Industrial Supplies

* 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.

Swegam Limited sells submersible water pumps from Afripump (no spare parts needed), Booster Pumps, solar water fittings, forestry equipment, tools & technical accessories. They are agents in the Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra-Leone for Scania, Sandvik, Shurflo, Husqvarna, Boode, Stanley Hand Tools, Hitachi Power Tools, Euronord WTM, KWH Pipe, Aquadrip, Robota, Shurflo and Ahlsell. Main Distributor for The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Sierra-Leone.We are your one-point source for For Submersible Water Pumps, Booster Pumps, Solar Pumps, Mechanical and Carpentry Tools, Forestry and Garden Equipment.Swe-Gam Co Ltd, which market Grundfos in The Gambia, have installed a solar pump system with an SP3 submersible pump that is to provide water for the village cattle in Sare Ngai, a village community in the centre of The Gambia, near the Senegalese border.Sare Ngai is a group of villages situated close to each other with a total of about 2,500 inhabitants who own approximately 3,500 head of livestock – mainly cows and goats – which form the basis of their existence.              

PG Industries (Zimbabwe) Ltd is a group of companies which comprises of 10 businesses. It has its origins in the city of Bulawayo-the City of Kings since 1949. It began as a merchandiser of glass and timber.   Over the years it has diversified into a wide range of products and services including timber boards, cement, cement products, hardware, plumbing, glass, windscreens, wood and glass-based value-added product.   Being in the construction sector PG has grown to be a key player in national economic development. PG competences lies in the processing and distribution of all building materials from the ground up.   The Head Office houses and offers strategic leadership in the areas of: Finance, Business development, Human resources, Risk and compliance Information Systems and Technology, Procument, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Company Administration and Legal Affairs. 

We are the leading supplier of soluble Silicate Chemicals in Sub-Saharan Africa. Zimbabwe Silicates (Pvt) Ltd is a subsidiary of Zimglass Holdings which is a company of the Industrial Development Corporation [IDC] of Zimbabwe. We are located in Kadoma, 141 km south west of Harare.We aim to stimulate industrial growth by producing multi-purpose and environmentally friendly industrial chemicals and applications based on soluble silicates.OUR MISSIONWe stimulate industrial growth in Zimbabwe by producing multi-purpose and environmentally friendly industrial chemicals based on soluble silicates for Sub-Saharan Africa.This is achieved by fostering team spirit, encouraging innovation and promoting excellence to the satisfaction of all our stake holders.CORE VALUESWe will fulfill our mission guided by the following values:· Customer focus· Innovation· Teamwork· Good Corporate Citizenship· Excellence

Hastt Zimbabwe is a leading manufacturer of agricultural implements, haulage equipment and plough and harrow discs for both the local and export markets.For the agricultural sector, Hastt offers a range of implements that are specifically designed to address the varying needs of the spectrum of farmers from the small-scale communal farmer through to the large scale commercial farmer. These are made up of the Haka range of animal drawn implements, and tractor drawn implements and farm trailers.Haka animal drawn products comprise the Haka Plough, Ridger, Cultivator, Harrow, Planter, Scotchcart, and the Watercart. These implements are made with the small-scale farmer in mind. Haka implements, together with their spare parts, are available countrywide through a network of distributors and agents.Hastt tractor drawn implements are designed for land preparation, fertiliser application, planting, cultivation, as well as post harvest handling. This product range is made up of standard and reversible disc ploughs, disc harrows, tine rippers, fertiliser distributors, station markers, precision planters, ridgers, cultivators, potato lifters, shellers and hammermills. These implements are available in a range of sizes to cater for the farmer’s size of operation. Spares for the tractor drawn implements are also readily available.Hastt also offers a wide range of trailers from the small utility trailer through to the heavy duty tri-axle trailer, dumpers, farm trailers and water bowsers. There is a wide range of optional features which can be built onto the trailers to suit specific customer requirements. In addition, Hastt manufactures fuel storage tanks of varying capacities.The company’s objective is to deliver a total package to its customers. This package is a combination of the product itself and an efficient product support system through back – up service and spares availability. This is complemented by a service workshop facility for the repair and refurbishment of equipment. Hastt Zimbabwe is a leading manufacturer of a diverse range of engineered equipment and spares for the agricultural, transport and manufacturing industries. The company prides itself in the quality of its products and to this end has achieved ISO 9001 Certification. Formerly Tinto Industries, the company has been operating since 1970 – manufacturing agricultural implements, trailers, discs and spares. The company changed its name to Hastt Zimbabwe in 1997 and was acquired by SMM Holdings in 1998. At Hastt, product quality, research and development are paramount in our operations and so are the employees who make up the skilled, experienced and dedicated Hastt team. The company is committed to maintaining its pole position by investing in the latest technology in manufacturing facilities. Recently a new disc plant was commissioned at the Norton factory, which besides doubling production output, will ensure that product quality is to the most demanding international standards.