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
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...
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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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