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Rotating Machines (RM) Laboratory
As South Africa's best and only facility of its kind, the Rotating Machines (RM) Laboratory at the SABS boasts an impressive track record of delivering reliable and accurate test results. Testing electric motors and power tools ensures they are safe, efficient, and reliable, ultimately protecting users and enhancing efficiency.
Our expertise lies in testing electrical rotating machines to stringent international and national standards, specifically:
Motors
SANS/IEC 60034-2-1 and 60034-30-1 (Electric motor efficiency - IE1, IE2, IE3 and VC 9113) SANS/IEC 60034 series (International Electrotechnical Commission) SANS 1804 series (South African National Standards) SANS/IEC 60072 series (International Electrotechnical Commission)
Power tools (battery and mains operated) SANS/IEC 60745: Safety of handheld power tools SANS/IEC 60335: Safety of household electric appliances SANS/IEC 62841: Safety requirements for power tools SANS/IEC 61029: Safety of transportable motor-operated electric tools
We offer the following testing services:
Testing motors from 0,37 kW up to 80 kW and in the process of improving capacity to 400kW e.g. New Three Phase, Single Phase Motors, Repaired Motors. comprehensive testing of transportable, handheld and household motor operated power tools up to 2,5 kW (single phase) and 4 kW (three phase) e.g. drills, grinders, lawnmowers, lawn trimmers, mitre saws, shears, sanders and engravers.
Our team offers comprehensive testing services, including Efficiency testing, Performance testing, Safety testing, Vibration analysis, Noise testing, temperature rise, etc.
Explosion Prevention Technology (EPT) Laboratory
Most technologically developed countries have legislation to ensure the safe use of apparatus in hazardous areas. In South Africa, the Explosion Prevention Technology (EPT) laboratory tests explosion protected surface equipment used on surfaces in line with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, while mine and underground equipment are subject to the Mine and Safety Act under the scope of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy.
The EPT laboratory, in line with the respective laws and regulations, addresses the following pertinent issues:
The classification of hazardous locations.
Constructional and performance standards for explosion protected equipment.
Certification of explosion protected equipment.
Installation of explosion protected equipment.
Maintenance and repair of explosion protected equipment.
Services being offered by the EPT lab:
Testing of Explosion Protected (Ex) apparatus, components and systems. The EPT issues test reports and IA certificates against national standards (SANS), IEC, ATEX,
European, North American and Australian standards.
Inspection of mobile underground machines and fixed installations for Hazardous Areas. Witness testing of these new and repaired machines is conducted by specialized test officers with vast expertise and knowledge on Ex equipment.
Inspection of equipment in petrol-chemical industries. Witness tests are conducted on site at organizations and industries involved in the manufacturing and repair of fuel dispensers, e.g. petrol filling stations.
Certification of overseas Ex equipment to be used in hazardous locations in the RSA. All equipment to be used underground or on surface in the Republic of South Africa (RSA) should be certified and issued with IA (Inspection Authority) certificates. The EPT laboratory ensures that this regulatory requirement is being complied with for all overseas imports.
EPT & RM offers the following courses for Ex inspectors and personnel:
Flameproof Equipment
Non-Sparking equipment
Dust Ignition Proof equipment
Intrinsic Safety
Flameproof Diesel Engines
Fuel/Petrol Dispensers.
