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Machinery Installation, Commissioning and Grouting

Reliability is built in the day a machine is installed, yet foundations, grouting and commissioning are often rushed on African projects and expansions. This programme shows maintenance and project teams how to install and commission rotating and static equipment correctly. Delegates learn foundation preparation, levelling, grouting, soft foot correction and commissioning checks that give machines the best possible start to life.

What you will be able to do

  • Prepare foundations and baseplates to receive new machinery correctly.
  • Level, position and secure equipment to specification.
  • Select and apply grout to support and anchor machine bases.
  • Detect and correct soft foot and mounting distortion.
  • Carry out pre commissioning and commissioning checks before start up.
  • Document installation data to support future maintenance and reliability.

Course outline

  1. 01Foundations and baseplate preparation
  2. 02Levelling, positioning and anchoring
  3. 03Grout types, selection and application
  4. 04Soft foot detection and correction
  5. 05Pre commissioning inspections
  6. 06Commissioning checks and safe start up
  7. 07Installation records and handover data

Who should attend

Millwrights, mechanical fitters, maintenance engineers and project technicians involved in installing and commissioning plant machinery.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Cairo3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Accra3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Durban3R13,000
28 to 30 Sep 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
12 to 14 Oct 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Dubai3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Lagos3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Kampala3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Pretoria3R13,000
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Cape Town3R13,000
14 to 16 Dec 2026Online3US$900
21 to 23 Dec 2026Mozambique3US$1,500

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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