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Industry learns the complexity of Chute design – the hard way
22nd April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Chute design is one of the most complex, and under-rated, aspects of materials handling – as a number of large equipment suppliers have discovered to their cost. “As a company with 30 years of... 


Weir Minerals Linard® modular anti-abrasion panels improve wear life in high impact applications
15th April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Conveniently interlocked Linard® modular anti-abrasion panels with ceramic and chromium white iron inserts can be replaced individually in as little as four minutes.  Developed by Weir Minerals’... 


Weba Chutes take Africa in their stride
6th April 2020

With its custom-designed transfer point solutions at mines across Africa, Weba Chute Systems has proved its chutes in commodities from platinum and gold to coal and copper. 


Improved Local Design Of Enduron Vibrating Screens By Weir Minerals
Improved Local Design Of Enduron Vibrating Screens By Weir Minerals
13th February 2020

With its extensive range of Enduron® vibrating screens proven in the field, Weir Minerals Africa is now locally designing and manufacturing new-generation linear motion vibrating screens. South... 


 	EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Multotec cannot do without its 1 600 factory workers, as the manufacture of some of its products is labour intensive
Equipment supplier advancing 4IR offering
24th January 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

The development of an intelligent cyclone by minerals processing equipment supplier Multotec is at an advanced stage, Multotec South African Operations CEO Rikus Immink tells Mining Weekly. Through... 


Locally Manufactured Wear Lining For Fine Slurry Abrasion Applications
31st October 2019

Engineered to provide superior wear performance to counter fine slurry abrasion, Linacure® 40 is locally manufactured by Weir Minerals Africa. This uncured natural rubber compound is suitable for... 


CUSTOM COLLABORATION
The solution developed by Weba Chute in collaboration with Kwatani promises direct savings in terms of mill bearings, as well as less mill downtime
Local manufacturers solve gold mine’s milling issues
4th October 2019

Specially designed ore silo chutes from transfer solutions provider Weba Chute Systems will be installed at a South African gold mine to reduce mill wear and other processing challenges caused by... 


Leveraging Technology Backed By In-Depth Experience In Transfer Points
Leveraging Technology Backed By In-Depth Experience In Transfer Points
1st October 2019

Weba Chute Systems & Solutions assists a mining operation in Mexico by conducting a thorough assessment on the functionality of existing chutes in the plant. As part of a significant investment to... 


Digital Design Tools And Simulation Technology Drive Process And Equipment Efficiencies
Digital Design Tools And Simulation Technology Drive Process And Equipment Efficiencies
2nd September 2019

Digital design and simulation technology tools are enhancing Weir Minerals Africa’s solution offering to customers, allowing insights into upstream and downstream improvements that optimise mineral... 


Weba Chutes To Optimise Silo ORE Flow For SA Gold Mine
Weba Chutes To Optimise Silo ORE Flow For SA Gold Mine
2nd September 2019

Specially designed ore silo chutes from Weba Chute Systems will be installed at a South African gold mine to reduce mill wear and other processing challenges caused by the uncontrolled flow of... 


SMOOTH TRANSITION 
Weba Chute Systems is officially diversifying its client base, having infrequently participated in non-mining projects over the years
Specialist moves to diversify into agriculture, food & bev
16th August 2019 By: Nadine James

Gauteng-based material transfer specialist Weba Chute Systems is diversifying its client base, officially venturing into the agricultural, food and beverage and paper and pulp industries, says Weba... 


SHIPLOADING
A mobile shiploader, combined with the benefits of a receiving unit, offers a more viable alternative to fixed conveyor installations
Harbours increase efficiency with handling equipment
2nd August 2019

Investment in the latest dry-bulk cargo and container handling equipment significantly improves efficiencies at ports and terminals and minimises the environmental impact of handling operations,... 


Weba Chute Systems
Weba Chute Systems
2nd July 2019

Effective transfer of materials in chutes is a pressing issue for all mines. With the spotlight firmly on increasing productivity through more effective discharge of materials, coupled with... 


ON SCHEDULE
surface infrastructure and processing equipment are advancing to plan
Underground copper project start remains on track
19th April 2019

Copper ore company Nevada Copper has confirmed that its Pumpkin Hollow underground copper project remains on target to start production in the fourth quarter this year. Pumpkin Hollow is located in... 


PIETER UYS 
The vibrating equipment is made out of stainless steel, which decreases the chances of the sugar being contaminated
Vibrating equipment ensures effective sugar processing
29th March 2019

Owing to its large footprint in KwaZulu-Natal, vibration-equipment manufacturer Vipro Vibrating Products caters to the front-end, back-end and packing processes in the sugar processing plant. The... 


