference Tech Station >
Gigahertz Transverse Electromagnetic (GTEM) Cell
ETS Lindgren 5405
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Test Volume: 37,5 x 37,5 x 33,3cm
Frequency: 9 kHz – 5 GHz (Emissions)
Frequency: DC – 20 GHz (Immunity)
Max CW Input: 250W
Shielding Effectiveness: 80dB
Light duty three position ortho-axis pneumatic manipulator.
Three N-Type Connectors.
20A two line filter.
Fibre optic interface.
Mobile base with locking casters.
Radiated Immunity Tests
Radiated Emissions Tests
EMC Testing for:
Design Qualification
Pre-Compliace
Gareth Wooding
A GTEM allows a relatively quick and
easy way to test radiated emissions and
susceptibility.
Line Impedance Stabilisation Network (LISN)
Schwarzbeck NSLK 2128
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Frequency: 9 kHz – 30 MHz
CEE Connector Max Current: 4 x 32A,
Schuko Connector Max Current: 16A
Maximum Voltage: 250Vac / 400Vdc
Standard: CISPR 16-1-2
3 Phase or Single Phase Input
50Ω Impedance
Remote Control from Spectrum Analyser
Conducted EMI Emission Testing
Acts as a Standardised Source Impedance
Gareth Wooding
The LISN is a device used in conducted
EMI testing.
EMI Receiver
Rohde & Schwarz ESR 7
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Frequency: 10 Hz to 7 GHz
Preamplifier Gain: 20dB
30 MHz Real Time Bandwidth
Standard-complaint disturbance measurements
CISPR 16-1-1 Compliant
Conducted EMI Susceptibility Measurements
Radiated EMI Susceptibility Measrements
Gareth Wooding
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An EMI receiver is a spectrum analyser
that allows the user to verify compliance to
pre-determined EMI standards.
Signal Generator
Rohde & Schwarz SMB 100A
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
High frequency waveform generator.
Location:
Frequency: 9 kHz – 6 GHz
Output Power: 18dBm
Low SSB Phase noise typically -128dBc
RF Signal Generation
Radiated EMI Susceptibility
Conducted EMI Susceptibility
Gareth Wooding
Broadband Amplifier BBA100
Rohde & Schwarz BBA100
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
This device is used to amplify a low power
RF signal.
Location:
Frequency/Power Range:
9 kHz – 250MHz at 125W
250 MHz – 1 GHz at 70W
Impedance: 50Ω
Gain Adjustment: 20dB
100% mismatch tolerance
Suitable for the following modulations:
Amplitude
Frequency
Phase
Pulse
Amplification of RF signals
Gareth Wooding
Broadband Amplifier BBA150
Rohde & Schwarz BBA150
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
This device is used to amplify a low power
RF signal.
Location:
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Frequency/Power Range:
800 MHz – 3GHz at 60W
2,5GHz – 6GHz at 60W
Impedance: 50Ω
Gain Adjustment: 15dB
100% mismatch tolerance
Suitable for the following modulations:
Amplitude
Frequency
Phase
Pulse
Amplification of RF signals
Gareth Wooding
Tech Station | Electromagnetic Interference Tech Station >
EMC32
Publisher:
Application:
Version:
19
Rohde & Schwarz
This software allows the analyses of data captured with the ESR 7
2 Full Licenses
Energy Management
Energy Management is the use of engineering and economic principles to control the cost of energy to provide needed services
in buildings and industries. Most savings will come from improvements in energy efficiency, while some savings will come from
changing the patterns of use, and possibly shifting to other sources of energy.
The Energy Management stage consists of the following steps:
Energy Audit & Assumptions:
Identify energy sources and costs
Establish profile of energy use and intensity
Compile energy use inventory
Establish energy use patterns
Comparative analysis
Identify energy savings opportunities
Recommendations for implementation
Approval for funding
Detail design
Implementation
Commissioning
Operation & maintenance
Once a project has been identified, and the management structures and budget has been set-up, an energy audit should be
performed.
Energy audit goals
Clearly identify types and costs of energy use
Understand how energy is being used (and possibly wasted)
Identify and analyse more cost-effective ways of using energy
Perform an economic analysis on those alternatives and determine which are cost-effective for the business
The type of audit to perform depends on the funding available for the audit, the cost and potential of energy conservation
opportunities, and the accuracy required. It will also depend on the type of facility and processes within a facility.
Energy audit methodology
Understand the energy costs
Understand where energy is used
Walkthrough Audit
Profile metering
Compare with similar industries
Define a base year
Identify and quantify opportunities to save energy
Determine if practical feasible
Determine implementation cost
Develop a business case
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Solar Radiation Logger
TM 208
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Sample Time: 4 tims per second.
Data Output: USB PC serial interface.
Power Supply: 9V battery(NEDA 1604 IEC 6F 22 JIS
006P)
Battery life: approx. 100 hr.
Total Weight: approx. 1,200gSpecs
3 3/4 digits backlit LCD with max. reading 3999.
3 in 1 design, UV Power, Solar Power and
Illumination(light) measurement.
USB datalogging capacity: 45,000 records.
Real time clock with calendar.
Rel (relative) function / Zero Adjustment
TM-208 is a 3 in 1 Meter, it measure the UVA and
Solar power
Marius Geldenhuys
TM-208 measure & log solar radiation on a specific site.
SunEye
210
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Digital camera with calibrated fisheye lens
Electronic Inclinometer
Electronic Compass
Rugged, Comfortable Design
Integrated GPS (Optional)
Live Survey Mode
Captures shading information as a 360° panoramic view
Professional Site Evaluation
Fast, accurate, Professional
Quickly and easily create residential PV designs
Measurements from the ground more than 18 feet over
head.
SunEye incorporates a calibrated fisheye camera,
electronic compass, tilt sensor, and optional GPS to
give immediate measurements in the field.
Marius Geldenhuys
The SunEye-210 is a world-leading shade measurement tool for solar site assessment. This hand-held
electronic tool assesses the available solar energy
by day, month, and year with the press of a button by
measuring the shading patterns of a particular site.
Combustion gas analyser meter
Kane 250
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Parameter; Flue temperature range 0-600°C
Gas measurement oxygen range 0-21%
Carbon Monoxide range: 0-1000ppm
Pre-programmed fuels: Natural gas, Light oil,
Propane, Butane, LPG, Wood Pellets
Storage capacity: 16 sets of test results in
volatile memory
O2, CO, CO2, CO/CO2 ratio and efficiency
readings
Professional quality sensors (CO readings to
1ppm)
Multi fuel
Detachable flue probe
Designed to meet BS7927
The Kane 250 measures O2, CO &
temperature. Calculates CO2, CO/CO2 ratio &
efficiency, date and time.
Marius Geldenhuys
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The Kane 250 analyser gives users all the tools they need for a
comprehensive snapshot into flue efficiency. It can calculate CO2
(carbon dioxide), CO/CO2 ratio, excess air, boiler efficiency for
gaseous fuels and light oils (28/35 seconds) and is also suitable for single measurements of oxygen, carbon monoxide and temperature levels.
Inclinometer
Suuto Tandem
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Suuto Tandem Clinometer is a liquid-filled
precision compass and clinometer in one
compact alloy.
Location:
Clinometer scales 0±90° Conversion table: cosine 0-45°,
cotangent 0-45°
Needle: Card
Compass accuracy: 1/3°
Compass resolution: 1/2°
Operating temperature: -30°C to +60°C/-22°F TO+140°F
Scales for inclination in degrees and %
Accurate measurement of directions with adjustable
declination correction
Optical reading of card for higher accuracy
Threads for tripod mount for stable operation
Liquid-filled precision compass and clinometer for surveyors,
cartographers, and others. Ideal for accurately measuring
directional indications, heights, vertical angles, and slopes
Marius Geldenhuys
Data Logger light Meter
TENMARS-203
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Measures light from visible luminaries
equipped with fluorescent, metal halide,
high-pressure sodium and incandescent
sources.
Location:
Power supply: 9V NEDA 1604, IEC 6F22,
JIS 006P battery x 1pk
Data logger: USB with 7,000 reading memory
Sensor: Silicon photodiode and filter
LCD large display, easier to read.
Measuring range: 20, 200, 2000,20000, 200 000 Lux and Footcandles
Battery life: 200 hours
Sampling Rate: 2.5 times per second for digital display.
Cosine Angular correction.
Overload Indication: OL shown on highest position of left side on LCD
Logger stores up to 7000 values
Measuring intensities of illumination in Lux or footcandles.
