Vanguard strand-jacks 1200 ton trusses
3rd Quarter 2014
Other technologies
Vanguard, South Africa’s heavy-lift specialist, has just completed its heaviest strand-jacking lift to date, the heaviest lift of its type ever done in the region. Two prefabricated conveyor trusses in excess of 1200 tons each have been lifted from their assembly position at ground level to their working position at a height of approximately 50 metres above the ground. The conveyors form part of the new plant currently being constructed by First Quantum Minerals at its Sentinel Copper Mine site near Mwinilunga in Zambia.
Using four 418-ton strand jacks with an integrated computer control system, the two conveyor trusses (one 80 m and the other 67 m in length) were hoisted in a synchronised lift into position. Each lift took less than a week to complete and the project was successfully completed in early May by Vanguard’s six-member on-site team.
Ron Wiggill, Vanguard’s heavy lift engineer and senior project manager for the operation explains, “In conjunction with First Quantum’s projects office in Australia, we had prior to the start of the onsite works been involved in the design of the system for almost one year. In addition to the huge weight, the project was made further challenging by the extreme tolerances to which we had to work and fit the conveyor sections”. Vanguard is a South African company specialising in the transport, lifting, placing and assembly of heavy plant across all industries.
For more information contact Craig Pace, Vanguard, +27 (0)11 616 1800, [email protected], www.vanguard.co.za
Further reading:
First recyclable plastic bicycle frame
igus
Other technologies
Industrial polymer developer and manufacturer, igus has unveiled the first injection-moulded polymer bicycle frame designed for advanced bikes, marking a major milestone in sustainable mobility
Read more...
Vibration test system supports international space industry
TANDM Technologies
Other technologies
Dragonfly Aerospace has launched EOS SAT-1, one of seven satellites in the world’s first agricultural-focused constellation. With optimisation of resources being a key component for Dragonfly, it called on TANDM to assist in creating and heavily expanding its environmental testing capabilities by providing a vibration test system that allowed it to perform in-house vibration and shock testing.
Read more...
RS PRO a key partner for planned maintenance
RS South Africa
Other technologies
RS PRO, the own-brand of RS, offers a comprehensive selection of over 80 000 products spanning all industries and technologies.
Read more...
Addressing water conservation challenges
Other technologies
A recent report by the University of California underscores the urgent need for innovative strategies to improve water conservation efforts. David Strain, director at Technidrive, and an expert on integrated automation systems, explains why quarrying thickeners have emerged as a promising solution.
Read more...
Oil quality sensors for lubrication management
Other technologies
In an era where operational efficiency and machine health are critical, oil quality sensors are indispensable tools for successful lubrication management.
Read more...
New lubrication-free rod ends
igus
Other technologies
The constant need for relubrication of metallic bearing points on rod ends in industrial applications is a time-consuming and expensive exercise and poses a real contamination risk. As a result, igus has developed maintenance-free polymer-hybrid spherical bearings which are a safer and more cost-effective alternative.
Read more...
Millions of tons of grease and oil in our waterways and environment
igus
Other technologies
Shocking statistics reveal that approximately 50% of lubricants used on industrial machines and equipment eventually makes their way into the environment, where just one litre of used oil has the capacity to poison about a million litres of water.
Read more...
Versatile lubricants for all applications
Other technologies
Good lubrication reduces friction, which in turn increases the lifespan of mechanical components. Commercial products that are used in intensive applications like wire ropes at mining and mining processing facilities are not always considered for other less intensive uses.
Read more...
Articulated forklift truck revolutionises warehouse operations
Other technologies
With the warehouse industry requiring ever-greater efficiencies, Toyota Material Handling has introduced an articulated forklift truck that revolutionises warehouse operations and promises heightened agility, unmatched precision, and elevated safety standards.
Read more...
Smart lubrication management solutions for agriculture
SKF South Africa
Other technologies
The developments in agricultural equipment to meet the increasing demand for higher efficiencies, performance, reliability, and reduced emissions are resulting in tolerances becoming finer and finer.SKF has developed a sophisticated range of lubricants and application systems that address these requirements.
Read more...
printer friendly version