Johannesburg-based SEW-Eurodrive has recently expanded its reach into the mining sector. General manager for sales and engineering, Conrad Pilger, notes that the company has developed a reputation as an internationally preferred supplier of gear units for bulk handling applications.
“Having achieved significant success in smaller applications, we entered the mining sector, and today the company is specified as the preferred solutions provider for a number of end users and OEMs operating in the platinum and coal sectors across southern Africa,” he says.
Pilger says that the robust range of X Series helical, and helical-bevel, gear units are optimal for the task due to finely stepped torque ratings. The main area of application is conveyor systems: “The X-Series is an invertible gearbox, which means that it can be used for left and right handed applications. The gearbox can be flipped on its axis by 180 degrees and boasts some of the best thermal ratings and characteristics in the market. This is critical as the southern African climate makes ambient temperatures a crucial factor in gear unit applications.”
The SEW-Eurodrive export business has grown by 33% in the past financial year. “While the South African market has remained stable and profitable for us over the years, we are seeing an increasing demand for our range of equipment across the African continent, where increased investment is prompting substantial infrastructural development.”
Pilger notes that the South African branch of SEW-Eurodrive boasts a dedicated engineering department that assists customers with the complete drive package and custom designed solutions. “We compile drive packages for customers that include components such as industrial gear units, motor, couplings, brakes and base plates. Customers benefit from the fact that they can obtain the complete and fully assembled drive package from a single source, while a large local stockholding allows for shorter delivery times and increased flexibility.”
Looking to the future, Pilger remains optimistic that SEW-Eurodrive will continue to achieve sustainable growth throughout the African conveying industry. “We are projecting the same kind of growth that we recorded in the past financial year. Industrial gears will continue to contribute the most towards our growth, particularly in coal and iron ore applications,” he concludes.
Read more...Siemens andDucati extend partnership to advance innovation in MotoGP
News
Siemens Digital Industries Software has renewed its technical partnership agreement with Ducati, and detailed how the Siemens Xcelerator platform has been instrumental in helping the company to create increasingly powerful, safe and sustainable motorcycles.
Read more...Your chance to make a difference by supporting UKZN’s SMART Lab research
News
UKZN’s SMART Lab is at the forefront of tackling international challenges through innovative, multidisciplinary solutions, and focuses on research that makes a tangible difference to society. Companies affiliated with the SAIMC now have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through sponsorships.
Read more...South African project to tackle e-waste
News
Every year millions of electrical and electronic devices and appliances are thrown away. This e-waste can become a threat to both health and the environment if they are not disposed of and recycled properly. Limpopo recently launched its E-Waste for Youth Employment in Limpopo Province project in order to change this narrative.
Read more...Hans Beckhoff receives German Mechanical Engineering Award Beckhoff Automation
News
Hans Beckhoff has received the 2025 German Mechanical Engineering Award. This prestigious award honours entrepreneurs who have set standards in machine and system engineering, driven innovation, and taken on social responsibility.
Read more...Safe solar light for 150 000 people across Africa RS South Africa
News
RS Group has announced a partnership with international development charity, SolarAid to deliver clean, safe solar lights to 150 000 people living in rural communities across Africa without access to electricity.
Read more...Regalvanising is a cornerstone of the circular economy
News
Steel can be regalvanised three to four times, effectively doubling the lifespan of key infrastructure for 30% of the replacement cost. That is why the Hot Dip Galvanisers Association of South Africa sees regalvanising as a cornerstone of the circular economy.
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, the publisher and its agents cannot be held responsible for any errors contained, or any loss incurred as a result. Articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers. The editor reserves the right to alter or cut copy. Articles submitted are deemed to have been cleared for publication. Advertisements and company contact details are published as provided by the advertiser. Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or veracity of supplied material.
printer friendly version