AST is proud to introduce its brand-new development in Pyroshield Systems – the latest pneumatic actuator assembly for the gaseous automatic fixed fire extinguishing range.
Fire protection systems and equipment have become increasingly important in recent years due to increased awareness of the devastating toll that fire-related disasters take on people, property, and the environment. At Alien Systems and Technologies (AST), we understand the importance of fire protection and we are proud to be at the forefront of the industry, […]
Bongumusa ‘Musa’ Mbatha, has been appointed as Alien Systems and Technologies (AST) new Business Development Representative effective from the 10 January 2023. He has been with the AST for almost 14 years having started working for the company in May of 2009. Always one to grab an opportunity when presented to him he has occupied […]
Alien Systems and Technologies (AST) would like to announce the appointment of our new director Vuyokazi ‘Vuyo’ Mdyada effective from the 10 January 2023. Her Journey with AST began over 15 years ago when she joined the company in August 2007. She started working for AST in creditors, however, her eagerness to absorb knowledge through […]
The South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) published the Transitional Guidelines for SANS1825:2020 and SANS 10019:2021 regarding gas cylinder test stations. To ensure that Alien Systems and Technologies(AST) adhere to these guidelines we have implemented the following:■ Ensure that affected personnel are trained on SANAS 1825:2020 and SANS 10019:2021,■ Implement the use of test date […]
While AST has a strong footprint in South Africa, it also provides product and services to mining companies in the rest of the SADC region, and further north into central Africa.
Over the past 18 months, mining companies have been increasingly investing in fire protection systems to safeguard their operations…
If you work at a large industrial plant or mine, you may have noticed those hydraulic lubricating oil packs, or perhaps the diesel generator sets, oil store rooms, pump rooms or flammable liquids stores…
Allowing untrained professionals to service and maintain fire protection systems will not only dent a mining company’s profit but it also puts its employees at great risk…
Broadly speaking there are two methods to sense fire conditions using cable. Most commonly used in the South African market is the digital type method: essentially…