DAM BIG JOB Dams are lined in compliance with environmental regulations and best practice
Contractor building infrastructure at Belfast mine
15th March 2019

Construction contractor Concor Infrastructure has been awarded the job of building dams, roads, platforms and other civil works at diversified miner Exxaro’s new digital coal mine near Belfast, in... 


RopeCon®. An efficient link to new mining areas.
RopeCon®. An efficient link to new mining areas.
28th February 2019

The RopeCon® system which transports platinum ore from Booysendal South to the existing processing plant has recently gone into operation. The South African mining company Booysendal Platinum (Pty)... 


Weba Chute Mechanism Saves Costs, Downtime At Diamond Mine
4th February 2019

Challenging materials handling applications are the norm for Weba Chute Systems, and the company’s recent solution at a diamond mine in Botswana tackled the issue of large particle sizes to ensure... 


Welding Alloys South Africa & KRAM Engineering
Welding Alloys South Africa & KRAM Engineering
22nd September 2017

As the market leader in engineered wear-protection solutions and flux-cored welding wire technology, WASA has been servicing the sub-Saharan Africa market since 1976. WASA is part of the Welding... 


Success at C-Cut, but  earlier design input needed
Success at C-Cut, but earlier design input needed
8th September 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Wear solutions provider Rio-Carb completed a liner supply project for diamond miner Petra Diamonds’ Cullinan mine, near Pretoria, in Gauteng, in June.  


SETTING MILESTONES
The 60/109 primary gyratory crusher weighs 580 t and has a throughput of 3 500 t/h
Tenova Takraf supplies largest spare for Sishen’s primary gyratory crusher
19th February 2016 By: Mia Breytenbach

Opencast mining, materials handling and air environmental specialist Tenova TAKRAF Africa will manufacture and supply one of the largest spares – a top and bottom shell for a primary gyratory... 


COMPLETE MAKEOVER
Metso’s solution included gathering and analysing field data from the chutes, a new liner design and the manufacture of three discharge chutes
New service solution improves productivity at Chilean copper mines
2nd October 2015 By: Ilan Solomons

The implementation of diversified engineering and mining group Metso’s integrated service and product offering has resulted in a significant efficiency boost for the minerals transportation process... 


THE MARTIN QB1 CLEANER 
The QB1 uses high-grade polyurethane and a unique tensioning mechanism that helps provide a cleaner belt and a longer blade life at a lower cost
Newly launched products improve conveyor safety
14th August 2015 By: Kimberley Smuts

Bulk materials handling solutions provider Martin Engineering launched two new products in January and February respectively – the Martin Roller Tracker (MRT) and Martin QB1 primary belt cleaner.... 


PRODUCT SUPPLY INCREASED 
Dryer Drums used in the paper industry requires coatings for non-stick high release, easy cleanabiltiy and traction
New coating solution a first in South Africa
17th July 2015 By: Kimberley Smuts

Local thermal spray coating and plasma transferred arc (PTA) cladding services provider Thermaspray is the first company in South Africa to introduce an array of coatings from US-based corrosion,... 


Weba Chute Systems Completes Successful Chute Upgrade Project At Amplats’ Mogalakwena North Mine
Weba Chute Systems Completes Successful Chute Upgrade Project At Amplats’ Mogalakwena North Mine
30th June 2015

Weba Chute Systems has successfully completed a chute upgrade project at Anglo American Platinum’s Mogalakwena North Mine. The chutes were installed originally in 2006 and subsequently lined with... 


GEARING DOWN Power station maintenance will be reduced as much as possible during winter
Eskom braces for tough winter
16th May 2014 By: Ilan Solomons

State-owned power utility Eskom will scale down its plans to repair power plants during winter to ensure the country has sufficient electricity supply during this period, Energy Minister Dikobe Ben... 


DAVE MARTIN Columbus Stainless is also developing a 301 grade stainless steel as a cheaper alternative to 304 for use in the manufacturing of a variety of products
Local range of cost-effective lean duplex stainless steels launched
25th October 2013 By: Ilan Solomons

Stainless steel flat products producer Columbus Stainless introduced a new range of lean duplex stainless steels in 2010, which offers a cost-effective alternative to conventional austenitic... 


New screening and crushing product increases reliability
4th October 2013

US-based manufacturer of screening and crushing products IRock reports that its newly developed Magnum primary crusher, which is a high-performance four-bar impactor with heavy duty components,... 


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