Boatbuilding Crane Sets New Record
BB Cranes is to manufacture its first 30-metre-span overhead crane, a record for this Cape Town-based company and the direct result of improved manufacturing capabilities and a recently expanded factory floor. The wide-span double-girder electric overhead travelling crane is one of six ordered by boatbuilders Robertson and Caine, the largest manufacturer of catamarans in the […]
Controlling Belt Conveyor Dust at Source
The conveyor technology experts at Martin Engineering are responding to the US Mining Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) new dust emissions final rule by offering simple, make-sense solutions for staying compliant. Often, these rule changes cause a ripple effect internationally and serve as a template for similar policies worldwide. Martin engineers have dedicated years […]
Tailored Belt Tracking Solutions
According to Gerhard Strydom, technical product manager at Tru-Trac, a one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to belt tracking solutions. Proper specification and installation are critical to achieving the expected performance and longevity. He explains that key considerations in specifying belt trackers include belt speed, width, tension and tonnage per hour on the loading side, emphasising […]
CSIR and the Proposed Boegoebaai Port
The CSIR is leading the strategic environmental assessment (SEA) that is being undertaken for the Northern Cape’s plan to produce green hydrogen in a proposed new special economic zone (SEZ), as well as a port at Boegoebaai and other infrastructure. The spatial area for the strategic environmental assessment includes the proposed port, the associated SEZ […]
Enhanced Conveyor Impact Cradle
Superior Industries, Inc, a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has unveiled a revised design of its popular Conveyor Impact Cradle. The new and improved arrangement includes larger pad cartridges to enhance durability and a reinforced point of connection between the pads and cradle frame. According to Superior’s engineers, […]
Three New and Fourteen Refurbished
Special Steels, a leading national supplier of certified steel round bar, hollow bar and plate to South Africa’s engineering, mining and manufacturing sectors, is moving. The move from Wadeville, Johannesburg, to larger premises in Roodekop, will provide much-needed extra warehouse space to meet increased demand for the company’s alloy and low, medium and high-carbon steels. […]
Slew of Recent Orders
High-capacity overhead cranes often make headline news because of impressive size and technical complexity. Their smaller and simpler cousins – workhorses of the factory and general engineering workshop – should not be overlooked. This is according to Marc Kleiner, managing director of crane and hoist manufacturer Condra. He comments on a slew of recent orders […]
Results Come Down to Training
High-volume belt conveyor systems are among the most hazardous pieces of equipment in any bulk handling operation. Maintaining the delicate balance between production demands and efficiency can be a challenge for any internal maintenance team. To control labour costs and improve safety, operators often enter servicing agreements with outside contractors to perform routine maintenance or […]
Flexible and Safe Demolition Projects
“The aim is not only to reduce the time and cost of demolition projects, but also to reduce the environmental impact, says Kate Bester, Project and Contracts Manager at Jet Demolition. The company has an extensive fleet of 33 demolition excavators, ranging from 1.4t to a 102t high-reach excavator. High-reach excavators can reach up to […]
Cam Clutches for Conveyors
BMG encourages and assists customers to adhere to stringent safety legislation during bulk handling. “Tsubaki back-stops and cam clutches, which have been developed and manufactured in Japan for high efficiency and optimum safety in high or low speed applications, meet the requirements of current legislation,” explains Carlo Beukes, Business Unit Manager, BMG’s Power Transmission division. […]
