Monthly Archives: August 2023

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ELEVATING MATERIAL TRANSFER EFFICIENCY WITH CUSTOM ENGINEERING

In the world of mining and industrial material handling, transfer chutes play a crucial role in maintaining smooth and efficient operations. While many manufacturers offer similar products, it is the uncompromising standards of Weba Chute Systems that sets this South African-based OEM apart. 

With a dedicated focus on design, engineering and manufacturing, Weba Chute Systems has elevated the science of transfer chutes, providing customers, both in Africa and overseas, with unparalleled peace-of-mind and reliable solutions.

Contrary to common misconceptions, transfer chutes are not mere platework commodities that any general fabricator can produce on demand. Dewald Tintinger, Technical Manager at Weba Chute Systems, stresses the danger of adopting such an approach. “Generic chutes often result in suboptimal performance, unreliable operation and a lack of technical support when it is most needed,” he cautions.

“At Weba Chute Systems, every transfer point solution is custom-engineered to address specific material and operating conditions on-site. We leverage our extensive design capabilities and field experience in the process and our skilled draughtsmen employ the latest specialised software to model material flow accurately,” he says. “This meticulous approach ensures the optimisation of material trajectory, minimising impacts and disruptions during transfer.”

Further to this, he affirms that Weba Chute Systems takes pride in standing behind every chute produced. The company offers technical backup and support, ensuring that Weba chutes deliver consistent and reliable performance. “Our specially-trained technicians undertake regular inspections ensuring that proactive maintenance can be done, and where necessary customers can be forewarned regarding any issues. This approach enables informed decisions to be made and eliminates costly downtime due to premature chute failure.” 

Tintinger emphasises the importance of involving transfer point specialists in the early stages of plant planning and design. “Our team’s experience and detailed knowledge of how transfer points and chutes work allow them to offer valuable guidance on positioning equipment for optimal material flow. By strategically placing chutes and other equipment, plants can significantly improve efficiency, resulting in enhanced production outcomes and cost savings.” 

“While transfer chutes may be perceived to be relatively low-cost items within the overall process equipment flowsheet, these can become sources of significant and expensive operational problems when not properly engineered or maintained,” he continues. “We offer a solution to this issue by ensuring that our chutes are designed and installed to minimise disruptions and prevent costly downtime.” 

“We believe that by prioritising reliability, technical support and early engagement in the planning stages, Weba Chute Systems empowers its customers with the tools they need to achieve smooth and efficient material transfer operations,” Tintinger concludes. 

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CONCOR CONQUERS ROCKY TERRAIN FORGING ACCESS FOR PHEZUKOMOYA WIND ENERGY FACILITY

Constructing wind energy facilities on mountains presents unique challenges, particularly in terms of accessing the construction sites. The Phezukomoya Wind Energy Facility, situated near Noupoort on the boundary of the Eastern Cape and Northern Cape provinces, faced such challenges during its start of its construction.

Concor, in partnership with Murray & Roberts OptiPower, forms part of the consortium responsible for the Phezukomoya Wind Energy Facility. The consortium was awarded contracts to construct the Koruson Main Transmission Station, as well as two of the three wind farms within the Koruson One development. EDF Renewables (South Africa) and its partners H1 Capital and Gibb Crede is developing Koruson One which was awarded in the Renewable Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP) Bid Window 5.

The primary challenge encountered by Concor, who is responsible for the civil balance of plant on this project, was establishing access routes to the mountaintops where the wind turbine foundations and hardstands are being constructed. 

Marritus Bezuidenhout, Project Manager at Concor, says establishing access was not straightforward as the rocky and difficult terrain required extensive blasting and clearing work before access routes could be constructed to reach the foundation positions.

To date, Concor has successfully delivered the civil balance of plant on more than 10 wind farms in the Western, Eastern, and Northern Cape regions, and Bezuidenhout says this experience played a significant role in optimising the construction activities on the Phezukomoya project facilitating preliminary access to some foundation positions while the construction of access roadways continues.

