Crane and Hoist Manufacturer Thriving

Condra’s innovative 5-ton crane uses its own shipping containers as gantry supports. An unpack-and-go solution for mine maintenance in sub-Saharan Africa.

Reduce costs for indoor cranes by up to 40% with new igus glide-chain

Motion plastics specialist develops lightweight energy chain for simple gliding applications with long travels

Container Handling Excellence

With a choice of electric and hybrid models, along with a variable speed generator option, sustainability and flexibility are the key drivers in the RTG range.

Single Crane Solution for Dam

A single, purpose-built Condra top gantry crane is to service Ngwadini Dam, currently under construction as part of the Lower uMkhomazi

Synthetic Rope Proves its Worth

Before launching the S-series hoist with a synthetic rope, Konecranes conducted thousands of hours of testing

Control Panels for Africa

iTek Drives has received an order to build motor control panels for a mine in Uganda. They will ship together with variable frequency drives and replacement electric motors, allowing a complete refit of the hoist, long-travel and cross‑travel on one of the mine’s cranes. iTek Drives sales director, Ryan Bisnath, said that the order follows […]

‘Hit and Miss’ Lubrication of Wire Ropes

Wire ropes are hard-working components in many different applications, from mines to lifts, ports, construction sites, and drainage systems. Ron Byrnes, Senior Technical Sales Representative and Wire Rope Specialist at Lubrication Engineers (LE) SA, has over 30 years’ experience working with wire ropes, including working directly on major Southern African mines and for a wire […]

Hoists and Heavy-duty Trolleys

SkyJacks has penned an exclusive distribution agreement with Atlas Lifting and Rigging (ALR) across Southern Africa. The strategic partnership, formalised late last year, enables SkyJacks to distribute an extensive range of ALR chain hoists, lever hoists, and heavy-duty trolleys. These solutions are designed to meet the stringent demands of sectors such as mining, engineering, and […]

Overhead Crane for Millhouse

Condra is to manufacture a second overhead crane for Tongaat Hulett’s Maidstone sugar mill, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The order is for a 23-metre-span double‑girder electric overhead travelling crane with 25-ton main hoist and 8-ton auxiliary, to work in conjunction with the existing millhouse crane and a 10-ton Condra crane commissioned in the bagasse store in […]

Flexible and Efficient Hoist Series

Konecranes has launched the new Konecranes D-Series electric chain hoist, designed to meet the demands of industries that require high-performance lifting equipment. With its robust construction, advanced safety features and compact design, this series is engineered to prioritise safety, boost productivity and deliver long-term reliability across a wide variety of industrial applications. Initially available in […]