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Rapid uptake of industrial measuring devices

As the extractive industry rapidly moves towards data-driven operations, global sensor and measuring instrument manufacturer, VEGA, reports a rapid uptake of industrial measuring devices in the African mining sector. Miguel Petersen, Group Marketing Manager, VEGA Controls and VEGA Instruments, tells Quarrying Africa that mines are investing in robust, low-maintenance sensors, which are the fundamental data sources for automation, asset protection and environmental compliance. By Munesu Shoko.

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Marked growth in L5000 adoption

Nearly two years after its local introduction, the Loadrite L5000 advanced weighing system has gained significant traction in South Africa, with positive prospects in cross-border markets. Speaking to Quarrying Africa, Loutjie van der Merwe, Loadrite divisional manager at Loadtech Load Cells, the Loadrite distributor in southern Africa, says key markets to date include chrome and coal mining, followed closely by sand and agriculture. By Munesu Shoko.

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Driving grading efficiency on South African roadworks

Haw & Inglis Engineering (H&I Engineering), founded in 1984 and based in Cape Town, South Africa, is a construction company specialising in road construction and rehabilitation. While the company’s core focus is major national and provincial arterial roads and urban highways, its expertise extends to urban infrastructure and select industrial, commercial, residential and sporting building projects.

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Optimising loading cycles

By ensuring each piece of equipment is loaded correctly, quarries can optimise haulage efficiency, leading to better resource utilisation, increased output and more sustainable practices. Based on this understanding, two leading quarries in South Africa have deployed the VEI load weighing systems from Dynamic Weigh Systems (DWS) with great results. By Munesu Shoko.

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