NEW WHEEL DOZER
With its rugged structure designed to achieve multiple lifecycles under the toughest operating conditions, the 814K delivers high production operation in applications such as utility work at mines, heavy civil construction backfilling and grading work, and ground preparation and subbase work on airport and commercial projects.Operator’s officeThe wheel dozer’s upgraded cab design makes the operator’s […]
New Automation Package
For greater safety and efficiency in underground mining, Epiroc has released a number of automation features for the Scooptram underground loader. The Scooptram Automation Regular package allows the loader to be controlled through an operator station from a remote location. “With this new package, the operator can control the loader even while it is out […]
rubber crawler track impresses
The technology company Continental was honoured with a total of eight prizes for its innovative products at the recent German Innovation Awards. The Trackman XP rubber crawler track impressed the panel with its innovative properties and user benefits.Special anti-vibration technology combined with optimised tread design reduces vibrations by as much as 70 percent compared with […]
Proximity Detection Systems
“The company’s latest patented tri-technology PDS solutions which range from a simple, low-cost single technology system, to integrated multi-technological solutions, encompass all aspects of the most advanced mining communications and technology,” states Andrew Trentelman, senior general manager: Electronics, Becker Mining South Africa. “Our patented tri-technology point of detection system is the only system available globally […]
Government applications
MST backhoe loaders have been recognised as the most suitable machines for demanding work at all levels of government including municipalities.According to Desmond van Heerden of ELB Equipment, distributor of MST backhoe loaders in South Africa, the multipurpose capabilities of the MST backhoe loader combined with its high specification level, durability and national support network […]
Call for participation
Aspasa already has its own health and safety, as well as environmental management systems which are mandatory for its members to ensure safe and sustainable supply of materials to various markets. But the creation of bespoke quality management system designed with local requirements and legislation in mind, is the next logical step in maintaining the […]
Addressing skills shortages
Skills development in the surface mining profession has been shunted squarely into the international spotlight by South Africa’s opencast mining industry representative association, Aspasa, with its awareness-raising presentation delivered to an international audience of peers in Spain recently.The Global Aggregates Information Network (GAIN) focusses quarrying and surface mining industry associations on numerous topics raised by […]
DANGER of using fake parts
Using imitation or fake parts in OEM equipment poses a major risk to the health and safety of machine operators, in addition to being hugely detrimental to the overall performance of the equipment, warns Bobcat Equipment South Africa, part of the Goscor Group of companies.‘Grey market’ goods not only pose a potential danger to customers, […]
Operator Safety and Convenience
Three new articulated trucks have been extensively redesigned, enhancing the field-proven features and performance of their Cat C-Series predecessors (730C2, 730C2 EJ, and 735C) with new operator stations including innovative new controls, transmission-protection features, new hoist-assist system, advanced traction control system, new stability-assist system, and a fuel saving ECO operating mode.In addition, the design of […]
Top Performers
ELB Equipment is aggressively gearing its excavator offering to meet an anticipated demand upsurge as the economy turns upwards. “Excavators are at the heart of any construction or mining operation and their availability is pivotal to getting projects off the ground. For this reason, we have brought in extra units, especially 21-tonners, as they are […]
