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CRANE TEST
A Condra overhead crane is used to move a test-weight that is the same weight and shape as the client's machine
Condra clinches order for 70 t double-girder crane
29th January 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Johannesburg-based cranes and hoists manufacturer Condra Cranes has received an order  to not only design and manufacture a 70-t double-girder electric overhead travelling crane, but also erect the... 


Condra agent secures two orders
15th January 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Richards Bay-based lifting equipment company North Coast Cranes & Lifting, which is Condra Cranes’ Northern KwaZulu-Natal agent, has secured orders for Condra cranes to be installed in a chemical... 


Sarens is the global leader and reference in crane rental services, heavy lifting, and engineered transport.
Sarens is the global leader and reference in crane rental services, heavy lifting, and engineered transport.
4th December 2020

At Sarens Siba, we have the noble mission to be the reference in crane rental services, heavy lifting, and engineered transport for our clients. With state-of-the-art equipment and value... 


A 100 t mobile crane at Sarens Siba's Brits depot
Sarens Siba branches out into Brits to better serve its mining clients
19th November 2020 By: Donna Slater

Crane company Sarens Siba has opened a new mining-specific crane depot in Brits to service the needs of mines in the greater Rustenburg region. The depot will house mobile and all-terrain cranes... 


Two cranes to be delivered to Cape Town contractor
6th November 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Cape Town-based lifting equipment manufacturer BB Cranes is preparing to deliver the final two cranes of a five-machine order from water technology designer and contractor PCI Africa. The two... 


MHS Plant & Equipment
MHS Plant & Equipment
6th November 2020

Midrand-based mining equipment supplier MHS Plant & Equipment specialises in the import and export of mining and construction equipment, supplying its products across the African continent as well... 


Midrand Monthly Truck & Construction Auction
Midrand Monthly Truck & Construction Auction
20th October 2020

Heavy machinery auction leaders, WH Auctioneers offers 18 x low hour 2018 to 2014 Volvo A40G and A40F 6x6 Articulated Dump Trucks (ADT'S) on their monthly Bank Repo & Defleet Earthmoving & Truck... 


Trash pumps ideal for dirty water with large solids
19th October 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dewatering activities on large construction and infrastructure project sites is not always a simple task. In fact, pumping dirty water containing large amounts of debris calls for a ‘trash pump’,... 


6Sigma Shipyards Group (Pty) Ltd
6Sigma Shipyards Group (Pty) Ltd
9th October 2020

6Sigma Shipyards Group (Pty) Ltd is an engineering, procurement and construction company, specialising in heavy steel construction. Established in 2012, the company designs and manufactures steel,... 


Renewed hope for industrialisation and transformation ahead of wind procurement
Renewed hope for industrialisation and transformation ahead of wind procurement
2nd October 2020 By: Terence Creamer

The failure of the R536-million DCD Wind Towers facility, established in the Coega Special Economic Zone in 2013, has become the poster child for the damage inflicted when South Africa’s political... 


Ultimate in power and performance: Sandvik presents the world’s first 18 tonne battery loader, the LH518B
30th September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Sandvik is introducing its new battery-electric loader, the 18 tonne LH518B. The all new loader is the result of Sandvik’s decades of engineering expertise, matched with Artisan Vehicle’s... 


MAGNETIC PULL
The magnetic system based on Controlock technology assists in securing workers when no railing or connectable surface is available
New magnetic fall protection system launched
25th September 2020

Rotterdam-based fastener supplier McNetiq launched a new series of magnetic anchors for fall protection when working at height. The first product in this series, released in July, is the workplace... 


A JIB AND SHAKE
Each jib crane is used to transfer the completed components to various operating lines along its travel length
Remanufacturing centre benefits from overhead crane system
25th September 2020

Multinational construction manufacturing corporation Komatsu’s equipment remanufacturing centre is a critical element in the company’s new campus in Tunney Industrial Estate, Edenvale. 