One notable aspect of the Phezukomoya Wind Energy project is the use of hollow foundations, a first for a wind farm in South Africa. Hollow foundations offer several advantages, including a reduced carbon footprint due to the use of less readymix concrete. The hollow design also allows for the inclusion of ducts and facilitates post-tensioning of cables for the tower, and installation of the power cables to the electrical reticulation network. 

“However,” Bezuidenhout says, “constructing hollow foundations is more labour intensive, requiring additional formwork as well as more steel reinforcing. It also requires precision work by the steel fixing teams to ensure the stringent tolerances are met.” 

Winter temperatures pose another challenge for the construction team. With temperatures often falling below 5°C, the casting of readymix concrete need to be carefully managed. To mitigate this issue, heat pumps are used at the batch plant while strict scheduling and control of concrete casting is implemented. Thermal blankets are also used during the curing process.

In addition to addressing construction challenges, Concor prioritised community engagement and skills development. A significant portion of the project’s staff comprises local community members who receive training and on-site experiential work. The company collaborates with local SMMEs (Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises), subcontracting services such as steel fixing, temporary ablution facilities, security, and transportation to the local taxi association.

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SANDVIK ROCK PROCESSING SCREENING SOLUTIONS BUILDS ON AFRICA FOOTPRINT FOR SCREEN BUSINESS

It is a well proven fact that companies succeed where they are closest to their customers, and this is driving Sandvik Rock Processing to leverage the extensive Sandvik footprint across Africa.

According to Gavin McLaggan, Lifecycle Services Manager at Sandvik Rock Processing Screening Solutions, customers in the crushing and screening markets can now have quicker access to support within the region or country. This allows the same high standard of support for all its products, including the Sandvik, Kwatani and Schenck screening products – which are all now supported by Sandvik Rock Processing. 

“We recognise the importance of being close to our customers and aim to establish long term relationships with them,” says McLaggan. “Having facilities that are close to our customers throughout Africa is crucial for our support-driven strategy, and we believe this differentiates us significantly from competitors.”

For instance, he explains there are regional Sandvik offices in South Africa for the Southern African area, in Zambia for Central Africa and in Ghana for West Africa – as well as country offices in nine other countries. The presence of existing workshop facilities and spares warehousing is a real gamechanger for growing Sandvik Rock Processing’s screening business. 

“As Sandvik rock Processing, we are prioritising the presence of our teams on the ground in countries where our screening equipment is already working,” he says. “By leveraging Sandvik’s strong presence in most countries, we can react rapidly and provide backup support whenever and wherever it is needed.” 

Many customers will have the benefit of in-country refurbishment opportunities, for instance, instead of having to send equipment cross-border for mechanical attention. The local support means lower transport costs, faster turnaround times and less operational downtime. This includes the availability of technicians and specialists to give customers optimal assistance throughout the lifecycle of their screens. 

“Closer proximity to customers also allows them to have their equipment serviced more regularly – and to OEM standards,” he explains. “By focusing on the entire lifecycle and reducing the total cost of ownership, Sandvik Rock Processing aims to provide customers with enhanced value and improved outcomes.”

He highlights that the high quality of workmanship gives a second life to these machines, further improving their contribution to mining customers’ bottom line profitability. The local footprint also gives Sandvik Rock Processing easier access to customers’ sites, so they can become more familiar with their specific challenges and requirements. 

“Mines are increasingly looking to their supply partners to hold as many of their consumable items and critical spares as possible,” says McLaggan. “As we leverage the Sandvik footprint, Sandvik Rock Processing is engaging with customers to ensure we understand their current and future needs, so we can develop our spares holding capacity of in-country offices accordingly.” 

This capacity building strategy also includes the technical training of personnel in various countries, equipping them to deliver maintenance, repairs and refurbishment in line with ISO quality standards. Developing long term relationships with customers is a key aspect of the Sandvik vision, he emphasises. 

“We are continuing to build the business so that customers are assured that we will always be here with the support they need,” he concludes. “This is what maintains and develops the positive trust on which strong relationships are based.”

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AFRISAM LAB STAYS OUT FRONT WITH SANAS THUMBS-UP

The specialised cement and construction materials laboratory at AfriSam’s Centre of Product Excellence (CPE) in Roodepoort, Gauteng, has once again earned the SANAS stamp of approval. 

