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African mines gear up with refurbishment service from SEW-EURODRIVE (Pty) Ltd.

A convenient and cost-effective option for ageing African mines, some of them 50 to 60 years’ old, is to have their geared units professionally and cost-effectively refurbished by SEW-EURODRIVE (Pty) Ltd. Supplementing its refurbishment capability, the drive engineering specialist can also offer a drop-in gearbox replacement service. Geared units are particularly difficult to refurbish or modify on mines, as their large size means that production has to be halted temporarily in order to gain access. This has a hugely negative impact on any mining operation’s bottom line. Thus, many mines hold out on replacing these essential high-capex items for as long as possible. SEW-EURODRIVE (Pty) Ltd. is now able to replace historically-inefficient worm gear units with the latest helical and helical bevel gearboxes, made from case-hardened steel for maximum durability. The major

Dealing with asbestos, hazardous materials at industrial and mining sites

A critical aspect of the removal of industrial, chemical, and mining plants is dealing with any hazardous materials present on-site in a responsible and cost-effective manner, while complying with all applicable regulations. Jet Demolition has carried out such projects under extremely demanding conditions,

Goscor Group announces latest Bobcat, SANY appointments

Industrial equipment group Goscor Group has announced that Brian Rachman will move into the role of National Operations Manager for both the Bobcat and SANY brands. In addition, Kevin Purcell will assume the role of National Sales Manager, taking over the management of the sales team. Goscor is a

Aury Africa Mozambique Lda is established in Tete

The burgeoning coal-mining industry in Mozambique has seen the successful establishment of Aury Africa Mozambique Lda in Tete, Aury Africa Managing Director Sydney Parkhouse reveals. In recent years, Mozambique has proven to be a country with great potential, particularly in the coal-mining sector. This

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