Liviero Offers to Purchase: Trucks & Civils Machinery
Liviero Offers to Purchase: Trucks & Civils Machinery
22nd September 2020

PRIVATE TREATY OFFERS – To Submit offers to purchase, see link to offer document below 


Condra secures order for high-lift cranes
18th September 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Condra has secured an order for two high-lift machines for a diamond mine in Botswana from Canadian-based consulting engineer JDS Energy & Mining. Manufacturing is set to start at Condra’s main... 


Sintech
Sintech
18th September 2020

Since 1989, Svendborg Brakes has been recognised as a leading global expert in intelligent braking solutions for industrial applications. Extensive application know-ledge, innovative design, fast... 


Locally produced hot water innovation reduces household energy costs
11th September 2020 By: Donna Slater

Using heat pump systems manufacturer EMS Holdings’ domestic 200 ℓ integrated heat pump system can save households between 60% and 70% of their monthly electricity costs as it uses home-grown... 


Countrywide Gearbox Repairs
Countrywide Gearbox Repairs
28th August 2020

Countrywide Gearbox Repairs specialises in the repair of Flame Proof tractors, 120G Graders, forklifts, earth moving equipment, cranes, load-haul-dump (LHD) machines,  loaders and  underground... 


DOUBLE-GIRDER OVERHEAD CRANE UNDER TEST

The twin girders are fixed to end-carriages at each end, and alignment of these wheels is critical to prevent wear
Wheel alignment crucial to ensuring end-carriages last longer
21st August 2020 By: Schalk Burger

End-carriages are key subassemblies in overhead cranes, and customers are advised not to attempt their own end-carriage assembly using individually sourced wheel blocks, as wheel alignment is... 


Wheel alignment the key to end-carriage life
11th August 2020

End-carriages should be viewed holistically: As a key sub-assembly in any and all overhead cranes, customers should question the wisdom of attempting their own end-carriage assembly using... 


KEEP MOTORING
Although setbacks have been faced Gibela is back on track to start manufacturing its traction motors by year end
Workshop conversion back on track
31st July 2020 By: Halima Frost

Although the conversion of railroad equipment supplier Gibela Rail Transport Consortium’s training centre into a traction motor manufacturing workshop has been delayed because of Covid-19, the... 


DEPARTMENT OF MYSTERIES
Hydraulics is often perceived as a somewhat mysterious field of expertise
More skilled experts needed in hydraulics sector
17th July 2020 By: Darren Parker

The hydraulics sector in South Africa could benefit from more highly skilled hydraulics experts, says hydraulics company Axiom Hydraulics GM Eugene Tondolo. “The hydraulics sector is unique in that... 


Condra supplies nine telescopic cranes to chemicals company
Condra supplies nine telescopic cranes to chemicals company
17th July 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane manufacturer and refurbishment specialist Condra is deploying telescopic cranes to help a South African chemicals company with the production of large volumes of alcohol for hand sanitisers.... 


Marmota raises cash for South Australian exploration
15th July 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Junior explorer Marmota has raised A$6.5-million through a share placement priced at 5.3c each, to accelerate development of the Aurora Tank gold discovery, in South Australia. The placement will... 


Complete crane drive systems available from SEW-EURODRIVE (Pty) Ltd
Complete crane drive systems available from SEW-EURODRIVE (Pty) Ltd
18th June 2020

SEW-EURODRIVE (Pty) Ltd. supplies complete drive systems for cranes, including project planning and design and aftersales service. No matter the operating conditions, these gear units are designed... 


IMPROVED MOVEMENT, MAXIMISED SAFETY These electromechanical solutions improve the movement of containers and goods, and maximizes safety, energy efficiency and fuel savings
Electromechanical solutions offered
29th May 2020

Power generation and electromechanical power transmission industry solutions provider Vert Energy – exclusive distributors for electric motor provider Leroy-Somer in Southern Africa – offers... 


Explosion-proof hoists for Kusile coal conveyors
Explosion-proof hoists for Kusile coal conveyors
25th May 2020

Condra has completed manufacture of eight explosion-proof, high-lift hoists – four of them articulated – for Tenova Bateman. All are custom-built, two-speed machines that utilise the modularity of... 


GHH rebrands, offers more comprehensive solutions
15th May 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Mining and tunnelling machine manufacturer GHH is in the process of repositioning and rebranding to form one of the largest suppliers of machines for mining, tunnelling and special civil... 