Includes: Warehouses, factories, office buildings, restaurants, schools, library, hospitals, photographic, many video, parking garages, museums, art galleries, stadiums, building security.
Marius Geldenhuys
Thermal Imager
FLIR i7
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Compact Thermal Cameras for Building
Diagnostics & Predictive Maintenance.
Location:
22
Resolution: 140 x 140
Total Pixels: 19,600
Thermal Sensitivity: <0.1°C
File Type: Radiometric JPG (>5,000)
Focus Free
Field of View: 29° x 29°
Excellent Screen size and Quality
Point-and-shoot Cameras.
Exceeds RESNET resolution standards
The best in Speed, accuracy and flexibility
Rugged, Compact Design
Accurate results
Energy auditors, building inspectors, electrical contractors,
predictive maintenance specialists, HVAC professionals,
insulation experts, restoration contractors
Marius Geldenhuys
Electronic Tachometer
Advent A2108
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Best accuracy ± 0.5% contact
Optical LED 60000rpm
Optical range: 50mm to 1m typical
Speed range (I): 100 – 6000rpm
Speed range (II): 1000 -60000rpm
Resolution: 1.5mV
Non-contact rotational speed measurement via any suitable
multimeter
Up to 1m optical range
Two speed ranges for improved resolution
Analogue output of 6V for 6000 or 60000rpm, via 4mm plugs
Green LED ‘on target’ indicatorAuto power-off to prolong
battery life
Ideal for economic general purpose rpm checking.
Marius Geldenhuys
This electric Tachometer data instrument is
designed to provide short term continuous
monitoring of rotational speeds or linear rate.
BL30 Climate Data Logger
Trotec BL30
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Measuring range air temperature: -40 °C to +70 °C
(-40 °F to +158 °F)
Accuracy air temperature: max. ±1 °C
Measuring range humidity: 0 % RH to 100 % RH
Accuracy humidity: max. 3 % RH
Internal memory: 32,000 measuring values (16,000 for
temperature and relative humidity respectively)
Minimum and maximum value.
Time and date display
Alarm function
Adjustable measuring cycle from 1 second to 24 hours
Non-stop or ring logging
The BL30 climate data logger can measure and log air
temperature and relative humidity effectively and reliably
Marius Geldenhuys
The BL30 is an ultra-compact climate data logger
designed for measuring and recording air temperature and relative humidity. The BL30 climate
data logger can be used to collect up to 32,000
measuring values in intervals and cycles set.
Tripod Manfrotto
293, Manfrotto
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Collection/Series: 290
Closed Length: 52 cm
Max Height: 147 cm
Safety Payload: 4 kg
Maximum Height (with Center Column Down): 128,6 cm
4 section aluminium photo tripod
2 leg angles positions
Rubber legwarmer to increase grip
Ball Head for versatility and rapid movements
Tension adjustable aluminium leg locks.
Ideal for travelling, the 4 section tripod is fitted with the
detachable aluminium ball head
Marius Geldenhuys
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The MK293 is the most compact ball head
kit in the 290 family. Ideal for travelling, the
4 section tripod is fitted with the detachable
aluminium ball head. It is the best solution for
compactness and rapid movements.
Digital SLR Camera
Canon 100D
Key Specification:
Features:
A small and responsive DSLR to take
everywhere. The 18-megapixel EOS 100D
delivers superb photos and video and
features an optical viewfinder and intuitive
touch-screen controls.
Applications:
Location:
18-55 + 55-250mm lens
32GB card, bag
Battery pack LP E-12
High-quality low-noise photography with a highly compact,
take-everywhere DSLR
Shoot 18-megapixel photos and Full-HD video with the
same camera
Quick to use, with an optical viewfinder and responsive
controls
Easy to use, large touch-screen
Get shooting quickly and easily with Scene Intelligent Auto
The EOS 100D is a fully-featured, responsive DSLR that is
also small and light enough to take everywhere. The ideal
camera to document your lifestyle.
Marius Geldenhuys
ALPHA A1700
Elster
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
The A1700 meter provides the complete
solution for complex time of use metering
for commercial and industrial consumers.
Location:
900 or 450 days load profile data
450 days load profiling, 370 days instrumentation profiling
Voltage imbalance detection
Summation of 5 input values
5 co-incident demand value
2 kVA registers
Direct connected, CT & CT/VT operated
Comprehensive tariff structure
Accuracy Class 0.2s, 0.5s (CT only), 1 or 2
2 line, multilingual dot matrix display
Instantaneous instrumentation values
2 module slots for extended functionality….
The A1700 meter provides the complete solution for complex
time of use metering for commercial and industrial consumers.
Marius Geldenhuys
Acorp UK40
UK40
Key Specification:
Features:
Split Core CT
Location:
24
Current: 5A
Inner Diameter: 40mm
Standard: IEC60044-1
800A/5A Split Core CT
Rated frequency: 50/60Hz
Test voltage: 3kV AC (1min)
Operating temperature: -10oC ~ 50oC
Marius Geldenhuys
DBP Series Split Core CT
Adcorp DBP-812
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Standards: IEC60044-1
2000A/5A Split Core CT
Rated Frequency: 50/60Hz
Rated test voltage: 3kV AC
Operating temperature: -10°C ~ 50°C
Secondary Current: 5A.
The DBP series transformers can be easily
opened
The DBP series transformers can be easily
opened, installed and connected without
any supply interruption, thus saving time
and the installation costs
Marius Geldenhuys
Split Core Current Transformers
Three-Phase Energy Logger
Fluke, 1730
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
THD on current: 1 000 %
Voltage min/max: 1 000 V
Mains power frequency: 50/60 Hz ± 15 %
Sampling frequency:
5120 Hz
Key measurements
Bright, color touch screen
Comprehensive logging
Optimized user interface
Complete “in-the-field” setup through the front panel
Wide range power
Profiling energy usage across your facility helps you
identify opportunities for energy savings and
provides you with the easy-to-understand data
required for you to take the right action
Marius Geldenhuys
Comprehensive energy logging
Fluke 430 Series II
Fluke, 430
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Number of inputs: 4 (3 phase + neutral), DC-coupled
Nominal voltage range: Selectable 1 V to 1000 V
Bandwidth: > 10 kHz
Maximum input voltage 1000 Vrms
Energy loss calculator
Power inverter efficiency
PowerWave data capture
Measure all three phases and neutral
Unified Power Measurement, measures quantifies
energy losses due to harmonics and unbalance
issues, allowing the user to pinpoint the origin of
energy waste within a system.
Marius Geldenhuys
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The new 430 Series II Power Quality and Unified Power
Measurement, measures and quantifies energy losses due
to harmonics and unbalance issues Energy Analyzers offer
the best in power quality analysis and introduce, for the first
time ever, the ability to monetarily quantify energy losses.
Fluke 374 True-rms AC/DC Clamp Meter
Fluke, 374
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
The Fluke 374 Clamp Meter offers
improved performance perfect for many
current measurement situations.
Location:
Size: (L x W x H) - 246 mm x 83 m x 43 mm
Weight: 388 g
Jaw Opening: 34 mm
Flexible Current Probe Diameter: 7.5 m
Range: 600.0 V
Propietary inrush measurement technology to filter out noise
and capture motor starting current exactly as the circuit
protection sees it
Ergonomic design fits in your hand and can be used while
wearing personal protective equipment
Large, easy to read backlight display automatically sets the
correct measurement range.
CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1000 V
Provides increased display flexibility, ability to measure
awkward sized conductors and improved wire access.
Marius Geldenhuys
Fluke 117 Electrician’s Digital Multimeter
Fluke, 117
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
The Fluke 117 provides Min / Max /Average
readings, measuring frequency and capacitance.
Location:
Operating temperature: -10°C to +50°C
Storage temperature: -40°C to +60°C
Battery type: 9 volt Alkaline, NEDA 1604A / IEC 6LR61
Battery life: 400 hours typical, without backlight
VoltAlert™ technology for non-contact voltage detection
AutoVolt automatic AC/DC voltage selection
Low input impedance: Helps prevent false readings due to
ghost voltage
Large white LED backlight to work in poorly lit areas.
The Fluke 117 provides Min/Max/Average readings, measuring
frequency and capacitance
Marius Geldenhuys
Fluke 62 Max Plus infrared thermometer
Key Specification:
Features:
They are infrared thermometers.
Applications:
Location:
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Time reponse: <300 ms (95% of reading
Spectral Response: 8 to 14 microns
Emissivity: 0.10 to 1.00
Dust and water-resistant: IP54 rated for dust and water resistance
Rugged: 3-meter (9.8-foot) drop tested.
