From the Chairman’s Desk

On the count-down to the end-of-year shutdown, it seems appropriate to reflect on the CMA activities during the year. The Training arm has seen two Design Diploma courses, the popular Chute Seminar and four On-Site Certificate courses, with good examination results and high praise on all evaluation forms. Two Joint Forum meetings were held at […]
Controlling Belt Conveyor Dust at Source

The conveyor technology experts at Martin Engineering are responding to the US Mining Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) new dust emissions final rule by offering simple, make-sense solutions for staying compliant. Often, these rule changes cause a ripple effect internationally and serve as a template for similar policies worldwide. Martin engineers have dedicated years […]
Eliminating Need for Multiple Compressors

Namibian-owned company, Skeltek Industrial Works (Pty) Ltd., employs two Atlas Copco XAHS700 Pace compressors for the efficient, reliable and safe handling of dry bulk chemicals that are critical for offshore drilling operations and well-construction. “We have successfully transferred thousands of tons of product with these Atlas Copco machines during the course of the drilling campaigns […]
Tailored Belt Tracking Solutions

According to Gerhard Strydom, technical product manager at Tru-Trac, a one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to belt tracking solutions. Proper specification and installation are critical to achieving the expected performance and longevity. He explains that key considerations in specifying belt trackers include belt speed, width, tension and tonnage per hour on the loading side, emphasising […]
From the Chairman’s Desk

This month we have for readers some spectacular and not-so-spectacular news for the conveyor industry. After twelve long years, the corrections to SANS 1313-1 are now underway, in that the SABS has prepared an amendment to the standard correcting all the errors that are in the version of SANS 1313-1 that was published in 2012. […]
Enhanced Conveyor Impact Cradle

Superior Industries, Inc, a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has unveiled a revised design of its popular Conveyor Impact Cradle. The new and improved arrangement includes larger pad cartridges to enhance durability and a reinforced point of connection between the pads and cradle frame. According to Superior’s engineers, […]
From the Chairman’s Desk

This month I have some very important information for industry: It concerns the ‘CMA Safety Around Belt Conveyors Guideline’, which is widely used in industry and the DMRE. Revision 5 of this document is now available and is published on the CMA website www.cmasa.co.za. Revision 5 corrects an omission that occurred in earlier versions of […]
Belt Scale Accuracy

Accurately measuring the load on conveyor belts is critical for mines and other industrial applications, however small margins of error with belt scales can have large a dramatic impact on bottom line profitability. Tru-Truc Rollers boasts accuracy error levels of as low as 0,08% which is unheard of in applications where many customers are happy […]
Results Come Down to Training

High-volume belt conveyor systems are among the most hazardous pieces of equipment in any bulk handling operation. Maintaining the delicate balance between production demands and efficiency can be a challenge for any internal maintenance team. To control labour costs and improve safety, operators often enter servicing agreements with outside contractors to perform routine maintenance or […]
From the Chairman’s Desk

Electra Mining is almost upon us, and all exhibiting CMA members will be easily recognisable by the CMA Member sign on display at their stands. We wish everyone a successful exhibition week in showcasing their products and making plenty of new contacts. The CMA AGM provides interesting feedback on current tasks that impact our industry. […]