New Apex Trough Tracker Design
With its range of belt tracking solutions undergoing constant innovation, Tru-Trac has proven its patented Apex Trough Tracker
Heavy-duty V-belts
BMG’s extensive range of specialised Gates belting includes heavy-duty Predator V-belts, which have been specially designed to meet the challenges of drives that need to perform optimally in harsh African conditions. Typical applications for Predator belts are on heavy-duty crushers, grinders, shredders, and debarkers, as well as sand and gravel processors, where standard V-belts have […]
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 […]
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 […]
Overhead Crane for Millhouse
Condra is to manufacture a second overhead crane for Tongaat Hulett’s Maidstone sugar mill, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The order is for a 23-metre-span double‑girder electric overhead travelling crane with 25-ton main hoist and 8-ton auxiliary, to work in conjunction with the existing millhouse crane and a 10-ton Condra crane commissioned in the bagasse store in […]
Dreams and Goals Achieved in Chicago
A team of six employees and family members from global bulk handling solutions provider, Martin Engineering, spent months of training and discipline to prepare for the 2024 Chicago Marathon to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Sparked by a close friendship that started in South Africa 24 years ago, the team turned aspiration into a […]
Flexible and Efficient Hoist Series
Konecranes has launched the new Konecranes D-Series electric chain hoist, designed to meet the demands of industries that require high-performance lifting equipment. With its robust construction, advanced safety features and compact design, this series is engineered to prioritise safety, boost productivity and deliver long-term reliability across a wide variety of industrial applications. Initially available in […]
Namakwa Sands Crane Order
Tronox Mineral Sands has ordered a 35/12,5-ton Condra crane for mill maintenance at the Namakwa Sands East OFS Project, Brand-se-Baai, 385 kilometres north of Cape Town. The company has also ordered two Condra hoists with capacities of 5 and 7,5 tons for the mill discharge and run‑of-mine stockpile. East OFS is being developed to allow […]
Detecting Wire Rope Flaws
Being able to detect wire rope flaws instantly, in real-time and in a portable fashion can make a significant difference for operational teams, allowing them to quickly address an issue before it escalates and requires more expensive and time-consuming maintenance. Lubrication Engineers (LE) SA’s MD, Colin Ford, says that he has seen a number of […]
Sole Distributor Agreement
Major earthmoving, mining and construction equipment supplier, ELB Equipment, has announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement with LiuGong to act as its sole distributor in southern Africa. The move represents a significant shift for both companies, combining LiuGong’s innovative machinery and global reputation with ELB Equipment’s decades-long expertise, after-sales support and far-reaching market […]