The laboratory conducts in-depth testing and investigation across a range of processes and materials, according to AfriSam CPE Manager Mike McDonald. The critical role of concrete in the safety and sustainability of structures highlights the importance of the regular SANAS certification.

“Remaining certified within stringent SANAS requirements – which in turn align to international ISO/IEC 17025 management system standards – ensures that AfriSam’s laboratory is world class,” says McDonald. “Our quality processes mean that our customers can rely on us for the performance of their concrete, and we can continue to take forward AfriSam’s exciting product development innovations.”

He notes that the demanding recertification process is conducted every five years, ensuring that the latest international best practice is incorporated into the laboratory’s quality systems. A recent enhancement of the global standards – and applied in turn by SANAS – is its risk-based approach. The latest certification therefore has required AfriSam’s laboratory to consider and mitigate a range of risks factors. 

Among these is the risk of bias during the testing process, which is addressed by strictly protecting the anonymity of the test work, he explains. The laboratory uses a numbering system to ensure that analysts are not aware of the names of companies that submit samples for testing. 

“The recertification is by no means easy or simple, requiring extensive internal and external training of all our 22 laboratory personnel,” he says. “In maintaining these high standards, it is clear that our highly skilled staff are committed to our quality mission.”

The laboratory’s instruments, technology and skills complement make it one of the country’s most specialised facilities for testing cement and construction materials. Equipment includes a microcalorimeter for measuring heat from concrete samples, and instruments for thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) for measuring material weight during heating. 

“The laboratory gives AfriSam enviable capability on various levels – from proving up our theoretical concrete mix designs for customers to investigating any challenges that contractors might be facing with their concrete on site,” says McDonald. “Our research and testing also provides innovative solutions for customers, such as reducing or removing the need for costly steam generation for curing concrete products.”

Being able to conduct laboratory-scale testing of new mixes is a significant advantage for customers like concrete product manufacturers, he points out. If they tested unproven mix designs in their production process, there could be considerable trial and error. This invariably produced wastage of material and labour time, whereas the laboratory could accurately predict results while not disrupting on-site production. 

He emphasises that cement testing remains a central focus of the laboratory’s work, including oxide analysis and testing for gypsum content as well as fineness and strength of cement. AfriSam relied heavily on the laboratory for its ongoing drive to reduce the carbon footprint of cement, allowing the development of a product with 40% less carbon impact than pure cement. 

“The SANAS recertification of our laboratory is an important foundation for the accuracy and reliability of all our testing and research work,” he says. “This assures customers and the broader industry of AfriSam’s ongoing commitment to quality standards that match the world’s best.”

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MURRAY & ROBERTS CEMENTATION TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT CE SAFETY AWARDS

Murray & Roberts Cementation emerged as a shining beacon of commitment to safety at the annual Murray & Roberts Group’s CE Safety Recognition awards in June. These awards, which spotlight various operations across group companies, recognised Murray & Roberts Cementation for its exceptional safety  performance. As a leading underground mining contractor, the company has several projects under its belt that affirm its dedication to safety and the ultimate goal of achieving Zero Harm.

One of its standout projects is the Venetia Underground Project (VUP). Collaborating with De Beers Group, Murray & Roberts Cementation played a pivotal role in developing and equipping this underground mine which has seen the transition of Venetia Mine from an open pit operation to an underground mine. Hard work and emphasis on safety by the VUP team earned the project the accolade of ‘Best Employee Participation Programme (Leading Indicator Reporting)’. 

Trevor Schultz, Risk Executive at Murray & Roberts Cementation, explained the significance of leading indicators. “These are proactive and preventive measures that grant crucial insights into the safety performance of a project. They also act as an early warning system, shedding light on potential issues in a given work environment.”

In another feather in Murray & Roberts Cementation’s cap, the Palabora Mining Company Lift II project was awarded with the ‘Best Major Incidents Prevention Programme’. This was in acknowledgment of their exceptional work in both sub-categories being Critical Control Verifications and Critical Control  Assurance Audits. “Significantly, this project recently made headlines when, at the end of July 2023, it achieved a monumental feat by reaching the 1000-metre mark in its assignment to sink a 1200-metre ventilation shaft at PMC,” Schultz says. 

