Bearing technology and rotating equipment specialist, SKF South Africa, has been appointed exclusive distributor of the Ascorel product range in sub-Saharan Africa.
Based in Pont-Evêque, France, Ascorel has 20 years’ experience in the development, design, installation and maintenance of electronic systems in order to enhance control and safety in civil engineering, lifting and fire fighting equipment. The manufacturer is ISO 9001 certified and the product range meets international metrology standards OIML R51-1.
The Ascorel loader and axle weighing systems share the same mobile equipment client base as SKF’s lubrication systems and the company sees significant synergy with its existing operations.
An in-cab display of load from Ascorel can significantly improve efficiencies in off-highway applications
SKF’s Ben O’Neil, with over 18 years’ experience in both off- and on-road lubrication systems, is responsible for the Ascorel representation in the region.
O’Neil explains, “We have identified very clear market needs in mining, construction and quarrying for on-board weighing systems. Ascorel’s systems are ideal for after-market fitment to both front-end loaders and dumper trucks to ensure optimum operation and performance. This controlled system utilises pressure sensors on the hydraulic rams, to accurately display the weight of each bucket in-cab. As the weight of each load is monitored, the site manager can predict the number of loads necessary to fill each truck as well as when trucks reach maximum load capacity.”
The Ascorel on-road axle weighing system consists of pressure sensors on the air suspensions and is targeted at haulier and transport companies where axle load indicators are considered necessary requirements. Hauliers can use the system to prevent overloading – an important consideration in view of renewed efforts at enforcement of traffic legislation on our national roads.
SKF South Africa also supplies a third Ascorel product, crane safe load indicators, aimed at the local mobile and gantry cranes refurbishing market.
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