Ergonomically designed: Completely redesigned for a more natural hand fit
Small and lightweight; clips to your tool belt or belt loop or
easily fits into your tool box..
The thermometer to measure specific points (laser)
Marius Geldenhuys
Kestrel 4200 Anemometer
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Maximum Air Velocity: 135mph
Best Air Velocity Accuracy: ±3 %
Air Velocity Resolution:
1mph
Probe Type: Rotary Vane
Maximum Temperature: 125°C
Waterproof and floats
Backlight for low light conditions
Data Logger (automatic and manual)
Customizable data storage - 3600 data points
Minimum, Maximum and Average values
It Is designed for HVAC, health and safety, facilities and
maintenance engineers, allowing instant and accurate
readings of air speed, air flow and environmental conditions from a single instrument
Marius Geldenhuys
It is designed for HVAC, health and safety, facilities
and maintenance engineers, allowing instant and accurate readings of air speed, air flow and environmental
conditions from a single instrument.
Kane 100 Indoor Air Quality Monitor
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Storage Capacity: 255 sets of test results in volatile memory
Ambient Operating Range: 0°C to +40°C 10% to 90% RH
non-condensing Battery Life: >6 hours from full charge
Measures ambient CO and ambient CO2
Datalogs up to 255 records with variable sampling time from
1-10 minutes
Records time and date and prints to optional printer using
infra-red emitter
User adjustable alarms for CO and CO2
Long life NiMH batteries charged in-situ with charger
The Kane 100-1 also measures CO and CO2 for indoor air
quality (IAQ) checks.
Measures & logs ambient carbon monoxide (CO) & carbon
dioxide (CO2) levels
Marius Geldenhuys
The Kane 100-1 handheld gas analyser
measures and logs ambient carbon monoxide
(CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2) levels.
Kestrel Communicator Interface Software
Company name: Kestrel
Model:
4000 series model
Version: v 2.1.1
Valentine Software
Company name: PVSol
Version:2016
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HALT
&
HASS
HALT*
*Highly Accelerated Life Testing
During the HALT process, a product is subjected to increasing
stress levels of temperature and vibration (independently and in
combination).
The HALT technology station at Resolution Circle is used to perform Highly Accelerated Life Tests on newly developed products
smaller than 400x400x250mm utilising temperature variation between -40 and 200 degrees Celsius while vibrating the product
up to 100gRMS.
Interpreting the results of a HALT provides one with knowledge of
typically expected failure rates, expected mechanical breakages
and the product toughness.
HASS**
**Highly Accelerated Stress Screening
In addition to the HALT one can perform Highly Accelerated
Stress Screening on statistically selected products during manufacturing to confirm the product compliance to the expected
standard.
HALT and HASS are often utilised in conjunction for superior
testing results.
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Envirotronics
Model EV24-LN2-X
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Chamber size: 1118 x 1016 x 610 (mm)
Temprature Range: -45 to 120 degrees Celsius
Vibration Range: 60gRMS, 0-10kHz
Liquid Nitrogen Cooling System
Interior Light
Watlow F4 Programmer
Remote data logging and analysis
Higly Accelerated Life Testing
Highly Accelerated Stress Screening
Determine multiple failure modes and root causes
Determine functional operating limits
Determine functional destruct limits
Focus on thermal and vibration stresses
Adriaan de Villiers
A chamber to perform temperature and
vibration analysis on small sized products to
determine failure rates and operational limits.
StarVIEW control software
Publisher:Envirotronics
Application:
Temperature/vibration data analysis
Version:Commercial
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NDT
Non-destructive testing
Non-destructive testing (NDT) facility at Resolution Circle uses a group of analysis techniques from science and industry to evaluate
the properties of a material, component or system without causing destructive damage.
Our NDT technology station forms part of a support system to the rest of our technology stations to provide for quality control within
our R&D infrastructure.
It forms part of two main industry functions namely quality control such as weld analysis and preventive maintenance (checking for
material defects), as well as more specialised industries such as investigative consulting.
Lab capabilities:
Ultrasonic Flaw Detection (Portable):
The Olympus EPOCH 600 flaw detector is used to detect subsurface flaws in materials, welds and heat affected zones.
Ultrasonic Thickness Guage (Portable):
The Olympus 38DL Plus provides for very precise thickness measurements of single or multi-layer materials. This equipment
can measure coating (paint) thickness and the remaining wall thickness of hollow structures, such as pipes, and pressure
vessels.
Phase Array (Portable):
The Olympus Omniscan MX2 is a subsurface flaw detector which is primarily applied once a flaw has been identified by
means of conventional ultrasonic flaw detection. A Phased Array flaw detector can subsequently confirm and size the flaw, and
this technology is most often used in high-cost, high-risk applications such as turbine blade analysis.
Duel Frequency Eddy Current Flaw Detector (Portable):
The Olympus Nortec 500D detects surface flaws in metals without having to remove the coating (paint) therefore it is used on
coated material and in highly corrosive environments. This equipment is a cost effective method to inspect in-service ferrous
welds, such as on an operating pipeline.
Dye Penetrant Testing (Portable):
This type of testing is used to find surface flaws in irregular shaped objects, as well as in flat plates and welds. It is used on
non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, brass, copper, ect. This testing method can only be used on the material once the
coating (eg. paint) has been removed.
Magnetic Penetrant Testing (Portable):
This type of testing is used to find surface flaws in ferrous metals. Typical flaws detected by this method of testing includes
but are not limited to fatigue cracks in gears and sprockets. This testing method can only be used on the material once the
coating (eg. paint) has been removed.
XRF Analyzer (Portable):
The Delta Pro is a positive material identifier, it can be used to identify elements present in solid material, typically used for
general material identification and quality control for metals. This equipment has been loaded with several element libraries
included but not limited to: Alloy plus (used for metals), ROHS (used for ROHS compliance), Precious metals analysis and
Soil mode (used for element analysis in soil samples).
Hardness Tester (Portable):
The Equotip 550 can detect surface and total hardness. This equipment is fully portable, extremely compact and utilises
various scale conversion libraries, namely Leeb, Vicker, Rockwell B, Rockwell C and Birnell Hardness Testing. Applications
typically include metals, composites, ceramics and most polymers.
Digital X-ray (Portable):
The Rayzor X Pro is a fully portable, digital x-ray setup used in the detection of surface and subsurface flaws in metals and
ceramics. This equipment is capable of detecting flaws up to 38mm deep by means of a 370Kv. Resolution Circle also has an
onsite scanning booth witch is fully certified by the department of health.
Microscope (Stationary):
The Olympus BX51RF-6 is a reflected light microscope with high resolution objectives. It can be used for a variety of microscopy applications such as but not limited to weld inspection for quality control purposes. The equipment features include
bright and dark field analysis, reflective light, and stream view (for analysis, data storage and report writing)
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XRF Analyser
Delta Pro
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Alloy Plus - Suitable for analysis of metal alloy
Consumer - This mode is a screening tool for RoHS
compliance
Precious Metals - Suitable for analysis of Precious
Metal Alloys
Geochem - Analysis of Geological samples with
concentrations
Soil - Used for the analysis of calibrated elements
with concentrations of less than 3%
Portable
We have a docking station for safer working with
small samples
Report Writing
Quality control for metals
Material identification
Phillip Booysen
An analytical chemistry instrument that determines each
element present in a sample, as well as the quantity the
elements present when applicable This Machine is fully
portable and can be used to identification most solids.
We have several Element Libraries Available.
Ultrasonic Flaw detector
Olympus EPOCH 600
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Can test most metal grades
Plate thickness ranging from 1mm – 40mm
Temperature Range -10 to 60o C
Portable
Have calibration blocks for welds 5-50mm thick
Have level 1 certifies operator available
Probes available:
45’ Angle probe
60’ Angle probe
70’ Angle probe
Duel Crystal 0’angle probe
0’angle probe with protected face
Mostly used for Quality control on welds
Testing for any defects in the weld
Testing for any defects in the heat effected zone
for any flaws
Phillip Booysen
Flaw detector Used to detect subservice flaws in materials.
Ultrasonic Thickness Gage
Olympus 38DL Plus
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Can be used on metal alloys Metal Castings,
Fiberglass, and Rubber
Can measure Plate thickness ranging from
0.08 to 635 mm
Temperature Range: -20 to 500o C
Portable
Probes available:
Thru-Coat Transducer
Coarse Grain Thickness Measurement
Dual Transducer
Mostly used to measure the remaining wall
thickness and coating (Paint) thickness.
Measure the remaining wall thickness of
pipes & Tanks, threw a coating.
Phillip Booysen
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Very precise thickness measurements of
very thin or multi-layer materials.
