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Vicol Vicol (Pty) Ltd delivers custom water purification solutions with cost savings and expert support.

We ensure compliance with industry regulations (SANS, SAHPRA, WHO, cGMP) and deliver custom water purification solutions with measurable results. Our expertise, adaptability, and commitment to accountability guarantee success.

FAQ: What Is the Difference Between Purified Water and Water for Injection?Not all pharmaceutical water serves the same ...
21/10/2026

FAQ: What Is the Difference Between Purified Water and Water for Injection?

Not all pharmaceutical water serves the same purpose. The required water quality depends on how the water will be used within the manufacturing process, meaning different applications can require different treatment approaches.

Vicol provides pharmaceutical water purification solutions using technologies such as microfiltration, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis and, where required, distillation for Water for Injection (WFI) applications.

Understanding the difference between these requirements is an important step in determining the appropriate purification process for your facility.

Get the right water purification approach for your process. Contact Vicol Today!

+27 (0) 11 315 1842 | [email protected]


FAQ: Why Is Reverse Osmosis Used in Beverage Manufacturing?Reverse osmosis (RO) is one of the membrane technologies used...
16/10/2026

FAQ: Why Is Reverse Osmosis Used in Beverage Manufacturing?

Reverse osmosis (RO) is one of the membrane technologies used in beverage water purification. It can form part of a wider treatment process designed around the specific water quality and requirements of the beverage application.

At Vicol, RO can be combined with other treatment technologies, such as microfiltration, ultrafiltration and media filtration, depending on the requirements of the process. The focus is not simply on using one technology, but on developing an effective treatment approach for the application.

Understanding the role of each treatment stage is key to achieving the required water quality.
Speak to Vicol about your beverage water purification requirements.

+27 (0) 11 315 1842 | [email protected]


FAQ: What Is Water for Injection and When Is It Required?Water for Injection (WFI) is used for specific pharmaceutical a...
14/10/2026

FAQ: What Is Water for Injection and When Is It Required?

Water for Injection (WFI) is used for specific pharmaceutical applications where a higher level of water quality is required. Unlike standard purified water applications, WFI requires a treatment approach suited to its intended use and the requirements of the manufacturing process.

At Vicol, distillation systems can be incorporated where WFI is required, forming part of a broader pharmaceutical water purification solution. By considering the application and required water quality, Vicol helps pharmaceutical manufacturers implement treatment systems aligned with their specific production requirements.

Understanding when WFI is required is an important part of designing the right pharmaceutical water purification process.

Need a pharmaceutical water purification solution suited to your process? Speak to Vicol.

+27 (0) 11 315 1842 | [email protected]


Five Questions Every Manufacturer Should Ask Before Investing in a Water Purification SystemChoosing a water purificatio...
27/08/2026

Five Questions Every Manufacturer Should Ask Before Investing in a Water Purification System

Choosing a water purification system is about far more than comparing prices. The right investment should support your production, improve efficiency and continue delivering value for years to come.

Before making your next investment, discover the five key questions every manufacturer should ask to make informed decisions that support long-term performance, reliability and operational success.

Read the full article on the Vicol website and learn how asking the right questions today can help protect your investment tomorrow.

Read More: https://vicol.co.za/five-questions-every-manufacturer-should-ask-before-investing-in-a-water-purification-system/

+27 (0) 11 315 1842 | [email protected]


What Happens After Installation?Installing a water purification system is an important milestone, but it's only the begi...
20/08/2026

What Happens After Installation?

Installing a water purification system is an important milestone, but it's only the beginning of the journey.

At Vicol, our commitment continues long after commissioning. We work closely with our clients through operator training, system optimisation and ongoing technical support to help ensure every system performs as intended from day one and for years to come.

A well-supported system is more efficient, easier to maintain and better equipped to meet the changing demands of your operation. That's why we believe successful projects are built on long-term partnerships, not just successful installations.

