DonTech Engineering Specialists

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Services

Pressure Vessel Design

Pressure vessels are a vital component in many industries. They are often used in high pressure and high-temperature applications. Which result in a high level of danger for employees and the environment. For this reason, pressure vessels are required to be designed in accordance with an accepted design standard and signed off by a registered Professional Engineer where applicable as per the OHS Act and SANS 347.

Aboveground Storage Tank Design

Aboveground storage tanks and bunding need to be designed in accordance with national standards. To ensure the safety of people and the environment. In addition, these designs need to be signed off by a Professional Engineer to ensure the integrity of the design.

Fire System Design

Fire protection systems for buildings, factories, and tank farms are vital for ensuring the safety of people and assets. It is also a legal requirement that fire protection systems comply with the relevant national standards to ensure safety. Companies often operate outdated and poorly maintained fire protection systems. Thereby putting the management and employees at significant risk.

Storage Tank Inspections

Inspecting the integrity of storage tanks is vital to reduce the risk to the environment. As well as, the health and safety of persons during operations. Regardless of whether the storage tanks store a hazardous or non-hazardous substance. Storage tank inspections are also a legal requirement.

Hazardous Area Classifications

DonTech Engineering Specialists has extensive knowledge of the relevant South African National Standards that govern hazardous area classifications. We provide a professionally registered Mechanical Engineer to conduct and sign off designs for hazardous area classifications.

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About Us

DonTech Engineering Specialists was established to support industries in South Africa that are facing challenging conditions in the tough economic climate. A significant reduction in skills and knowledge has been evident across the country and businesses are finding it difficult to find the right personnel for the job. This has resulted in employees across many organisations being stretched too thin and unable to deal with the design, regulatory, and health and safety pressures continuously placed upon them. DonTech Engineering Specialists takes away the stresses linked to regulatory requirements, inspections, and designs across a wide range of industries by providing a reliable and trustworthy service.

Where larger companies have high overhead costs that are transferred onto customers, DonTech deliberately structured its business model to enable low cost, high quality, and flexible capabilities to assist businesses that need resolutions to problems they face. Although DonTech specialises in storage tank inspections, storage tank design, hazardous area classifications, fire-fighting system inspections and designs, and pressure vessel designs, we have vast knowledge in OHS Act requirements as well as reliability centred maintenance.

DonTech was founded by Donovan Cawdry who has worked for many years in the petroleum industry. Being a certified Professional Engineer, a certified API653 Tank Inspector, and having an in-depth knowledge of the OHS Act and Regulations, Donovan’s vision was to assist industries with a cost-effective service which takes headaches away from those who are stretched too thin in their companies. DonTech is based in Durban but provides services to all industries within South Africa and neighbouring countries.

If you need assistance regarding inspections, designs, or certification for storage tanks, fire fighting systems, pressure vessels, or hazardous area classifications, contact us with your query and we will respond to you for further information or to set up a site meeting.

Certificates & Accreditations

Registered Mechanical Professional Engineer with ECSA

Pr.Eng. number: 20160354

Certified API653 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector

Certification number: 56102

Frequently Asked Questions

What information do I need to supply for a quote?

Every service is different and therefore requires different information. The most efficient way to get a quote is to send an email indicating which service you require and include all basic information related to your need. DonTech will then contact you requesting any additional information required in order to provide a quote.

Is the quote obligation free?

Yes. DonTech recognises that the services offered may require preliminary work in order to quote. Therefore the quotes will be obligation-free.

How long does a tank inspection take?

The duration of a tank inspection varies depending on the nature of the inspection and the size of the tank. Inspections can range from a few hours to a few days depending on whether repairs are required.

Once an inspection is completed, what type of report is issued?

DonTech issues a hard copy as well as a soft copy of the report to clients. In addition, DonTech keeps all inspection reports on file at their office in case clients lose their reports.

Does DonTech offer tank cleaning services?

Yes, DonTech does offer tank cleaning services which is often required prior to internal tank inspections.

Does DonTech arrange the relevant Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) services?

Yes, DonTech can arrange for the relevant NDT services if clients request this.

Can DonTech offer design drawings?

Yes, DonTech outsources drawings of designs where it is applicable and required by clients.

What is the first step in getting DonTech to do a design?

Send an email with all the relevant information and DonTech will contact you to arrange a meeting or to attain additional information if required.

What level of detail do the audits provide?

The audits are composed of two sections. The first section is the executive overview which provides a high-level assessment of how compliant a factory or company is relative to each Regulation. The second section is a detailed breakdown of exactly where there is non-compliance which allows for corrective action.

Can DonTech provide training of the OHS Act and Regulations to my employees?

Yes, DonTech can provide training of the OHS Act or any of the Regulations, as required by clients, in order to upskill employees.

Am I legally required to have OHS Act audits done?

No, it is not a legal requirement to have an audit done. However, it is a legal requirement to comply with the OHS Act.

DonTech has extensive experience with integrating OHS Act compliance with the need to maintain efficient production and as a result, provides pragmatic audits to enable companies to become aware of and improve their compliance.

Does DonTech offer design drawings for hazardous area classifications?

Yes, DonTech Engineering Specialists provides drawings for all their hazardous area classifications.These drawings are also a legal requirement so that personnel are aware of the dangerous areas on site.

I am worried about my site’s compliance, but I don’t know where to begin. What must I do?

Send DonTech an email with as much relevant information as possible, and we will contact you to arrange a site visit. We have the experience and expertise to professionally guide you through the process.