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THE LONGEST ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CONVEYOR IN CHINA KINETIC ENERGY POWERS AIR CANNONS AND BELT TENSIONERS

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Contents On the cover: Dunlop Industrial Africa Tel: (011) 741-2500 info@dunlop-africa.co.za www.dunlop-africa.co.za

CMA News 5

Environment

From the Desk

30 Pipe Conveyor Puts a Damper on Dust

Cover Story

6 Risk Associated with using Grade 'F' Belting

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Conveying

Endorsing Bodies

8 Power Generation sorts out

Conveyor issues 11 Moving Woodchips

Beltcon 2019

12 Conference and Exhibition

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CMA (Conveyor Manufacturers Association)

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LEEASA (Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of South Africa)

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SAIMechE (SA Institution of Mechanical Engineering)

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SAIMH (SA Institute of Materials Handling)

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also mailed to members of the RFA (Road Freight Association)

New Contracts

23 A Mining Turnkey Solution

Crushing 24 Improved Safety and Ease of Maintenance

Chutes

27 A Solution for a Sticky Challenge

Feeders

Market Forum

28 Moving Ore at a Rapid Rate

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TEL : +27 (11) 864 1643 E-MAIL : pulleys@bosworth.co.za WEB : www.bosworth.co.za

Customer : ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions Project : Andina – Codelco Chile Size : Dia 2000 x Face 2500 x 5280 Long Shaft Dia : 600

Bearing Dia : 530

Weight : 30 tons

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CONVEYOR MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

From The Chairman’s Desk

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he long awaited CMA Chute Design course will be held 9-11 September, with assignment hand in and examination set for 11 October. Much interest has been shown for this course and numbers will be limited, so get your registration form in without delay.

The next Design Diploma course is scheduled for 14-21 October and if there is a demand, a Conveyor Certificate course can be held in September or October. The training venue for all three of these CMA training courses is Oaklands Inn in Randburg.

Full details, registration forms and the costs of these and other CMA training courses can be found on our website www.cmasa.co.za.

A very successful Joint Forum meeting was held recently at Brelko premises. Attendees seem to prefer the format of an afternoon session of four papers rather than shorter sessions, and holding the event at different venues is an opportunity to visit member companies they may not usually visit.

Members wishing to volunteer their training facility to host the Joint Forum meetings are welcome to contact the Secretariat. The number of attendees varies between 40 and 60. Thanks are extended to Brelko, Flexco and Dunlop for hosting the last four Joint Forum meetings.

Topics presented at the May meeting were: • Start-up technologies for high inertia equipment: by Grant Robinson, presented by Pierre van Rooyen (Voith)

Jay Pillay

• Understanding mechanical belt fasteners: presented by Bryan Sargent (Flexco) • Stringer selection: Graham Shortt (Materials Handling Consultant) • Design philosophy of torque limiting high speed backstops: Willem Sullivan (Altra Motion) Hope to see you all at the next Joint Forum meeting. Contact the Secretariat if you have a topic you would like to share, or wish to host the next meeting.

Jay Pillay Chairman

Membership at July 2019 All members subscribe to the CMA Code of Ethics Acrow Limited Actom Afripp Projects Altra Industrial Motion South Africa (Pty) Ltd Bauer Bearings International Belt Brokers Belting Supply Services BMG Bonfiglioli Power Transmissions Bosworth Brelko Conveyor Products CedoTech cc Closeal Manufacturing Collisen Engineering ContiTech South Africa (Pty) Ltd Conveyor Watch (Pty) Ltd Conveyor & Engineering Equipment CT Systems David Brown Gear Industries DRA Projects SA (Pty) Ltd Dunlop Belting Products Dymot Engineering Company

ELB Engineering Services Fenner Conveyor Belting (South Africa) Flexco SA (Pty) Ltd FLSmidth Roymec Giza Technologies (Pty) Ltd Habasit South Africa (Pty) Ltd Hägglunds Drives South Africa Hatch Africa (Pty) Ltd HMA South Africa (Pty) Ltd Hosch - Fördertechnik (SA) International Belting & Marketing (Pty) Ltd Iptron Technology cc KevConBelt (Pty) Ltd Lesa Mining Equipment and Conveyor Belt Lorbrand Magnet Service Binder CC Martin Engineering Megaroller Melco Conveyor Equipment Merlin consulting (Pty) Ltd Moret Mining Nautilus Projects (Pty) Ltd

Nepean Conveyors OE Bearings Oriental Rubber Industries SA Osborn Engineered Products Pegasus Industrial Services cc Regal Beloit South Africa Rema Tip Top South Africa Ringspann South Africa Rossi Gearmotors (Pty) Ltd Rula Bulk Materials Handling SENET SEW Eurodrive Shaft Engineering (Pty) Ltd SKF South Africa Tenova Takraf ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions South Africa (Pty) Ltd Timken South Africa (Pty) Ltd Transvaal Rubber Company Voith Turbo Weba South Africa (Pty) Ltd WorleyParsons RSA Zest Electric Motors

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COVER STORY

Risk Associated With Using Grade ‘F’ Belting Towards the beginning of the century, there were statements made that the South African specification for fire retardant belting were lacking. Unscrupulous importers of belting obtained ‘golden samples’ for testing by SABS, who then certified that the belts were indeed in accordance to specification ‘SABS 971’, the spec that catered for fire retardant belting. Many users fell into the trap of accepting the certificate that SABS has fairly tested the belt in accordance with the specification and that it passed. It should be noted that in the current climate, should a belt not have the SABS mark on it, it does not comply.

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nfortunately, some of the manufacturers of the imported belting mentioned above do not have the ability to continuously manufacture belting of a quality that would pass the rigorous SABS test in a sustainable manner while maintaining a competitive price.

The perception that using fire retardant belting on the surface will make them DMR compliant prompted many users of hard rock mines and even diamond mines to start using grade ‘F’ belting Reviewing specifications

The first update to the SABS specifications started happening around 2002, when a group of highprofile users and all manufacturers affiliated to the Conveyor Manufacturer’s Association (CMA) formed a working group, in conjunction with SABS, to review the SANS series of specifications for conveyor belting. After many meetings and heated debate, in 2003 the revised version of SANS 971 was published.

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For industry this was a step in the right direction, with both users and manufacturers gaining a much better understanding of the intricacies of manufacturing and testing fire retardant belting.

Still not up to international standards

Even though the 2003 version of the specification was a vast improvement in terms of being a test specification for fire retardant belting, it lacked the punch to put it in line with the best in the world.

More discussion, lots more debate, and the workgroup agreed to incorporate the mid-scale gallery test. This was the enhancement of the ageing specification to put it in line with international standards.

The users affected embraced this idea but the manufacturers recognised that there would be cost implications in a market that was already going south at the time. Nonetheless, the mid-scale gallery test was incorporated and at the time, and still today, South Africa has a first-class specification when it comes to fire retardant belting.

Resulting from the publication of the new speci-

fication, importers of non-compliant belting were restricted in distributing their products.

Unfortunately, there were some incidents where conveyor belting caught fire, resulting in the demise of some workers underground.

The Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) then changed the industry.

Recommendations made

The DMR, in a real effort to do good, recommended to users, all users, irrespective of whether it is a fiery mine or what material is being handled, that it would be in their interest to use fire retardant belting, and in some cases even on surface, as this will reduce the risk of fatalities caused by a conveyor belt fire. Keep in mind that it is typically not the flames of the fire that is the risk, but instead the toxins and smoke inhaled by the victims.

The perception that using fire retardant belting on surface will make them DMR compliant prompted many users of hard rock mines and even diamond mines to start using grade ‘F’ belting on surface, and the demand for the product increased.