Phase Array
Olympus Omniscan MX2
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Flaw detector Used to detect subservice
flaws in materials.
Location:
Used on most metals
Plate thickness: 2 -38mm
Weld thickness 6.3 to 38 mm
Portable
NB This is only for equipment rental Probes available:
Probe and wedge used for Welds 6.3 to 38 mm thick
Can do the same as the Ultrasonic flaw detector does. It is
mostly used once a flaw has been found using an Ultrasonic
flaw detector, a Phased array flaw detector is used to confirm
and size the flaw, and this is used in high cost, high risk
applications
Phillip Booysen
Duel frequency Eddy Current Flaw Detector
Olympus Nortec 500D
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Eddy Current Flaw Detector, used to
detect surface flaws in metals.
Location:
Measurable plate thickness - unlimited
Coating thickness ranging from 0mm – 8 mm
Portable
Weld Kit
Probes available:
Straight Weld probe
Paint thickness Probe
Straight Weld probe Fatigue Cracking
Pencil Probe
Mostly used to detect surface cracks on material with a
coating that cannot be removed – highly corrosive
environments
Cost effective method to inspect in-service ferrous welds.
Used to estimate the coat thickness prior to weld inspection
Phillip Booysen
Portable Hardness Tester
Equotip 550
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Used to measure the hardness of a component/material.
Location:
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Used on Steel, Cast steel, Cold worked steel, Stainless steel,
Cast Iron, Cast aluminium, copper/zink alloys
Plate thickness not applicable
Portable
Scale conversion. Scales LIbraries available:
Leeb,
Vicker
Rockwelll B
Rockwelll C
Birne
Probes available:
Impact Device C
Impact Device D
Mostly used to detect the hardness of materials, we can
detect surface hardness and total hardness.
Hardness of surface hardened components, coatings, thin or
impact-sensitive parts
Phillip Booysen
Tech Station | NDT Tech Station >
DYE Penetrant testing
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Mostly used to detect surface cracks
Used on Steel, aluminium, brass, copper, magnesium,
cadmium plate and titanium, but not plastics and rubber
Portable
Chemicals available:
Red dye penetrant
Water Washable red dye penetrant
Dye penetrant developer
Solvent penetrant remover, Precleaner prior to the
penetrant application
Mostly used to detect surface flaws on irregular shaped
objects.
Detecting fatige cracks
Testing for any defects in the heat effected zone for any
flaws
Phillip Booysen
Finding Surface flaws in plates and welds.
Magnetic Penetrant testing
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Mostly used to detect near surface cracks in
Fero-Magnetic materials
Can be used through a painted material –
depending on the standard
Portable
UV light detection for and lamps
White light detection (indoor light levels only)
Chemicals available:
Ardox Black Magnetic Ink
Ardox Black Magnetic Ink
Mostly used to detect surface and near surface
flaws on irregular shaped objects.
Detecting fatigue cracks
Testing for any defects in the heat effected
zone for any flaws
Phillip Booysen
Finding Near Surface Flaws in Fero-Magnetic plates and welds.
Digital X-ray
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Mostly used to detect subsurface flaws in
metals and ceramics
Used on most metals, and ceramics
Maximum flaw debth 24mm
NB This is only for equipment and room rental
Portable
Digital – no need for isotopes
Mostly used to detect subsurface flaws in
metals and ceramics.
Phillip Booysen
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Portable, Digital X-ray for Surface and Sub-surface flaws.
Microscope
Olympus BX51RF-6
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Reflected light microscope with high resolution objectives.
Location:
Olympus Delta XRF Software
Publisher:Olympus
Version:Full
All software on the XRF, as well create reports, customise export format,
merge results with word or Excel for client summaries Gauge view Pro Software
Publisher:Olympus
Version:Full
Modules:
EPOCh 600
38DL Plus
You can download inspection data, review measurements on a PC, export
measurements and calibration data to common spreadsheet programs,
back up calibration and inspection data from the instrument
NORTEC - PC
Publisher:Olympus
Version:Full
Allows saved data to be stored, printed, copied, viewed, and converted to
PDF reports
XRS-4KitCompany
Publisher:Olympus
Version:Full
Remote control system with laptop. Used to do scans, analyse data and
compile reports.
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Mostly used for Reflected light microscopy
Used to analyses the quality of a weld cross section.
Bright and dark field analysis
Reflective light
Stream view – for analysis, data storage and report writing
Measures and analyses the quality of a weld cross section.
Objective Magnification:
5 X
10 x
20 x
50 x
100 x
Mostly used for Reflected light microscopy
Quality control in welds
Phillip Booysen
Tech Station | PCB Tech Station >
PCB
Printed Circuit Board Development and Manufacturing
Assembly
Solder paste printing – no need for expensive and inflexible
stencils.
Pick and place assembly of IC’s, passive components and
chip on board components from 01005’s to complex
packages with several hundred pins.
Profiled reflow for sensitive packages.
Component sourcing Bill Of Materials (by prior arrangement).
The PCB manufacturing facility at Resolution Circle is geared for
prototyping and small scale production of printed circuit boards
and assembly of electronic products as well as rework and replacement of components on your prototypes.
PCB is the backbone of many electronic products. They form
the structure to host integrated circuits and interconnect copper
pads and holes into electronic products.
Rework
Repair, replacement and rework of SMD components on
individual circuit boards.
Our PCB service is geared to take you from your first prototype to
production and commercialisation.
We offer
Specifications
CNC Machining and Laser Structuring help us realise your first
prototype. With copper electroplated through holes, solder mask
and legend, we can make high quality prototypes in a variety of
different laminates and layer structures.
PCB Prototyping
Isolation down to 0.2mm. (0.1mm by arrangement)
Minimum 0.3mm holes. 0.6mm minimum pad diameter for
drilled holes (smaller sizes by arrangement).
Multiple layer stack-ups 1,2 and 4 layer (up to 8 layers by
arrangement)
18, 28 and 35μm copper and FR4. (Other thicknesses and
substrates by arrangement)
We can jet print solder paste which saves costs and hassle perfecting the solder fabrication. Our state of the art assembly line
helps to realise the assembled prototype through pick and place
assembly and reflow. This will ultimately save you time and money
on testing and gears the design for manufacture from the outset.
Assembly
Jet printing of solder paste down to 0.33mm diameter dots.
(720 000 Dots per hour).
Placement of up to 16000 components an hour
Feeder capacity up to 160 components and a flexible tray
feeder for fast placement of most component packages
Multi-zone reflow for reliable assembly of lead and Lead free
products
Repair and rework
Removal and replacement of SMD components.
Accurate and controlled temperature around the part to
ensure reliable removal and placement.
We can also carry out engineering work on prototypes and advise
you on design for manufacture. Using our pcb and schematic design tools, we can assist you with developing your prototype and
brining it to life.
Our facility has 3 key areas:
Prototype PCB manufacturing – low volume production
and faster turn-around of prototype PCBs.
Pick and place assembly – solder paste dispensing, pick
and place assembly and reflow of PCBs.
Repair – rework and repair of damaged, alternate or incorrect components on your board
Optical alignment of component to footprint for accurate
replacement
Manufacturing
Manufacture of small runs of laminated circuit boards using
CNC milling, CNC drilling and laser structuring
Copper surface and in-hole plating use a multistage electroplating process
Single and multiple layer manufacturing on a variety of different materials
Solder mask and legend printing
Electro-less tin plating
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Protomat S103
LPKF
Key Specification:
Features:
The LPKF ProtoMat S103 circuit board
plotter for producing PCB prototypes and
small batches is configured specifically for
RF and microwave requirements.
Applications:
Location:
CNC circuit board plotter
Automatic Fiducial recognition
Automatic Tool Changer
Optical Fiductial Recognition
Rubbing out and isolation of circuit board files
Counter Routing
Drilling
Gael Mukala
ProtoLaser S
LPKF
Key Specification:
Features:
The ProtoLaser S is an infrared laser
system for etching printed circuit boards.
Its non-contact beam and unrivaled
accuracy allow it create fine line circuit
features on virtually any PCB material.
Applications:
Location:
Laser wavelength 355nm
25 µm spacing
Accuracy 2 µm (0.08 mil)
Dimensions (W x H x D) - 875 mm x 1,430 mm x 750 mm
(34.5” x 56.3” x 29.5”)b
CNC circuit board plotter
Automatic Fiducial recognition
Automatic Tool Changer
Optical Fiductial Recognition
Circuit traces as small as 50 µm can be achieved
High accuracy and extremely fast
Multifunctional use
Rubbing out and isolation of circuit board files using laser
Gael Mukala
MiniContact RS
LPKF
Key Specification:
Features:
MiniContac RS are through-hole electroplating
systems specially developed for the professional
production of prototype and small batch production printed circuit boards.
