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What is surgical grade stainless steel?

By |2023-02-20T08:56:52+00:00February 20th, 2023|General|

What is surgical grade stainless steel? Grade 316 stainless steel of often referred to as surgical grade because it is used in medical and surgical equipment. Grade 304 is good enough in most cases. Grade 316 is more corrosion resistant, durable and can be cleaned with a wider range of anti-bacterial chemicals than 304. Many of [...]

The difference between standard brass and Dezincification brass (DZR)

By |2023-02-16T13:55:47+00:00February 16th, 2023|General|

The difference between standard brass and Dezincification brass (DZR) Standard brass and dezincification-resistant brass (DZR brass) are two different types of brass alloys used in plumbing. Standard brass is not resistant to dezincification or corrosion. Southern Africa, Australia, some parts of the UK and Europe have corrosive water which removes the zinc from standard brass. [...]

Why grade 304 stainless steel is better than grade 430.

By |2023-02-15T07:31:01+00:00February 14th, 2023|General|

Why grade 304 stainless steel is better than grade 430. Medical and food service industries all use stainless steel since it is a strong and versatile material. There are numerous grades of stainless steel, each with a special composition and set of characteristics. 430 and 304 stainless steel are two of the most popular grades. Grade 430 [...]

Is it better to use copper pipe or galvanized piping in plumbing?

By |2023-02-15T07:12:41+00:00February 13th, 2023|General|

When choosing between copper and galvanized pipes for plumbing, there are a number of factors to take into account. Here are some advantages and disadvantages of each material: Copper pipes: Pros: Copper is a strong, long-lasting alloy that resists corrosion well, as long as you use DZR copper. In Africa, standard copper will corrode due [...]

Hygia Hospital surgeon wall mounted basin – VL-703600WH

By |2023-10-30T07:39:32+00:00February 6th, 2019|General|

The Hygia VL-703600WH medical basin  - DISCONTINUED The Hygia VL-703611 is used in medical and laboratory applications where hands free washing is essential. It comes with a splashback mounted gooseneck medical tap that is elbow operated. The tap is not a mixer so it does not mix hot and cold water automatically. Temperature must be [...]

Cobra 515/055-21 wall mounted elbow action medical tap

By |2021-01-27T09:08:16+00:00July 10th, 2018|General|

Cobra 515/055-21 wall mounted elbow action medical tap Cobra 515/055-21 wall mounted elbow action medical tap is one of the more versatile medical taps on the market. It is used in most hospitals, clinics, doctors rooms, laboratories, food factories and veterinary clinics. The left hand tap is for warm water and right hand tap is [...]

Cobra EL-JOE electronic sensor hands free tap

By |2021-01-27T09:07:07+00:00February 16th, 2018|General|

Cobra EL-JOE electronic sensor hands free tap The Cobra EL-JOE is an electronic sensor tap used for hands free washing. It is an industrial designed tap suitable for continuous washing  in places like factories, food processing plants, hospitals, clinics, schools, shopping malls, sports arenas atc. It is designed to provide cold water or pre-mixed water. [...]

Bowl and trough urinal flush valves

By |2021-01-27T09:07:15+00:00March 8th, 2017|General|

Flush valves for urinals There are various urinal flush valves available on the market. Before you choose a urinal flush valve you need to select the urinal first. The type of urinal will at the end determine what flush valves are available and suitable. So we will discuss the flush valve options according to the [...]

Soap characteristics for soap dispensers

By |2021-01-27T09:07:21+00:00October 8th, 2016|General|

Soap characteristics for soap dispensers The viscosity of the soaps should lie within the range from 1,000 – 10,000 cps (centipoises) . The viscosity of normal commercially available cream soaps and liquid soaps lies in this range so most commercial soaps can be used. Viscosity varies anyway, depending on the temperature, evaporation, thickening, etc. therefor [...]

Zip Hydroboil wall mounted water boilers

By |2021-01-27T09:07:28+00:00December 2nd, 2015|General|

Zip Hydroboil is convenient Unlike kettles, which take time to boil, Zip Hydroboil provides filtered boiling water instantly. It dispenses freshly filtered drinking water at the touch of a button. You never have to wait for boiling water again. Saves energy and money Like all Zip instant boiling water heaters, Zip Hydroboil is up to [...]

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