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New trends in transfer point design

1st November 2024 In bulk materials handling applications transfer points are critical locations where materials are moved between different conveyor belts or from conveyors to storage areas. Custom-engineered transfer point solutions that optimise material flow, minimise wear and enhance safety reflect the latest... →

Updated conveyor impact cradle design

6th September 2024 a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk materials processing and handling systems has announced a revised design of its conveyor impact cradle. The new design includes larger pad cartridges designed to improve durability and a reinforced point of connection between the pads and cradle... →

Image of Superior Industry’s Conveyor Impact Cradle

Superior Industries' Conveyor Impact Cradle

Investing in transfer points leads to lower costs

25th July 2024 Transfer points in materials handling applications, where materials move from one conveyor belt to another, from conveyor to equipment or into storage facilities, are critical points on mines and minerals processing plants. The efficiency and reliability of transfer points are pivotal in lowering... →

A moving Weba head chute installed at a coal mine

Improving efficiency in bulk materials handling

19th July 2024 Uncontrolled discharge in bulk materials handling can lead to reduced efficiency, increased downtime and increased costs. Weba Chute Systems asserts that custom-engineered transfer chutes are key to addressing these issues, emphasising that their significance in the materials handling process is... →

Image of a designer in front of a computer

Weba Chute Systems provides bespoke designs

Partnership expands reach of lifting technology

28th June 2024 Johannesburg-based supplier of powered access and materials handling solutions SkyJacks has been appointed as the exclusive dealer for Jekko products in South Africa, giving customers in the region expanded access to cutting-edge lifting technology. SkyJacks MD Alistair Bennett says that adding... →

Jekko has partnered with SkyJacks to supply materials handling equipment

Evidence-based chute system design

19th April 2024 More and more mines seek solutions that not only enhance operational effectiveness but also ensure environmental compliance and safety. Weba Chute Systems highlights its scientifically validated, custom-engineered chute systems that feature measurable performance enhancements, enabling customers... →

Transfer chute sizes being checked on site at a coal mine

Local loaders for deep-level mines

28th March 2024 South African supplier of rail-bound throw loaders for deep-level hard rock mines Salzgitter Mzansi has recently launched three new products – the Salzgitter EL300R electric rail bound remote-controlled loader, the Salzgitter Titan electric crawler loader and the Hercules re-railer. The company... →

The EL300R electric remote-controlled loader from Salzgitter Mzansi

Upgraded forklift promises to be a game-changer for Southern African industry

23rd February 2024 A new forklift series promises improved operational efficiency, increased operator satisfaction and reduced environmental impact. Masslift Africa, the sole distributor of Mitsubishi Forklifts in Southern Africa, recently announced the launch of its upgraded Grendia Forklift series and highlights... →

Chute maintenance improves reliability

23rd February 2024 Channeling the flow of mined material is a demanding application that leads to considerable wear on the components in a transfer point, requiring constant monitoring and attention. Weba Chute Systems says its custom engineered chutes are scientifically designed and simulated prior to... →

Mobile rock trommels introduced locally

13th December 2023 Mobile heavy duty rock trommels are now available to the mining and quarrying sectors across Southern Africa. The rotating barrel design of the trommels allows mineral-bearing materials to be manipulated and more easily processed. The action of the trommel on coal and diamonds helps to liberate... →

The MDS M515 track trommel

Customised chute designs improve material flow

22nd November 2023 Material transfer solutions specialists Weba Chute Systems highlights the importance of customised chute designs to overcome potential bottlenecks on transfer points at mining operations. The company is currently working with a mine in the Northern Cape to improve material flow. The contracts... →

Weba Chute Systems jaw crusher feed chute

Wear life measurement technology for transfer chutes

20th October 2023 A state-of-the-art reliability model has been developed to help monitor transfer chute wear and predict maintenance requirements. Transfer chute wear life measurement is recognised as an intricate process involving meticulous tracking of multiple components and is seen as essential for enhancing... →

Image of people conducting physical inspections to support Weba Chute’s reliability model

Physical inspections support Weba Chute’s reliability model

Rental solution for materials handling equipment

30th September 2023 Smith Power Equipment has long been a supplier of industrial and outdoor equipment such as tractors, and turf maintenance and mobility solutions and has recently included the supply of materials handling and related industrial vehicles to its offering. The company’s national rental fleet manager... →

