ABOUT FACET ENGINEERING – LEADERS IN PROCESS, CONVEYOR, AND MATERIALS HANDLING SYSTEMS
ESTABLISHED IN 1989
Facet Engineering began as an engineering and design office. Our primary field began as design and project management services. Facet provided these to the conveying and agri food processing industries. Thus, our current specialisation in conveyor system and process engineering projects is clear.
INDEPENDENT SOUTH AFRICAN MANUFACTURERS
Shortly after our founding, we set up our own manufacturing facilities. This allowed us to independently manufacture process engineering and materials handling equipment. Our 2000m2 workshop is also well equipped. It includes CNC plasma cutting equipment and a state-of-the-art machine shop.
LATEST SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGY
Facet utilises the latest computer-aided drafting systems and software. This allows us to perfect our process and conveyor system designs. We can create plant and machinery to extreme detail and to exact specifications. What’s more, we can also provide manufacturing drawings in 2D and 3D. Then, we are able to simulate them to prove their functionality to our clients.
PLANT AND MACHINERY MADE TO THE HIGHEST INDUSTRY STANDARDS
Our design office passes on details to the workshop. Thereafter, manufacturing follows strict quality control procedures. This applies to the production of agri food processing and conveyor machinery. In doing so, all our process and conveyor systems meet the highest industry standards.
We conduct inspections of the food processing or conveyor systems and equipment. During this, our project engineers determine the requirements of the client. We then gather vital information needed to compile a cost estimate for the project.
This is the process of developing a solution for a client’s problem. We draft the scope of the project, and determine the vital features and requirements. As South African manufacturers, we need thorough examination and analysis.
We move to this phase after conducting necessary research and determining design requirements. This involves draughting preliminary high-level design drawings of the proposed solution. This applies for both conveyor and process engineering. We pride ourselves in having one of the best engineering design teams in the country.
Once a client has approved a proposed solution and cost estimate, we move to the next phase. This involves managing all (or some) aspects of a plant and machinery project. We do this from start to finish, depending on the clients requirements.
After compiling more detailed designs of a project, the drafting process follows. These are manufacturing drawings that include dimensions, schematics, and layouts. We make use of the latest design software available. This ensures the highest quality food processing and conveyor systems drawings for clients.
After approval of design drawings, we move on to the production planning phase. This includes procuring raw materials, coordinating resources and commencing production of the project. As South African manufacturers, our production facilities are well equipped. Strict quality controls are standard practice.
We also offer delivery of our products directly to the client. We can deliver throughout Southern Africa, Africa and the across the globe.
The correct installation of a machine or plant is vital to ensure its proper functioning. This needs the precise set up of the machine or plant to ensure the equipment is working correctly. Electrical set up also forms part of this process.
After successful installation is the commissioning of machinery. This involves testing and calibrating the set-up and operating parameters. This ensures that the desired production capacities are being achieved. Additionally, the machine must not be running under strain. Optimising the plant requires that conditions are suitable with necessary adjustments.