The accolades didn’t stop there. The Matla Mine Relocation Project was lauded with the ‘Best Safety Performance at Project Level’ award, thanks to its stellar 12 months rolling TRCR performance. 

In addition to this award, this project had zero work related injuries during its 22-month duration.

Schultz was proud to announce that a whopping 14 of the company’s projects were bestowed the title of Zero Harm Projects, meaning they had zero recordable cases. Such an impressive statistic doesn’t come easy. Schultz believes it’s the unwavering commitment from every single individual, from the full workforce on the ground to management, that has made this possible.

In conclusion Schultz emphasises the company’s resolute focus on training and developing its workforce. This is rooted in the belief that to truly embed safety and Zero Harm principles, it should become an integral part of everyone’s daily tasks on site. The recent recognitions stand as a testament to the company’s success in this endeavour.

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SEW-EURODRIVE BUILDS LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS WITH ITS DRIVEACADEMY®

With its focus on close collaboration with its customers, SEW-EURODRIVE has further raised the technological bar at its DriveAcademy® in recent years. 

Committed to providing strong technical skills support behind its range of products, SEW-EURODRIVE has offered the services of its DriveAcademy® for a decade already. With the move to its new and expanded headquarters at Aeroton in Gauteng, the company has taken its learning facilities to the next level, according to Zander Claassens, Training Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE. 

“Developing skills among our employees and customers has always been a high priority for SEW-EURODRIVE,” says Claassens. “The performance and reliability of our products is directly enhanced when stakeholders understand the technical details and select the right product for the application; this is a cornerstone of our successful business growth.”

In the past 18 months, there has been significant upgrading of resources in the DriveAcademy®, after the company moved into its new Industry 4.0-ready plant. These included state-of-the-art media rooms in the training wing, and the implementation of didactic products and next-generation training equipment. 

Innovation is at the heart of SEW-EURODRIVE’s approach to technology, so it is unsurprising that the company takes a similar line in skills development. Keeping up with new training methods while still remaining adaptable is the only way to stay ahead of the continuous waves of change, he argues. 

“We are constantly updating our training material, and also upgrading our own skills as trainers – adopting new ways of presenting,” he says. “We regularly attend international conferences in person or virtually, to discuss these innovations and share information.”

He highlights that the DriveAcademy® in South Africa is one of the first to adopt and implement augmented reality, with an eye on Industry 4.0 – allowing trainees to learn through holograms and holographic overlays.

“Not only is this a highly effective method, but is something that few people have been exposed to so it generates considerable interest and excitement among trainees,” he says. “Where trainees are exposed to memorable experiences like these, then the retention of information tends to be much greater.”

With its focus on providing solutions, SEW-EURODRIVE leverages its DriveAcademy® by applying relevant knowledge to achieve this goal. Trainees in recent years have come from various sectors including automotive, mining, refining and steel.

“We provide bespoke training for customers based on the products that they use, as well as standard product training courses with an introductory overview in drive engineering,” explains Claassens. “As with our staff, each role within a business has different requirements, so we tailor the training to suit the need.”

He notes that within the global SEW-EURODRIVE family, there are 85 drive technology centres with training departments spread across 54 countries. He emphasises that there is a strong commitment to sharing knowledge for the benefit of the global SEW-EURODRIVE brand. Ensuring high quality of deliverables, all the Drive Academies comply with the SEW-EURODRIVE international corporate standard.

“Due to the technical nature of our product portfolio, all of the training we offer is concluded with theoretical and practical tests, and competency is only declared when certain targets are met,” he explains. “Through this simple but effective process, our staff, agents and customers come to a better comprehension of their chosen topics.”

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HVAC SERVICE AGREEMENTS CAN DRIVE DOWN TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP

When the productive uptime of capital equipment is compromised by HVAC failure, a primary casualty is the machine’s total cost of ownership (TCO) – making regular servicing a vital investment.