Image o f Baoli and Ausa forklifts available for rent from Smith Power Equipment

Baoli and Ausa equipment available for rent from Smith Power Equipment

Bespoke transfer chutes ensure efficient materials handling

30th September 2023 Weba Chute Systems asserts that the use of generic transfer chutes often results in suboptimal performance and unreliable operation, whereas the company’s focus on design, engineering and manufacturing ensures reliable solutions for its customers. “At Weba Chute Systems every transfer point... →

Weba Chute Systems technicians conducting an inspection

Optimising transfer points

3rd September 2023 As mining operations and process plants expand to meet the increasing demand for battery and other minerals, transfer points can be optimised to ensure more cost effective output. Weba Chute Systems technical director Alwin Nienaber explains that 3D laser scanning technology can be used to gather... →

Weba Chute Systems technical managers on a site survey at a steel plant

Rugged skid steer vehicles for Africa/Middle East

3rd August 2023 A new range of skid steer machines designed for tough conditions has been introduced to the Africa Middle East (AME) market. Said to be ideal for use in the agriculture, construction and materials handling sectors, John Deere AME’s range of vehicles includes the 316G and 318G skid steers. The... →

The 318G skid steer from John Deere

Chute systems ensure reduced dust and increased productivity on mine

30th July 2023 Custom engineered chute systems have been installed at Zimbabwe mine Zimplats, and are said to have significantly reduced dust levels while increasing productivity at the mining operation. Weba Chute Systems’ tailormade installations are used for a range of applications including conveyor onto... →

A Weba Chute Systems transfer chute

Effective transfer points for sticky materials

11th June 2023 Designing transfer points to efficiently handle sticky materials is crucial for optimising material flow and minimizing downtime, says Weba Chute Systems. Company technical director Alwin Nienaber explains that handling sticky material in mining and minerals processing plants can be a complex... →

A Weba chute facilitates the transfer of coal ore through a conveyor

Port wait times reduced with updated system

11th April 2023 The Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) amendments have recently been strengthened to lower potential marine danger and improve safety, productivity and efficiency in the port environment. According to SOLAS, the weighing of containers, where shippers are required to provide the verified gross mass of... →

Konecranes’ static weighing system measures the weight of lifted containers

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

Energy-saving sorting solution for fine particles

24th March 2023 A new ejection module specifically designed for sorting small particle sizes has demonstrated a 70% reduction in energy usage on a production scale. TOMRA Mining says its COM Tertiary XRT Fines sorter featuring the new TS100C module and image processing unit, is capable of sorting particle sizes... →

TOMRA Mining's COM Tertiary XRT sorter

Tipper discharges multiple drums and boxes simultaneously

3rd March 2023 A new high-volume open-chute tipper from Flexicon allows discharging of non-dusty, free-flowing and/or agglomerated bulk materials from multiple drums or boxes simultaneously, as well as from Gaylords, or bulk bins, totes or bins individually. The bed of the unit's hydraulically-tipped housing... →

Flexicon’s high-volume open-chute tipper

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

Innovative equipment and solutions on show

14th October 2022 Minerals processing group Multotec had a range of products on display at the recently held Electra Mining Africa exhibition. The company highlights its pulping chute as a potential “game changer” in secondary scrubbing applications and the product won the exhibition’s award for International... →

Picture of Multotec's exhibition stand at Electra Mining Africa

Multotec exhibited a range of products at Electra Mining Africa

New app helps reduce downtime in warehouse operations

30th August 2022 Reliable materials handling equipment is essential for warehouse operations to be able to consistently meet deadlines. Breakdowns and unscheduled maintenance can be disruptive, leading to reduced productivity and reduced overall profitability. It is for this reason that materials handling... →

Image of phone screen to show that Magnitude Gold Rapid Response app

CFAO Equipment SA has created the Magnitude Gold Rapid Response app

Mobile bulk container for contamination-sensitive materials

9th July 2022 A new Flexicon mobile sanitary Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) unloading and conveying system is designed to transfer contamination-sensitive bulk solid materials from IBCs to downstream processes, dust-free. The discharger frame is mounted on castors for in-plant mobility, while a hinged... →

