NEW EQUIPMENT: Pilot Crushtec International announced the introduction of a new line of premium mobile crushers and screens in southern Africa.
The Jonsson range comprises tracked units, largely aimed at the premium high tonnage, heavy-duty segment of the crushing and screening market.
P.J. Jonsson och Söner is a Swedish mobile crushing and screening plant provider that has traditionally operated in the Nordic Region. Established in 1953, initially trading in fur and eventually construction machinery and used crushing equipment, Jonsson started manufacturing wheeled crushers in 1984, before venturing into the tracked market in 1998. To date, the company has supplied more than 350 tracked machines and in excess of 400 wheeled units.
Following the 2018 acquisition by Metso, Jonsson is on a drive to expand its business internationally, and southern Africa is one of the strategic markets. The brand will leverage Metso’s existing eight year partnership with Pilot Crushtec to grow its footprint in the region.
“Our partnership with Pilot Crushtec is aligned with our strategic focus to expand our global footprint,” explains Mikael Delbrant, Sales and Marketing Director at Jonsson during his visit to South Africa.
“We are excited to partner with Pilot Crushtec, an established name in the crushing and screening market in southern Africa.”
MINE SAFETY: In pursuing zero-harm in most mining environments, Booyco Electronics stands out as a market leader and one of the largest Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) suppliers in South Africa.
Anton Lourens, the CEO of Booyco Electronics, emphasises the company’s commitment to supporting the drive to zeroharm, outlining its role as a critical detection supplier in the broader Collision Prevention System (CPS) ecosystem. Since 2006, Booyco Electronics has played a pivotal role in PDS’s deployment in South Africa while focusing on continuous improvement and development.
According to Lourens, CEO of Booyco Electronics, the advancements in PDS technology have significantly enhanced operational safety by warning both pedestrians and/or operators, when the PDS senses potential collision threats within their working environment.
This includes detecting the presence of individuals or other vehicles around heavy machinery and providing a crucial layer of safety in mining operations where pedestrian-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-vehicle interactions could occur.
Central to the success of PDS is its ability to offer standalone and real-time detection of personnel and equipment. When connectivity infrastructure is available, this technology can be leveraged to meet operational requirements and provide location services, that are also used to provide heat maps and potential hot spots.
MANUFACTURING: The FLSmidth manufacturing facility in Delmas is a critical income driver, particularly in manufacturing vibrating screens and consumables for the local South African and Sub-Saharan markets.
This unique facility has emerged as a pivotal manufacturing hub within the FLSmidth group and as a beacon of innovation and efficiency in producing operating equipment for local and international markets.
“The Delmas facility is one of the global manufacturing facilities in the group, and we manufacture a wide range of consumables, spare parts, and products,” explains Warren Walker, General Manager at the FLSmidth Delmas facility.
“In 2017, we received approval to build Phase Two of this facility, a testament to our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. At that point, we relocated all the older polyurethane machines from our previous Edenvale facility. We are now adding a next-generation three-component MDI polyurethane machine to the Delmas facility,” adds Walker, highlighting FLSmidth’s dedication to staying at the forefront of technology and manufacturing excellence.
The combination of manufacturing machines allows the facility to manufacture screen media, and the manufacturing output is high thanks to the facility’s 42kg per minute polyurethane pouring capacity.
TECHNOLOGY: BBE, a specialist company in mine ventilation and refrigeration, has launched its VUMA HUB software package, offering a safe and user-friendly system to streamline ventilation and occupational hygiene reporting functions.
VUMA HUB can be utilised in both underground and opencast mine operations across various disciplines. V UMA HUB is a state-of-the-art software system specifically developed for mines. It uses approved industry standards, stores information digitally, and provides customised data analysis to promote safe and healthy working environments.
“Measured environmental conditions are logged and stored in HUB. This information is constantly analysed using specified legal criteria supplied by both the mines and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), and will automatically flag unsafe working environments or conditions,” explains Christo Visagie, Director at BBE.
HUB is an internally developed software tool based on BBE’s expertise and experience in mining environments.
“Our developers are employed internally and are highly experienced and qualified in software development. they also work closely with our in-house ventilation and occupational hygiene consultants. Bringing these two skills together is part of the extra effort we put into the system to ensure it is designed correctly,” says Visagie. “HUB algorithms based on multi-commodity industry standards, and guidelines set out by the DMRE, are used as design criteria and legal limits. These are programmed into the software and used to flag certain scenarios.”
MATERIALS HANDLING: Criterion Equipment’s robust TCM forklift trucks – with capacities from 2.5 tonnes to 20 tonnes – are gaining popularity as dependable workhorses in tough conditions, including harsh mining applications.
“Mining operations are complex and demanding environments, where advanced equipment enhances productivity, efficiency, and safety. Forklift trucks are among the critical tools and technologies that contribute to the success of materials handling operations – from carrying heavy metal pipes, drums of chemicals, and raw materials, to handling large engineering components for maintenance,” says Brenton Kemp, Managing Director of Criterion Equipment, exclusive distributors of TCM forklift trucks in Southern Africa.
“Robust TCM forklift trucks have been engineered for flexibility, manoeuvrability, and heavy lifting capabilities, playing a crucial role in streamlining processes and ensuring the smooth functioning of mining operations. Forklift trucks also enhance safety by reducing manual handling tasks and minimising the risk of accidents associated with heavy lifting.”
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