With strict health and safety regulations, even faulty air conditioners can bring work to a standstill, points out Booyco Engineering managing director Brenton Spies. The answer, says Spies, is regular and quality maintenance planned in advance and conducted by skills technicians. 

“On mining or earthmoving sites – where temperatures can be extreme and dust is an ever-present factor – it is regulated that an operator’s cab must be comfortable,” he explains. “This means that when an HVAC system goes down, there is a real possibility that conditions become unconducive to safe work. The operator can stop work, and this can seriously affect productivity.”

To avoid such circumstances, Booyco Engineering not only supplies custom-engineered HVAC solutions for these trucks, but can also maintain and service them regularly. The company offers a maintenance agreement – also known as a ‘man on site’ – which dedicates the necessary skills and experience to the customer’s equipment. 

“With our ‘man on site’ service, we can also offer customers an extended warranty on our equipment, as we feel confident that it is receiving the necessary attention,” he says. “We know from our own experience that Booyco Engineering’s HVAC units can last 20 years or more when they are well looked after.”

He notes that a five year warranty on any equipment used in the mining sector is generally unheard of; however, the company has been known to offer such warranties for HVAC equipment in mining vehicles if there is a Booyco Engineering maintenance programme in place. 

When the company designs its products, it develops the optimal schedules for replacement of certain components, according to Grant Miller, executive director at Booyco Engineering. These schedules also set out the intervals for service interventions. 

“This is specifically designed for the customer to achieve the lowest TCO from these units, but the designated work does need to be conducted timeously – and by a specialised technician,” says Miller. “We can therefore put the required skills and equipment on site, depending on the customer’s fleet size.”

Building on its depth of technical expertise, Booyco Engineering has introduced a learnership scheme for field technicians to support its pipeline of skills. Taking young technicians after their college courses, they are given 12 months of intensive theoretical and on-site training in the company’s HVAC range. 

“This kind of initiative gives us the skills foundation from which to grow our technicians; we can therefore offer customers maintenance contracts on a range of HVAC installations,” he says. “Most mines have HVAC systems on trucks and vehicles, but some also need support on HVAC for rail locomotives.”

An important aspect of the company’s service is its compliance with the necessary health and safety requirements on mines – making it quicker and easier to get staff onto site and operational. With onerous compliance to achieve a ‘pit licence’, it often takes time to new entrants to be allowed to attend to a vehicle in the mining area. 

The interventions within a maintenance agreement are planned to fit in with the customer’s work programme so that there is as little disruption as possible. Booyco Engineering has recently rationalised its product offering so that HVAC units can be deployed over multiple vehicle types. This has allowed a streamlining of the stockholding strategy, so that lead times can be reduced. 

“All in all, our maintenance contracts ensure that customers can achieve the lowest TCO on their high value mining trucks by planning and budgeting in advance for servicing HVAC units,” he says. “In this way, the TCO can be driven down by ensuring a longer operating life, while also avoiding costly downtime undermines the trucks’ ability to generate value.”

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EXCITING MILESTONE ACHIEVED BY CONCOR AT CONRADIE PARK DEVELOPMENT

Concor’s landmark R3 billion Conradie Park development has successfully completed over 800 homes, an exciting milestone in this ambitious project set to deliver approximately 4,000 homes upon completion. Mark Schonrock, Property Development Executive at Concor, says the achievement fuels the creation of a sustainable community within the development, a critical part of the Conradie Park vision.

The development, which began in January 2020, completed its first phase with the occupation of the Greenmarket complex comprising 432 units by January 2022. The following buildings, named after key Western Cape landmarks, Paarl Rock and Boulders, were occupied in September and December 2022, respectively. Construction of the next buildings, Silvermine and Kings Blockhouse, are currently underway and fast nearing completion.

The project has demonstrated innovation in building technology, incorporating city regulations such as constructing outside the 1-in-100-year flood line. This led to the creation of an engineered berm alongside Elsieskraal canal, blending functionality and aesthetics, creating a grandeur linear park for the Precinct. The buildings’ platforms were also raised to ensure safety against potential flooding.

