* Gasket Manufacturing Corporation (Pty) Ltd was formed in 1979 and has a stable, trained workforce specialising in the manufacturing of gaskets. Quality is controlled and equipment is related specifically for the purpose of producing the range of products advertised. Technology is enhanced by association with overseas suppliers and involvement with Original Equipment Manufacturers. New products and processes are developed with the demand for gasketing to provide a good seal under increasing pressure, temperatures and new chemicals. Locality ensures rapid supply to all main industrial areas nation-wide and with a 24 hour operation we pride ourselves on the ability to supply on time. Assuring you of the highest standards of quality and service. Our operations, which produce on average 3 million components, are housed under a 13 000 m2 factory, and employs a team of 150 Staff. Our Sales Team have been extensively trained to advice on the various types of gasketing materials. With manufacturing and distribution plants in both Durban, and Cape Town, as well as a distribution point in Europe. AUTOMOTIVE GASKETSAutomotive gasketing has developed from the early days of copper, leather and basic cork to non-asbestos, silicones and a variety of metals.The modern engine demands high pressure sealing and must cope with differential rates of expansion and contraction between flanges. Engines are constructed from alloys with less contact area for the gasket to do its job, but with greater energy output.CYLINDER HEAD GASKETSThe development is toward embossed or laminated metal with selective coating and also flat metal covered with gasket materials, which are in turn, enhanced with silicones. The result is a gasket which conforms to surface irregularities which can accept surface movement, can seal under arduous conditions and can be easily removed. More use is being made of new materials and enhancing the gasket with silicon coating and silicon beads adds to improved performance of the gasket.SUMP AND VALVE COVER GASKETSOil pan and valve covers in pressed metal format use a variety of rubber mouldings and CorkRubber provides a good seal. On cast aluminium types, asbestos and non-asbestos materials are more applicable. (Refer to our product range and specification).EXHAUST AND MANIFOLDSMetal gasket composites (or metal clad jointing) allows for differential expansion rates between the manifold and engine whilst sealing exhaust gas at high temperatures.SEALSRange from standard NBR (Nitrile) to silicones and high temperature Viton and are sourced worldwide to suite the application.INDUSTRIAL GASKETSGasket selection requires examination of three basic elements, namely:• The medium being sealed• Temperature and pressure influences• The construction of the flange where the gasket will be fittedDetermining the material which can be used to the best effect, must ensure that what is being sealed will not cause gasket degradation and be able to conform to flange irregularities without physical distortions to the flange.CORKRUBBER AND RUBBERUsed for sealing oils, air and water at low bolt loads. Service is seen in the heavy electrical industry in transformers and switchgear. Cork rubber has a good resistance to oil at 80-100°C and is resistant to the effects of climate. Many applications ranging from gearboxes, inspection covers to water piping gaskets use rubber or CorkRubber.ASBESTOS / NON-ASBESTOS COMPOSITESWith the demand for ever increasing pressures and temperatures, asbestos jointing is now being replaced by non-asbestos composites and can be used for high temperatures and pressures. However both ranges of materials cover a wide spectrum of specifications and are used throughout industry.FELT AND SPONGESUsed for dust or very low pressure sealing. Felts are sometimes impregnated with oils or wax to include lubrication properties. Sponges are used for a variety of low pressure seals/dust covers and even in cord form for ease of installation. It is also common for sponge gaskets to be supplied with a peel off self adhesive backing.ENGINEERING PAPERS AND SHIMSStill providing good service are the engineering papers used where high flange loads are available but low pressure is evident i.e. gear boxes. Shims in plastic are coloured to positively identify the precise thickness to allow for accurate settings.PLASTIC SHIMSUsing colour coded shim material provides easy, reliable and fast recognition of their thickness by their colour. There is no need to use a micrometer thus saving on time and costs and providing greater dependability on assembly and improving of the quality of the finished product.In many applications plastic shims, can replace metal due to the improved technology in providing perfomance characteristics which differ from those of metal, e.g. folding endurance, chemical resistance, tensile strength to break, etc. Plastic shims also cost less than metal which adds to their cost effectiveness.APPLICATIONS AND INDUSTRIESArbor shims for milling machines; slitting machinery for steel or non-metals; pumps; power transmissions; reduction gear units; all types of filters; compressors; diesel engines; escalator and elevator manufactures; all engineering workshops; earth moving equipment; mining equipment; marine applications; optical equipment; vehicle washing equipment; dot matrix printers; bearings; nuclear power plants.Chemical resistance to:Acetic acid, hydrochloric acid 10%, sodium hydroxide 10%, water, tricoethlene, detergent oils 10°C, detergent oils 90°C, other hydrocarbon oils.SIZES AND AVAILABILITYMetric size range from 0,012 mm to 1,0 mmNon-metric sizes range from 0,0005” to 0,04”Available in sheets 1220 x 610 mmSome thicknesses are available in bulk length rolls of 250metres x 0,610 wide. These materials can be cut into any shape and/or size.

