SA mine gets world-first planetary gearbox customisation from SEW-EURODRIVE
When a mining operation in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province found that one of its planetary gearboxes on a high-torque conveyor was failing, it called...
SA mine gets world-first planetary gearbox customisation from SEW-EURODRIVE
Replacing one of a pair of planetary gearboxes for a Mpumalanga mine recently gave SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa the opportunity to pioneer a global innovation.
An...
WEG Africa applauds energy standards that drive motor efficiency
The announcement by South Africa’s government of its plans to introduce Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) is not a day too soon.
Fanie Steyn, Manager...
Eskom transmission and distribution opportunities for local OEMs
By Lance Branquinho
INVESTMENT in South Africa’s power transmission and distribution network is crucial to supporting necessary economic growth and sustaining the country’s industrial base.
The...
SEW EURODRIVE SA secures the group’s world-first X.e agitator gear units order
AFTER the recent X.e series agitator unit launch in July 2023, SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa secured an order for nine units earmarked for the mining...
iTek moves towards accreditation
INVERTEK Drives, the UK-based designer and manufacturer of Optidrive variable frequency drives for electric motor control, has begun training technical staff from South African...
WEG Motors and Drives are key players in South Africa’s energy solution strategy
With the continued energy poverty being experienced in South Africa, motors and drives are set to play an ever more crucial role in industry’s...
SEW-Eurodrive joins hands with Sanparks Honorary Rangers in Mbombela for conservation
Dedicated SANParks Honorary Rangers across the country are committed to preserving and protecting the South African National Parks. These passionate volunteers tirelessly devote their...
BMG’s Synergy high efficiency Synergy IE3 electric motors for tough conditions
According to BMG electromechanical specialists, the electric motor is known as the workhorse in the mining and industrial sectors and plays a critical role...
SEW-EURODRIVE in SA launches online purchasing portal
ACCORDING to Zander Claassens, Training Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE, the portal allows customers to not only order products or parts, but also to find support...
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