Fifty Years of Air Cannon Technology
A world leader in bulk handling solutions Martin Engineering is marking the 50th anniversary of its invention of the world’s first low-pressure air cannon. Air cannons have transformed material flows in bulk processing systems, eliminating problematic internal buildups and blockages. The company launched the world’s first low-pressure pneumatic air cannon, its legendary Big Blaster […]
Belt Misalignment Solutions
With belt misalignment remaining the biggest headache for conveyor system operators across a variety of bulk material handling industries, Tru-Trac has evolved from this valuable niche into a full service conveyor solutions business. Having patented and commercialised its belt tracker back in 1996, Tru-Trac has leveraged its engineering expertise and market knowledge into a comprehensive […]
Conveyor Automation Made Easier
Superior Industries, a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has announced the launch of version 14.0 of its TeleStacker Conveyor PilePro Automation programme. This latest edition brings significant enhancements to user interface and functionality. Among the notable changes is the introduction of an updated touch screen boasting a higher […]
‘Can-do’ Approach of South Africans
A world leader in bulk material handling solutions Martin Engineering has celebrated its 20th anniversary of growth across the African continent. The company, which works with mining and mineral processing companies to improve safety, efficiency and productivity, first entered Africa in November 2003 with the acquisition of South African business, Scorpio Conveyor Products. Two decades […]
Belt Management Package
Becker Mining South Africa has developed a total belt management system package, that ensures absolute reliability and optimum safety of conveyor belts used in surface and underground mining. It encompasses a range of advanced Becker systems, that are known for dependable performance and extended service life in demanding mining conditions. “This comprehensive belt package includes […]
Reconditioned Submerged Scraper Idlers
The utilisation of SKF sealed bearings, combined with upgraded internal modifications, reconditioning and locally-manufactured custom seals, has increased the average MTBF (Mean-Time Between Failures) of scraper idlers on a customer’s submerged scraper conveyor (SCC) from 3-6 months to 12-18 months. The submerged scraper idlers convey water-quenched, hot coarse ash to the front of the SSC […]
Five Reasons to use Energy Chains
Global polymer manufacturer, igus, is steadily making inroads into applications where its energy chains can improve cable management on machines where repetitive linear movements are required. The energy chains usually replace festoon systems on equipment like gantry cranes, tripper cars and can even replace cable reel drums on heavy duty mining machines such as stackers […]
Australian Fire Technology for Conveyors
Integrated Fire Technology (IFT), the new trading name of Fogmaker South Africa, has boosted its fire suppression line-up with the addition of QTEC fire suppression solutions. QTEC’s scalable and versatile system provides a fire suppression solution for fixed plant applications such as conveyor belts and diesel and oil storage tanks, as well as large, semi-enclosed […]
A Marked Reduction in Dust
Custom engineered chute systems have significantly reduced dust levels while increasing productivity at Zimplats. Over the last two decades, Weba Chute Systems has installed 99 of its tailor made transfer points in various applications across the mine and processing plants. These bespoke installations span various applications including conveyor onto conveyor transfer chutes, apron feeder discharge […]
Upholding his Father’s Standards
Specialist fabrication powerhouse Efficient Engineering is this year celebrating a momentous 55 years in business. Established in 1968 by Giuseppe Cimato, a young blacksmith from Italy who had arrived in South Africa aged 17, Guiseppe carved a niche for himself in the metal fabrication business, recalls his son Tony, CEO of Efficient Engineering. “My dad’s […]