With Vicol, you're investing in more than a water purification system, you're partnering with a team committed to your long-term success.

+27 (0) 11 315 1842 | [email protected]


FAQ: Can One Water Purification System Support Multiple Beverage Products?Yes, but only if it's designed with your produ...
13/08/2026

FAQ: Can One Water Purification System Support Multiple Beverage Products?

Yes, but only if it's designed with your production process in mind.

Many beverage manufacturers produce multiple products from a single facility, each with its own water quality requirements. That's why Vicol designs custom water purification systems that can support a range of beverage applications while maintaining consistent quality, efficiency and reliable performance.

By understanding your production goals today and your plans for tomorrow, we engineer solutions that grow with your business and adapt as your operation evolves.

Planning your next production expansion? Speak to the Vicol team about a purification system designed around your unique requirements.

+27 (0) 11 315 1842 | [email protected]


FAQ: Why Can't Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Use Ordinary Filtered Water?The difference comes down to the purity standard...
06/08/2026

FAQ: Why Can't Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Use Ordinary Filtered Water?

The difference comes down to the purity standards required throughout the manufacturing process.

While ordinary filtered water is suitable for many everyday applications, pharmaceutical manufacturing demands water that meets far stricter quality standards. Different production processes require different grades of purified water to help ensure product quality, patient safety and regulatory compliance.

At Vicol, we design custom water purification systems that are engineered to meet these exact requirements. By combining advanced purification technologies with industry expertise, we help pharmaceutical manufacturers achieve consistent water quality they can rely on.

Build confidence into every stage of your pharmaceutical production with a custom-engineered purification system from Vicol.

+27 (0) 11 315 1842 | [email protected]


When Water Doesn't Meet the StandardNot all water challenges are obvious.A slight change in water quality can affect pro...
29/07/2026

When Water Doesn't Meet the Standard

Not all water challenges are obvious.

A slight change in water quality can affect production consistency, increase maintenance requirements and even impact the final product before the problem is noticed.

That's why understanding your incoming water is just as important as the purification system itself.
At Vicol, every project begins with understanding the water source and the unique demands of your operation. By engineering solutions around real-world conditions, we help manufacturers achieve consistent results and dependable performance from day one.

Every great solution starts with knowing exactly what you're working with.

Ready to understand what your water is telling you? Let's start the conversation.

+27 (0) 11 315 1842 | [email protected]


Think Beyond InstallationA water purification system is an investment that should deliver value for years to come, not j...
23/07/2026

Think Beyond Installation

A water purification system is an investment that should deliver value for years to come, not just on installation day.

Our latest article explores why lifecycle thinking is becoming one of the most important considerations in industrial water purification, and how the right engineering decisions today can reduce costs, improve efficiency and support long-term growth.

Read the full article on the Vicol website and discover why great systems are designed with the future in mind. https://vicol.co.za/why-lifecycle-thinking-is-changing-industrial-water-purification/

+27 (0) 11 315 1842 | [email protected]


Behind Every Successful ProjectEvery successful water purification system starts long before the first piece of equipmen...
14/07/2026

Behind Every Successful Project

Every successful water purification system starts long before the first piece of equipment is installed.

It begins with asking the right questions. What are your production goals? What water quality do you need? How will your facility grow in the years ahead?

At Vicol, we believe the planning phase is where the real value is created. By taking the time to understand your operation, evaluate your process requirements and anticipate future demands, we design systems that integrate seamlessly into your facility and perform reliably for years to come.

It's this collaborative approach that helps minimise delays, avoid unnecessary costs and deliver solutions that are built around your business, not the other way around. Every successful installation starts with a well-engineered plan.

Let's start the conversation and design a solution that works for your operation today and tomorrow.

+27 (0) 11 315 1842 | [email protected]


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Unit 22A, First Floor, The Woodlands, Woodlands Drive
Sandton
2191

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday 08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:30
Thursday 08:30 - 17:30
Friday 08:30 - 17:30

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