Applications:
Location:
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Electro-Chemical Copper plating bath
Plating up of substrates
Plating of through hole connections and vias.
2 Stage board cleaning process.
Activator and Copper Electroplating process.
Adjustable time and copper plating thickness
Plates copper onto the surface and into the holes of laminated
printed circuit boards
Gael Mukala
MultiPress S
LPKF
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Lamination of copper and other conductive foils onto
pre-preg substrates
4 to 8 layer board manufacturing
Hydraulically and thermally presses a stack of materials
together to form a multilayer PCB.
Multilayer laminate substrates
Insulated Metal Substrates
Gael Mukala
The LPKF MultiPress S is a bench-top
multilayer press, ideal for creating multilayer circuit boards in a laboratory or
prototyping environment.
Protoflow E
LPKF
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Weight:
18 kg (40 lbs)
Temperature stabilizing time: >5 min
Temperature:
Up to 320
Reflow oven with a max. material size of 160 x 200 millimeters
Fully convectional
Lead-free reflow process
Multi-zone temp./time profiles
Optional USB connectivity
Window view offers a lighted process chamber
SMT Prototyping
Gael Mukala
The LPKF ProtoFlow E is a compact, fully
convectional and easy-to-use oven,
suitable for lead-free reflow soldering of
PCBs measuring up to 160 x 200 mm.
Protoflow S
LPKF
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Maximum circuit board size 230 mm x 305 mm
Double, speed adjustable bottom-mounted fan for cooling
PCB
3200 Watts maximum power consumption
22kg Weight
motorized drawer for automatic cool-down
User-friendly LCD display ensures easy operation
Preprogrammed with industry standard profiles
Motorized drawer for easy access and automatic cool-down
after reflow process
USB connectivity
Lighted Process Chamber
Rapid PCB Prototyping
Gael Mukala
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The ProtoFlow S features even heat distribution, easy
programming, and many pre-defined temperature
profiles. The compact design and efficient power consumption make it one of the most useful components
in any rapid PCB prototyping environment.
Jet Printer MyData
My600
Key Specification:
Features:
The MY600 Jet Printer allows SMT producers to
achieve high-precision solder joints at speeds of
more than one million dots per hour.
Applications:
Location:
Solder and Glue Jet printer.
High speed and adjustable dispensing
Does not require a stencil and ideal for
prototyping
1,080,000 dots/hour
Precise and adjustable
Non contact
Solder paste and glue dispensing
Gael Mukala
MyData
My200LX
Key Specification:
Features:
For precision mounting the MY200LX
offers more freedom of choice to put a
machine in place that’s perfectly outfitted
for your needs.
Applications:
Location:
Pick and Place 16000 components per hour
High accuracy and fast component placement heads
Intelligent feeder system with barcode scanning and loading
Reel and tray handling of components
Passive component testing
Ability to place passives, semiconductors and RF modules on
one machine
Assembly of printed circuit boards
Gael Mukala
EMS Reflow Oven
KONARK257
Key Specification:
EMS Technologies Pvt. Ltd. make Konark
257 is a seven zone hot air convection
reflow oven is having fourteen independently PID controlled heating zones (7
Top and 7 bottom ) and one cooling zone.
Features:
Applications:
Location:
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Multizone Reflow Oven
Adjustable conveyor
PID Control
Up to 350C
Lead and Lead-Free
Temperature profiling
Reflow Soldering of SMT components
Gael Mukala
Proto Print S
LPKF
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
5mm maximum PCB thickness – Optionally more
Manual print stroke
Weight 30 kg
300 x 300mm printing area
On-contact fine-pitch printing
Parallel stencil separation
Screen printing
Printing of populated double-sided boards
Compatible with various stencil frames
Prototypes
Small batches of fine pitch SMT boards
Gael Mukala
The LPKF ProtoPrint S is a precision manual
stencil printer. Precise vertical separation between
stencil and circuit board is guaranteed to meet
the specifications of contact printing, as small as
0.3mm (12 mil) pitch (ultra-fine-pitch area).
ProtoPlace S
LPKF
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Left feeder position
Minimun size of components - 0201 chip
components
Turntable position – Left and/or Back
0.1-2s pause duration
Micro-table
LCD Display
Manipulator
Air regulator
Dispenser
Assembly of SMT printed circuit board
prototypes and small batch projects
Gael Mukala
The ProtoPlace S quickly assembles SMT
boards, with the user controlling each step of
the assembly process through an LCD display.
ProtoPlace E
LPKF
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Dimensions - 485 mm x 80 mm x 280 mm
Placing of 0603 chip components, SOIC, SOT,
QFP (0.8 mm pitch)
Exchangeable antistatic bins
Weighs 5.8 kg
Left and right hand operation
14 antistatic component bins
Low noise vacuum pump
Components pick & place
Gael Mukala
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The LPKF ProtoPlace E is a pick & place
system that has 14 antistatic component
bins, with a vacuum generated by low
consumption and a low-noise pump.
CircuitPro, Circuit CAM, CircuitMaster
Application:
LPKF software for generating tool paths
Publisher:LPKF
Version:Commericial
My Trace, My Centre, Jet printer software
Application:
MyData Automation
Version:Commercial
PCB Design Software
Altium
Orcad
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Tech Station | Print Tech Station >
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
1200 X 3600 dpi
Maximum Monthly Volume 300 000
62 to 300 g/m^2
71 ppm
Half fold, Triple Fold, Z-Fold
Corner and Side Stapling
Standard duel and Multi Punching
Booklet printing and finishing
Tray selection automatic tab inserts and book covers
All in line printing and finishing
High Volume Digital Printing
Variable Data Printing
Direct Mails
Invitations
Brochures
Flyers
Postcards
Business Cards
News Letters
Presentation Material
Marketing Collateral
Louis Prince
Konica Minolta Bizhub Press
C1070
The Konica Minolta Bizhub Press is a high
volume printer, which can print up to 71
pages per minute and 300 000 pages per
month. The Press can print on between 140 x
182mm and 330 x 487mm size paper.
EFI Fiery IC-308
Publisher:
EFI (Fiery Production Solutions)
Version:
Commercial License
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Embroidery machine
Feiya CTF1501
Key Specification:
Features:
The embroidery machine is used to create
patterns on textiles, used in product
branding, corporate advertising and
adornments on clothing, uniforms etc.
Applications:
Location:
Single head
12 needle
15 needle
DST format
1000 stitches per minute
1000000 stitches stitch memory
LCD screen
USB port 1
Auto thread trimming
Thread break detection
Network cable
Apply embroidery onto any type of fabric, leather and canvas
Apply embroidery onto caps
Mariette Steyn
Lockstitch plain sewing machine
Jack Shirley direct drive, Jack JK6380, Jack JK5942-1
Key Specification:
Features:
Performs straight stitching on a variety of
fabric, canvas and leather. The lockstitch is
the most common mechanical stitch made
by a sewing machine.
Applications:
Location:
Horizontal shuttle
2000st / min sewing speed
DPx17 8-23 # needle type
3-9mm stitch length
8-16mm lifting height legs
Dimensions: 670 * 350 * 635
Single needle
Equipped with servo motor
Automatic lubrication
flat bed
Triple conveyor (rack, walking foot, deviating the needle)
For medium and heavy materials
Mariette Steyn
Overlockers (Sergers)
Jack JK 768D-4/JK 786D-5
Key Specification:
Features:
The overlocker creates a kind of stitch that
sews over the edge of one or two pieces
of cloth for edging, hemming, or seaming.
The overlocker will cut the edges of the
cloth as they are fed through.
Applications:
Location:
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Number of threads 4 or 5
6000 stitches per minute
Stitch width 4mm
Stitch length 5.5mm
Automatic type of lubrication
4 thread overlock
sewing knitwear for overcasting parts
Materials: Cotton, Wool, Silk, Linen, synthetic fabrics.
High speed overlocking machine trims and overcast and
designed for high volume production.
The four thread overlocker is used for serging stretchy fabric
such as lycra, spandex and polyester
The five thread overlocker is used for non-stretch fabric
Mariette Steyn
Tech Station | Textile Tech Station >
Buttonhole Machine
Jack JK-T781
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Maximum sewing speed 3600 stitches per minute
Button hole length 2cm – 5.5cm
The buttonholing position can be easily adjusted
which enhances ease of operation.