Coming milestones for 2023 include the completion of the 91-unit Silvermine residential building, Kings Blockhouse, and four blocks of affordable rental accommodations. The largest node of the Conradie Park development, a mixed-use centre featuring 10,000 square meters of retail space, a 2,300 square metre gym complex, and 550 unit residential blocks is also on the horizon.

Upon completion of these upcoming developments, Conradie Park will house approximately 2,000 living units, marking the halfway point towards its goal of providing 4,000 new homes to the Cape Town community.

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WEIR MINERALS’ INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS DELIVER PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS

Taking in the full scope of factors within any mining challenge or context, integrated solutions are the best way to reduce operational costs and increase throughput – while maximising water recovery and power savings.

Teddy Malunga, Regional Integrated Solutions Manager at Weir Minerals Africa.
Teddy Malunga, Regional Integrated Solutions Manager at Weir Minerals Africa.

According to Teddy Malunga, Regional Integrated Solutions Manager at Weir Minerals Africa, plant performance often drops over time – for various reasons. It may be that the combination of equipment is not optimal, or that the mined material being fed to the plant changes more than expected. The ad hoc replacement of individual items of equipment over the years could also lead to an imbalance in throughput capacity. All solutions, though, begin with close analysis leading to a thorough understanding of all the aspects of the circuit.

“When a client approaches us with a challenge in their circuit, we conduct a comprehensive audit in which we gather all the data we can on how the plant is currently running,” he explains. “This includes comparing its overall performance to its original design parameters.”

By analysing each stage of the process – and each item of equipment – conclusions can be drawn about where any bottlenecks might occur. The solution that is designed should then be aimed at achieving the required key performance indicators such as throughput and target P80, while reducing downtime and raising productivity. With the constant evolution of technology within the Weir Minerals range of solutions, the response to such an audit process usually provides the opportunity to optimise the process and address our customers’ pain points, he notes.

The Enduron HPGRs can crush material as small as 5mm to 8mm and requires significantly less water.
The Enduron HPGRs can crush material as small as 5mm to 8mm and requires significantly less water.

An important element of integrated solutions is the ability to measure where potential equipment under-performance occurs, and also to ensure optimal running conditions across the plant. Malunga points to Weir Minerals’ Synertrex® intelligent platform and its ecosystem of solutions.

“Measuring wear rates, vibrations and temperatures on a pump in real time, for example, is a valuable indicator of where problems might occur,” he says. “It also creates the opportunity to monitor performance and pick up variations from the expected performance parameters.”

An integrated solution would then also be able to demonstrate a tangible and measurable improvement to the customer, he adds. Among the potential benefits that would be identified could be improvements in plant throughput, capacity, availability, efficiency or recovery – and often a combination of these.

An important aspect of system optimisation is to improve energy efficiency, as mines look to reduce not only their costs but their carbon footprint. Traditional mill circuit flowsheets – comprising semi autogenous grinding (SAG) mills and ball mills – are inefficient, with 40 to 60% of the slurry returned to the mill for reprocessing. This recirculated load reduces the throughput and capacity of mill.

“The redesigned and reconfigured mill circuit that Weir Minerals envisages will see the SAG mill replaced by a more efficient HPGR, which is less energy intensive, while also reducing recirculating loads threefold,” he says. “Compared to traditional crushing and grinding methods, Enduron HPGRs can reduce energy consumption by up to 40%.”

The new technology Cavex 2 hydrocylone allows a 27% capacity improvement with reduced bypass and better cut point.
The new technology Cavex 2 hydrocylone allows a 27% capacity improvement with reduced bypass and better cut point.
Weir Minerals’ integrated approach is to understand its customers' equipment in order to improve their processes.
Weir Minerals’ integrated approach is to understand its customers’ equipment in order to improve their processes.
The Synertrex intelligent platform monitors performance in real time and indicates where problems might occur.
The Synertrex intelligent platform monitors performance in real time and indicates where problems might occur.

Similarly, the development of Weir Minerals’ Cavex® 2 hydrocyclones allows a 27% improvement of capacity in the latest generation design, with a reduced bypass and better cut-point.

