In bulk materials handling operations, conveyor belt misalignment remains one of the most persistent causes of unplanned downtime, excessive maintenance and premature equipment wear. According to Weba Chute Systems, correctly engineered chute systems are playing an increasingly important role in […]
In African mining, where high costs, harsh environments and tight margins are prevalent, maintenance can make or break profitability. SEW‑EURODRIVE’s DriveRadar® is at the heart of a shift from reactive repairs to intelligent predictive maintenance. As the sector continues to
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Diesel consumption linked to forklift operations to be cut by about 85% thanks to lithium-ion transition Plans to transition most of its forklift operations at its manufacturing facility to modern lithium-ion electric technology has seen a significant step forward in
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From port cranes to offshore rigs, advanced lubrication and maintenance strategies are essential to unlocking the full performance of galvanised and Galfan wire ropes. In harsh industrial environments, from South Africa’s busy ports to offshore drilling operations, zinc-coated wire ropes
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Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, infrastructure, today announced the expansion of its end-to-end thermal chain with the availability of the Vertiv™ CoolChip CDU 2300 and Vertiv™ CoolChip Fluid Network Row Manifolds in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). These
In commemoration of Youth Day, Power Process Systems (PPS) is reinforcing its commitment to empowering young South Africans through job creation and skills development initiatives. A recently awarded contract for the supply of overhead pole boxes has enabled PPS to
In a move aimed at protecting consumers and supporting local industry, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) has introduced a Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) Programme for certain unregulated products imported from China. The directive applies specifically to
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A shift towards structured service level agreements (SLAs) is redefining how conveyor systems are managed with moving operators away from a cycle of breakdown and repair towards proactive performance optimisation. According to conveyor systems specialist Tru-Trac, this trend recognises the
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Tharisa Minerals, an integrated resource group critical to the energy transition and decarbonisation of economies, has successfully transformed its South African open-pit mining operation into a highly connected, data-driven environment. This is the result of the deployment of an advanced wireless network
In environments where corrosion is relentless, zinc stands as the frontline defence protecting the integrity of South Africa’s most critical lifting infrastructure. In the critical world of heavy industry, mining and ship repair, steel wire rope is quite literally the