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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFrom platinum and gold to coal, copper and beyond, SEWEURODRIVE\u2019s engineered drive train solutions have become integral to mission-critical applications, underscoring the company\u2019s strong track record and ongoing commitment to the mining sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs in every industry we serve, the success of our power packs lies in a systematic responsible approach that begins with a clear understanding of what the customer really needs,\u201d McKey explains. \u201cWe don\u2019t just develop application-specific solutions – we take it a step further by building a sustainable cost effective supply chain and long term support ecosystem to back those solutions well into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
McKey notes that SEW\u2011EURODRIVE takes a deliberate and strategic approach when entering new sectors, ensuring that each move is carefully planned, focused and sustainable. \u201cWe prioritise focus,\u201d he says. \u201cIt is about understanding the landscape before we enter – not just from a technical standpoint, but also from a long term support and capacity perspective.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n With mining, the company\u2019s journey began in the platinum sector, where SEW\u2011EURODRIVE developed gearbox solutions specifically engineered for the prevailing conditions on site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt was vital to understand the gear ratios, power requirements and velocities commonly used in platinum operations,\u201d explains McKey. \u201cThat insight allowed us to rapidly grow our footprint in that segment expanding into neighbouring operations and quickly growing our customer base. From there, we moved into chrome mining.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n As SEW\u2011EURODRIVE expanded into new mineral commodities, it applied the same principle – understand the application first, then develop fit-for-purpose drive train systems. In chrome, this meant developing a new stocking standardised gear ratios and power ratings for its power packs. When coal mining became the next target segment, the unique characteristics of that environment called for yet another redesign, this time with lighter material and faster conveyor speeds requiring adapted solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cToday, we are arguably the dominant force in mining across Africa when it comes to industrial gearbox solutions,\u201d says McKey. \u201cThat position wasn\u2019t built overnight. It was the result of a highly informed, step-by-step expansion that has seen the company entering each commodity with a clear operational plan and investing heavily in building our local capacity to support it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n That investment began with local assembly, first introduced at SEW\u2011EURODRIVE\u2019s Nelspruit facility in 2006. Over time, this evolved into a significantly expanded local production and warehousing operation at the company\u2019s head office in Aeroton, Johannesburg – where a Phase 2 expansion is now nearing completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Service and technical support have always been at the heart of SEW\u2011EURODRIVE\u2019s value proposition, and the mining sector was no exception. \u201cWe knew early on that delivering quality products wasn\u2019t enough – we had to match that with world class aftersales service,\u201d McKey says. \u201cThat meant upskilling local service teams and embedding our global standards into everything we did on the ground.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAlongside our new designs, local assembly and upscaled stockholding, we brought in additional service staff and trained them extensively,\u201d he continues. \u201cWe never enter a sector lightly. When we commit, we invest and this is to ensure every customer is fully supported across the entire lifecycle of their equipment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cToday, SEW\u2011EURODRIVE is not only a trusted partner for electro-mechanical drive solutions, but is also helping customers embrace smart mining with the introduction of automation and digital control technology,\u201d McKey says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe traditional combination of motor, gearbox and fluid coupling for controlled start-up is evolving,\u201d he notes. \u201cNow, customers want flexible drive systems with precise speed control and the ability to adjust production rates on demand – and our technology is delivering that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to its core gearmotor offering, SEW\u2011EURODRIVE also provides full open gearing solutions for mills and other critical applications. This includes girth gears, main mill motors and gearboxes, pinions and related components; all of which can be manufactured and delivered quickly, offering a reliable drop-in replacement for competitor systems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Comprehensively supporting the mining sector with commodity-specific drive train solutions, SEW-EURODRIVE has cemented its reputation as a trusted partner to the industry – a testament to its customer-centric approach, says National Sales and Marketing Manager Jonathan McKey. \u201cTwenty years ago, we secured our first major power pack contract for a platinum mine in Limpopo,\u201d McKey … Continue reading SEW-EURODRIVE SETS THE PACE WITH POWER PACKS IN AFRICAN MINING<\/span> <\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n