In terms of pump technology, Weir Minerals’ products improve the numbers of hours pumps can run while reducing power consumption. The Warman® WRT® impeller and throatbush combination, is a simple inexpensive upgrade compatible with all Warman® AH®, M and L Series slurry pumps.

“The aim of Weir Minerals’ integrated approach is to understand our customer’s pain points and identify ways in which we can improve their process which often leads to lower total cost of ownership,” he says. “This leads to higher availability, throughput and profitability.”

Underpinning its capability in providing integrated solutions is Weir Minerals Africa’s unrivalled manufacturing and service network. It has service centres within 200 km of most major mining regions to ensure the company can deliver value quickly and effectively to customers.

“In the end, it is vital to take a holistic approach to solving customer challenges, and to be close enough to understand our customers’ operations in detail,” says Malunga.

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UNMATCHED QUALITY AND SUPPORT WITH LOKOTRACK® LT120™ MOBILE JAW CRUSHER

The Lokotrack® LT120™ mobile jaw crusher, supplied by Pilot Crushtec, is renowned across Southern Africa for its impressive performance and quality. The exceptional offer provided with this piece of equipment includes an unmatched five year or 10,000 hour warranty, something no other company can boast.

This robust, track-mounted primary crusher is optimal for quarrying applications, excelling as a standalone unit or within multi-stage processes. Its exceptional transportability enables easy movement between crushing sites.

The Lokotrack® LT120E™ is equipped with e-Power giving the choice to either plug it into the grid for quiet emission-free and economical scalping or to enjoy the flexibility of a modern low-emission and low noise diesel engine.
The Lokotrack® LT120E™ is equipped with e-Power giving the choice to either plug it into the grid for quiet emission-free and economical scalping or to enjoy the flexibility of a modern low-emission and low noise diesel engine.

The Lokotrack® LT120™ shines in the realm of efficient crushing and fuel economy. Designed especially for aggregates production, it can take the lead in a multi-stage crushing process or function as a standalone unit. With its track-mounting, it can smoothly navigate within a quarry and be easily transported between sites.

This high capacity mobile crusher revolves around the Nordberg® C120™ crushing unit, crafted for crushing hard rock types such as granite, basalt and gneiss. The crusher’s generous feed opening ensures outstanding capacity, further complemented by an excellent nip angle and aggressive linear stroke. Moreover, the hydraulic drive provides trouble-free operation and allows the crusher direction to be altered in case of blockage, helping to clear the cavity. The CAT® engine provides energy efficient power to the crusher, ensuring optimal performance.

The Lokotrack® LT120™ mobile jaw crusher is built around the Nordberg® C120™ crushing unit, which is designed for crushing hard rock types such as granite, basalt and gneiss.
The Lokotrack® LT120™ mobile jaw crusher is built around the Nordberg® C120™ crushing unit, which is designed for crushing hard rock types such as granite, basalt and gneiss.
The Lokotrack® LT120™ can be used as the first crusher in a multistage crushing process or as a stand-alone unit.
The Lokotrack® LT120™ can be used as the first crusher in a multistage crushing process or as a stand-alone unit.

For achieving the best crushing results, the Metso IC™ process control system is incorporated. This system optimises crushing outcomes, offers single-button start and stop, built-in troubleshooting and various parameter selections.

All Lokotrack® mobile crushers in the same crushing process can connect with Metso IC™. Moreover, the entire process can be conveniently monitored and controlled from the excavator cabin with Metso ICr™ remote control software.

Safety and ease-of-operation are paramount with the Lokotrack® LT120™ mobile crusher. The jaw die bolts are easily accessible, and the composite covers that protect the flywheels can be opened quickly and safely. With wide service platforms and easy access to maintenance points, the safety of daily operations is significantly enhanced.

In populated areas like cities, near schools, residential zones or other populated regions, Lokotrack® mobile jaw crushers are also available as noise and dust encapsulated Urban™ Series mobile crushers. These comply with stricter noise and dust regulations, enabling crushing closer to the public.

The Lokotrack® LT120E™ variant is powered by electricity, giving you the flexibility of plugging it into the grid for quiet, emission-free and economical scalping in urban areas, or using a modern low emission and low noise diesel engine in remote areas.