The knife- and stop-motion mechanism produce
less noise when they actuate
Suitable for men’s shirts, blouses, work wear,
ladies’ wear.
Mariette Steyn
Machine for cutting, sewing and finishing
buttonholes in leather and fabric.
Button sewing Machine
Jack JK-T373
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
4 holed sewing mode can easily switch over to 2 holed
sewing mode
Button hole interval can easily change
Max. sewing speed 1,500 spm
Max. movement of clamp: 6.5 x 6.5 mm (hole distance)
Suitable for light medium and weight materials
Single thread chainstitch
Automatic thread cutter
8, 16 or 32 stitches selectable
Adjustable button clamp for different button sizes
Button clamp suitable for button sizes (dia) from 10 –
20 mm
Button clamp lift 14 mm
Sewing on buttons
Mariette Steyn
Industrial machine for sewing buttons onto a garment.
Coverstitch sewing machine
Specs: Sub-heading - Right
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Differential-range 0,5-1,3mm
Stitch-length 1,2-4,4mm
Presser foot lift-height 5mm
Automatic central lubrication system
Maximum sewing speed up 6000dyg / min
Standard distance between the needle-5,6mm (possible distance between needles 4,8mm, 5,6mm, 6,4mm)
High speed flatbed top and bottom cover stitch
Direct drive
Is designed for covering applications of athletic apparel and
knits made of stretchy fabric
High speed flatbed top and bottom cover stitch
Direct drive
Is designed for covering applications of athletic apparel and
knits made of stretchy fabric
Mariette Steyn
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The coverstitch is so called because the
grid of crossing needle and looper threads
covers raw seam edges, much as the overlock stitch does but can be done anywhere
on the fabric.
Creative Drawings 6
Application:
Drawstitch technology
Version:6
Modules:
Include Wings’ modular 5 module installation
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Tech Station | Video & Imaging Tech Station >
Canon Miro High Speed Camera
LC 320S
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Available in M, R and LC Styles
1,380 fps at 1920 x 1200
>2,200 fps at 1152 x 1152 square resolution
3.2 Gpx/s throughput
1 µs minimum exposure, global shutter
10 µm pixel size
12-bit pixel depth
Phantom CineFlash compatible
HD-SDI output for improved video workflow and monitoring
ISO mono 5,000D*; 12,500T ISO color 1,250D*; 1,600T*
Maximum speed at reduced resolution of 64 x 8 is 325,000
fps (mono camera)
Minimum frame rate of 24 fps
Shutter speeds down to 1 microsecond
3.2 Gpx/s
Maximum speed at full resolution of 1920 x 1200 is 1380 fps
At 1920 x 1080, you can achieve over 1500 fps and at 1152
x 1152, over 2200 fps
Resolution Circle Towers - IntelliLab
Nico Steyn
High speed camera.
LiDAR: Velodyne LiDAR
HDL-32E
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Dual Returns
± 2 cm accuracy
1kg (plus 0.3kg for cabeling)
32 Channels
80m-100m Range
700,000 Points per Second
360° Horizontal FOV
± 40° Vertical FOV
Low Power Consumption
Rugged Desig
Resolution Circle Towers - IntelliLab
Nico Steyn
Specs body copy...
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SSM
Small-scale Manufacturing
Fabrication
With the ability to manage steel in different formats namely solid,
plate, pipe and profiled, it is possible to produce products in a
cost effective manner.
Sheet metal
Pipe bending
Welding
Extruded aluminium
3 Axis CNC milling
Our manufacuring facilities consists of the following:
Cutting Facilities
Resolution Circle’s cutting facility is a 900 square meters workshop equipped with laser, water jet, turret punch and plasma cutter machines. These machines can cut at different tolerances and
thicknesses; a wide range of materials including mild steel, stainless steel, glass, stone, plastic, carbon fiber, aluminium, titanium
and composites.
Laser
Water jet
Turret punch
Plasma cutter
Carpentry
Our carpentry manufacturing facility is equipped with a CNC
unit that can reproduce high accuracy product parts to be
incorporated in a complex final product. We are able to create
unique products from solid wood and boards.
Machining facility
Our machining center is equipped with modern high speed, precision and flexibility machines required for tight-tolerance, 5 axis
milling and drilling manufacturing applications. Moulds for plastic
production (injection and blow), press and precision machined
parts for equipment and production is available.
3 + 2 CNC Axis milling
CNC Intelligent lathe (3 Axis)
Wire cutter
Spark eroder
Surface grinder
Quality control
We offer in-house quality control services for client focused
precision measurements.
Finishing
Our finishing product facility allows us to deliver final products
that have been spray-painted or powder coated.
Plastic production
Our plastic production facility is equipped with a 90 tons machine
capable of moulding by injection or blow. This is ideal for companies in need of speciality parts and/or to produce small runs to
test the market.
Injection moulding
Blow moulding
Aim
This service will be of interest to entities with the following needs:
Inventors and entrepreneurs that need to produce a
prototype
Entrepreneurs that need to develop and sell a 100 items to
test the market
Companies that need to produce prototypes from
complicated designs
Companies that require overflow capacity of short runs
Companies that need quick turn-around times
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Small Scale Manufacturing | Carpentry >
Surface Planer
J-127L
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Surfacing capacity:330/13”
Length of surface table: 1550/61”
Rebating Capacity: 12,5/ ½”
Standard cutter block-Code no: 2B
Power required HP/RPM: 3/1440
Circular saw size: 610x355/
Cutter block speed: 4000
Up/Down movement of cir. Saw table:75/3
Quieter operating obtains highly efficient
performance.
For precise jointing, rabbeting, bevelling and
chamfering
Perskor Building - Doornfontein
Johnny Pretorius
A heavy duty & sturdy machine combining precision, it has
some of the best salient features along with provision to fit
dust collector. Special tilting saw fence It can tilt up to 45°
for angular cutting and have handle for adjusting saw fence
for both controlling width & angle of cut.
Radial Arm Saw
Omega- RN 900
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Cross cut capacity:
35 5/16“
Ripping capacity:
44 1/2“
Saw bore:
1“
Arbor speed:
RPM 3200
Easy and extremely practical unlocking of the arm
rotation on the front.
Saw carriage slides on 8 bearings
Swiveling and tilting on the vertical and horizontal
axes.
OMGA radial arm saws are excellent for frame
makers, furniture; manufacturers, cabinet shops
and sawmills.
The saw blade assembly swivels on the vertical
Johnny Pretorius
Heavy-duty line with cast-iron arm. Easily interchangeable
prismatic tracks applied; the cutting unit slides on eight bearings each fitted with a dust scraper. Self-centering locking
devices for both arm rotation and motor angle. Aluminum
fences. Optional oilpneumatic feed of the head.
Thicknesser
Cantek- P-630
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Working Width: 30 mm
Thickness: 3 to 300 mm
Feed speed: 0 to 16 mpm
Extraction hood: 50 mm
Motor:
10 hp
Machine is with 4 columns for rise and fall
Double out feed pressure roller
Digital control for rise and fall of work table
Table bed rooler with quick adjustment
Variable feed speedSpecs
Up to 300mm thickness, large cutting capacity
Sectional in-feed roll, chip breaker
4-Knife cutter head for smooth performance
Johnny Pretorius
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Heavy, precision, big capacity and quality features
make this planer well suited for door planning
operations. Power raising worktable by 1/2HP
separate motor to achieve high efficient operation.
Spindle Moulder
Rulong-SS-512M
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
The machine was designed for shaping,
tenoning wood as well as wood material.
Location:
Size of work table:
1000mm x 800mm
Diameter of spindle: 1¼”
Five spindle speeds: 3000 / 4000 / 6000 / 8000 / 10000rpm
Opening in work table: 125mm or 260mm diameter
Spindle drive motor: 7.5hp, 3 phase with electric brake
Heavy, precision machined, ribbed cast iron work table.
Mitre gauge sliding in slot across work table.
Heavy gauge pressed steel body to eliminate vibration.
Individually micro-adjustable aluminium work fences with
safety ribs.
Large hinged door in front to allow easy access to belt.
Overload switch protection and no-volt release.
The machine was designed for shaping, tenoning wood as
well as wood material
Johnny Pretorius
Pedestal Drill
Mac- AFHIC- EDRILP 002
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Bench / Pedestal Drill Range ideally suited
to the professional Trade Workshop.
Location:
Motor: 230V - 50Hz - 550watt
Overall Height: 1610MM
Chuck Capacity: 16MM
Swing: 305MM
Spindle Travel: 80MM
Speed Range: Variable Speed 450-2500 RPM
Adjustable Roller Guide
Work Light
Laser Guide
Digital RPM Display
Bench / Pedestal Drill Range ideally suited to the professional
Trade Workshop!
