First Aid Tool for Belts
Continental has developed a mobile app that represents a new way of working with belts. “Make Power Smart” has been running very successfully in North American since summer 2021, and customer feedback has been consistently positive. Now the app is also launching in Europe for Android and iOS. “The app is another important step into […]
From the Chairman’s Desk
I would like to remind all readers that the training in bulk transfer chute design and modelling has undergone a facelift. This three-day Seminar comprises two days of virtual lectures by Dr Dusan Ilic of the University of Newcastle in Australia and one day of lectures on the practicalities as well as using DEM software, […]
From the Chairman’s Desk
The CMA (Conveyor Manufacturers Association) held its 27th Annual Golf day in June at the Bryanston Country Club, and what a fantastic day it was, too. We had a full field of 26 fourballs playing the course, which was in excellent condition, and the weather was sunny and dry. Winter times, so some players unfortunately […]
From the Chairman’s Desk
Following on with the theme from the Joint Forum meeting held in February this year, a paper was presented by Andrew Jennings of CDI, USA, entitled “On-site Measurement of Conveyor Friction”. The paper explained that the conveyor friction value is critical on long conveyors with little elevation change. Friction is 50% (low rolling resistance rubber) […]
From the Chairman’s Desk
Continuing with feedback from the Joint Forum meeting, the second paper presented by Prof Craig Wheeler of the University of Newcastle, compared large-scale indentation rolling resistance test methods for energy efficiency. Small scale testing was also discussed which includes DMA, Dielectric and Uniaxial pull test. Large Scale testing includes Rotating drum, Inclined-plane and Recirculating belt […]
From the Chairman’s Desk
A panel discussion at the Joint Forum meeting held recently discussed the ground-breaking work on conveyor belt energy efficiency being done globally and the opportunity this has for the local bulk handling industry. End users are insisting on IRR belts to save on operational costs. Suppliers may claim energy efficient belts, but there is no […]
From the Chairman’s Desk
Belt Conveyor Course The Conveyor Manufacturers Association is running its “Design & Operations of Belt Conveyor” Diploma Course from 9 to 16 May in Johannesburg. This is an intensive course on how conveyors operate and how their various components are designed. Features include a thorough understanding of all the components of a conveyor, solving common […]
From the Chairman’s Desk
Coming as we are to the end of the year, I wish all our members and the readers of BulkHandling Online a good break and a rested return to business in 2022.
Backhoe Loaders Bonanza
In an endeavor to provide a more significant value proposition to its customers, Kemach Equipment, a leader in the sale of backhoe loaders (BHL’s or TLB’s) in the South African region, has joined with BULL to promote its range of the world’s most efficient BHL’s. ‘I am very excited to announce the next chapter in our […]
Distribution and Support Agreement for Zambia
Two and half years ago, Tata International signed an agreement with Afgri Ghana to buy the distribution rights for John Deere agricultural equipment. The success and growth in selling and supporting the full line of John Deere products in Ghana as well as other African countries has resulted in a new strategic decision to invest […]
