Developments imminent in rock breaking methods

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) mining technology research development manager Declan Vogt says that the organisation aims to dedicate research to novel rock breaking methods, such as electric discharge drilling.

Power firm creates South African distributorship

A distribution center has been opened by Triton Power Corp. in South Africa for all its products and equipment.

New products launched

Leading manufacturer of diode thyristor power semiconductor modules Semikron will be launching a number of new products at this year’s Electra Mining Africa, including the SEMiX, IGBTs and rectifiers now with new SPT chip technology.

University driving ahead with motor development

Motors, drives and mechanical power transmission

Rotary switches for Malaysia

More than 300 Stratford rotary switches are being supplied to Siemens switchgear division, in addition to measurement transducers, as part of a contract to supply equipment to Petronas in Malaysia. Stratford Engineering forms part of the Stratcon...