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Crushing, Screening, Flooring and Handrailing

Roll crusher now available in Southern Africa

27th September 2024 A high-pressure grinding roll crusher that was unveiled globally in 2018, is now available in Southern Africa from Pilot Crushtec International. The machine is primarily targeted for the manufactured sand market but can also be deployed in the mining sector as a pre-grinder to help improve mill... 

Orbital screens engineered for longer life

8th August 2024 A new range of vibrating screens features an all-bolted construction for longer life. Recently launched by mining technology company Weir, the new screens are designed to meet the most demanding of applications in sand and aggregate, construction and small tonnage mining operations. The ENDURON... 

Image of the Enduron Orbital vibrating screen from Weir
The Enduron Orbital vibrating screen from Weir

Vertical shaft impactor helps optimise sand production

25th July 2024 A vertical shaft impactor (VSI) crusher is designed to produce high quality manufactured sand with a consistent shape and gradation and is particularly useful for quarries aiming to meet the rising demand for manufactured sand. Pilot Crushtec highlights its range of VSI’s with an installed power... 

Image of the TwisterTrac VS350E from Pilot Crushtec International
The TwisterTrac VS350E from Pilot Crushtec International

Supporting crushing and screening customers

12th July 2024 Access to reliable aftermarket support is seen as key to addressing cost pressures in the crushing and screening sector, notes Sandvik Rock Processing. With a total of 11 entities in Africa, the company emphasises its local in-country support structures to respond to customer service needs... 

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Local skills development at a Sandvik Rock Processing entity

In-house lighting improves safety on crushing sites

14th June 2024 Crushing and screening operations frequently continue operations in the dark and sufficient lighting is essential to ensure safety and productivity and Pilot Crushtec has now introduced its own range of mobile lighting towers under the brand Mobi Light. “Our own brand gives us the flexibility to... 

Image of the Mobi Light lighting towers from Pilot Crushtec
Pilot Crushtec's Mobi Light tower

Diesel-electric range for crushing operations

14th June 2024 Two new products have been launched as part of a diesel-electric power series for the aggregates market. All the process functions of the Metso’s Lokotrack EC range are electric, with units designed to be powered with external electricity. 

Image of Metso’s Lokotrack crusher
Metso’s Lokotrack crusher

Redesigned wheeled plant concept introduced

24th May 2024 To meet the growing need for mobility and transportability of crushing and screening plants in both construction and mining, Weir Minerals Africa has introduced its modular wheeled plant (WMWP) concept in Africa.     The WMWP is designed to allow contractors to easily move and transport crushing... 

Image of a Trio TC51 cone crusher from Weir Minerals
A Trio TC51 cone crusher from Weir Minerals

Crushing and screening solutions for energy minerals sector

20th March 2024 A range of crushing and screening solutions are available for applications within the energy minerals sector, and are being used in lithium, cobalt, manganese, nickel, copper and graphite operations. “The flexibility of our mobile and modular equipment allows customers to tailor solutions to... 

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Material after being run through a modular crushing and screening plant

Local crusher gains ground in New Zealand

8th March 2024 South Africa-based supplier of quarrying and mining equipment Pilot Crushtec says that its dealer in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, Sanland Equipment, reports a rapid uptake of the Pilot Modular VS100 vertical shaft impactor (VSI) since its market launch in 2021. Sanland Equipment’s Trevor... 

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The Pilot Modular VS100 vertical shaft impactor

Trained technicians for crushing and screening operations

6th November 2023 Ensuring optimum machine availability for crushing and screening on mines and quarries is essential and the availability of skilled customer support technicians is key to ensuring the smooth running of operations. “Given that South Africa is a major global producer of several minerals such as... 

Image of Pilot Crushtec support vehicle on site
Pilot Crushtec-trained technicians provide ongoing aftermarket support

Cone crusher with hanging screen for S African mine

6th October 2023 A new cone crusher featuring a detachable screen and return conveyor on one tracked chassis has been deployed on a chrome mine in Steelpoort, Limpopo, South Africa. The Metso Lokotrack LT200HPS was supplied to mining contractor Zizwe Opencast Mining by Pilot Crushtec.  

Image ofthe Lokotrack LT200HPS mobile cone crusher
The Lokotrack LT200HPS mobile cone crusher

Bringing screening solutions closer to customers

20th September 2023 Sandvik Rock Processing says it is using its footprint across Africa to bring its solutions closer to customers in the crushing and screening markets. “We recognise the importance of being close to our customers and aim to establish long-term relationships with them,” says Sandvik Rock Processing... 

Image of double deck vibrating screen in a coal application
A double deck vibrating screen in a coal application

Mobile jaw crusher promises performance and quality

7th September 2023 The Lokotrack LT120 mobile jaw crusher, supplied by Pilot Crushtec, is said to be ideal for all quarrying applications and promises efficient crushing and fuel economy. The track-mounted primary crusher is designed especially for aggregates production and can be used as a standalone unit or... 