Flexicon's mobile sanitary Intermediate Bulk Container

Portable half frame discharger offers dust-free operation

24th March 2022 A new portable half-frame bulk bag discharger with manual bag dump station and integral flexible screw conveyor is designed to transfer material discharged from bulk bags and/or manually dumped from hand-held sacks into downstream process equipment or storage vessels, dust free. Mounted on a... →

Flexicon’s mobile half-frame bulk bag discharger

Electric-powered multidirectional reach-truck

18th March 2022 A new four-wheel electric-powered multidirectional reach-truck incorporates 360° steering, which provides rotation on each wheel, allowing the forklift to work in forward, sideward and crab steer mode. The Combi-MR4 Dynamic 360 was developed as a multi-directional truck, with a very low platform... →

The Combi-MR4 Dynamic 360 multi-directional truck from Combilift

Updated bulk bag discharging system offers improved convenience, safety and cleanliness

17th February 2022 A newly designed bulk bag discharger is set to revolutionise the way users load, untie, retie, remove and collapse bulk bags. Flexicon's new BULK-OUT BFC bulk bag discharging system promotes the flow of bulk solid materials that have solidified during storage and shipment, automatically... →

Flexicon bulk bag discharger with integral bulk bag conditioner and bag dump station

Low cost bulk filling system

15th December 2021 A filler for bulk boxes, totes, bins or other intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) promises dust-free, low-cost loading of bulk solid materials. Flexicon's Basic Filler also features a fill head that can be raised or lowered using a forklift and secured with clevis pins to minimise the clearance... →

Flexicon's Basic Filler

SA green-tech company pilots 100% electric reefer trailers in The Netherlands

By: Irma Venter 18th November 2021 Four companies have initiated a nine-month pilot project in The Netherlands, which will see diesel refrigeration systems in semi-trailers replaced by zero-emission battery-electric prototypes. This is the first time that refrigerated trailers are being run by 100% electric eco-sustainable power. →

Image of an electric reefer trailer with a modified Thermo King reefer engine (Advancer A400), in combination with a specialised battery system from Maxwell and Spark (70 kWh)

The four trailers in this pilot will have a modified Thermo King reefer engine (Advancer A400), in combination with a specialised battery system from Maxwell and Spark (70 kWh)

Decentralised drive technology boosts production

14th July 2021 A decentralised drive technology system is said to offer key industries the ability to save on operating costs, while providing the latest in energy efficiency technology. MOVIGEAR from SEW-EURODRIVE is a mechatronic drive system that is particularly suited to horizontal material-handling... →

MOVIGEAR decentralised drive technology system from SEW-EURODRIVE

Ultracold vaccine transportation solution launched in South Africa

26th February 2021 A new solution aimed at ensuring the efficient transport and storage of ultracold biologics, has been launched in South Africa. Helium and natural gas company Renergen recently announced the completion and successful operation of its first Cryo-Vacc prototype. The unit is powered by helium and... →

Renergen's Cryo-Vacc for the transport and storage of ultracold biologics

Electric order picker launched

12th February 2021 A new stand-on electric-powered order picker designed to combine the advantages of a narrow aisle articulated forklift and a traditional order picker, offers versatile operation in warehousing applications. The Aisle Master-OP (AME-OP) was developed by Combilift as a response to the rising growth... →

Aisle Master-OP order picker, developed by Combilift

Longspan shelving offers flexible, cost-effective solution

29th January 2021 A range of new generation longspan shelves featuring improved versatility and a large selection of accessories, is now available to the Southern African market. South African intra-logistical supplier Logistics Systems Engineering (LSE) has introduced the Constructor range of Longspan Shelving 3... →

New generation longspan shelving from Logistics Systems Engineering

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

Logistics portal facilitates delivery management

15th January 2021 A new road-freight portal is designed to help manage deliveries seamlessly from start to end, providing real-time collaboration and interaction between clients and deliveries. Bidvest International Logistics (BIL) has launched the online Bidtrans Portal which aims to help clients to streamline... →

A Bidvest International Logistics warehouse

Innovative local product for the dewatering of ultra-fine materials

20th November 2020 The effective dewatering of ultra-fine materials has posed an ongoing challenge for a number of industries. Until now, the use of flocculant was required to ensure sufficient solids retention and good filtrate quality in cases where a slurry feed’s particle size distribution contained more than... →

A tubular bag configuration from ZebraTube

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