WEIR MINERALS’ Multiflo® Barge Solutions
13th May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

For 40 years Weir Minerals has provided custom Multiflo® barge solutions for applications all around the world. The global team of barge and dewatering specialists provide custom solutions for... 


SPOILT FOR CHOICE The range of linear way products includes linear guides, runner blocks, rails, ball screws, bushings and shafts, designed for use in diverse applications
Company expands range to meet engineering demands
8th May 2020

With the growing trend for companies to move away from manual machine operation to specialised mechanisation as part of cost saving programmes, industrial equipment supplier BMG has made a... 


Condra manufactures technically complex crane in tight space for colliery
8th May 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Condra’s authorised agent for the Witbank area, GTB Industrial Services, has secured a contract for a technically complex crane to service a Mpumalanga-based colliery’s dragline excavator. Condra... 


Jacobs Transport
Jacobs Transport
1st May 2020

Founded in 1999 by Gys and Jan Jacobs, Jacobs Transport was started with the use of only one second-hand crane truck and has grown to include a comprehensive fleet of over 50 vehicles and equipment... 


BIG JOB
Refurbished 20 m span Condra crane for Implats
Company provides crane replacement, refurbishment solutions
24th April 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

The options of replacing or refurbishing an overhead crane both have advantages, and they should be considered very carefully, says crane manufacturer and refurbishment specialist Condra MD Marc... 


Dragline excavator.
Post-Covid delivery of crane for colliery’s dragline excavator
22nd April 2020 By: Martin Creamer

A contract won by Witbank company GTB Industrial Services will see Condra manufacturing a technically complex crane to service an Mpumalanga colliery’s dragline excavator. Condra will deliver the... 


Weighing up the advantages of overhead crane refurbishment
27th March 2020

Crane manufacturer and refurbishment specialist Condra is urging customers to carefully weigh the pros and cons when considering replacing or refurbishing an overhead crane that is nearing the end... 


Company supplies portable steelwire-rope inspection solutions
20th March 2020

Engineering consultant Lubrication Engineers South Africa has announced that it is the official agent for solutions manufacturers TST FDSys.P flaw detection system. Lubrication Engineers provides... 


Styldrift I expansion project, South Africa
Styldrift I expansion project, South Africa
6th March 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

RBPlat COO Neil Carr has said that the ramp-up of Styldrift has been disappointingly below expectations. 


Maputo Port
Maputo port breaks record for volumes handled in 2019
10th February 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Port of Maputo, in Mozambique, handled 21-million tons of goods last year, exceeding its 2018 record of 19.5-million tons. The port handled higher volumes of chrome, magnetite and containers.  


SA crane company buying local, expanding globally
24th January 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African company Condra Cranes & Hoists remains committed to supporting the local manufacturing industry, company MD Marc Kleiner tells Engineering News & Mining Weekly. “We buy locally from... 


Condra reveals new fully automated overhead crane capability
6th January 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Industrial equipment supplier Condra Cranes has announced a fully automated overhead crane capability, simultaneously revealing that the first such machine was delivered to platinum-group metals... 


JOINING MODULES
The vertical and overhead welding to join these modules were done with all- positional Flux-Core welding
Equipment supplier overcomes vats challenge
29th November 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Industrial equipment supplier Turnmill Proquip Engineering mitigated challenges that were presented by the installation and manufacturing of four leaching vats at a vanadium mine. The vats form... 


SAFELY CONTAINED
Once the leachate liquid is safely contained, it requires further processing to obtain an environmentally safe liquid
Company installs leachate tank at landfill
29th November 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Industrial and commercial steel water-tank manufacturer SBS has recently installed a 500 m³ capacity landfill leachate storage tank with a floating cover at a landfill site in Stanger,... 


Planets aligning for SA firms as huge Mozambique gas projects get moving
Planets aligning for SA firms as huge Mozambique gas projects get moving
22nd November 2019 By: Terence Creamer

South Africans have yet to grasp both the scale of the gas resources uncovered in neighbouring Mozambique and the size of the business and energy opportunities these discoveries present. With yet... 


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