Image of the Lokotrack LT120E track-mounted primary crusher
The Lokotrack LT120E track-mounted primary crusher

Crusher warranty ensures reliability

3rd August 2023 Crushing and screening equipment supplier Pilot Crushtec highlights the robust warranty it offers on its equipment, saying that it is a testament to a product’s durability and reliability and helps give customers confidence to use a product to its full potential. The Metso Lokotrack LT120 crusher... 

Image of two Pilot Crushtec staff to illustrate support and technical expertise
Pilot Crushtec offers support and technical expertise

Single supplier for crushers and screens

2nd June 2023 The alignment of screens and crushers helps to achieve optimum results in the process circuit by ensuring that all settings and parameters are matched, argues Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions South Africa regional business director Kenny Mayhew-Ridgers, adding that this alignment has been made... 

Image of the Kwatani double deck banana screens for a crushing plant
Kwatani double deck banana screens for a crushing plant

In-house plant design offers quick-fix to boost production

26th May 2023 Weir Minerals Africa says that it has the capacity to design and build complete plants for customers that need to rapidly ramp up production, such as when commodity prices rise. The company is able to put together products such as its Trio jaw and cone crushers, Trio feeders, Enduron high... 

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Weir Minerals has the in-house capacity to design and build complete plants

Comminution range bolstered by new acquisition

26th May 2023 Full flowsheet technology and service supplier FLSmidth has recently acquired thyssenkrupp’s mining business, TK Mining, in a move that has enhanced the company’s line-up of crushing, screening and milling products including High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) and Eccentric Roll Crushers (ERC).... 

Image of a FLSmidth range gyratory crusher from the top
FLSmidth’s range of gyratory crusher models allows servicing to be conducted from the top

Importance of transfer chutes stressed

4th April 2023 When a new plant is being planned, considerable care needs to be taken in the design and placement of the transfer chutes, argues Weba Chute Systems MD Mark Baller, adding that transfer chutes are key linkage points which keep plants running smoothly. “In our experience, there has been... 

Image of Weba stacker chute onto boom conveyor
Weba stacker chute onto a boom conveyor

Local mobile coal crushing solution boosts output

10th February 2023 Pilot Crushtec says its DoppiaTrac DR400 mobile crusher helps coal mines to boost output while meeting size and quality specifications. The locally designed and manufactured double-roll crusher is a track mounted, self-powered, single-stage double-roll crushing, sizing and stockpiling machine.... 

Image of coal mine usig Pilot Crushtec’s DoppiaTrac DR400
Pilot Crushtec’s DoppiaTrac DR400

New pan feeder boosts output at crushing plant

18th November 2022 A recently installed pan feeder at a local crushing plant is said to have increased production by 40% and helped create a safer working environment. Weir Minerals Africa installed the Trio EF3606 pan feeder at OMV’s Stilfontein crushing plant, in a bid to reach its target of 1 300 t/d, from the 1... 

Image of the Trio EF3606 pan feeder installed by Weir Minerals Africa
Front view of the Trio EF3606 pan feeder installed by Weir Minerals Africa

Washing systems for Africa

28th October 2022 Washing systems help separate waste products from saleable products, enabling the recovery of more useable sand at quarry and mine operations. Terex washing systems and multi-franchise distributor ELB Equipment asserts that its long-standing  partnership focusses on delivering high-quality washed... 

Image of an ELB Equipment and Terex washing system
ELB Equipment and Terex provide washing systems for quarry and mine operations

Sustainable solutions for quarries and recyclers

28th October 2022 A range of mobile crushing and screening plants were on show at the recent Bauma construction machinery trade fair held in Germany. Kleemann showcased its range of new innovations, including its operating concept Spective. In its world premiere, the company also unveiled its new impact crusher... 

Image of Kleeman's new MOBIREX MR 130 impact crusher
Kleeman's new MOBIREX MR 130 impact crusher

Screening buckets do the heavy lifting of recycling

14th October 2022 The handling of mixed materials in the recycling process is recognised as one of the biggest complications, as miscellaneous products are difficult to separate – which is integral to effective processing and recycling. Waste screening is essential in the recycling of construction and demolition... 

MB Crusher screening buckets process mixed material for recycling
MB Crusher screening buckets process mixed material for recycling

Transfer point design saves costs on mine

7th October 2022 Operations in a Limpopo platinum mine’s screening house were recently strengthened with the implementation of a relevant and effective transfer point design. The mine had been experiencing difficulties with fines spillage and skew belt loading from two conventional chutes. The chutes transferred... 

Picture of the head section of the feeder to conveyor chute
The head section of the feeder to conveyor chute

Artificial intelligence optimises crusher performance

31st March 2022 A new fragmentation monitoring solution has been developed to meet a growing demand for downstream monitoring and optimisation solutions in the mining sector. The technology is said to use the latest deep neural network artificial intelligence, or AI, framework with hybrid 2D and 3D particle size... 