Once again, the importers of products non-compliant to the SABS specification started supplying belting, competing with locally manufactured belting and some reputable importers. This in turn lead to a situation where local suppliers were shunned in favour of imported products, that failed the midscale gallery test.

Furthermore, this ‘safety’ drive gave rise to a term ‘surface FR’, or ‘Old FR’ implying that a belt is manufactured to SANS 971:2003. It is said that the belt would be suitable for use on surface, but not underground. Although probably true, there is

significant risk because if such a belt would find its way underground, and a fire happens and there are injuries or worse, the DMR is likely to shut such a mine down, resulting in significant revenue losses, not to mention the trauma and legal implications of such an incident. It is thus in the interests of each user to ensure that when an order is placed for fire retardant belting that the order is placed using specification SANS 971:2013 (due for review), and nothing less. When ordering a belt from a supplier that may be doubtful, there would be little value in performing tests on samples, as those samples may be purpose-made for the test, with no assurance that such quality is sustainable, leaving the user at risk.

Even though the 2003 version of the specification was an improvement it lacked the punch to put it in line with the best in the world Local manufacturers can all manufacture belting that comply to the specification and test in accordance with it. Dunlop, being a leader in the industry spends significant time and money on research and compound development. They can perform the complete suite of SABS belting tests in their fully equipped laboratory and modern mid-scale gallery test facility. Dunlop’s door would always be open to assist users and manufacturers alike to ensure compliance to specifications.

Dunlop Industrial Africa Dr. Paul Nel, Tel: (011) 741-2500 Email: info@dunlop-africa.co.za www.dunlop-africa.co.za

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Power Generation Sorts Out Conveyor Issues A cement manufacturer in the Midwestern USA has implemented a power solution at a remote conveyor location that lacked convenient electrical access. The patent-pending design uses the kinetic energy of the moving belt to generate enough electricity to drive an automated dust suppression system, a pneumatic belt cleaner tensioner and a series of air cannons.

The Roll Gen System uses the movement of the belt to produce localised power

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his system is helping operators at the Illinois Cement Plant (USA) reduce fugitive dust and spillage, increase cargo flow efficiency and minimise labour costs for cleaning and maintenance.

The Martin Roll Gen system is designed to create a self-contained mini power station that allows operators to run electrical monitoring systems, safety devices and a variety of other components.

“Running auxiliary power can be both complicated and costly, requiring expensive labour and oversized cables to accommodate the inevitable voltage drop over long runs, as well as transformers, conduit, junction boxes and other components,” comments Andrew Timmerman, Product Development Engineer at Martin Engineering.

The long ride

Conveyor 107-1 is the longest outdoor conveyor system on the Illinois Cement site, running 182m and discharging either onto the 107-2 stack-out conveyor or the 75 metre long belt leading directly into the plant, based upon immediate production needs

A self-contained mini power station allows operators to run electrical monitoring systems, safety devices and a variety of other components Material arriving from the quarry can be either wet, dry and dusty or anything in between, depending on the season and weather. The changing work environment presented challenges throughout the entire conveying system, with different weather conditions triggering various types of carryback.

Cleanup was labour-intensive.

“The primary cleaner blades we had in place wore quickly, causing spillage that required us to take personnel from other areas to clean the buildup,” explains Illinois Cement Maintenance Planner, Brian Brandner.

“We were out there cleaning or adjusting the tension to minimise spillage a few times a week.”

Phase one of the solution involved placing a ‘smart’ dust suppression system at the transfer point between the 153 and 107-1 conveyors. Phase two included an automated, pneumatically-tensioned belt cleaner and air cannon system at 107-1’s discharge zone. Both components are powered by the Roll Gen System.

To manage the dust, technicians installed a Martin Surfactant Dust System at the transfer point between 153 and 170-1 to deliver a chemically-enhanced water spray as a topical treatment for material at the point of emission.

Cleaning the belt

Close to the mid-point of the system, conveyor 107-1 begins a gradual 6m rise and discharges into the transfer chute leading either to the stackout conveyor feeding the storage area or the main conveyor entering the plant. At that transfer point, technicians installed a Martin QC1 Primary Cleaner XHD (extra heavy duty) tensioned with an Automated Blade System (ABS).

Connected to a small 24V DC air compressor and a control panel powered by the Roll Gen, the ABS pneumatic tensioner delivers precise monitoring and tensioning to reduce the labour typically required to maintain optimum blade pressure through manual adjustment.

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CONVEYING Upon detection of an empty belt, the system is set to run for one full belt rotation to clean the surface thoroughly before pulling away.

Transfer chute flow

While monitoring the results of the installation, Martin Engineering technicians observed that the decreased spillage resulted in a proportional increase in fines discharged down the transfer chute. Exposed to the outside environment, the chute began to form significant buildup along the sides, at the diverter gate and on the internal shelf meant to slow the flow of material. The technicians had a solution to this unexpected result, and to mitigate the buildup, they installed a Martin Hurricane air cannon.

“When there’s cargo flowing, the cannon fires about every ten minutes, which keeps fines from clinging to the walls and promotes proper flow,” Brian adds.

Results

The use of multiple technologies working in tandem to control material flow and prevent fugitive particles has dramatically improved the material handling system’s efficiency. The modifications have helped Illinois Cement reduce labour and equipment expenses, considerably cutting the manpower needed to clean spillage along the conveyor path. The result is a cleaner, safer and more productive operation.

Martin Engineering Rick Felde, Tel: (541) 306-4815 Email: rickf@martin-eng.com, www.martin-eng.com

The Automated Blade System eliminates the need for manual blade tensioning

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Moving Woodchips Takraf Africa is handing over a complete woodchip conveying package as part of an expansion to a specialised cellulose production facility in South Africa. The facility produces Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) dissolving wood pulp, mostly for the export market.

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he fast track contract covered the design, engineering, installation and commissioning of 24 trough conveyors, three Redler en-masse chain conveyors, transfer towers and related systems.

Increased production

Conveyors were integrated into both current and new lines to handle the increased production made possible by the expansion, with the conveyor system comprising three stockpiles fed by shuttle conveyors. With the new system, woodchips are conveyed from the existing and new chipping lines to the relevant stockpiles and then, using reclaim and associated conveyors, conveyed to existing infeed digester conveyors.

Conveyors were integrated into both current and new lines to handle the increased production made possible by the expansion Various bypass systems have been planned and provided for, including that from the stacking route to the reclaim conveyors in the event that a reclaim machine is undergoing maintenance or unplanned downtime.

Controlling the dust

A set of Redler conveyors were installed for the

conveying of fines generated by the screening system, which greatly assists in dust control. “The Redler conveyors were selected for a number of the benefits they offer, including their ability to fit in with the current layout of the screening building, as well as space constraints within the plant,” says Richard Späth, General Manager for technologies, at Takraf Africa. “The Redler conveyor also boasts multiple discharges, facilitating the building of a “cone-shell type” stockpile, while also assisting in loading a truck evenly.”

Another uncommon feature designed and installed by the company is the four conveyor walk-in type gallery, with some of the conveyor gantries being required to span between 45m and 50m due to space constraints and existing infrastructure.

Since this was a brownfield project, the system was required to be installed in an operational plant where certain tie-ins had to be completed during limited shutdown windows. In addition, the fasttrack nature of the contract called for precise and tight planning of the in-house engineering, which was complicated by the challenges of interfacing with new and existing services on the plant.

“In total, approximately 1 700 tons of steel was required to be designed, fabricated and installed within 12 months, which included mechanical installation, commissioning and handover, without compromising on safety and the quality of the equipment provided,” Richard concludes.

Takraf Africa, Tel: (011) 201-2300 Email: takraf.afr@tenova.com www.takraf.tenova.com

The Redler conveyors were selected for a number of the benefits they offer, including their ability to fit in with the current layout of the screening building, as well as space constraints within the plant.

