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The recently commissioned greenfields aggregate plant for Pilot Crushtec’s customer in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Largest Pilot Modular aggregate plant commissioned in the DRC
19th February 2025

In a milestone project, Pilot Crushtec International has commissioned its largest ever Pilot Modular plant. Supplied to produce five aggregate sizes for an existing customer in the Democratic... 


NEWLY OPERATING
The recently commissioned greenfield aggregate plant for Pilot Crushtec’s customer in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Modular aggregate plant commissioned
14th February 2025

In a milestone project, local mobile and semi-mobile crushing and screening equipment provider Pilot Crushtec International has commissioned its largest ever Pilot Modular plant, which is being... 


Pilot Crushtec
Pilot Crushtec
24th January 2025

With over three decades of experience in the crushing, screening and materials handling industry, Pilot Crushtec International is not only an approved distributor of world class leading brands such... 


A Metso LT300HP mobile cone crusher with over 30,000 hours is tracked into working position
Metso LT300HP cone crusher clocks 30 000 hours and counting
31st October 2024

As is customary with Metso equipment, in another show of unparalleled longevity, a Metso LT300HP mobile cone crusher owned and operated by Danoher Group, a leading mining contractor in southern... 


Image of TwisterTrac VS350E crusher from Pilot Crushtec
Diesel-powered local crusher ready for US and Europe markets
24th October 2024

A new model crusher has been equipped with a Stage V diesel engine which complies with European Stage V norms, allowing the track mounted mobile vertical shaft impact (VSI) crusher to be deployed... 


Sandro Scherf, CEO of Pilot Crushtec
Stage V powered TwisterTrac unlocks new export markets for Pilot Crushtec
8th October 2024

Pilot Crushtec International is introducing its new generation TwisterTrac mobile vertical shaft impact (VSI) crusher powered by a Stage V diesel engine. The move to a motor that complies with EU... 


ENERGY EFFICIENT The HRC 8 has the capacity to reduce energy consumption by up to 50% by using slow rolls, which move at around 32 rpm and are powered by two 75 kW motors
New crusher boosts efficiency, reduces costs across Africa
4th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Local mobile and semi-mobile crushing and screening equipment provider Pilot Crushtec has introduced to the African market the Metso HRC 8 high-pressure grinding roll crusher that addresses... 


Image of The Metso HRC 8 high pressure grinding roll crusher from Pilot Crushtec International
Roll crusher now available in Southern Africa
27th September 2024

A high-pressure grinding roll crusher that was unveiled globally in 2018, is now available in Southern Africa from Pilot Crushtec International. The machine is primarily targeted for the... 


Latest from Pilot Crushtec International is the Metso HRC™ 8 high pressure grinding roll crusher for producing manufactured sand
Pilot Crushtec launches Metso HRC™ 8 crusher
13th September 2024

Latest from Pilot Crushtec International is the Metso HRC™ 8 high pressure grinding roll crusher for producing manufactured sand. In addition, the machine can also be deployed in the mining sector... 


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Pilot Crushtec
21st August 2024

With over three decades of experience in the crushing, screening and materials handling industry, Pilot Crushtec International is not only an approved distributor of world class leading brands such... 


Image of the TwisterTrac VS350E from Pilot Crushtec International
Vertical shaft impactor helps optimise sand production
25th July 2024

A vertical shaft impactor (VSI) crusher is designed to produce high quality manufactured sand with a consistent shape and gradation and is particularly useful for quarries aiming to meet the rising... 


Wayne Warren, Africa Sales Manager at Pilot Crushtec International
Optimising sand production with a VSI
1st July 2024

As quarries seek to meet growing demand for manufactured sand, vertical shaft impact (VSI) crushers are proving to be the ultimate solution due to their ability to produce high quality manufactured... 


Image of the Mobi Light lighting towers from Pilot Crushtec
In-house lighting improves safety on crushing sites
14th June 2024

Crushing and screening operations frequently continue operations in the dark and sufficient lighting is essential to ensure safety and productivity and Pilot Crushtec has now introduced its own... 


