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Paradigm was founded in 1983. We manufacture a multitude of products, all produced "in house" and customer specific utilising Wood, Steel, Aluminium, Perspex, Glass, Moulding, Vacuum forming using a wide range of substrates. The owners Patrick and Joanne Sutcliffe and production team Paul Sutcliffe, Alfred Mahlake and Samuel Tshabalala are all dedicated to prompt and efficient "hands-on" service to the industry we serve. We have an employee complement of 40+ full-time dedicated staff members. Paradigm utilises, manufactures and fabricates products using materials such as: Aluminium, Glass, Perspex, Acrylics, Steel and Wood.We also do CNC cutting, inhouse silk screen printing and vinyl cutting.    Aluminium DisplaysUnique Slatwall systems for most shopfitting displays and other associated products.Caravan and Motorhome WindowsDouble and single glazed press moulded acrylic caravan windows toughened safetyglass windows in a powdercoated aluminium clamping subframe with built in flyscreensDisplay UnitsCustom made to customers specifications and utilising different materials to suit customer products.Light BoxesA wide range of lightboxes , moulded signfaces and signs for interior and exterior use.Perspex FabricationAll manufactured to customers specifications, using substrates such as perspex, acrylics, a b s and hi impact styrene.Press / Blow MouldingManufacture of domes, 2d sign faces, bowls, trays and dishes in most acrylics and perspex.Shopfitting SystemsA variety of custom made shop in shop display configurations available to suit all your product display requirements.Steel Fabrication. Specialised metal shelving systems and stands to display a variety of products.Vacuum FormingThermoformed trays and parts for the cosmetic and display industry.Wood FabricationCabinet making, basic joinery and shopfitting.

Sabricon was established in 1945 as a trading company importing products from Continental Europe and the United Kingdom. Soon Sabricon began to manufacture sewer cleaning equipment for the local plumbing industry and quickly established itself as the leading supplier of quality products for the professional plumber. During the dark times of the apartheid era Sabricon concentrated on supplying the local market with its needs. After sanctions were lifted following the democratic elections of 1994 Sabricon began to work on developing export customers. This effort has been well rewarded as Sabricon now exports to over 20 countries world wide. We attribute our success to the consistantly high quality products and reliability which are delivered at unbeatable prices. Our customers know they can pay more, but they can't buy better. Sabricon has an ongoing programme to develop new products and solutions for the professional plumbing industry. For our customers this means that we will always be willing to help solve their problems and will even custom make special items for them.  Sabricon's manufacturing prowess has been rewarded by partnerships with leading brands in the sewer cleaning business. Sabricon now acts as the supplier to international companies that have chosen to outsource their manufacturing, thereby improving their competitive position whilst retaining top quality products.

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

We manufacture Boards, Cabinets and Frames for medals, badges, photos, trophies, t-shirts, teaspoons and other collectable items. All our boards and cabinets are manufactured from Saligna. Prices are available on request. Boards and Cabinets manufactured from other woods, i.e.: Pine, Oak, Kiaat, Ebony etc. are available, but we recommend that you obtain a quote first before ordering. We also layout and set your medals in your choice of frame for an additional fee.Medal BoardsMedal Boards made to our own design, or we can manufacture to your specifications.Display CabinetsDisplay Cabinets made to our own design, or we can manufacture to your specifications.Standard Display Cabinets are made from solid wood, with glass doors that are easily removable for setting out and cleaning. A felt background is available in a variety of colours.Trophy CabinetsTrophy Cabinets made to our own design, or we can manufacture to your specifications.Notice BoardsNotice Boards made to our own design or we can manufacture to your specifications.

* 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.