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About Beltcon 2019 Beltcon 19 is scheduled for 31 July and 1 August 2019 and will be held at St George’s Hotel and Conference Centre, Pretoria, South Africa. Beltcon is the leading conveyor event in Africa. Once again the speaker line-up is impressive, with famous international names on the programme.

Of course our local South African experts are well represented too.

Chris Townsend

This conference is organised by a dedicated committee of volunteers from the South African conveyor industry and will appeal to decisionmakers, designers, engineers, manufacturers and constructors in the sphere of belt conveying.

What is the IMHC? The International Materials Handling Conference is an autonomous body managed by a committee of individuals drawn from the conveyor industry.

Conferences have been held every two years in an unbroken line from Beltcon 1 held in 1981, Beltcon 2 in 1983 right up until Beltcon 19 in 2019.

The conference is very much organised by the industry for the industry and is aimed at disseminating information on the latest technology as well as presenting case study papers and new ideas for design, safety and operation of belt conveyors.

Emphasis is placed on bringing practical information to the industry and technical past papers of conferences are made available for posterity on the website.

The IMHC is underwritten by the three associations that play a prominent part in the materials handling industry. They are the CMA (Conveyor Manufacturers Association of SA Ltd), the SAIMechE (The SA Institution of Mechanical Engineering), and the SAIMH (SA Institute of Materials Handling).

South African Institution of Mechanical Engineering The South African Institution of Mechanical Engineering (SAIMechE) is the senior body representing the discipline of mechanical engineering in South Africa. It covers all fields of application as diverse as automobile, energy generation, process engineering, heavy manufacture, design, management, research, mining and education.

SAIMechE is a voluntary association of Mechanical Engineers, Technologists and Technicians who have access to various grades of membership and the associated benefits.

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Conveyor Manufacturers Association of South Africa NPC

The Conveyor Manufacturers Association membership, serving the bulk materials handling industry, comprises companies who design, manufacture and commission complete conveyor systems. Membership also includes manufacturers and suppliers of components for use in conveyor systems.

The members are required to maintain a high level of technical expertise and service within their organisations, as well as an effective after sales service. Further they must be companies of stature, fully capable of honouring any warranty claim that may arise.

CMA, Tel: (011) 888-7163 www.cmasa.co.za

The S A Institute of Materials Handling

The SAIMH coordinates and promotes the advancement of the art and science, theory and practice of materials handling principles and techniques.

The SAIMH aims to encourage improved handling efficiency in all sectors of commerce and industry, and to maintain and expand training facilities, foster research where necessary and provide facilities for the exchange of knowledge, techniques and experience, locally, nationally and internationally. They also aim to increase the number of technically competent materials handing and materials management practitioners. www.saimh.co.za

Chris Townsend, IMHC Organising Secretary, Tel: (011) 888-7163, www.beltcon.org.za

The Institution publishes a magazine “The SA Mechanical Engineer” and its sister publication, “Bulk Handling Today”. Member benefits include the receipt of the magazine, the regular technical and social meetings, visits to industry and projects, access to CPD (Continuous Professional Development) courses and accredited conferences, a discount on the ECSA registration fee, and is the most effective body for networking with fellow professionals.

SAIMechE Tel: (011) 615-5660 Email: info@saimeche.org.za www.saimeche.org.za

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AAS is at the forefront of revolutionising the fire engineering industry. By promoting awareness of the availability and need for preventative fire technologies, the company provides clients who value human life and business continuity with class leading solutions which are fit for purpose as opposed to selling “off the shelf” type products. As such, AAS is at the forefront of revolutionising the fire engineering industry.

DRA Global (“DRA”)is a diversified global engineering, project delivery and operations management group headquartered in Perth, Australia, with an impressive track record spanning more than three decades.DRA Global delivers truly comprehensive solutions to the resources sector. www.draglobal.com

www.aasys.co.za

Altra is a leading multinational designer, producer and marketer of a wide range of mechanical power transmission products.

Selling our products in over 70 countries throughout the world.

Altra provides products for use in a wide variety of highvolume manufacturing processes, where the reliability and accuracy of our products are critical in both avoiding costly down time and enhancing the overall efficiency of manufacturing operations.

Brands include Ameridrives Couplings, Ameridrives Power Transmission, Bibby Turboflex, Formsprag Clutch, Marland Clutch, Stieber Clutch, Svendborg Brakes, TB Wood's Incorporated, Stromag to name a few. The SA Regional Sales, Warehouse, Service & Assembly Centre is a Certified facility.

Our Conveyor Belting Portfolio of products and service systems are tailored to the customers’ needs providing economically efficient and technically proven solutions. State-of-the-art technology and pioneering innovations deliver a product that ensures sustainability of our customers’ operation and in turn our organisation. // BLACK OWNED // LEVEL 1 B-BBEE // 100% LOCAL MANUFACTURE www.dunlop-africa.co.za

www.altramotion.co.za

Brelko Conveyor Products design and manufacture conveyor belt cleaning equipment for a trouble-free flow of materials at transfer and load points. The company has served as a supplier and advisor on spillage control to the bulk materials handling industry since 1987. www.brelko.com

Dymot Engineering specializes in the design and manufacture of hand, electric and hydraulic winches and winching systems for a variety of winching applications. Dymot’s main area of expertise is winches for conveyor tensioning. The company also specializes in stage winches, construction winches, rail car moving systems and rope sheaves. Dymot is ISO9001:2015 certified. www.dymot.co.za

Dymot Engineering Company (PTY) LTD Specialist Designers & Manufacturers of Winching Systems WORLD OF WINCHES

Market leaders in conveyor tensioning equipment Take up winches with Overload Protection Gravity Counterweight Handling Braked Capstans Screw Take Ups Hand & Motorised Winches Electrical Control Panels & Systems Sheaves 11 DERRICK ROAD, SPARTAN, KEMPTON PARK SOUTH AFRICA +27 11 970 1920 sales@dymot.co.za www.dymot.co.za

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Tough demands have met their match.

With a hydraulic drive system from Hägglunds, you get compact, durable power - without foundations or gearbox. A full range of rugged motor types and complete solutions for monitoring and control give you total assurance, even in the most demanding applications.

Let us know your demands.

Hägglunds Drives South Africa (Pty) Ltd P.O.Box 2851, 1610 Edenvale, Johannesburg Phone: + 27 (0)11 454 4933, Fax: +27 (0)11 454 5088 E-mail: info@za.hagglunds.com, www.hagglunds.com

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Since 1907, Flexco has been partnering with customers just like you to help make sure your belt conveyors run efficiently.

We understand that when they do, they make a real impact on your bottom line. And that’s why Flexco goes beyond manufacturing belt fasteners, cleaners, and maintenance products to developing real solutions to your belt conveyor challenges.

Since 1907, Flexco has been partnering with customers just like you to help make sure your belt conveyors run efficiently.

We understand that when they do, they make a real impact on your bottom line. And that’s why Flexco goes beyond manufacturing belt fasteners, cleaners, and maintenance products to developing real solutions to your belt conveyor challenges.

Martin Engineering is a leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of innovations to make the handling of bulk materials cleaner, safer and more productive. Their global team of experts from every part of the world, works together to produce and manufacture high quality products that deserve the Martin seal of approval. The company offers an expansive selection of blades, tensioners, mainframes and accessories to effectively meet the unique demands of any material handling challenge. www.martin-eng.co.za

www.flexco.com

When it comes to reliable performance in demanding environments, Hägglunds Drives South Africa know all about providing the correct movement, power, control and function regardless of technology or location. Flexible system solutions for a wide range of applications help you optimize performance and productivity. We Move You Win. www.hagglunds.co.za

Melco is a leading manufacturer of conveyor idlers and supplier of motorized pulleys.

