Telestacker Conveyor Automation Update
Superior Industries Inc, a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has significantly upgraded its TeleStacker Conveyor PilePro Automation software, designed to enhance productivity, usability, and durability in the most demanding environments. Summary of upgrade: “These upgrades reflect our commitment to making material handling safer, easier, and more efficient,” says […]
Online Drive Cable Finder
Motion plastics specialist igus has released the latest version of its readycable finder, an online tool that makes it easier to select suitable drive cables. Users can find the right cable with the appropriate quality at the most favourable price with just one entry. The integrated chainflex service life calculator also reliably predicts how long […]
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 […]
