Minimizing downtime in mining operationsÂ
MACHINE downtime has a major impact on profit and productivity in any mining operation. It is critical that mining companies have access to reliable...
Automatic lube systems aid waste collection
THE success of an automatic lubrication system installed by SKF/Lincoln on two refuse compactor trucks resulted in increased uptime, machine availability and personnel safety,...
New Cape Town premises for DAF
AS part of its quest to ensure maximum uptime for DAF customers operating across all major transport corridors in South Africa, Babcock moved DAF’s...
Scalper meets recycling contractor’s expectations
A year after taking delivery of its first ever McCloskey machine from Kemach Equipment, Crush-It Green (CIG) reports that the R155 scalper, deployed at...
Greater precision and improved safety for bolted connections
BMG’s Fasteners, Tools & Equipment division has extended its range of wrenches to include a new generation of cordless torque wrenches from Gedore Torque...
Very compact crane delivers higher than normal lifting height
CONDRA has manufactured and delivered a 30/10-ton overhead crane designed to marry two mutually opposing tender specifications: high lift-height and tight overall dimension.
The double-girder...
Multi-brand approach better serves Kemach Equipment customers
TRADITIONALLY a single-brand distributor, Kemach Equipment has over the past year transformed into a multi-brand equipment solutions provider, thus providing customers with the convenience...
Steinmüller Africa upgrades Eskom’s high-pressure heaters
Steinmüller Africa, turnkey solution provider for high-temperature and pressure static equipment, has received two orders to upgrade Eskom’s Mpumalanga-based sister plants, Tutuka and Duhva...
Steel shortage a bonanza for some
SOUTH AFRICA’s current steel shortage is compounding an already serious obstacle to the efficient functioning of the subcontinent’s overhead crane market: declining service footprints.
Currently,...
Hydrogen engines move ahead
CUMMINSÂ hydrogen-fuelled internal combustion engine (H2-ICE) programme is ready to move ahead with the development of a medium-duty 6.7-litre and a heavy-duty 15-litre engine.
Based on...
Heavy Plant Machinery & Equipment News
Heavy plant machinery and equipment news on Cape Business News (CBN) offers updates on machinery innovations, maintenance practices, and industry trends. Covering sectors like mining, construction, and agriculture, CBN highlights equipment advancements that improve productivity and reduce downtime. This sector’s news helps companies make informed decisions on machinery investments, repair, and upgrades, ensuring operational efficiency.
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