Variable Speed: Allows the user to select any speed
between 450-2500 RPM by simply
adjusting the speed control lever
Depth Gauge
Johnny Pretorius
Bench Grinder
Incco- BGL63501
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
It is useful for sharpening tools. And it
is designed primarily for light home and
hobby use.
Location:
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Rated power input: 350W
No load speed: 2950rpm
Net weight: 9kg
Work Light: 3V,3WSpecs
Eye Shield
Work light
Work Rest fixing knob
It is useful for sharpening tools.
It is designed primarily for light home and hobby use.
Johnny Pretorius
Biesse CNC
Rover K - 1232G
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Working sizes:
X- 3200mm
Y- 1200
CNC programmable machine
Suction cup clamps
Streamline 3D machining capability
Via dxf file format, any shape can be machined.
Complements the other woodworking machines
very well.
Machining of 3D shapes
Machining of 2D shapes
All other slots, grooves and shapes can be done
on the Rover.
Johnny Pretorius
Rover K is an NC processing centre designed
for craftsmen who need to automate their production process as well as small-medium enterprises that specialise in custommade products.
Horizontal Mortiser
Felder- FD-250
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Speed: 3000 rpm
Drill length in mm (inch): 9⅞
Mortising depth in mm (inch): 6¼
Clamping range in mm (inch): 5⅛
Large table size, extendable in all three directions by up
to 1,000 mm(39") without the requirement of tools
Drilling motor mounted on roller bearings, forward and
reverse run
Comfortable one handed lever operation
Heavy duty eccentric clamp, usable on the left and right
hand side
The FD 250 is a versatile machine with a small footprint
and the ability to handle large workpieces
Johnny Pretorius
The FD 250 is a versatile machine with
a small footprint and the ability to handle
large workpieces.
Edgebander
Cehisa Bryko
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Strip Thickness: 2mm
Max. PVC Edge:0,4 to 2mm
Pressure Rolls: 2 Sets
End Trim: Saw Blade
High Frequency trim motors for long life and
beautiful cuts.
PLC Controller and electronic Digital information screen for easy set up
Heavy Duty Feed Components.Specs
Simple numerical controls allow for quick
changes from thin Tapes to Laminate or
Wood strips
Johnny Pretorius
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Bend Saw
Felder - FB 610
Key Specification:
Features:
The Astra SE400 Panel Saws have been
designed to suit the needs of cabinetmakers
and shop fitters and provide many patented
features that you wont find anywhere else.
Location:
Working height in inches: 33⅛
Table size in mm (inch): 22 x 33½
Table tilt: -5°–+45°
Cutting width in inches: 22⅝
Flywheel-dia. in inches: 23⅝
Electronically balanced, solid cast iron wheels.
European Style upper and lower guides
Saw blade tension indicator
Cast iron bandsaw table, tiltable up to 45°
2 Position (high/low) aluminum fence
Johnny Pretorius
Panel Saw
Casolin - Astra SE400
Key Specification:
Features:
The Astra SE400 Panel Saws have been
designed to suit the needs of cabinetmakers
and shop fitters and provide many patented
features that you wont find anywhere else.
Applications:
Location:
7.5hp Main Motor with brake, 1hp Scribe Motor
Optional PLS Tilting Cross Cut Available
The best sliding table on the market (2600, 3200 or 3800mm)
Manual Rise/Fall & Tilt of Saw Unit
Manual Scribe Adjustment
Patented Pneumatic Rip Fence (can be moved with ONE
finger!)
Heavy Duty Cross Cut Table
The Astra SE400 Panel Saws have been designed to suit the
needs of cabinetmakers and shop fitters
Johnny Pretorius
Lathe
Centauro- TC 1200
Key Specification:
Features:
The TC 1200 ,is ideal for the production of
small and medium batches of stair spindles
,balusters,table legs and chair legs (furniture
components)small or large wood craft items).
Applications:
Location:
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Motor Power: 4HP
Swing Over Bed: 4-3/4”
Spindle Speed: 900-1, 500-2, 200-3,540
Copy Knive: (2) Mechanical
Installed Power: 3,75 KWSpecs
Dust collector Hookup
Adjustable jaw insert
9 peace bushing insert set for round or square stock for traval
steady.
Centering Devise
Limit stop switches, Hydraulic feed.
Lathe is suitable for turning small and medium batches of
stair spindles, tables and chair legs and general furniture
components.
Johnny Pretorius
Belt Edge Sander
LEDACRAFT Big Boy 80B
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Width of sanding belt: 150 mm
Length of sanding belt:
2260 mm
Size of cast iron work table: 686 mm x 249 mm
Length of working surface: 800 mm
Speed of sanding belts:
980 metres / minute
Lever action quick tensioning of sanding belt.
Simple belt tracking adjustment to keep belt running
on pulleys.
Cast iron work stop mounted across sanding belt.
Dust extraction take-off on motor end of sanding belt.
Cast iron support table on opposite end for curved
work sanding
This BIG BOY-80 is designed to produce smooth
finishing on edges of wood parts. Straight, curved
edge and surface sanding are all possible for a low
investment cost.
Johnny Pretorius
This BIG BOY-80 is designed to produce
smooth finishing on edges of wood parts.
Straight, curved edge and surface sanding
are all possible for a low investment cost.
Drum Sander
S 219 R/RKT
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Feed motor:
2 kW, 400 V, 50 Hz
Compressed air:
6 bar
Suction diameter:
2 x 160 mm
Dimensions L x W x H approx.1900 x 1700 x 2200mm:
Weight approx.: 1.550 kg
Change of sanding belt: From left side
Working width mm: 970
Working height mm: 3 -160
Sanding belt dimension mm: 1.900 x 1000
Feed speed max m/min: 4,5 - 9
The sander smooths the wood and sends it out the other side.
Good for finishing large surfaces.
Johnny Pretorius
A large sander that uses a rotating sanding
drum. As with a planer, the operator adjusts feed
rollers to feed the wood into the machine. The
sander smooths it and sends it out the other
side. Good for finishing large surfaces.
Belt and Disk
Ryobi, 200W
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Amperage (amps):
3.5
Diameter:
6 in.
Horsepower (hp):
3/4
Maximum speed (rpm):
1819 RPM (disc)/1185 FPM (belt)
Table tilt (deg):
60 deg.
Powerful 3/4 HP motor
6 in. disc for fast stock removal
Miter gauge for sanding angles on workpiece
Adjustable belt sands inside and outside curves
Reinforced steel motor housing
The adjustable belt sands inside and outside curves
with ease and accuracy, creating smooth finishes.
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The adjustable belt sands inside and outside
curves with ease and accuracy, creating smooth
finishes. The combination sander features a safety
switch with miter gauge and a cast aluminum
work table that tilts for added versatility.
Laser
TruLaser 1030
Key Specification:
Features:
The laser machine is capable to cut many
of the mentioned materials to very high
precision, but it is expensive and can be used
where tolerances and a clean cut is desired.
Applications:
Location:
Working Range:
X-3000mm
Y-1500mm
Z-75mm
Max material thickness:
Mild steel 16mm
Stainless Steel 8mm
Aluminum 6mm
Dimensions:
Length-7400mm
Width – 3300mm
Height – 2300mm
Quick and accurate
0.2mm tolerance
Quick and accurate
0.2mm tolerance
Retractable loading station
Production and prototype
Johnny Pretorius
Water Jet
Mach2 203lb
Key Specification:
Features:
The water jet has the ability to cut no-steel
products, like glass stone, composites and
it can also cut steel.
Applications:
Location:
Working Range:
X-3000mm
Y-2000mm
Z-200mm
Max material thickness: 80mm
Slow but smooth cutting
Precision: 0.2mm
Easy to use software for programing
Cut: Glass, Stone, Wood and Laminated materials.
Johnny Pretorius
Turret Punch
Euromac mbx6
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Thin to medium gauge plates is ideal for
this machine. It is cost effective and many
commercial products in steel plate can be
punched with this machine.
Location:
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Working Range:
X-2500mm
Y-1550mm
Max material thickness: 0.6 - 5mm
Dimensions:
Length-4840
Width – 3880mm
Quick and cost effective.
Software easy to use.
Punching
Forming
Bending
Johnny Pretorius
Small Scale Manufacturing | Cutting >
Plasma Cutter
Powermax 65
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Working Size:
X – 2500mm
Y – 1300mm
Input Voltage:
200 – 480 V, 1-PH, 50/60 Hz
200 – 600 V, 3-PH, 50/60 Hz
Output Current: 20 - 65 A
Quick and cost effective cutting
Cutting Mild steel plates
Cutting pipes
Cutting Tubing
Use to fabricate and cut any 2D shape
into plates, pipes and tubes.
