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Conveyors & Components
Quality expertise extends component longevity
By: Nadine Ramdass 1st October 2021 Conveyors are the veins of many operations, as they are used to transport materials efficiently and effectively, which makes proper expertise when sourcing conveyors and its components, as well as quality maintenance, key to ensuring reduced cost and extended equipment longevity, says industrial... →
Quality components reduce downtime
By: Nadine Ramdass 1st October 2021 For any operation, including the mining sector, unscheduled breakdowns are one of the main challenges that affect production. To reduce the odds of breakdowns, mines need to ensure their equipment and components are geared towards their operations’ requirements. Application-specific fluid power... →
Tracker negates challenges linked to conveyor belts
By: Mamaili Mamaila 2nd October 2020 Materials handling equipment specialist BLT WORLD’s comprehensive range of bulk materials handling equipment encompasses conveyor components designed to enhance productivity, minimise downtime and ensure extended service life of conveyor systems. →

Company raises bar with innovative components
By: Mamaili Mamaila 2nd October 2020 Engineering, mining services and industrial manufacturing specialist NEPEAN Conveyors recently unveiled two ground-breaking conveyor component solutions in South Africa - a conveyor belt monitoring system (ROXON HX270) and an extreme environment liner material (ROXDUR). The company also locally... →

Versatile cam clutches ensure broad application
By: Mamaili Mamaila 2nd October 2020 Engineering components provider BMG’s range of Tsubaki cam clutches comprises the backstop reducer high-torque (BR-HT) series, designed for use in equipment that includes inclined conveyors and bucket elevators. →

Components provider launches ‘improved’ chain range
By: Mamaili Mamaila 2nd October 2020 Engineering components provider BMG’s power transmission division has launched the new Tsubaki Titan chain series, which offers “significant improvements” in wear-life in demanding applications. →

Increased focus on mining sector during pandemic
By: Mamaili Mamaila 2nd October 2020 Power transmission products distributor Bearings International (BI) was heavily focused on the mining sector during all stages of the South Africa’s national lockdown, which was triggered by the global Covid-19 pandemic. →

Protect conveyors against lightning
2nd October 2020 Mining conveyors are prone to being struck by lightning, owing to the vast area they cover and the varying heights of the conveyor structure, says earthing systems, lightning, surge and overvoltage protection specialist Advanced Lightning Protection (ALP). →
Lighting specialist expands MAGLED bulkheads range
By: Mc'Kyla Nortje 4th October 2019 Industrial lighting specialist Magnitech launched its MAGLED MINI light-emitting diode (LED) bulkheads in July, after being in development for more than a year, says Magnitech technical manager Mark Vigus-Brown. He notes that the product was developed for use in industrial and mining plants,... →

Materials handling specialist offers innovative dust solutions
4th October 2019 Materials handling equipment specialist BLT WORLD has partnered German materials handling solutions provider ScrapeTec, to offer conveyor systems solutions for excessive dust in the African mining sector, and other industries. BLT WORLD is the official distributor for ScrapeTec in Africa and the... →

Split spherical roller bearings offer replacement benefits
By: Mc'Kyla Nortje 4th October 2019 Bearings and rotation specialist SKF Coopers’ new range of split spherical roller bearings will help clients, specifically those in the mining sector, reduce maintenance and boost safety, says SKF Cooper split roller bearings product line and sales manager Richard Law. The 231 Series, available... →

Telescopic belt conveyor to be introduced to industry
4th October 2019 Materials handling equipment specialist BLT WORLD has decided to introduce telescopic belt conveyors, suitable for stacking bulk materials, to the mining industry. According to BLT WORLD, the use of radial telescopic conveyors is the most efficient method to stockpile material, as this system... →
High Power Equipment Africa
4th October 2019 In January 2018 High Power Equipment (HPE) Africa partnered with crushing and screening manufacturer McCloskey International and became its exclusive dis-tributor in Southern Africa. Under the leadership of managing director Alex Ackron, HPE Africa continues to deliver exceptional service and... →

Solutions provider extends range of chain products
4th October 2019 Wear-resistant bulk material conveyor components manufacturer HEKO components, which are manufactured in Germany, “enhance” technical solutions provider BMG’s extensive range of chain products, explains BMG power transmission division business unit manager Carlo Beukes. HEKO has appointed BMG as... →

BROAD SCOPE These high wear-resistant components are suitable for use in various sectors, including mining and quarrying
Contact-free skirting for conveyors on offer
By: Halima Frost 5th October 2018 South Africa-based equipment supplier BLTWORLD has added the contact-free AirScrape conveyor belt skirting system – introduced to the South African market in the second quarter of this year – to its bulk handling systems catalogue. The system has been designed and manufactured by materials... →

