Industrial Mechanical Engineering Disciplines
Disciplines Overview
Specialised Mechanical Services for Petrochemical & Industrial Environments
AMS Group delivers mechanical engineering and contracting services tailored to the demanding requirements of petrochemical and industrial environments.
Our disciplines include piping, firefighting systems and upgrades, API 650 and API 653 tank repairs, tank cleaning, civil and building works, and Kanon Loading & Safety Equipment.
Mechanical expertise. Controlled execution. Industrial project support.
Integrated Support Across Mechanical, Civil & Industrial Project Requirements
AMS Group supports clients through specialised disciplines that cover piping, tank repairs, fire protection systems, civil works, tank cleaning and loading equipment solutions.
Piping, fabrication, installation and maintenance support
Tank repairs, tank cleaning and fire protection systems
Civil works and Kanon Loading & Safety Equipment
Piping
Fabrication & Installation of Industrial Piping Systems
AMS Group specialises in the fabrication and installation of piping systems in accordance with SANS 347, the Pressure Equipment Regulation, ASME B31.3 Process Piping and ASME B31.4 Pipeline Transportation Systems standards.
Our piping capabilities include fabrication, welding, installation, testing, modifications, tie-ins and maintenance support using approved industrial materials for petrochemical, fuel, process and industrial environments.
Fabrication. Installation. Testing. Maintenance support.
SPECIALISED MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities
AMS Group has extensive experience in the mechanical construction of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. Our portfolio includes major projects for Fine Chemicals in Epping, Cape Town, where we delivered the fabrication and installation of process piping, utility piping, structural steel, equipment installation, and mechanical plant modifications.
Our work is executed to the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Pharmaceutical Facility Support
Pipeline Capabilities
Specialised Pipeline Services for Demanding Industrial Applications
AMS Group provides specialised pipeline services focused on safe transmission, system integrity, operational reliability and long-term performance within petrochemical, fuel, process and industrial environments.
High-Pressure Gas Pipelines
Specialised fabrication, installation and maintenance of high-pressure gas pipeline systems engineered to withstand demanding operating pressures, harsh environmental conditions and critical industrial applications while ensuring safe and reliable gas transmission.
Crude Oil & Product Pipelines
Professional pipeline construction and mechanical services for the transportation of crude oil and petroleum products, focused on operational efficiency, system integrity, environmental responsibility and long-term reliability.
Firefighting Systems & Upgrades
Industrial Fire Protection System Support
AMS Group provides installation, maintenance, modification and upgrade services for industrial firefighting systems.
We understand the critical role that fire protection systems play in safeguarding personnel, infrastructure and operational continuity within high-risk industrial environments.
Firefighting piping. Hydrant lines. Pump installations. System upgrades.
Firefighting piping systems
Hydrant lines
Pump installations
System upgrades
Modifications and repairs
Associated mechanical works
API 650 & API 653 Tank Repairs
Tank Repair, Maintenance, Modification & Alteration Services
AMS Group provides professional tank repair, maintenance, modification and alteration services in accordance with API 650 and API 653 standards.
Our experience covers the full scope of above-ground storage tank work, ranging from minor repairs and routine maintenance to major structural repairs, upgrades and complete tank alterations within petrochemical and industrial facilities.
Protecting tank integrity, safety and long-term storage performance.
Floor replacements
Shell repairs
Roof repairs
Nozzle additions and modifications
Structural corrections
Tank bottom repairs
Annular plate replacements
Reinforcing installations
Leak repairs and general tank rehabilitation work
Tank Cleaning
Bulk Storage Tank Cleaning & Gas-Freeing
AMS Group provides professional tank cleaning services, including the cleaning and gas-freeing of bulk storage tanks to support inspection, maintenance, repair and operational safety requirements.
Supporting inspection, maintenance, repair and operational safety.
Bulk storage tank cleaning
Tank gas-freeing
Inspection, maintenance and repair support
Operational safety requirements
Civil & Building Works
Civil Support for Industrial & Petrochemical Projects
In support of our mechanical contracting services, AMS Group also undertakes civil works associated with industrial and petrochemical projects.
By integrating civil and mechanical services, we are able to provide clients with efficient project coordination, improved execution and streamlined project delivery while maintaining strict quality and safety standards throughout all phases of work.
Integrated civil and mechanical project support.
Industrial Civil Works
Industrial & Petrochemical Support Areas
Kanon Loading & Safety Equipment
Loading Arms, Folding Stairs & Related Safety Equipment
AMS Group is the African agent for Kanon Loading Equipment B.V., supplying Kanon loading arms for marine, road and rail loading applications across Southern Africa.
AMS Group is also licensed to manufacture Kanon folding stairs and related safety equipment locally, supporting safe access and loading operations across industrial, petrochemical and bulk storage environments.
Kanon loading arms are supplied by AMS Group as the African agent, while folding stairs and related safety equipment are manufactured locally under Kanon licence.
Kanon Loading Arms
Supplied as African agent
Folding Stairs
Manufactured under Kanon licence
Related Safety Equipment
Manufactured under Kanon licence
Marine Loading Arm Project Experience
AMS Group has been involved in the supply and installation of marine loading arms for Astron, Burgan / VTTI and SANPC, the South African National Petroleum Corporation.
Astron
Supplied and installed 5 marine loading arms.
Burgan / VTTI
Installed 2 marine loading arms.
SANPC
Supplied 2 marine loading arms, with installation currently in progress.
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Discuss Your Mechanical, Civil or Piping Requirements
Speak to AMS Group about piping systems, tank repairs, firefighting systems, tank cleaning, civil works or Kanon Loading & Safety Equipment for your industrial or petrochemical project.