Melco manufactures an extensive range of conveyor products that conform to the highest international quality standards.

These conveyor products are manufactured in our factory with advanced manufacturing machinery and skilled artisans. www.melco.co.za

Henkel Henkel Adhesive Technologies is a global leader in the adhesives market across all industry segments worldwide www.henkel.com

Nepean Conveyors offers complete conveying system solutions and support services to the mining and resource segments. www.nepean.com

Members of the Hudaco Group of Companies include: Bosworth (manufacturer and repair of conveyor drive pulleys); Bearings International (distributor of bearings, chains, seals, electric motors, transmission and allied products); Bauer (distributor of geared motors, helical gearboxes, frequency inverters and electrical motors); Varispeed (distributor of controllers, monitors and regulators of the speed of standard AC motors); and Ernest Lowe (manufacturer of hydraulic, pneumatic and dust suppression equipment).

Qfinsoft represents the combined expertise of a group of engineers with years of experience in Computer Aided Engineering.

They have partnered with world-leading CAE companies like Ansys (for FEA, CFD and Emag) and Rocky for DEM. Qfinsoft is known in the industry for its technical excellence and high quality of technical support.

www.hudaco.co.za

www.qfinsoft.co.za

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Quality. Innovation. Efficiency.

Gear units and motors from SEW-EURODRIVE (Pty) Ltd have always set the trend and established new standards in drive technology. For this reason, the quality label “made by SEW” has become a hallmark of quality in the drive industry.

Market-orientated products developed and manufactured in-house, as well as uncompromising quality, are the cornerstones of our success.

SEW-EURODRIVE - Driving the world Cape Town Branch Tel: +27 21 528 7600

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Durban Branch Tel: +27 31 902 3815

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Nelspruit Branch Tel: +27 13 752 8007

Port Elizabeth Branch Tel: +27 41 372 2244/6

SEW-EURODRIVE (Pty) Ltd Eurodrive House Cnr. Adcock Ingram & Aerodrome Roads, Aeroton Ext 2 Johannesburg P.O. Box 90004 Bertsham 2013 Tel: +27 11 248 7000 Fax: +27 11 248 7289 www.sew-eurodrive.co.za

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LMI ACADEMY cc.

Merseta Accreditation No: 17-QA/ACC/0637/11 Reg. No. 2001/075895/23

Leading drive engineering company, SEW-Eurodrive (Pty) Ltd, has built further on its reputation as a market leader in small conveying applications. With the X-Series range of helical and bevel-helical invertible gearboxes, the company now also has solutions for larger conveying solutions, paving the way to fast becoming the preferred supplier to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in a variety of commodities including iron ore, gold and coal in southern and other parts of Africa.

Training offered at the LMI Academy or on site.

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P.O. Box 5907,Weltevredenpark 1715 E-MAIL: info@lmi-academy.co.za website: www.lmi-academy.co.za

• • • • Tenova Takraf is an integrated solutions provider to the global mining, bulk material handling, minerals processing and beneficiation industries, offering innovative technological solutions as well as process and commodity knowledge along the industry value chains. Comprehensive spares and support services with in-house maintenance teams, all located in Africa is provided.

Lifting Machinery Inspector Qualification (LMI).

Registered CPD Training.

The Rigging trade.

DMR 18 training.

Tackle training.

For further details contact: +27(011) 475 5876 Member of: LEEASA No. 810051

www.takraf.com

The Timken Company engineers, manufactures and markets bearings, gear drives, belts, chain, couplings, lubrication systems and related products and offers a spectrum of rebuild/repair services. The leading authority on tapered roller bearings, Timken applies its knowledge of metallurgy, tribology and mechanical power transmission across a variety of bearings and related systems to improve reliability and efficiency of machinery and equipment. www.timken.com

MARTIN® AIR CANNONS — safe, reliable & powerfully efficient —

KEEP MATERIAL MOVING & PROCESSES RUNNING The cutting-edge technology of the Martin® Hurricane Air Cannon features a positiveacting, centrally-located valve design representing state-of-the-art engineering, with the most direct air path, maximum force output, minimal air consumption,

Vulkan’s drive solutions have been setting standards in terms of performance and reliability in the harshest conditions. The integrated portfolio creates a multiple added value: Hydrodynamic couplings, flexible couplings, rigid couplings, brakes and backstops are all available from a single source - perfectly integrated and perfectly engineered for your application. www.vulkan.com

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Beltcon 20 Programme 2019 Day 1 - Wednesday 31 July

Subject to change without notice

Registration and Exhibition 07h00 - 08h30

Registration and Exhibition 07h00 - 08h30 Session 3 Chairman: Adi Frittella

Session 1 Chairman: Simon Curry Keynote

09h00-09h30

09h30-10h00

Paper 10

Jaco Swartz: The role of health and safety standards with specific reference to the CMA standard on health and safety around conveyor belt installations and the Hierarchy of Legislation in South African Law

Wilco Uys

Paper 2

Paper 1

Day 2 - Thursday 1 August

09h00-09h40

Tiaan Hoogenboezem: Booysendal South Ropecon project

Paper 11

09h40-10h20

Paul Schutte: Long overland conveyor design and operation

10h00-10h40

Colin Haupt: Belt feeder hoppers - the displacement needed to transition from initial to flow pressure

Tea 10h40 - 11h10 Paper 3

11h10-11h50

Craig Wheeler: Technology review and cost comparison of rail-running belt conveyors

Paper 5

Paper 4

Tea 10h20 - 11h00 11h50-12h30

Paper 12

Marc dos Santos: Adder Snake: low-angle to high-angle with no transfers

Mario Dilefeld: High-powered gearless drives

12h30-13h10

Paper 14

Michael Thompson: Gearless drive systems - low inertia and shifting alignments

Simon Curry: Pulley designing methodology in South Africa

16h00-16h40

Matthias Pohl: Environmentally friendly waste disposal at coal fired power plants in harsh environmental conditions, using tube conveyors

Paul Munzenberger: Conveyor belt flexure resistance and AS 1334.13

12h20-13h00

Session 4 Chairman: Dave Pitcher

Paper 7

15h00-15h40

Paper 15

David Kruse: Tools and advancements in 3D pulley Finite Element Analysis for conveyor belts

Paper 9

Paper 16

14h40-15h20

Carl van der Linde: Research into induced belt stress, local to the idler junction, due to the effect of idler support configuration

Tea and Exhibition 15h20 - 15h40

16h40-17h20

Paper 17

Livio Talocchino: In-pit crushing at Ngezi - lessons learnt

15h40-16h20

Michael Carr: An experimental investigation into the influence of skewed idler rolls

Exhibition 17h20 - 18h00

Paper 18

16h20-17h00

David Kruse: Case study: advancements in overland conveyor technologies

Wrap up, Lucky Draw and Exhibition 17h00 - 18h00

Rules for the Conference and Exhibition * The Conference will start at the times indicated on the Programme.

14h00-14h40

Bryan Moore: Assessment of the braking performance of unidirectional idlers

Tea and Exhibition 15h40 - 16h00 Paper 8

11h40-12h20

Lunch 13h00 - 14h00

Session 2 Chairman: Henk Brink 14h20-15h00

Paper 13

Stefano Cattaneo: Design and operation of Barroso Flyingbelt

Lunch 13h10 - 14h20

Paper 6

11h00-11h40

Rules for the Conference and Exhibition *

Every effort will be made to adhere to programme times, so please ensure

* NO SMOKING inside the buildings.

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A cash bar will operate after the day's proceedings.

* Cell phones MUST be switched off in the Auditorium area.

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Complimentary soft drinks are available in the dining area with lunch.

* The Conference will be formal, i.e. all questions via the Session Chairman.

