Develon specialists emphasise the importance of selecting the correct excavator to ensure optimum efficiency, cost-effectiveness and safety on site. “Excavators play a fundamental role in many sectors – including mining, quarrying, civil engineering and construction – and selecting the appropriate model for each task requires an understanding of the differences […]
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BMG robust inhouse BTC bearing block unit (BBU) and housing products, which are manufactured exclusively for BMG to stringent quality and safety specifications, have been developed for use in tough conditions. “Although the BTC range was originally designed for light to medium rotating equipment applications – like packhouses and small […]
Earthmoving equipment plays a critical role in many industries – particularly in mining and quarrying, construction and materials handling – which rely on durable machines that ensure high productivity, safe operation and minimal downtime in tough conditions. HPE Africa’s robust Hyundai machines, which integrate advanced technology, durable materials and smart […]
According to the Develon SA team, the cost of fuel is one of the largest operational expenses associated with earthmoving equipment. For this reason, fuel efficiency is a critical consideration in the selection, operation and management of earthmoving equipment. “As industries – such as construction, mining and agriculture – face […]
BMG’s Fluid Technology division supplies and supports an extensive range of components for fluid technology systems and general industrial applications. These products include valves, hydraulic hoses and fittings, accumulators, cylinders, heat exchangers, hydraulic motors and hydraulic plumbing, as well as pumps and reservoir accessories. BMG’s strategy to enhance its fluid […]
BMG’s extensive range of specialised Gates® belting includes heavy-duty Predator™ V-belts, which have been specially designed to meet the challenges of drives that need to perform optimally in harsh African conditions. Typical applications for Predator belts are on heavy-duty crushers, grinders, shredders, and debarkers, as well as sand and gravel […]
ABB has been selected by global mining company BHP to deliver, install and commission three friction hoists and a further electrical system for a Blair service hoist to its Jansen Potash Project in Canada. Installation of the initial two hoists is currently in progress, while the further two hoisting systems […]
BMG’s dedicated VSD workshop at the company’s Cape Town Engineering facility marks a year since its official opening at the beginning of 2024. “Our specialist VSD facility is an approved warranty centre for BMG’s Danfoss/Vacon and Synergy VSD products,” says Sean McCree, Business Unit Manager: Electronics, BMG. “This ElectroMechanical facility […]
With a growing global demand for critical minerals, two of North America’s largest mining conferences have been exploring the strategies and technologies that will drive the sector’s transformation towards sustainability. Economic shifts, sustainability pressures and the urgent need for reliable and alternate supply chains have been among the key focus […]
“It is becoming increasingly important to maintain food integrity and to do what we can to minimise food shortages. The devastating effects of droughts, floods and fires, show food insecurity to be a major concern globally. Every one of us in agriculture and industry has an important role to play […]