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A cooling unit had to be installed to the drives because of the extreme temperatures they would encounter in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Drive package delivered to greenfield mine
7th February 2020

The last of nine units of a comprehensive drive package were successfully delivered to a major greenfield copper mining project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by drive and automation... 


Company supplies motors for automotive plant upgrade
Company supplies motors for automotive plant upgrade
31st January 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Drive technology provider SEW-Eurodrive has supplied geared motors to an automotive company as part of an expansion project at its assembly plant in Silverton, Pretoria. 


IDEAL SOLUTIONS 
The Movigear solution was ideal for this application owing to its 200:1 speed range
Company supplies motor units for German project
31st January 2020

Drive technology company SEW-Eurodrive supplied 64 Movigear servo motors from its Cape Town branch to a major original-equipment manufacturer (OEM). 


SEW-EURODRIVE (Pty) Ltd. sets the benchmark for Industry 4.0 in South African industry
SEW-EURODRIVE (Pty) Ltd. sets the benchmark for Industry 4.0 in South African industry
24th January 2020

With the advent of Industry 4.0 set to change the face of industry and production, SEW-EURODRIVE (Pty) Ltd. has a range of solutions for its concept of the Lean Sm@rt Factory. This is based on the... 


Nine drives supplied to major Greenfield copper-mining project in the DRC
Nine drives supplied to major Greenfield copper-mining project in the DRC
14th January 2020

Leading drive and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE (Pty) Ltd. has supplied a comprehensive drive package to a major Greenfield copper-mining project in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The... 


SATHEESH VELLORE 
The drop-in service eliminates the need for costly infrastructure modifcations
Drop-in service modernises ageing mining technology
1st November 2019 By: Darren Parker

Drive engineering company SEW-Eurodrive has made a drop-in service available for the African mining sector, whereby historically inefficient worm gear units can be replaced one by one with... 


NORMAN MALEKA
The department’s core function is to respond to queries from either project houses or original-equipment manufacturers for specific project work
Projects department pursuing growth in Africa
11th October 2019 By: Halima Frost

Drive components manufacturer SEW-Eurodrive tells Mining Weekly that its projects department has maintained a continual state of growth and that the majority of its project work has been secured in... 


STAGGERING AMOUNTS
The high volume of transmission solutions ordered by the client was mitigated by staggering the deliveries
Stacker reclaimers made new at coal mine
20th September 2019 By: Darren Parker

The refurbishment of three stacker reclaimers at a local coal mine is well under way, with transmission solutions company SEW-Eurodrive supplying 39 new drives for the project. Work on the project... 


TOP GEAR
The revamped gear units have been welcomed into the industry with open arms
Gear units prove successful in mining industry
30th August 2019 By: Halima Frost

Since launching the X.e Series, an upgraded version of its X Series industrial gear drive unit, drive component manufacturer SEW-Eurodrive says the X.e Series has been well-accepted by the local... 


CONTRACT IN NIGERIA
SEW-Eurodrive has supplied its first Movigear to Dale Spiral Systems & Bakery Automation for a project in Benin
Drive technology ensures efficiency in bakery automation
23rd August 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

The local food and beverage industry, compared with the country’s heavy industrial sectors, is one of the industries more receptive to automation, says drive engineering company SEW-Eurodrive.... 


KEEPING PACE Technologically, the South African automotive industry is starting to conform to global best practice
Modular solutions a growing trend in sector
26th July 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

The adoption of decentralised technologies, which increase the modularity of vehicle manufacturing production lines, is a growing trend in the global automotive industry, with more local... 


Much demand for Africa-tough drive package
12th July 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

Drive engineering company SEW-Eurodrive has more active projects in the rest of Africa, than in South Africa, exports head Marcio Sicchiero tells Mining Weekly. Involved in the delivery of conveyor... 


E-commerce depot gets up to speed with 98 MOVITRAC® LTP-B standard inverters
E-commerce depot gets up to speed with 98 MOVITRAC® LTP-B standard inverters
28th June 2019

When a major local e-commerce company had to install additional conveyor belts due to its growth, it found the perfect answer for its requirements in the MOVITRAC® LTP-B standard inverter from... 


Wamechsi Group standardises on SEW solution for its wastewater-treatment equipment
Wamechsi Group standardises on SEW solution for its wastewater-treatment equipment
29th November 2018

Industrial Gear Units and Geared Motors from SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa are ideal for demanding applications such as agitators, mixers, and aerators. Local Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)... 


NO ACCESS TO THE BOTTOM 
The HVAC drive supplies clean air underground
Energy efficient drive for underground cooling solutions
23rd November 2018 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Drive and automation specialist SEW-Eurodrive South Africa offers ventilation and cooling solutions for mining industry applications with its LTP-B Eco heating, ventilation and air-conditioning... 


NORMAN MALEKA
The earlier a company includes energy efficiency as a goal, the less costly the deployment and the greater the savings
Conditions not conducive for retrofits, but regulation can help
9th November 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Challenging economic conditions and the commensurate impact on investments reduce the impetus to deploy energy efficiency equipment and systems despite a squeeze in local electricity use and higher... 


Product demand expected to come from rest of Africa
9th November 2018 By: Tracy Hancock

According to sales, demand from the African mining market, but mostly West Africa, has increased for drive and automation specialist SEW-Eurodrive’s M-Series vertical industrial gear unit designs... 


SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa gears up for local assembly of helical bevel units
SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa gears up for local assembly of helical bevel units
2nd July 2018

Automation and drive specialist SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has introduced a new assembly line at its Johannesburg head office for local production of its K19 and K29 helical bevel gear units. This... 


SEW-EURODRIVE’s IE3-compliant DRN motor series promotes energy efficiency
SEW-EURODRIVE’s IE3-compliant DRN motor series promotes energy efficiency
17th April 2018

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa showcased its IE3-compliant DRN series of asynchronous motors at bauma CONEXPO Africa 2018. The range has set a new benchmark in the local electric-motor industry in... 


Industrial gear gaining traction across Africa
14th July 2017 By: Nica Schreuder

The X Series is quickly establishing a footprint in Africa, as it is the preferred industrial gear unit specified by drive engineering specialist SEW-Eurodrive for the mining industry, says the... 


BUDGETS BEING DIVERTED 
As a result of reduced overhead costs, customer service is more important than ever
Promising better service delivery
27th May 2016 By: Kimberley Smuts

The operations division of German engineering company SEW-Eurodrive’s South African branch is eager to consolidate current successes and improve service delivery, with MD Raymond Obermeyer... 


GERD SEUFFERT 
The SLAP system ensures reduced stock capturing time as the process becomes more automated with the use of barcode scanners
New logistics process boosts operational efficiency
14th August 2015 By: Kimberley Smuts

SEW-Eurodrive Johannesburg has released its new standardisation of logistics and assembly processes (SLAP) system, which has enhanced the company’s operational efficiency by approximately 40%. “The... 


Electric cylinder alternative to pneumatic and hydraulic options
18th October 2013

Drive technology company SEW Eurodrive has launched the complete series of the CMS electric cylinder onto the South African market.  


Underground coal mine buys nine drive pack units
11th October 2013 By: Zandile Mavuso

Drive engineering company SEW-EURODRIVE believes that it is gaining measurable success in South Africa’s coal mining industry, following an order for nine units of its self-aligning invertible... 


Company Announcement: Pneumax partners with SEW EuroDrive on the Pneudrive challenge
16th January 2013

Pneumax South Africa, a market leader in the provision of pneumatic solutions to a range of industries, is growing, changing and partnering to meet the needs of a rapidly changing market 


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