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HEXAGON ELECTRICAL (PTY) LTD SETTING NEW STANDARDS
Hexagon Electrical has relocated to its new and improved premises which has ±6000m2
workshop floor area. The new location makes it very accessible to highways.
Hexagon Electrical
manufactures equipment
for the Mining Industry.
We specialize in the
design, manufacture and
re-conditioning of a large
range Flame Proof
Motors, Non-Flame Proof
Motors, Switch Gear,
Transformers, Flame
proof and Non-Flame
Proof Enclosures, Flame
Proof Cable Reels, Flame
proof accessories,
Spooling devices,
Standard and Flame
Proof motors for
Ventilation fans and dust
control systems.
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HEXAGON ELECTRICAL (Pty) Ltd
About Us
Hexagon Electrical (Pty) Ltd was launched on
the 1st October 2006 by purchasing the assets
from the Industrial Development Corporation.
Hexagon acquired the design, approvals and
intellectual properties which have enabled us
to enter into a very competitive market. From
the outset Hexagon was able to manufacture
and repair standard and flameproof motors,
switchgear and flame proof ventilation fans,
dust suppression systems, water pumps and
vibrator motors.
Hexagon Electrical (Pty) Ltd is 26% owned by
Historically Disadvantaged Individual.
However the value added to the Company by
the individual exceeds the fact of Historically
Disadvantaged.
Hexagon is a small company with very high
standards.
We have a fully equipped workshop with
experienced and well trained staff.
In striving for this goal we recognize:
Customer satisfaction as top priority for all employees,
The role of the Community and other Stakeholders,
The protection of the Environment.
OUR VALUES:
Customers are the focus of everything we do.
Our commitment is to MEET, UNDERSTAND AND EXCEED our customer’s requirements at
every opportunity.
Our employees are the strength of our company. We are working together as a dedicated
team.
Our work place is a place of open communication, participation and innovation.
We will continually pursue Engineering excellence by improving existing designs.
Quality Policy:
Hexagon Electrical continually strives for excellence in what we do. It is our goal to be
the preferred Supplier to the industry by satisfying and exceeding our customer's
specification and requirements with our workmanship and service at all times.
Our Vision:
To be acknowledged by our customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders as the
BEST IN THE MARKET IN WHICH WE COMPETE.
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ELECTRICAL DESIGN PROGRAM
Hexagon uses the most up-to-
date design program, designed
by a Professor from the
University of Witwatersrand,
making it possible to redesign
electrical motor windings to
suit any application.
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MECHANICAL DESIGN OFFICE
Hexagon makes use of
Inventor and AutoCAD
for designing and
simulating of product
designs.
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LIFTING FACILITIES
Bay 1 has a 5ton
double girder crane
servicing the
Winding Bay and
Flame Proofing Bay.
The current
layout of the
factory has four
operating bays:
Bay 2 has a 5ton
double girder crane
servicing the Machine
Bay, the Assembly Bay,
the Final Testing and
Dispatch Bays.
Bay 3 has a 5ton
double girder crane
servicing the
Incoming Bay,
Fabrication and Press
Shop. Bay 4 has a 25ton
double girder
crane operating
the Transformer
Section.
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STRIPPING, CLEANING AND ASSESSMENT AREA
.
All products are
disassembled, cleaned
and assessed. Burn-out
oven with computer
control to avoid over
temperatures.
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MECHANICAL ASSESSMENT
The individual parts
are inspected for any
faults and marked
for repair or part
replacement.
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ELECTRICAL ASSESSMENT INCLUDING CORE TESTING
Cores are tested for
electrical
properties,
winding,
connection etc.
The motor is
tested for any
electrical errors
and failures.
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LAMINATION PUNCHING WORKSHOP
Core and Rotor
punching done in-
house according to
electrical design for
motors up to 500kW.
Full design facility
designed by a Professor
from the University of
Witwatersrand from the
Electrical Engineering
Faculty.
Hexagon manufactures
rotor and stator packs for
use in the mining
industry, as well as a full
range of Pad Mount
flameproof motors for the
ventilation market.
Hexagon fabricates
copper bared rotors for
re-engineered motors
and is capable to replace
a die cast rotor with a
copper barred rotor.
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FABRICATION WORKSHOP
Hexagon has a 3.2m
Guillotine with a maximum
capability of cutting 6mm
plate, a 3m plate roller able
to roll plate size 12mm to
diameter of 300mm, 4xCO2
welding machines and
plasma cutting equipment.
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ENGINEERING WORKSHOP
All machining, drilling, rolling etc. are done in-house.
Hexagon possesses the following equipment:
3x centre lathes
1x surface grinder for sharpening of tools
1x 1.5m vertical boring mill
1x 2.5m vertical boring mill with 2m swing
1x milling machine for cutting of key ways
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BALANCING MACHINE
Hexagon carry out 2 plane balancing on a Shenck machine which can balance up to 700kg at 1200rpm, including
450kW. Each unit receives an automatic print-out which is placed in a Data Book. This is issued to the customer on
request. All testing is carried out in accordance with SANS 10242.
