Cranes Used for Speedier Production
BB Cranes installs five overhead cranes at Rovic’s Cape Town factory, boosting safety and speeding up production of Syncro agricultural machinery.
No Skimping on Crane Safety
Our newly launched Konecranes S series hoist offers a large bouquet of smart features which not only increase lifting device safety but also deliver a higher level of operator protections.
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 […]