We are distributors, manufacturers representative for Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and one of the leading agent/consultants, wholesaler distributors, manufacturers representative importation in general. Presently, we are actively engaged in sourcing of a supplier of so many items/products for an urgent contract supply to the Economic Community of West-Africa States (ECOWAS) Prison Services in Lome, Republic of Togo and we have been in this line of business for many successful years satisfying our numerous customers and government with all their needs. We are into retail and distribution of building materials specialising in a comprehensive range of building materials, hardware, home improvement products and related goods and services.The business was started in 2001 and is today a widely known and well respected enterprise, characterised particularly by the business' strong brand recognition, service ethic, powerful business systems and by its unique joint venture operating structure.Our company serves the full spectrum of the construction industry, including the residential, commercial and industrial markets, and enjoys the custom, amongst others, of professional and private developers, project managers, building contractors, builders, plumbers, electricians, joiners, cabinet makers, tilers, roofing specialists, owner builders and home improvers.We strive to continually seek creative and innovative means to retain its leadership by providing the best possible service and value. Whether you are a contractor, developer or DIY enthusiast, we invite you to view our comprehensive range of building materials and services.For more than 10 years we have been proud to provide a personal and expert approach to support our product offering with a host of allied services for all your building needs.Our recent expansion and desire to promote trade and industry on an international level has afforded us the opportunity to contact renowned companies around the world for an urgent contract supply of your manufactured products/items required by the ECOWAS organisation. This is a very large contract supply order and the payment terms is 100% T/T in advance after signing the contract agreement between the ECOWAS Board and your company.Please if you can supply us with large quantity of any of your manufactured products/items, do not hesitate to inform us by mail so that we can stop further negotiations with other foreign companies for an urgent supply on the same items required under contract supply order.Please feel free to contact us for any firther information / clarification you might need as we are always looking for reliable and trustworthy business partners willing to participate in the development of West African region.

In 1905,"Primes Wire, Gate & Fence" opened its doors with the aim to manufacture woven wire screening surfaces for the developing South African mining industry. From this humble beginning the Company has developed into the largest manufacturer and distributor of screening media product range within Africa. Meshcape Trading (Pty) Ltd. supplies a full and comprehensive range of screening media to all industries that employ the process of separation operating in Africa, whilst exporting to numerous countries outside the continent. Through the years we have gained invaluable expertise in both the manufacture and application of screening media in most industries. This enables Meshcape Trading (Pty) Ltd. to provide customers with a "total differential benefit package", providing a unique mix of capabilities that bring quality manufacturing techniques, product variation, technical support and service excellence from a single supplier, i.e. The Hole Solution.In today's world of high quality plastics to replace both ferrous and non-ferrous material is a daily occurrence. High quality plastics in the form of polyurethane elastomers was introduced to the screening world during the mid-fifties and has since become recognised as one of the accepted mediums from which to manufacture screening surfaces. Polyurethane's are synthesised according to the isocyanate addition process. Polyurethane's as a screening surface can lead to certain advantages when the application is appraised correctly. However, there are also disadvantages that should not be overlooked.PRODUCTSPolyurethaneWoven Wire MeshWoven ScreensWire Conveyor BeltsPerforated Material

Natal Parkhomes has been among the leaders in the temporary accommodation market for the last ten years. With highly experienced technical back-up they are able to satisfy all of your requirements. These range from Site Offices, Dormitories, Ablutions, Classrooms, Residential Housing, Dining Halls, Single Quarters, Office complexes to name but a few. Volumetric (i.e. fully erected) units are supplied in modules of 12m, 9,6m and 6m lengths, all by either 3m or 3,5 widths. Panelised or CKD units can be supplied in various sizes and layouts to suit individual customer requirements. These units are usually shipped to site in standard 6 or 12 metres containers and erected by our skilled erection teams on site. Should the client have the necessary expertise, supervisors can also train their staff on site. This product coupled with our situation close to Durban's port makes this an ideal product for export purposes. All units are fully insulated and constructed of composite bonded panels comprising of internal and external skins of prepainted 0.5mm galvanised steel with an insulation layer of either 40mm or 65mm polystyrene.Ceilings are constructed from similar panels of 40mm thickness. All timber used in the roof and floor structures is CCA treated with the floorboards of exterior grade 18mm plywood. In the case of CKD units, floors can also be site cast concrete bases with a screeded finish.All units are wired to SABS 0142 specification with wiring generally cavity fitted.Windows are anodised aluminium framed, top hung and glazed with 4mm glass.

Osprey is a leading manufacturer of quality fencing products. We also market a range of top quality fencing solutions. We manufacture a wide range of standard and specialized fencing products that are well known throughout Sub-Sahara Africa. Our products are proudly displayed and stocked at leading Agricultural Co-ops and leading retail chain stores. Apart from our standard products we also offer a dedicated advice centre where able personnel are standing by to assist with interpretation of drawings and to quote specialized products. The company excels itself on top quality, short lead times and service excellence. We challenge you, our valued customer, to put us to the test and to set new paradigms of customer service.