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FLAME PROOF INSPECTION
Hexagon has 6 accredited
flame proof inspectors
carrying out patrol
inspection on units being
assembled in accordance
with SANS 60079-0 and
SANS 60079-1.
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WINDING DEPARTMENT WITH ALL ELECTRICAL TEST
EQUIPMENT
State of the art electrical winding design facility designed by a
Professor from the University of Witwatersrand from the
Electrical Engineering Faculty, which enables us to form and
manufacture formed coils.
All our testing is carried out in accordance with SANS 10242 and
SANS 1561 using the following equipment:
2x ITIG Instruments to carry out pre-varnishing testing,
P.I. testing of winding and surge testing.
Core testing and rotor bar inspection equipment with PC
interface.
All instruments are calibrated at set
intervals and records are traceable to an
approved ATL
An Electrical Data Book is issued for each
unit leaving Hexagon Electrical.
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VPI VARNISH TANK AND CURING OVEN
Hexagon has a full V.P.I.
(Vacuum Pressure
Impregnation) System
using a state of the art
resin, with separate
double dip varnishing
facility.
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ASSEMBLY
Each unit is assembled in accordance
with SANS 10242 and SANS 1561 and
SANS 60079/1/15.
Assemblers are each equipped with
a full toolbox of the latest tools and
trained continually with new
technology.
Hexagon has a SKF Induction Bearing
Heater and a full set of fitting
equipment for fitting seals.
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TEST FACILITY
Hexagon test motors at full load 460kW, 6.6kV with 630kVA generator set and a complete fan test facility with conical and ventured
columns. Our submersible pump test bay is capable of up to 110kW for water pumps and fans. Hexagon possesses the following
equipment:
FAG vibration analyzer with P.C. interface
460kW Schenk dynamometer
1000kVA transformer with on load tap changer settings 0 - 650V and 0 - 3300V
200kVA transformer with 7 tap settings 0 - 1000V
200kVA transformer with 7 tap settings 0 - 500V for A.C. and D.C.
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SPRAY BAYS
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FINAL INSPECTION
All motors, panels, cable reels, etc. are inspected for outline sizes,
shaft extensions, spigot sizes, mounting holes, etc.
For every product leaving Hexagon, an
inspection form is issued and signed off.
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DISPATCH
Units ready for dispatch are individually wrapped and painted as per customer requirements and are fitted with anti-bernelling
devices and placed on pallets.
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TRANSPORT
3x 1ton
Ranger
LDV's
1x 8 ton
1x 4 ton
1x 1.5
ton
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EXTERNAL POWER
Hexagon accommodates
customers without losing any
time during load shedding as we
have an External Power Back Up
in the form of a 600kVA diesel
powered Perkins Gen Set which
is able to power the full facility
at the click of a switch.
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES
We can accommodate customers certification for
equipment done on site at Hexagon Electrical for use
underground like flame proofing of complete
drill rigs and fitting and commissioning of equipment
for use in Ex d locations.
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PRODUCTS
FLAME PROOF
Standard Flame Proof Motors Dust Suppression Flame Proof Switches
Water Cooled Flame Proof Motors Ventilation Flame Proof Lighting
Flame Proof Fan/Pad Mount Motors Flame Proof Enclosures Flame Proof Siren
Flame Proof Winch Motors Flame Proof Cable Reels Flame Proof Push Buttons
Flameproof Glands, Adaptors and Reducers
NON-FLAME PROOF
Non-Flame Proof Motors Spooling Devices
Non-Flame Proof Enclosures Other Products and Services
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Flame Proof Motors All motors manufactured and reconditioned in accordance with SANS 1561-1: 2006 and SANS 10242.
Standard Flame Proof Motors Hexagon manufactures new Flame Proof Standard Motors, repairs on Flame Proof Standard Motors and re-
designing of electrical and mechanical properties if required.
Flame Proof Standard Motor Range:
kW: 4kW - 400kW
Volts: 380V - 3300V
Speed: 2, 4, 6, 8 Pole
Frame: 112 - 355
Mounting: B3, B5 or special mounting required
Water Cooled Flame Proof Motors Hexagon manufactures new Flame Proof Water Cooled Motors, repairs on Flame Proof Water Cooled Motors
and re-designing of electrical and mechanical properties if required.
Flame Proof Water Cooled Motor Range:
kW: 11kW - 400kW
Volts: 380V - 3300V
Speed: 4, 6, 8 Pole
Frame: 160 - 315
Mounting: B3, B5 or special mounting required
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Flame Proof Fan/Pad Mount Motors Hexagon manufactures new Flame Proof Fan/Pad Mount Motors, repairs on Flame Proof Fan/Pad
Mount Motors and re-designing of electrical and mechanical properties if required.