Conveyor fire prevention system rolling out
By: Halima Frost 5th October 2018 Fire protection systems provider Advanced Automated Systems (AAS) is focusing on improving the fire prevention system of conveyors as opposed to most fire-prevention companies that try to prevent the spreading of fires already active on conveyor systems. AAS has, therefore, finalised the initial... →

Sensor detects energy use, idler wear
5th October 2018 German mechanical engineering company Voith’s BeltGenius Alignment Expert (ALEX) – which analyses the alignment of carrying idlers in conveyor systems – boosts production efficiency and energy reduction for mining houses. The sensor system detects imprecise belt conveyor alignment and provides... →

New fastener for conveyor industry launched
By: Halima Frost 5th October 2018 Construction industry services and technology provider Hilti South Africa introduced its new Hilti X-BT-MR structural steel fastener to the South African conveyor market earlier this month. Hilti’s in-house engineers and staff will initially be trained on the fastener and its capabilities, after... →

Nepean Conveyors
5th October 2018 Nepean Conveyors is a privately owned company specialising in the design, in-house manufacture, installation and servicing of overland, underground and surface belt conveyor systems and bulk materials handling projects. As part of the Australian-based Nepean group, the company has forged a solid... →

Conveyor diagnostics system to aid coal conveyor monitoring
By: Halima Frost 5th October 2018 Technical solutions provider BMG will supply six rEscan diagnostics systems of industrial belting supplier Fenner to a coal-fired power station, in Mpumalanga, before the end of the year. Fenner’s rEscan diagnostics system is a belt diagnostic device used for the early detection of cord breaks,... →

Vacuum technology for secure conveyance
By: Marleny Arnoldi 6th October 2017 It is often more beneficial to use vacuum technology for material conveyance in mineral and metal processing plants, compared with traditional conveyors, as material is sealed inside an enclosed pipe, preventing potential spillages. →

Company offers alternative to conventional splicing
6th October 2017 A current trend in the conveyors industry with regard to splicing procedures is to avoid the use of hazardous substances wherever possible, says technical solutions provider BMG. →

Conveyor belt manufacturer expands national footprint
By: Marleny Arnoldi 6th October 2017 Conveyor belt manufacturer and service provider ContiTech – a subsidiary of global technology company Continental – will open two new service branches in South Africa, adding to its national service footprint. →

High-quality components decrease downtime
By: Marleny Arnoldi 6th October 2017 The failure of mining conveyor components, such as bearings, is most often caused by improper sealing arrangements, lubrication and installation, and can cost some mines up to R1-million an hour in downtime, says industrial equipment supplier Bearings International. →

Local conveyor OEM pursues global projects
By: Marleny Arnoldi 6th October 2017 Owing to the downscaling of capital projects in South Africa’s mining industry in response to unstable economic conditions, conveyor equipment manufacturer Moret Mining is expanding more into international markets for conveyor component supply projects. →

Safer mining conveyance promoted by association
By: Marleny Arnoldi 6th October 2017 Improper conveyor practices in the mining industry cause 4% of overall fatalities, and result from a lack of knowledge on the equipment’s operation and an inability to identify potential hazards, says industry association Conveyor Manufacturers Association of South Africa (CMA). →

Shaftless conveyor system repairs to be completed before year-end
By: Victor Moolman 30th September 2016 Materials handling solutions provider Spiral Tech Screw Conveyors expects to complete repairs to the triplex shaftless spiral conveyor systems at platinum miner Impala Platinum’s (Implats) Marula mine, in Rustenburg, before the end of the year. →

EFFORTLESS WORK Shaftless screw systems can handle aggressive materials with ease owing to the hardened materials used
Ntshu Air - PSI Group
By: Zandile Mavuso 30th September 2016 Ntshu Air provides complete air compressed system solutions for the mining, automotive, chemicals, petrochemicals, plant hire, construction and power generation industries. →

Nepean Conveyors South Africa
By: Tracy Hancock 30th September 2016 Nepean Conveyors South Africa, established in 1995 by Australian large-scale, fully integrated, mining conveyor project supplier Nepean, strives to be a one of the leading designer and suppliers of conveyor systems and products in Africa by delivering innovative and high-quality conveyor... →

Local roller manufacturer expands into new markets 
By: Victor Moolman 30th September 2016 South African conveyor, roller manufacturer and distributor Megaroller expects its new manufacturing plant outside Toronto, in Canada, to be operational from mid-November. Megaroller is expanding its footprint into North America, launching its Canadian distributorship at this year’s MINExpo... →
Conveyor belt downtime can harm bottom line
By: Bruce Montiea 2nd October 2015 Conveyor belt downtime is often taken lightly by belt experts, shift bosses and foremen, despite the potential harm it can cause to a company’s production and bottom line, says mining consultation, conveyor belts and underground machinery maintenance company Dazoforce Mining and Construction CEO... →

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