Motor-graders
Case 885B series motor graders, available locally from Case Construction SA, have the latest technological and design features for improved performance and enhanced productivity.“Enhancements to this range include the flexibility of a torque converter lock-up system for efficient transmission, a roll-away mouldboard plough for lower fuel consumption and a re-designed cab, with a larger field […]
The big earthwork jobs
The H series compactors from Hamm cover a huge spectrum of earthwork applications. The machines are available with weights from 11t to 25t, with smooth or padfoot drums. The Easy Drive operating concept makes, all models exceptionally easy to operate and offers many convenience features.In addition, HAMM is the only manufacturer in the world to […]
Logistics Support ‘Business as Usual’
Precision control of the boom, arm, and bucket is critical in harsh operating environments such as Africa. It is for this reason that Bobcat Equipment South Africa is punting the Bobcat E55 compact excavator as the toughest and most efficient machine on the market today.With a maximum digging depth of 3.923mm, the excavator is used […]
New Lease on Life
An unprecedented number of mines are opting for from-the-bottom-up rebuilds of equipment rather than more traditional selective rebuilding and repairs.Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology’s Jet Park rebuild workshop is a hive of activity as a significant number of machines cross the floor to get a new lease of life. The company’s strategy to rebuild machines, […]
A Global Service
New Agreement Expands Hitachi Construction Machinery’s Remote ConstructionMachinery Management Business and Grows Iridium’s Heavy Equipment Partner Network.Iridium Communication has announced a new long-term agreement, which brings the truly global coverage and reliability of their network to Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. By integrating Iridium connectivity, Hitachi will now be able to expand to regions and markets […]
From One Site to Another
“The mining sector in Africa has shown particular interest in our MDS trommel screens and apron feeders, designed especially for mineral processing and recycling applications. By using trommels to remove clay and wet sticky material, crusher and vibratory screen blockages are prevented and this efficiency contributes to increased production,” says Ken Mouritzen, managing director, BLT.“Flexible […]
Toughest Working Conditions
Goscor Earth Moving (GEM), part of the Goscor Group, is continuing its introduction of the latest Sany equipment into the local market with the launch of a new hydraulic excavator for the toughest African operating conditions. The SY215C hydraulic excavator is one of five models developed specifically by Sany for the international market, GEM Sales […]
Extensive Infrastructure
TDS Projects Construction is completing a mammoth installation of extensive ground handling infrastructure at Petra Diamond’s Finsch Mine. TDS Projects Construction’s affiliated company, Thuthukani Engineering Solutions designed the C-cut ground handling infrastructure at Cullinan mine and were then tasked with the design of Finsch’s infrastructure required for the sub-level caving expansion project. This immense project […]
In Tough Conditions
HPE Africa’s robust Hyundai 520LC-9S hydraulic crawler excavators are designed for high productivity, precision control and improved operator comfort in tough conditions, particularly in arduous mining and quarrying conditions. “The Hyundai R520LC-9S series also offers fuel efficiency, economic performance and low maintenance requirements,” says Alex Ackron, managing director, HPE Africa. “What’s notable is the newly-designed […]
Just One Good Idea
You know things are looking up when you attend a press function and one of the machines readied for the open day is AWOL, having just been sold to a needy client in Botswana. “Bulk Handling Today” visited the Wirtgen premises late last year where the MD, Heinrich Schulenberg did say, nevertheless that the last […]