Johnny Pretorius
Basic steel profiles are ideal for this machine. Fabrication
parts in steel structures are easily handled with this machine.
It is cost effective and quick to operate.
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3 + 2 Axis Milling
DMU50 ecoline
Key Specification:
Features:
This machine has the ability to manufacture
high precision parts without moving the
work piece during the machining process.
Applications:
Location:
Working Range:
X – 500
Y – 450
Z - 400
Swivel Rotating Table: -5/+110 deg
16 Tool holder capabilities
High precision machining
High accuracy 0.001mm
All round versatile material removing capability
Preforming multi discipline machining without removing work
piece from clamp.
Time saver on high precision production parts
From 3D printing to real life prototype to production.
Johnny Pretorius
Intelligent Lathe
CTX310
Key Specification:
Features:
This is a CNC lath with a milling head.
Accuracy and repeatability is possible.
Applications:
Location:
Swing Diameter: 500mm
Turning Diameter:200mm
Distance between – spindle and tailstock: 520mm
Maximum work piece length: 335mm
Tailstock hydraulic
Machine weight: 4350kg
3D control technology
Precision interface for fast and precise tooling operations
12 Tooling pockets including driven tooling
Engineering, Automotive and Toolmaking
Johnny Pretorius
Wire Cutter
AgieCharmilles CUT 20 P
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Cutting steel to high precision is possible
and it is essential in mould making.
Location:
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Travel:X – 350mm
Y – 250mm
Z – 250mm
Taper angle: 10,25 deg
Work piece dimensions (WxDxH): 820mm x 680mm x 250mm
Max work piece weight: 400kg
Wire diameter: 0,15mm – 0,3mm
Intuitive graphical user interface
Plug and play machine concept
Low running cost
Speed oriented technologies
Outstanding generator technologies
Cut any conductive material to an accuracy of up to:
0.0005mm
Smooth cutting surface = Ra0.6qm
Punch, Die and Mold making.
Johnny Pretorius
Small Scale Manufacturing | Machining >
Spark Eroder
AgieCharmilles +GF+ SP1U
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Travel:
X – 350mm
Y – 250mm
Z – 250mm
Taper angle and height: 30/400deg/mm
Work piece dimensions (WxDxH): 800mmx550mmx265mm
Max work piece weight: 200kg
Surface finish: Ra 0,1qm
Versatile, reliable and easy to use
Interactive display screen, easy to use
Solid structure for reliable and stable operation
Excellent surface finish.
Sinking and shape cutting into any hard steel or soft steel.
Johnny Pretorius
Producing complex shapes in steel with a good finish is possible and in producing the negative faults
can be eliminated in the manufacturing process.
Surface Grinder
Chevalier-1632ADIII
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Maximum grinding length: 785mm
Maximum grinding width:
400mm
Maximum grinding height: 550mm
Improved accuracies
Good quality
Longer machine life
Overall design of the machine incorporates ergonomics; all
operating handwheels, levers, stroke setting devices, and
the pendant control panel are arranged to allow ease of
operation
More efficient
To smooth and shape steel surfaces to a precice tolerance
of up to 0.0005mm
Slow material removal machine.
Johnny Pretorius
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An essential piece of equipment to achieve very high
tolerance surfaces in the manufacturing process.
Injection Moulding
TMC 90E
Key Specification:
Features:
This 90T machine has the capacity to produce
parts or products. Linking to the ability to
make the mould it is ideal for prototyping and
developing products/parts.
Applications:
Location:
90 Ton machine
Mold Size :
X – 400mm
Y – 350mm
Z – 350mm
Perfect for medium to small production runs
Molding materials ABS, Acetal, Acrylic, HDPE, Nylon, PBT
and various other plastics.
To confirm and validate the application of correct toolmaking
procedure through the final plastic component.
Johnny Pretorius
Blow Moulding
RSBM L-BS511
Key Specification:
Features:
A single head machine with a capacity up
to two liter to run small production runs.
Applications:
Location:
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Screw Diameter: 40mm
Injection capacity:125cm3
Heater:
4.8kW
Clamping force: 60tons
Energy saving
Lower risk on mold development with single head
Low mold cost
Great suitability for small capacity and fine container
production
Bottling
Jerry can, cleaning solvent container, petrol container,
and smaller bottles for hotel and tourist industry.
Johnny Pretorius
Small Scale Manufacturing | Fabrication >
Sheet Metal
Rolling MRB-S 2006/Cutting QC12K/Bending PBA110/3100
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Rolling, Cutting and Bending
Length:
1m – 1.5m
Thickness:
1mm – 6mm
To preform simple and complex roll, cut and
bending disciplines
Low cost
Easy to use
Sheet metal operation of mild steel, aluminum
and stainless steel
Johnny Pretorius
The sheet metal production area is fitted
with equipment to cut, roll and bend.
Pipe Bending
CNC Pipe bender 50 TBRE
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Bending clearance:
30 – 250
Bending speed:
80 deg/sec
Accuracy:
+/- 0,15
Mandrel working distance: 2200mm
Bend-arm (C-axis) by hydraulic
Clamp die by hydraulic
Pressure die by hydraulic
Tube mechanical stopper
Automatic mandrel lubrication
Anticipated mandrel retraction unit
Standing pedestal, serves emergency stop
and remote control
PLC controller with touch-screen display, with
memory storage up to 500 parts program.
Bend and rolling of pipe and square tubing
Range from 25mm – 50mm
Johnny Pretorius
A CNC pipe bender can produce accurate
pipe profiles. The machine has the capacity
to handle 50mm pipes.
Extruded Aluminum
KASTO radial
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Length:
450mm
Width:
800mm
Height:
1700mm
Weight:270kg
Clamping vice with counter clamping vice
for burr-free cuts
Material support roller
Chip knocker wheel and chip drawer
Coolant system
Saw blade
Cutting straight and angled extrusion
Mild steel and Aluminum
Johnny Pretorius
This section is equipped with equipment to use extruded aluminium profiles
to produce structures in the engineering and building industries.
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Hydraulic Press
100 ton, MAC-AFRIC™
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
A hydraulic press is a dev machine using a
hydraulic cylinder to generate a compressive
force. It uses the hydraulic equivalent of a
mechanical lever.
Location:
Distance between H Frame: 710mm
Height of Press: 1.95m
Stroke: 500mm
Width of Work Table: 370mm
Length: 520mm
Hydraulic Press for CE, SGS
BOSCH Hydraulic system
High performance, easy operation, beautiful appearance
High precision
Hydraulic presses are commonly used for forging, clinching,
moulding, blanking, punching, deep drawing, and metal
forming operations.
Johnny Pretorius
3 Axis CNC Milling
Victor – 102E
Key Specification:
Features:
This is a sturdy milling machine to machining runs.
Applications:
Location:
Travel:
X – 1020mm
Y – 600mm
Z – 560mm
Spindle Speed:
8000rpm
Magazine capacity:
24
High precision machining
High accuracy:
0.001mm
All round versatile material removing capability
Time saver on high precision production parts
Suitable for 3D machining
Robust and precise material removal machine
Johnny Pretorius
Quality Control
Nikon LK V Coordinate measure machine
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
The quality control department offers an in-house
service, and client focused precision measurements.
Location:
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Axis stroke
X – 500mm
Y – 500mm
Z – 700mm
Maximum work piece weight:256kg
Accuracy: 0.005mm
Best-in-class performance
Future proof multi-sensor capability
Suitable for any production environment
To accurately verify complex shapes and forms through
X,Y,Z coordinates.
Johnny Pretorius
Small Scale Manufacturing | Fabrication >
Finishing
Powder-Coating Powder-Rite
Key Specification:
Features:
Applications:
Location:
Powder coating thickness: 0.1mm – 0.3mm
Sustaining:
450 degrees
Sizes:
3m x 1.5m x 2m
Powder coating
High-quality finish Powder coating protects the roughest on
toughest machinery It provides a more durable finish than liquid
paints can offer
Providing an attractive finish
Appliances
Automotive
Architecture/Building
Everyday Products
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We offer the finished product on all materials
through spray-painting or powder coating.
[email protected]
Towers | +27 10 020 3300
Corner of Barry Hertzog and Empire Road(entrance on Napier Road), Johannesburg, 2092
PO Box 92, Aucklandpark, 2006
www.resolutioncircle.co.za
www.linkedin.com/company/ResolutionCircle
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