Flame Proof Fan/Pad Mount Motor Range:
kW: 4kW - 75kW
Volts: 380V - 1000V
Speed: 2 & 4 Pole
Frame: 112 - 225
Mounting: B3, B5, B30
Flame Proof Winch Motors Hexagon manufactures new Flame Proof Winch Motors, repairs on Flame Proof Winch Motors and
redesigning of electrical and mechanical properties if required.
Flame Proof Winch Motor Range:
kW: 22kW - 75kW
Volts: 380V - 525V/1000V
Speed: 2, 4, 6 Pole
Frame: 180, 225, 250, 280
Mounting: B5
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Flame Proof Fans
Dust Suppression
Hexagon manufactures and repairs 11kW - 60kW Flame Proof Dust Suppression Fans as required.
Ventilation
Hexagon manufactures and repairs Flame Proof Ventilation Fansas required.
kW: 4kW - 75kW
Volts: 380V - 1000V
Ventilation and Jet Fans both can be mounted
on skids if requested.
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Flameproof Equipment
Flameproof Enclosures Hexagon manufactures and reconditions any Flame Proof Enclosures for specific applications. We also do modifications and redesigning to meet customer
requirements.
All Enclosures in accordance with SANS 10086-3: 2001,
SANS 60079-0: 2009 and SANS 60079-1: 2009.
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Flame Proof Cable Reels Hexagon manufactures and repairs all types of Cable Reels for various applications such as Drill Rigs and Shuttle Cars. Modifications
can also be done.
All Cable Reels to SANS 10086-3: 2001,SANS 60079-0: 2009 and SANS 60079-1: 2009.
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Flame Proof Accessories Flame Proof Switches
Hexagon manufactures various types of Switches such as Foot Switches, Pull Switches etc. We also
design new Switches to meet customer requirements.
All Switches in accordance with SANS 10086-3: 2001,SANS 60079-0: 2009 and SANS 60079-1: 2009.
Flame Proof Lighting
Hexagon manufactures various Flame Proof Lights such as Cluster Light, Maxi Light, Mini Light,
Fluorescent Lights, etc.
All Lighting in accordance with SANS 10086-3: 2001,SANS 60079-0: 2009 and SANS 60079-1: 2009.
Flame Proof Sirens
Hexagon manufactures Flame Proof Sirens.
All Sirens in accordance with SANS 10086-3: 2001,SANS 60079-0: 2009 and SANS 60079-1: 2009.
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Flame Proof Flashers
Hexagon manufactures Flame Proof Flashers.
All Flashers in accordance with SANS 10086-3: 2001,SANS 60079-0: 2009 and SANS 60079-1: 2009.
Flame Proof Push Buttons
Hexagon manufactures various types of Push Buttons and E-stops, Lockable and Non-Lockable.
We can also design new Push Buttons and E-stops to meet customer requirements.
All Push Buttons in accordance with SANS 10086-3: 2001, SANS 60079-0: 2009 and SANS 60079-1: 2009.
Flame Proof Glands, Adaptors & Reducers Hexagon manufacturse various types of cable glands for various cable sizes, various adaptors and reducers
and line bushings. All Glands, Adaptors and Reducers in accordance with SANS 10086-3: 2001, SANS
60079-0: 2009 and SANS 60079-1: 2009.
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Non-Flame Proof Non-Flame Proof Motors
Hexagon manufactures and repairs various Non-Flame Proof Motors such as Vibrator
Motors, Slip-ring Motors, High and Low Voltage Standard Non-Flame Proof Motors.
Non-Flame Proof Enclosures
Hexagon manufactures and reconditions various Non-Flame ProofEnclosures.
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Spooling Devices
Hexagon manufactures and repairs various spooling devices.
Other Products and Services Hexagon do full repairs on various types and makes of Flame Proof/Non-Flame Proof Motors, Enclosures, etc.
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CONTACT US
Office Number: Physical Address: +27 (0)86 110 6520 1 Coert Steynberg Street
Fax: Van Eck Park Ext 2 +27 (0)86 634 8945 Brakpan
Email: 1477
Website: Postal Address:
Coming soon PO Box 6876
Westwood Sales Director: Shakeel Abbas 1477 Cell: 083 737 8535
Email: [email protected]
General Manager: Erick Huntly
Cell: 082 563 7643
Email: [email protected]
Workshop Manager: Kenny Sweeney
Cell: 082 885 2751
Email: [email protected]
Sales Representatives:
Leon Lubbe
Cell: 084 734 5857
Email: [email protected]
Deon Pieterse
Cell: 083 399 2694
Email: [email protected]
Riaan Maartens
Cell: 076 981 6614
Email: [email protected]
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CERTIFICATION