* Exhibition stands are NOT to be manned whilst the Conference is in session.

you vacate exhibition stands timeously.

Thank you for your anticipated co-operation!

If you encounter a problem during BELTCON 20, please address your concern to any member of the Organising Committee.

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WORLD-CLASS performance requires speed, agility and endurance

STRATEGY

INFRASTRUCTURE

OPERATIONS

Planning strategic direction benchmarked to world-class standards

Development of world-class infrastructure from concept to realisation

Development of operations to best practice and world-class standards

Supply Chain Strategy

Facility Design & Development

Process & Operations Design

• Supply Chain network analysis & design • National & Regional DC strategy development • Facility Sizing and OPEX estimates • On-line fullllment • Slow vs. Fast movers network set-up • A Supply Chain that supports business strategy • Site development strategies • Technology, IOT and digitilisation strategy

• Greennelds site development

• Operations assessment and benchmarking • WMS / WCS review • WMS / WCS functional requirements • Process and operations optimisation • Long term operational development strategies • Process audit • Labour standards and incentive programs

planning • Brownnelds site development planning • Functional building requirements speciication • Technical liaison to professional / development team • Facility sizing requirements (short to long term) • Design to execution • Procurement, program and vendor management

In today’s competitive business world you need to focus on every opportunity to advance your company mission

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Cape Town: (021) 816 2000 | ils-ct@ils.co.za Johannesburg: (011) 656 1100 | ils-jhb@ils.co.za www.ils.co.za

NEW CONTRACTS

A Mining Turnkey Solution Boipelo Mining Contractors has won a contract from Universal Coal for mining and related services at New Clydesdale Colliery in Mpumalanga.

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he plant is supplied by Boipelo Mining Contractors, which is a joint venture between Murray & Roberts Cementation and Makgala’s Amandla TM Group.

According to Charles Makgala, executive partner at Boipelo Mining Contractors, the turnkey contract covers three underground sections of the mine and

The project will employ 175 people directly, over and above which there will be sub-contractors

work began in February of this year.

The current operation is on the 2# lower with a complete suite of equipment to support three continuous miner sections. Boipelo Mining Contractors is also responsible for the installation and maintenance of the conveyor and ventilation infrastructure.

Job prospects

“The project will employ 175 people directly, over and above which there will be sub-contractors on site when necessary,” says Allan Widlake, Boipelo Mining Contractors executive partner and new business director at Murray & Roberts Cementation.

As part of the mining services offered, Boipelo Mining Contractors will also be negotiating the geological features of three mining sections, which is likely to require drilling and blasting of dykes in the orebody when necessary.

New Clydesdale Colliery, whose roots go back its initial formation in 1942, when the first exploration borehole was drilled, produces thermal coal for local consumption and the export market. The mine has been operated by Universal Coal since 2016, and is one of four in South Africa owned by the company.

Murray & Roberts Cementation Allan Widlake, Tel: (011) 201-5000 Email: info.cementation@murrob.com www.cementation.murrob.com

Empowered joint venture company Boipelo Mining Contractors secured a contract from Universal Coal for mining and related services at New Clydesdale Colliery in Mpumalanga

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CRUSHING

Improved Safety and Ease of Maintenance Further driving advancements in the aggregate and construction industries, FLSmidth’s Raptor cone crusher models R250, R350 and R450 bring advanced automation, control and data visualisation to crushing operations around the world.

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hile every crushing problem is unique, businesses within the construction industries all want the same thing from their crushing solutions, safety, ease of maintenance and the highest possible throughput.

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The FLSmidth Raptor cone crusher line has long provided industries with effective crushing solutions that meet these demands. And now, with the introduction of the new Raptor R250, R350 and R450 models, these advantages are further

reinforced with advanced smart technologies and machine optimisation software.

The new Raptor cone crusher generation does not need back liner material for the liners and is designed to operate at higher capacities. In addition, the pressure resistance has been increased.

This will improve the particle shape during the size reduction, something that can reduce the number of crushing stages and require smaller screen sizes in the plant.

Digital connectivity incorporated

The Raptor R250, R350 and R450 also incorporate comprehensive digital connectivity. Using the latest in smart technology, these cone crushes are cloudbased. This allows them to provide operational,

The Raptor R250, R350 and R450 incorporate comprehensive digital connectivity allowing them to be accessed from the cloud performance and asset health monitoring metrics, which can be accessed by authorised personnel at any time, and from anywhere in the world.

Protecting vital equipment is always a prime concern in aggregates. The R250, R350 and R450 cone crushers use OEM software to ensure that the machine is operating at peak performance without risking damage. This software is capable of self diagnosis, and can be easily integrated with most plant systems. Additionally, the Raptor cone crushers employ 'fail safe' hydraulics to ensure protection from mechanical overload should an accumulator bladder fail. The OEM software also helps maintain desired output through power-based control or particle size analysis, which automatically adjusts the close-side settings for increased consistency of particle size.

FLSmidth Tel: +45 3618-1800 www.flsmidth.com

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CHUTES

A Solution For A Sticky Challenge When a Gauteng-based beverage manufacturer encountered a sticky materials handling challenge, Weba Chute Systems and Brelko Conveyor Products joined forces to deliver a customised solution.

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Challenges at certain transfer points in the beverage manufacturing plant meant the customer was not able to operate at optimal levels, says Mark Baller, managing director of Weba Chute Systems. The customer had been experiencing high spillage volumes as well as ongoing blockages in chutes. This, in turn, caused numerous plant stoppages that prevented it from achieving production targets. The challenges caused costly downtime, and many issues could only be appropriately addressed during the bi-annual maintenance shutdowns.

Following an on-site assessment, it was confirmed that the proposed Brelko equipment would control the spillage, however Weba Chute Systems’ transfer point expertise was needed to address the material flow issues in the plant.

With it's traditional focus on the mining and bulk materials handling sector, its chutes are usually much larger and more robust than those required in the food and beverage industry Bigger and more robust

With Weba Chute Systems’ traditional focus on the mining and bulk materials handling sector, its chutes are usually much larger and more robust than those required in food and beverage industry applications. While chutes on mines can weigh up to 50 tons, the custom-designed transfer systems for this beverage manufacturing plant weighed in at around 300kg.

“The design principles remain the same,” Mark says. “With our understanding of material flow and our in-house design capability, we could develop the most appropriate chute design for this plant.”

Providing a solution for a beverage manufacturing plant meant attention was given to materials of construction. These included the use of stainless steel and foodgrade polyurethane components.

Another area which received careful consideration was that the new transfer points would be installed in an existing plant. This meant engineering for an existing footprint, accommodating existing walls and walkways, and catering for space constraints.

A boost in production

Mark says that the collaborative approach between Weba Chute Systems and Brelko Conveyor Products delivered a number of benefits on the project. “Our working knowledge of Brelko products allowed us to engineer our chute solution to achieve a fit-for-purpose solution for the customer,” Mark concludes.

A fit-for-purpose materials handling solution was provided by Weba Chute Systems and Brelko Conveyor Products

Weba Chute Systems & Solutions Mark Baller Tel: (011) 827-9372/3/4 Email: weba@webachutes.com www.webachutes.com

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FEEDERS

Moving Ore at a Rapid Rate Transmin Australia has recently secured a contract with BHP WA Iron Ore for the supply of five Transmin Low Profile Feeders (LPF) each 4.0m in width, to feed ore at 4 000tph, and including product scalping screens in the ore handling plant.

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ransmin’s LPF technology is unique in its ability to use a 4.0m wide belt, meaning material can be presented to the scalping screens at a width closer to the deck width, therefore maximising screening efficiency.

This order follows on from a previous supply of a similar LPF in a reclaim hopper configuration, to handle 2 500tph.

