Complete Drive Systems
A major drive to boost productivity at a platinum mine in Limpopo Province has resulted in drive engineering specialist, Sew-Eurodrive, supplying a number of complete drive systems with industrial gear units to the project. The drive packs are specifically for three different conveyor systems, Rudi Swanepoel, Head of Projects at Sew-Eurodrive, explains.The first drive system […]
Roller-Supported Chain System
BMG’s extensive portfolio of cable carrier systems and safety cables now includes Tsubaki’s new Kabelschlepp Roller-Supported Chain (RSC) system, suitable for long travel and cranes. “The new RSC rolling system, where the upper run does not come into contact with the lower run, has 90% less force compared with a conventional gliding system,” says Renier […]
Find Hot Bearings Fast
Overheated bearings can cause machinery to fail resulting in a sudden interruption of the production line. Replacing these bearings can be costly both in terms of materials and downtime. To extend bearing life, they should be regularly inspected for wear and overall health. But before you shut down the production line or motor to perform […]
Largest Hoist Drives Ever to a Canadian Mine
A 24t ZDN hoist drive, representing one of the largest single units from SEW-Eurodrive South Africa to date, is to be supplied to a mine in Canada for a hoisting application. Traditionally known as specialising in smaller geared motors for conveyor applications, the project highlights the OEM’s capability to manufacture custom components up to the […]
Solutions Like No Other
Powermite supplies cable reeling systems and accessories to a wide spectrum of Southern African industries. “Our cable reeling systems deliver numerous cost and time saving benefits for end-users,” says Powermite marketing director, Donovan Marks. “Their rugged design ensures reliable operation for optimised uptime and productivity. Manufactured in a variety of materials including painted steel, stainless […]
Controlled Start Transmission Drives
Three CST units deliver 99 percent availability on the Kapurdi lignite mine’s 4.5 kilometre conveyor.Initially the lignite was transported by truck. But according to company Sr. Vice President, Anil Sood, after two years of employing this method of transportation, mine officials determined that a long conveyor would be a better solution.“Transporting the lignite on a […]
Power Packs for Diamond Mine
Sew-Eurodrive is supplying three complete power packs at a major diamond mine in Lesotho, for use on the tailings side of the operation. This follows the earlier successful supply of 20 power packs for the same project.Each power pack consists of an X-Series industrial gearbox with high- and low-speed couplings, motor and base plate. These […]
Hydraulic Direct Drives Offer Unbeatable Conveyor Productivity
In the continuous operations of the mining and materials handling industry, availability and uptime are of prime importance. This is especially true for conveyors, which are often the only means of transporting materials on site. A brief look at the technical advantages of hydraulic direct drives shows that conveyors can benefit significantly from this drive […]
Gear Units to Coal Terminal
Versatile and powerful industrial gear (IG) units have been supplied to an ongoing coal terminal expansion project in South Africa. “The introduction of our X-Series IG units has seen our relationship reach new heights over the past five years, from the initial supply of a few smaller geared units to this client,” Sew-Eurodrive Durban Branch […]
Leading the Way in Materials Handling
BMG is committed to ensuring operational efficiency of light and bulk materials handling systems through the supply of a wide range of quality branded components, supported by technical resources, fabrication and field service capabilities. “The company’s extensive materials handling services to our diverse customer base, ensure optimum reliability, minimum downtime and extended service life of […]
