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a limited offering of the necessary repair and support services ,” Obermeyer says . “ This gap presents a significant opportunity for SEW- EURODRIVE South Africa to not only service our own products but also to repair competitors ’ equipment , thereby increasing our market share and fostering sustainable growth .”
The new facility ’ s workshop will offer full service and repair capabilities such as sand blasting , spray painting and stripping of products . It will also contain a fabrication section to manufacture baseplates , guards and steelworks . In addition , it will have a full motor repair department for motor rewinding , as well as offering assembly and repairs with burnout ovens and rotor balancing . This will be complemented by load test facilities .
Moreover , a storage facility and a fully operational 30-bay assembly area will give SEW- EURODRIVE South Africa the capacity to assemble in excess of 300 repaired units per month , it claims .
Tru-Trac expanding ‘ fit and forget ’ client base
South African-based Tru-Trac says its reputation for addressing the persistent issue of belt
Mogalakwena Mine , South Africa
SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa recently broken ground on a new 17,000 sq . m Service and Repair Centre
misalignment – and delivering reliable and innovative products that minimise downtime , enhance efficiency and improve safety – is about to be felt beyond southern Africa .
Shaun Blumberg , COO of Tru-Trac , says the company is rapidly expanding its footprint globally , including significant growth in European markets .
“ Tru-Trac solutions are not new to these mining and materials handling sectors and our global impact is evident through the continued supply of our world-class conveyor solutions to
over 80 countries ,” he says .
“ A standout achievement includes resolving belt misalignment issues for one of the world ’ s largest stacker reclaimers in Germany . This success , alongside our ability to adapt solutions to diverse and challenging applications , has solidified Tru-Trac ’ s standing as a trusted global leader in conveyor technology .”
Conveyor systems face common challenges such as belt misalignment , spillage , edge damage and increased power consumption . These issues can result in production stoppages , higher operational costs and safety risks . Tru-Trac ’ s range of belt trackers addresses these problems with “ fit and forget ” solutions that require minimal maintenance and deliver long-term reliability , the company claims .
The past year has been particularly impactful for the company , marked by the introduction of solutions like the Apex Taper Trough Tracker . Available in four configurations – Standard , HD , XHD , and EXHD – the range features a unique combination of tapered rollers and in-line idler configurations mounted on a centre pivot . This design ensures rapid continuous belt tracking under all conditions , offering a significant improvement in performance and reliability , Tru- Trac says .
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