Image of Orica's FRAGTrack Crusher automated tool optimises fragmentation monitoring
Orica's FRAGTrack Crusher automated tool optimises fragmentation monitoring

Rubber compound revolutionising mine site mill operations

31st January 2022 A premium-grade rubber compound that offers superior wear life and performance in mill lining applications has been developed in response to demand for higher-wearing rubbers for mill lining systems. Weir Minerals says that its Vulco R67 rubber is an optimum material which is manufactured with... 

image of the inside of a discharge end of a ball mill, fitted with spiral lifters and rubber grates
Inside the discharge end of a ball mill, fitted with spiral lifters and rubber grates

Isolation solutions reduce damage caused by screens

22nd October 2021 Screens vibrate more when starting and stopping, which can cause damage to infrastructure and reduce the lifespan of a machine. Isolators between the screen and the floor are meant to absorb vibrations and prevent damage to surrounding infrastructure, however, the transient phases of a screen can... 

Image of A Kwatani screen fitted with torsional springs
A Kwatani screen fitted with torsional springs

Custom-engineered chute solutions

1st October 2021 The in-house engineering capability and expertise of a leading chute designer and manufacturer were recently demonstrated in a specialised chute application for a local platinum mining customer. Working in conjunction with a hydraulics specialist, a chute solution was developed for an application... 

Image of Weba's drawing office and design team works to continuously improve transfer point solutions
Weba's drawing office and design team works to continuously improve transfer point solutions

Wear resistant lining solution reduces downtime and saves costs

22nd July 2021 A double-layered rubber lining solution installed on a mill discharge chute is said to have achieved a 250% wear life improvement compared to the competitor product. Weir Minerals Africa was asked to provide a lining solution at Kalumbila Minerals Limited’s Sentinel mine in Zambia, to replace the... 

Image of Weir Minerals’ Linatex premium rubber and Linard 60 rubber combination installed on a typical chute
Weir Minerals’ Linatex premium rubber and Linard 60 rubber combination installed on a typical chute

Advanced technology improves crusher design

7th May 2021 State-of-the-art crushing technology has been used to develop a new vertical shaft impact (VSI) crusher for tertiary and quaternary applications. The Pilot Modular VS100 is a remodelled and improved version of the entry-level Pilot Modular AC06 VSI crusher, developed using advanced materials and... 

The new Pilot Modular VS100 vertical shaft impact crusher from Crushtec International
The new Pilot Modular VS100 vertical shaft impact crusher from Crushtec International

Ensuring correct control to reduce wear and tear in mill feed and scrubber transfer point

22nd January 2021 Mill feed transfer points and scrubber feed chutes are considered high wear and high maintenance installations and engineering the transfer point to ensure optimum presentation of material feed into the mill or scrubber is said to significantly reduce wear and tear and maintenance. Weba Chute... 

Weba Chute engineers mill feed chutes to ensure correct control of material feed and reduce wear and tear
Weba Chute engineers mill feed chutes to ensure correct control of material feed and reduce wear and tear

Innovations for the aggregates industry

16th January 2020 New technologies for the aggregates industry are to be showcased at the US construction trade show CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020, to be held in Las Vegas. The exhibits by Metso will focus on the needs of small- to mid-sized quarrying and general contractors and will also include solutions designed... 

OLI Electrical Vibrators (Pty) Ltd

15th November 2019 OLI is the world’s top selling manufacturer of Electric and Pneumatic Vibrators. The main focus of OLI’s business is Electric Motovibrators, but we also supply Pneumatic Vibrators, Pneumatic Hammers, Concrete Immersion Vibrators (Pokers) and Converters. 

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology

15th November 2019 Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, services and technical solutions for the mining and rock excavation industries.  

Weir Minerals Africa (Pty) Ltd

15th November 2019 Weir Minerals Africa is a global supplier of excellent minerals solutions, including pumps, valves, hydrocyclones, wear-resistant linings, dewatering solutions, high-pressure grinding rolls, centrifuges, screens, hoses and rubber products, crushers, feeders, screens, washers and material handling... 

Weir Minerals Africa (Pty) Ltd

Greater options for mobile crushing and screening

24th October 2019 A new mobile crushing and screening product range has been launched. The range includes 19 products designed to meet the requirements of general contractors in particular. The product selection aims to create a comprehensive end-to-end offering to serve diverse customer needs and to address the... 

Crusher wear parts for smooth crushing operations

17th October 2019 A new range of original-equipment manufacturer crusher liners is now available for selected markets. Crushing equipment is prone to continual wear and tear, due to its high utilisation rates and damage from rocks and abrasive materials. The main function of wear liners is to protect assets and to... 

Range of crushing and screening equipment available

1st August 2019 A range of crushing and screening equipment designed for use in demanding conditions, offers high output, durability and extended service life. The S-Series and R-Series screeners from McCloskey International are designed with a high-energy screen box and large screening areas. 

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