Sandro Scherf, CEO of Pilot Crushtec, and Francois Marais, Sales and Marketing Director of Pilot Crushtec, receiving the award for 2nd place Lokotrack Distributor Award
Pilot Crushtec bags two prestigious awards from Metso
5th June 2024

At the recently ended Lokolaunch 2024, a global Metso customer and partner event held in Tampere, Finland, Pilot Crushtec International walked away with two prestigious awards – Best After Market... 


The Mobi Light range offers an ideal solution for roadworks and construction sites, mining and quarrying applications and outdoor events
New tower light range from Pilot Crushtec
21st May 2024

Crushing and screening operations frequently run on a 24/7 basis to meet demand and optimise productivity, so crushing specialist Pilot Crushtec is the ideal partner to introduce its own brand of... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
2nd May 2024

This week: New green hydrogen trading base uplifting platinum group metals demand outlook; Copper 360 ships concentrate, on course to pay first dividend next year and, Pilot Crushtec introduces... 


Jonsson L 550 large mobile cone crusher
Pilot Crushtec introduces Swedish brand of large-scale crushers to the Southern African market
25th April 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Local mobile and semi-mobile crushing and screening equipment provider Pilot Crushtec has expanded its product lineup to the Southern African mining market with the addition of Swedish brand... 


Image of the TwisterTrac VS350E crusher from Pilot Crushtec
South African crusher gaining ground in Australia
19th April 2024

A vertical shaft impactor (VSI) designed and manufactured in South Africa is proving to be popular in the high-spec road base and concrete aggregates market in Australia. The TwisterTrac VS350E... 


Justin Guilfoyle, Queensland (QLD) Regional Sales Manager at Finlay Australia, the Pilot Crushtec dealer in Australia
TwisterTrac VS350E delivers the goods in Australia
4th April 2024

Designed and manufactured in South Africa by Pilot Crushtec, the TwisterTrac VS350E vertical shaft impactor (VSI) has over the years gained popularity in Australia. Key to its success is the... 


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Crushing and screening solutions for energy minerals sector
20th March 2024

A range of crushing and screening solutions are available for applications within the energy minerals sector, and are being used in lithium, cobalt, manganese, nickel, copper and graphite... 


Jorge Abelho, Director Technical Support at Pilot Crushtec
OEM parts will optimise costs and performance
11th March 2024

In the world of crushing and screening equipment maintenance and optimisation, the question of whether a spare part is merely a spare part is pivotal. Jorge Abelho, Director of Technical Support at... 


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Local crusher gains ground in New Zealand
8th March 2024

South Africa-based supplier of quarrying and mining equipment Pilot Crushtec says that its dealer in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, Sanland Equipment, reports a rapid uptake of the Pilot... 


Wayne Warren, Sales Manager Africa for Pilot Crushtec
Pioneering crushing and screening solutions for cleaner energy minerals
22nd February 2024 By: Dimpho Madiba

Pilot Crushtec's crushing and screening solutions are key for a wide range of applications within the energy minerals sector, and the company has built a significant footprint in these industry... 


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Fleet of crushers and screens expanded
10th February 2024

A large African opencast mining contractor has significantly increased its fleet of mobile crushers and screens. Currently operating in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana, opencast mining... 


Sanland Equipment’s Trevor Heaphy
Pilot VS100 crusher gains rapid traction in New Zealand
7th February 2024

Sanland Equipment, the Pilot Crushtec dealer in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, reports a rapid uptake of the Pilot Modular VS100 vertical shaft impactor (VSI) since its market launch in 2021.... 


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Pilot Crushtec
26th January 2024

With over three decades of experience in the crushing, screening and materials handling industry, Pilot Crushtec International is not only an approved distributor of world class leading brands such... 


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Trained technicians for crushing and screening operations
6th November 2023

Ensuring optimum machine availability for crushing and screening on mines and quarries is essential and the availability of skilled customer support technicians is key to ensuring the smooth... 


Image ofthe Lokotrack LT200HPS mobile cone crusher
Cone crusher with hanging screen for S African mine
6th October 2023

A new cone crusher featuring a detachable screen and return conveyor on one tracked chassis has been deployed on a chrome mine in Steelpoort, Limpopo, South Africa. The Metso Lokotrack LT200HPS was... 


PARTS INVENTORY
With over 93 000 wear and spare parts in stock, Pilot Crushtec ensures minimum downtime when it comes to maintenance or breakdown repairs
Warranties key to customer satisfaction – supplier
6th October 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

While competitive pricing may attract attention, it is the combination of robust warranties and strong aftermarket support that truly defines operational efficiency, longevity and total cost of... 