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The unit supplied to Zambia had a 2.1m belt and was designed for a feed rate of 2 000tph with material P80 of 177mm Raising awareness

Transmin has, over the past two years been working with clients and suppliers to raise awareness of the technology in Africa and identifying opportunities where this equipment could benefit customers. “Substantial effort has been made to engage with various stakeholders in the market, ultimately culminating in the manufacturing and supply of a LPF comprising about 50% South African content

to a mine on the Zambian Copperbelt last year,” says Transmin official African distributor Carmaky COO, Miguel Dos Santos. “Localisation is a key concern both for South African and Africa based operations due to factors such as legislation and lead time. Opportunities also exist for improving the cost base for the units with local fabrication.”

The unit supplied to Zambia had a 2.1m belt and was designed for a feed rate of 2 000tph with material P80 of 177mm. It was fitted with an automatic lubrication system and had a unique rail system to facilitate its removal for maintenance when required.

A step above the rest

With so many different feeders in the market, one of the first questions asked is why choose a LPF

over an apron feeder or belt feeder? In essence, a LPF is a hybrid between an apron feeder and a conventional belt feeder bringing many of the benefits of both types of feeders together.

LPF technology is unique in its ability to use a 4.0m wide belt, meaning material can be presented to the scalping screens at a width closer to the deck width Benefits

Some of the direct benefits include a lower profile than either an apron feeder or belt feeder, no tracking issues as experienced with belt feeders, making the LPF unit particularly good at two-way feeder applications. The Transmin LPF also reduces spillage compared to an apron feeder and it is able to use belt widths of up to 4m with a capacity up to 10 000tph depending on bulk density.

In addition, the installation of the LPF has the ability to save on plant building/structure height through low belt line above floor/ground level and also the ability to change direction in the same machine. This change in direction can also lead to a saving in horizontal length. These savings present additional cost savings in the form of a lower or shorter steel structure which leads to lower ancillary requirements for electrical cables, water pipes and plant air. This includes reduced power requirements to pump water and blow air.

The LPF also offers reduced structural weight through shortened steel, and possibly reduced steel section sizes which in turn leads to lower requirements for concrete footings, reduced wind loading through reducing the overall structure size. Finally a reduced structure height reduces power requirements due to less drive power requirement to lift material, either as bulk material on a conveyor or as slurry in a pipe.

Carmaky Miguel Dos Santos Tel: (011) 867-6040 Email: info@carmaky.co.za www. carmaky.com

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ENVIRONMENT

Pipe Conveyor Puts a Damper on Dust In Yangquan, northern China’s Shanxi province, Continental is using a closed-trough conveyor belt system to ensure the smooth and environmentally friendly extraction of pit coal. The closed system minimises dust emissions at operator YanKan Coal’s mining site, and is also fireproof and has low rolling resistance, making it energy-efficient. The system, which is one of the longest closed-trough conveyor belt systems in China, covers a distance of 8.1 kilometres.

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e it smartphones, tablets, gasoline and electric drives, buildings, machinery and vehicles, they all have one thing in common, they all need energy and raw materials in order to be produced and operated. For this reason, oil, natural gas and precious metals are mined around the globe.

The closed-trough conveyor belt overcomes elevation differences of up to 172 metres over its 8.1-kilometre stretch from the coal deposit to the transfer station, going through a complex route with over 39 convex, concave and 20 horizontal bends In China, coal serves as a major source for national energy production, making it the most important resource for covering the country’s vast energy

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requirements. The People’s Republic currently covers about 60 percent of total energy production by mining it. This makes it one of the largest producing countries in the world.

Making coal mining environmentally friendly while at the same time investing in the expansion of renewable energies are important aspects of China’s energy policy. This is where the products from Continental help.

Clean material transport for better air and added safety

“For the operators of mining facilities, the fundamental question is which technical solution is the safest, most reliable and cost-effective method of transporting coal and other raw materials from the perspective of climate protection and energy

efficiency,” says Stephan Weisgerber from Continental in China.

The operator of the coal mine, YanKan Coal, is therefore relying on Continental closed-trough conveyor belts, also known as pipe conveyors.

Especially with the demand of the Chinese government for climate protection in coal mining, these are increasingly becoming the means of choice.

In general, conveyor belts have emerged as the financially and environmentally more advantageous transport solution within a certain distance compared with alternatives such as truck fleets, since their operation emits less CO2 and there is no need for empty trips. Closed systems like tube conveyors also offer other decisive benefits like minimising dust emissions.

In addition, the transported material itself is well protected against environmental influences such as wind, snow, sun and rain. “This is done by rolling up the belt,” explains Stephan. The outside edges of the belt overlap throughout the entire duration of transportation like a protective casing for the transported material. Only when taking up and delivering material do the closed-trough belts open up and assume the shape of a conventional conveyor belt.

Meeting climate protection requirements

“We decided to use Continental’s closed-trough

conveyor belts because they fully meet the relevant requirements with regard to climate protection, safety and efficiency,” adds BiGui Chen from YanKan Coal. “The closed system from Continental is ideal, because no dust can escape. The closed-trough conveyor belts in Yangquan are also flame-retardant, adding another layer of safety,” he adds.

YanKan Coal, in the northern Chinese province of Shanxi, is relying on a closed-trough conveyor belts, also known as pipe conveyors to control any dust emissions In mining, whether above or below ground as well as in industrial applications, large inclines and tight bends with low space requirements and high mass flows must often be overcome. While the angle of incline of troughed belt conveyors is usually 20° or less and curve radii remain very large, a pipe conveyor allows curve radii and tilt angles of up to 30°. The Yangquan closed-trough conveyor belt overcomes elevation differences of up to 172 metres over its 8.1 kilometre stretch from the coal deposit to the transfer station, going through a complex route with over 39 convex, concave and 20 horizontal bends.

Jochen Vennemann Tel: +49 511 938 18024, www.contitech.co.za

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African solutions for African challenges Pilot Crushtec International, a supplier of quarrying and mining equipment, has added the DoppiaTrac DR400 track mounted, self-driven, feeding, crushing and stockpiling machine for medium to hard bituminous coal crushing applications.

The concept for the DoppiaTrac was born, from a client requirement to which there was no ready solution.

“We were called out to a client, who gets paid per ton for processing coal, who needed a mobile crusher,” explains Jorge Abelho, Technical Director at Pilot Crushtec. “He had experimented with various solutions, but nothing quite solved the problem.”

"It was with this in mind that we decided to start from scratch, conceptualise, design, and build our own fully mobile rollcrusher and the DoppiaTrac was born. It is a fully mobile machine that you can get onto site and be up and running

within 30 minutes.

"We understand that this unit is mobile and needs to be moved often, and easily. Therefore we found the best possible engine to run the rig, which is reliable, fuel efficient, and easily maintained. Finally, we simplified the operation as much as possible meaning that we don’t have a programmable logic controller (PLC), and buttons are kept to a minimum.

This machine is specifically built to survive the rigors of the African environment where sites are remote, conditions are harsh, and work is hard."

Pilot Crushtec Jorge Abelho Tel: (011) 842-5600 www.pilotcrushtec.com

Refined separation from hydrocyclone Locally manufactured by Weir Minerals Africa, the Cavex CVXT tile lined hydrocyclones are available in a range of sizes to process any feed tonnage requirement.

The Cavex CVXT tile lined hydrocyclone features unique laminar spiral inlet geometry designed to deliver sharper separation, maximum capacity and, importantly, a longer wear life than conventional involute and tangential feed inlet designs.

This design provides a natural flow path into the cyclone body, allowing the feed stream to blend smoothly with the rotating slurry inside the chamber.

The result is greatly reduced turbulence through the whole cyclone, improving the separation efficiency of the hydrocyclone.

