The moment a conveyor belt begins to wander, the safety and productivity of the system quickly degrade, and the cost of operation rises. Even a slight belt misalignment can lead to a variety of issues, from small annoyances to full-blown catastrophes involving a conveyor system. By Andrew Timmerman, global engineering manager, Martin Engineering.
Having officially unveiled its Weir Modular Wheeled Plant (WMWP) concept earlier this year, Weir used Electra Mining Africa 2024 to demonstrate the first commercial unit which, from a comminution standpoint, was the major attraction on the company’s stand. Judging from enquiries and customer feedback, the unit has generated a great deal of interest in the market. By Munesu Shoko.
Key to an enduring partnership that stands the test of time are the alignment and commitment to a common set of values rooted in integrity, sound management and customer-centricity. This is the formula behind industrial equipment supplier ELB Equipment’s successful partnership with Japanese excavator manufacturer, Sumitomo, whose range of excavators offers the reliability and performance demanded by South Africa’s construction and mining sectors. By Chantelle Kotze.
To preserve uptime, increase efficiency and maximise productivity in loadout operations at various mines where it operates across South Africa, RT Loaders, part of the Reinhardt Transport Group, has, since 2016, equipped its entire fleet of wheel loaders with Loadrite on-board weighing systems from Loadtech. The company recently became one of the first recipients of the new Loadrite L5000 system, which made its local debut at the start of this year. By Munesu Shoko.