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
CUMMINS 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...
Lock Bolt pins and collars ‘hold’ in heavy-duty, high-vibration applications
ACCORDING to BMG specialists, vibration and shock can quickly impair joint integrity and negatively affect overall product performance, especially in demanding applications, like vibrating...
RGM Cranes supports productivity at Sandvik’s new facilities
Leveraging a healthy existing relationship with RGM Cranes, Sandvik Mining RSA appointed the company to provide 19 overhead single and double girder cranes, ranging...
JCB unveils compact tailswing sister to 220X
THE new JCB 245XR crawler excavator shares many of the features of the established 220X except that is has a reduced rear swing radius of just 1720mm.
This makes...
Kemach Equipment cements partnership with Liebherr
With effect from August 2021, Kemach Equipment is the appointed South African partner to Liebherr for the sales and aftersales service of construction and...
New equipment expands fleet of heavy lift jacks
MAMMOET, the world’s largest engineered heavy lifting and transport service provider, is expanding its range of innovative equipment with the addition of ten new towers for its Mega Jack 800 system. Bringing...
Big Carl Lifts ESTA Crane Job of the Year
Sarens have won the “Crane Job of the Year” award in the lattice boom category for its 5 000t SGC-250 super heavy lift ring...
Fourteenth crane for Black Mountain Zinc
CAPE Town lifting equipment company BB Cranes has secured an order for the fourteenth overhead crane to be installed at Gamsberg Zinc Mine in...
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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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