Weir Minerals Africa Tel: (011) 617-0700 Email: sales-za@weirminerals.com www.minerals.weir

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The locally manufactured CVXT tile lined hydrocyclone

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All under one roof The fact that Nelspruit is a multi-franchise branch of Goscor Industrial & Construction Equipment means it represents all brands and products in the Goscor stable. Recently it supplied Bobcat telehandler parts for Jindal Africa and Kenmare Resources, as well as selling two Sany front-end loaders to Lwandlelethu Business Enterprises.

major benefit is the Cummins QSL8.9 engine, which delivers maximum power for high efficiency and large displacement, as well as complying with international Tier 3 emission standards.

“The multi-franchise branch approach is cost-effective and a major benefit to customers, who can access all the group has to offer under a single roof,” says Nelspruit Branch Manager, Jean Botha.

Goscor Debby Marx Tel: (011) 230-2600 Email: dmarx@goscor.co.za www.goscor.co.za

Jaco Aspeling, who heads up the Parts Division at Nelspruit, explains that the division orders any spares or parts needed directly from the Johannesburg head office.

Lead time depends on both availability and criticality, with the branch able to respond to most contingencies without incurring significant downtime for its clients.

On the Sany side, the branch delivered two SYL956 front-end loaders to Lwandlelethu Business Enterprises in February. The front-end loaders for Lwandlelethu are being deployed at a coal stockholding operation for electricity utility Eskom.

The Sany SYL956 is an 18ton machine that is ideal for a range of applications, from construction to mining.

The rated load is 5 000kg, and the rated power is 164kW, while the break-out force is 175kN. Another

Wind farms targeted There are now a dozen more renewable energy projects underway in South Africa, which together will need construction of 465 wind turbines during the construction phase of Bid Window 4 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (REIPPPP).

Johnson Renew general manager, Cornelis Grotius, confirms that it has already secured crane services contracts at four wind farm projects, namely Golden Valley in the Eastern Cape, Excelsior in the Western Cape, Kangnas in the Northern Cape and Perdekraal in the Western Cape.

“Added to our experience in the renewable energy sector, is the fact that we now have three 750 ton Liebherr LG 1750 lattice boom mobile cranes which offer enormous benefits on these projects,” he concludes.

Johnson Crane Hire Cornelis Grotius Tel: (011) 455-9222 www.jch.co.za

The LTR 11200 crawler crane in action

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Effective FIRE suppression Sandvik Eclipse Fire Suppression Systems are contributing to an enviable fire safety record at the Ambatovy Nickel Mine in Madagascar, one of the biggest nickel mines in the world.

system is quick and easy, as opposed to powders, which can take hours to clean and may render a machine or entire area inoperable for an entire shift.

With several mobile machines, as well as other risk areas protected by these systems, the mine has not lost plant equipment nor exposed onsite workers to hazardous fires since the beginning of production in 2012.

In the event of a serious fire the foam-based solution has other advantages, including having a cooling effect which can prevent reignition. It is also able to extinguish the fire without hampering visibility as is the case with powders.

Sandvik offers an entirely water-based foam system that attacks all aspects of the fire triangle, says Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology business developer for fire suppression, Nick Steinz.

Sandvik Mining Alice Ward Tel: (011) 929-5300 Email: alice.ward@sandvik.com www.rocktechnology.sandvik

In addition, cleanups and recharging after triggering of the

Your boutique business destination Surrounded by lush gardens in the hub of Johannesburg’s northern suburbs, The Peartree in Craighall Park caters for groups of fifteen through to 100 guests in three well-appointed and equipped business suites.

Breakfast meetings, working lunches, indoor or outdoor dining, halfday and full-day packages including all welcome refreshments, teas and lunches are offered in Standard, Gold and Platinum packages.

Secure parking, Wi-fi, lockable space, all underpinned by highly qualified and helpful staff dedicated to ensuring your event is a success, make The Peartree a destination of choice.

www.thepeartree.co.za e-mail: info@thepeartree.co.za Tel: 011 781 1401 41 St. Albans Ave, Craighall Park

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Adding value through modular crushing solutions New to HPE Africa’s range of McCloskey crushing and screening equipment, are modular crushing solutions (MCS), which add value through rapid on-site setup, high productivity and extended service life, even in the most demanding conditions.

“McCloskey’s modular crushers have been designed with a specific focus on requirements of the machine operator,” says Rasheel Sukdhoe, McCloskey product manager, HPE Africa. “Key benefits of these machines include a

customisable design, simple and fast assembly, typically less than one week, ease of operation and low maintenance requirements.

The modular J45 static crusher, with a true 1 140mm x 688mm single toggle jaw, ensures efficient handling of materials in all applications. Some features on the J45 static crusher include a 110kW electric motor, a large feed opening allowing for large feed rock, a heavy-duty feed chute and an ultrasonic level sensor.

The McCloskey C300 static cone crushing

units offer high productivity and energy efficiency in primary, secondary and tertiary crushing applications.

Features of C300 cone crushers encompass a conveyor which offers a stockpile height of 3 610mm, a belt width of 1 400mm, dust covers and a 7,5kW electric drive motor. The chassis, which is skid-mounted, has a heavy-duty ‘I’ frame section.

The S190 electric static screener, with the largest screening area in its class, has been designed for screening fine materials in all applications. The highenergy screenbox has no tapers and wider chutes, allowing the free flow of materials and resisting loss of throw, plugging and blinding.

HPE Africa, Lani van der Watt Tel: (011) 397-4670 Email: lani.vdwatt@hpeafrica.co.za www.hpeafrica.co.za

New to the company’s range of McCloskey crushing and screening equipment, are modular crushing solutions (MCS), which add value through rapid on-site setup, high productivity and extended service life, even in the most demanding conditions.

Additional cranes deployed to deal with port growth Liebherr recently handed over two of its LHM 550 mobile harbour cranes to the Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC).

Maputo is one of the most important transhipment points for goods of all kinds on the east coast of Africa. The MPDC already invested in two Liebherr LHM 550's in 2015 and due to their high productivity recently decided to add two more cranes to their fleet.

The growth of the Port of Maputo and its activities in recent years and the increasing demand from its customers have been the key drivers in the choice of the mobile harbour crane and the LHM 550 is the perfect crane when it comes to high professional bulk handling. Its high capacity and fast movements offer outstanding productivity of high-density bulk material like ferrochrome, which is one of the main products being handled at Maputo Ports.

The investment in equipment also includes the training of several operators and technicians for the handling and maintenance of the new machines.

Liebherr Philipp Helberg Tel: + 49 381 6006 5024 Email: Philipp.Helberg@liebherr.com www.liebherr.com The LHM-550 inauguration at Maputo Ports Africa

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Foundry closure on the cards As part of a global supply footprint development strategy in its minerals consumables business area, Metso is initiating consultations to evaluate the potential closure or other alternatives for its foundry operation in Isithebe, South Africa.

“Our strategy is to use synergies of the most efficient manufacturing and sourcing opportunities globally. We are continually

developing our supply footprint to deliver the best value, availability and quality for our customers,” says Sami Takaluoma, President, Minerals Consumables business area at Metso.

addition to Isithebe, Metso has five of its own foundries, located in Brazil, China, Czech Republic and India, and an extensive global network of external suppliers.

The Isithebe foundry produces metallic wear part castings for the mining and aggregates industries. The foundry has been part of Metso since 1998 and it has approximately 200 employees. In

Anne Rantanen Tel. +358 40 715 9646 E-mail: anne.rantanen@metso.com metso.com

The benefits of split spherical roller bearings SKF Cooper has introduced a range of split spherical roller bearings that offers multiple customer benefits, while being more robust and reliable than competitor products.

The 231 series of split spherical roller bearings, available in shaft diameters of 240-450mm, is

typically used in mining conveyor and stacker/reclaimer applications.

