Lifting and Rigging for Offshore Projects
BMG’s dedicated Tools & Equipment Lifting and Rigging division provides solutions for lifting and rigging challenges in all industries, including automotive and tyre manufacturing, paper and pulp, sugar, forestry and agriculture, as well as marine and mining. “Our dedicated Lifting and Rigging team, supplies and supports a broad range of quality branded equipment, that is […]
Synthetic Wire Ropes for Reliability
Konecranes were the first to introduce synthetic rope into their standard product which has resulted in the company’s synthetic wire rope becoming the industry benchmark, claims Ian Grobler, Sales Manager for Konecranes and Demag SA. The Konecranes synthetic wire rope reduces wear on the drum and reeving components due to less surface pressure and friction. […]
Straddle Carrier Safety Onsite
BLT World’s Mobicon lightweight straddle carriers have been developed to not only improve load handling efficiencies and reduce onsite truck congestion, but these versatile machines also enhance safety in many industries, including shipping, warehousing, mining, agriculture and manufacturing. Mobicon design specialists understand potential risks during materials handling procedures and have developed handling machines that […]
3-Way Cooperation Wins Crane Order
Rovic, a leading South African manufacturer of agricultural machinery, is modifying its shopfloor workflow to cut component assembly times, improve staff safety and increase the rate of production. The new production sequencing will be applied to the company’s large and small grain planter range. When Rovic commissioned construction of a second, larger factory to meet […]
Crane Alignment and Rail Analysis
When cranes suffer from premature wheel wear, rail wear, structural component failures, crane noise, bad positioning or drive faults it is usually the result of incorrect crane geometry. Konecranes’ CraneQ Geometric Survey and RailQ 3D Runway Survey assist in finding the cause of these symptoms so that major problems and costly downtime can be avoided. […]
World’s Biggest Land-based Crane
Work has started on the assembly of the world’s strongest land-based crane, the SK6000, at Mammoet’s Westdorpe facility in the Netherlands, offering unprecedented lifting capacity and reach, and opening up new construction methodologies for large projects. The crane will offer full electric operation which means it enables the transition to cleaner power sources while driving […]
Two Ingenious Solutions
Solving problem one: Double bogeys fitted to the end-carriages of this overhead crane represent the key to a puzzle recently solved by Condra: how to meet customer specifications while still being able to install the completed crane in a factory with no roof access and limited headroom. Usually, installation of a crane of this type […]
OEM’s Used Equipment Platform
Liebherr, in collaboration with Krank technology, has announced the launch of its own hosted digital platform, the Used Equipment Marketplace, specifically tailored for selected product segments. This initiative is a first for a major global OEM and marks a significant advance in the disposal of used equipment, focusing on construction and material handling machines. The […]
Mini Cranes Added to Portfolio
SkyJacks has been appointed as the exclusive dealer for Jekko products in South Africa.The company’s extensive portfolio includes suspended access platforms, aerial work platforms, telehandlers, and construction hoists, backed by a commitment to excellence in product quality and customer service. The partnership between Jekko and SkyJacks signifies a shared dedication to delivering reliable and efficient […]
Second Crane for Pulp Leader
Condra is to manufacture a second maintenance crane for Sappi’s Saiccor Mill, at Umkomaas on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast. Ordered for turbine maintenance duty, the 25-tonner will join a 12,5/25/12,5ton overhead travelling crane manufactured by Condra last year for one of the mill’s dryer lines, and commissioned in March. Upgrade programme Both cranes are part […]