Pilot Crushtec continues to invest in the multiskilling of their technicians to enable them to diagnose and set up machines quickly and safely
The importance of skilled customer support technicians in crushing and screening
5th October 2023

Crushing and screening on mines and quarries often entails 24/7 operations where downtime is out of the question. The importance of skilled customer support technicians in maintaining high machine... 


Image of the Lokotrack LT120E track-mounted primary crusher
Mobile jaw crusher promises performance and quality
7th September 2023

The Lokotrack LT120 mobile jaw crusher, supplied by Pilot Crushtec, is said to be ideal for all quarrying applications and promises efficient crushing and fuel economy. The track-mounted primary... 


The Zizwe Opencast Mining chrome processing plant consisting of a Nordtrack S2.11 scalping screen and Lokotrack LT200HPS cone crusher
First Lokotrack® LT200HPS with a hanging screen wins the day for Zizwe
6th September 2023

A newly acquired Metso Lokotrack® LT200HPS™ is winning the day for a leading South African mining contractor, Zizwe Opencast Mining, at one of its strategic chrome mining projects in Steelpoort,... 


Image of two Pilot Crushtec staff to illustrate support and technical expertise
Crusher warranty ensures reliability
3rd August 2023

Crushing and screening equipment supplier Pilot Crushtec highlights the robust warranty it offers on its equipment, saying that it is a testament to a product’s durability and reliability and helps... 


The Lokotrack® LT120™ is a robust, track-mounted primary crusher, optimal for mining and quarrying applications
Unmatched quality and support with Lokotrack® LT120™ mobile jaw crusher
3rd August 2023

The Lokotrack® LT120™ mobile jaw crusher, supplied by Pilot Crushtec, is renowned across Southern Africa for its impressive performance and quality. The exceptional offer provided with this piece... 


Pilot Crushtec stocks critical brass items for Metso cone crushers
The power of a proper warranty
4th July 2023

The real rockstar carries a real warranty, and when properly executed, has the potential to revolutionise customer relationships. It not only instils trust and reliability but also differentiates a... 


Numbers that matter don't appear on any sales quotes, argues Pilot Crushtec
19th June 2023

While the quotation for an item of equipment reflects its upfront price, it says nothing about the history, experience, product quality and service infrastructure required to sustain optimal... 


Image of the Lokotrack LT300HP features the Nordberg HP300 cone crushing unit
Increased demand for larger, hybrid mobile crushing units
11th June 2023

Pilot Crushtec notes that there is a growing preference for larger mobile crushing units and dual-powered solutions in Southern Africa. “At the centre of this trend is the changing face of the... 


Image of empty glass bottles
Clear opportunities for glass recycling in SA
26th May 2023

South Africa has the potential to significantly increase its glass recycling capacity and is lagging behind the international market in this sector, according to crushing equipment specialist Pilot... 


Towards larger and hybrid mobile crushing solution
24th May 2023

Amid an evolving market landscape, customers in southern Africa are increasingly turning to larger mobile crushers and hybrid solutions, observes Francois Marais, Sales and Marketing Director at... 


Big potential for glass recycling in South Africa
3rd May 2023

Crushing equipment specialist Pilot Crushtec has several products that are ideal for the recycling of glass. While many of the company’s overseas customers have recognised this and are using Pilot... 


Fast, optimal solutions underpin Africa growth for Pilot Crushtec
13th April 2023

With its focus on product quality, responsive service and high stockholding, Pilot Crushtec has continued to grow in Africa by responding rapidly to customers’ crushing and screening needs with... 


Pilot Crushtec recognised again as top Metso dealer
23rd March 2023

Pilot Crushtec International’s standing as a leading supplier of crushing and screening solutions has received a global endorsement following the 2022 Distributor of the Year Award from Metso... 


Image of coal mine usig Pilot Crushtec’s DoppiaTrac DR400
Local mobile coal crushing solution boosts output
10th February 2023

Pilot Crushtec says its DoppiaTrac DR400 mobile crusher helps coal mines to boost output while meeting size and quality specifications. The locally designed and manufactured double-roll crusher is... 


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