“Split bearings are ideal for use in the ‘trapped’ bearing position of machines,” says Richard Law, Product line and Sales manager for SKF Cooper Split SRBs at SKF. “Using split bearings means that the drive coupling and gearbox do not need to be dismounted during bearing replacement limiting unwanted costs and downtime.”

The new bearings, which are available in open (unsealed) and sealed versions, offer many advantages, including a much shorter mean time to repair (MTTR), as

A simple solution to a complex problem

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they can be replaced in-situ. They also offer a reduced maintenance burden, reduction in production losses and consequently a lower hazard risk to workers. The sealed version increases reliability due to improved exclusion of dirt and allows for lower grease consumption, reducing the environmental impact. These new bearings also offer a superior shaft fit and run at lower noise and vibration levels compared with competitor products.

SKF South Africa Samantha Joubert, Tel: (011) 821-3602 samantha.joubert@skf.com

Recovery of mineral commodities is a complex challenge. Discover how we can help you find simple solutions and achieve sustainable productivity enhancements. flsmidth.com South Africa Tel: +27 (0)10 210 4000 E-mail: flsm-za@flsmidth.com

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Software suite takes the weight off logistics Ensuring that the correct driver and vehicle is permitted to deliver and gain access to your premises is an important safety and security consideration. This is now possible with AccessX, which forms part of the next-generation WBX receiving and dispatch software. The suite of software products is aimed at optimising and automating the entire weighbridge-centric product movement process.

Dariel software solutions executive director, Greg Vercellotti

Comprising a complete end-to-end solution, the weighbridge software suite includes CaseX for planning, SPX for bulk inventory, stockpile and quality management, AccessX for identification and access, and WBX for fulfilment.

Hence the entire process of receiving and dispatching products over a weighbridge can be easily managed, Dariel Software Solutions Executive Director, Greg Vercellotti, comments.

Apart from the software suite itself, WBX

offers a range of professional services, from business analysis to architecture and design, development, integration, testing, and support and maintenance.

This means that solutions can be tailored for specific requirements in industries as diverse as mining, manufacturing, logistics, waste management, agriculture, food and beverage, and road management.

Current blue-chip clients include the likes of Anglo American, African Rainbow Minerals, Road Development Agency, Foodcorp, National Foods, Eskom, Mbuyelo Coal, FPT, and the Boulder Group.

WBX Greg Vercellotti Executive Director Phone: (011) 566-5755 Email: greg.vercellotti@dariel.co.za Web: www.wbx.co.za

Wheel loader up for hire KZN-based Sage Trans has extended its portfolio of plant hire equipment with the investment in a new Case 1021F wheel loader from Case Construction Equipment SA. “The recent addition of a robust Case 1021F wheel loader to our fleet, forms part of the company’s expansion programme, which is geared to efficiently meet growing demand for plant hire, not only in KwaZulu-Natal, but throughout

the country,” says Lenny Naicker of Sage Trans.

“The Case 1021F wheel loader is able to balance safely on high banks, turn in tight areas and grasp large loads.

An important feature is fuel efficiency.

This machine offers a 10% increase in fuel economy and fuel savings can be further improved with the standard engine shutdown feature, which allows control of engine idle time,” he adds.

The Case 1021F wheel loader is a 24 ton machine, powered by a Case FPT Tier 3 8.7 litre common rail engine, with a maximum power of 239kW at 1 800rpm. This machine is fitted with heavy-duty axles and 26.5R25 L5 radial tyres and ride control as standard.

Case Construction Equipment SA Cindy Petersen, Tel: (031) 705-3391 Email: cindyp@cse.co.za www.casece.co.za

At the handover of the Case 1021F wheel loader is Vani Naicker, Sage Trans

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4x4 forklifts for any application Shamrock Handling Concepts has extended its range of forklift trucks to include the Agrimac all-terrain 4x4 forklift. The trucks have been designed for efficient operation, enhanced safety and low maintenance in diverse sectors.

Typical applications are in agriculture and forestry, mining, industrial sites, building and construction, as well as outdoor warehousing and military applications.

“The main advantage of these tough off-road forklift trucks is one machine has the capability to move stock in all environments, without the need for the use of other vehicles. For example, one Agrimac forklift truck is able to move stock from a yard or field, safely to a warehouse,” says Marius Schutte, divisional managing director, Shamrock Handling Concepts. “Our Agrimac range, which encompasses TH-160, TH-210, TH-250 TH-300, TH-300 and TH-350 machines, is able to drive on rough, unpaved surfaces, where conventional vehicles are unable to travel."

These 4x4 forklifts are fitted with large heavy-duty pneumatic tyres, which add stability and traction when operating in wet conditions and on uneven terrain.

Typical applications are in agriculture and forestry, mining, industrial sites, building and construction, as well as outdoor warehousing and military applications

"Another advantage of 4x4 forklift trucks over conventional forklifts for outdoor operation is they have a high axle centre, ensuring good ground clearance,” concludes Marius.

Shamrock Handling Concepts Marius Schutte Tel: (011) 953-6807 Email: info@shamrock.co.za www.shamrock.co.za

Saving screens with high-quality motors

Harsh operating conditions on vibrating screens demand high quality engineering and the strictest tolerances for unbalanced motors and gearboxes, or they simply do not last.

Kenny Mayhew-Ridgers, chief operating officer at Kwatani says, “We design our own motors with local conditions in mind, giving the customer a high performance and long lasting product.”

This includes optimal sealing arrangements for keeping electrical components dry and clean. The design must consider various orientations of the motor, depending on the angle of installation. Dusty conditions on mines also present a challenge.

“Dust ingress can compromise the sealing configuration of the lid,” he says. “Our design is therefore like a top-hat, so the O-ring is not on a flat surface but rather on a cylindrical, vertical surface.”

He also highlights the massive centripetal forces that are exerted on the screening machine by the unbalanced motor and gearbox. This makes it vital to secure them well to the screen.

“To achieve this, we specify our own fabricated bolts, nuts and washers,” he says. “If sub-standard fasteners are used, components can come loose and cause extensive damage,” concludes Kenny.

Kwatani, Kenny Mayhew-Ridgers, Tel: (011) 923-9000 Email: sales@kwatani.co.za www.kwatani.co.za

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Unbalanced motors engineered to internal technical specifications and manufactured exclusively for the company in partnership with one of the world’s leading motor manufacturers in Europe

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High security welded mesh

Pallisade

Gates

Gate Automation

Razor wire and more ....

What is High Security Weld Mesh HIGH Security Weld Mesh is wire fused and welded at a Horizontal distance of 76.2mm and a vertical distance of 12.7mm also known as 35B/3510 where 3 denotes 3”(distance between vertical wires), 5 denotes 0.5” (distance between horizontal wires), and B or 10 denotes gauge of wire

Salient Features • Difficult to Climb: The spaces between the Horizontal wires are too narrow for fingers to have grip • Impregnable: Extremely difficult to cut with a hand cutter as the beak of a wire cutter will not be able to penetrate the horizontal wires • Excellent Replacement option to Solid Wall as: 1. More economical than a solid wall 2. Faster to install than a solid wall 3. CCTV Camera has a clear view • Further upgrade possible with electric security system • Anti-corrosive & low maintenance

Standards

• Manufactured according to BS EN 10016-2 • Wire Sizes in accordance with BS EN 10218-2 • Tolerance on Mesh Size in accordance wiht EN 10223-7 • Tolerance on Panel Size in accordance with EN 10223-4 • Welding Strength in accordance with BS EN 1461 • Zinc Coating in accordance with EN 10245-1 • Anti Corrosion in accordance with BS En 3900 E4/F4

Tensile Strength • Wire has a tensile strenght of min 550 MPA

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