Safe and Accurate Lifting Experience

The recently-launched X-Series crane from Konecranes delivers an enhanced operational usability through its stepless control and Smart features. It also offers a safer and more accurate lifting experience, while the new ergonomically designed Canman radio, with an integrated display, gives the operator free movement and helpful information at their fingertips. “We embrace the Industry 4.0 […]

Eliminating Need for Multiple Compressors

Namibian-owned company, Skeltek Industrial Works (Pty) Ltd., employs two Atlas Copco XAHS700 Pace compressors for the efficient, reliable and safe handling of dry bulk chemicals that are critical for offshore drilling operations and well-construction. “We have successfully transferred thousands of tons of product with these Atlas Copco machines during the course of the drilling campaigns […]

Order for Overhead Range

Order for Overhead Range Scania, renowned for its premium trucks, is enhancing its presence in Southern Africa with a new facility in Aeroton. To support their high production requirements, Scania SA has placed an order with RGM Cranes for a range of overhead cranes to be installed by mid-January 2025. Christian Håkansson, head of production […]

Largest Floating Crane in the Middle East and Africa

Drydocks World, Dubai, signed a contract last month with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) to fabricate a new generation 5 000 tonne Floating Sheerleg Crane, which will be the largest of its type in the Middle East and Africa. The design, construction, testing, and commissioning phase is expected to take approximately 24 months, with completion scheduled […]

Keeping Cool, Compliant and Cost-effective

“The priority for mines today is equipment availability, as they work towards more uptime and better productivity,” says Brenton Spies, Managing Director at Booyco Engineering.  “Every time an HVAC system in a cab needs to be replaced or repaired, the machine stands idle at great cost to the operation in lost production. Our heavy duty […]

World’s Strongest Land-based Crane

Mammoet, the largest global engineered heavy lifting and transport company, has launched the world’s strongest land-based crane, the SK6000 which allows large energy and infrastructure projects to build from bigger pieces, in parallel – reaching first power sooner, and more cost-effectively.  The SK6000 has a key role in offshore wind, where fast growth of components […]

Belt Scale Accuracy

Accurately measuring the load on conveyor belts is critical for mines and other industrial applications, however small margins of error with belt scales can have large a dramatic impact on bottom line profitability. Tru-Truc Rollers boasts accuracy error levels of as low as 0,08%  which is unheard of in applications where many customers are happy […]

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. […]

All-bolted Construction

Engineered for sand and aggregate, construction and small tonnage mining operations, the all-new Enduron Orbital range of vibrating screens features an all-bolted construction for longer life. Recently launched by Weir, the new screens are designed to meet the most demanding of applications. The all-bolted construction of the screens will significantly improve reliability by eliminating welding […]