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PRODUCT News
August 2017
MODERN MINING
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ContiTech technicians keep conveyors running
With a network of seven strategically
located service branches and over 270 ser-
vice technicians, ContiTech South Africa
provides at-the-mine services that lower
downtime for conveyor belting operations.
This team of service technicians, one
of the largest in South Africa, is trained
exclusively by ContiTech’s international
specialists. Training is conducted to the
company’s Global Standards of Conveyor
Belting Excellence and Safety – ensuring
world-leading conveyor belt services in the
shortest timeframe possible.
“By positioning our branches at Southern
Africa’s major mining and industrial opera-
tions, we’re able to support our range of
premium conveyor belts with equally high-
quality services,” says Craig Rouhana, Sales
andMarketing Director of the Conveyor Belt
Group, ContiTech South Africa. “In addition,
by having a 270-member-strong team, we
are able to combine equipment resources
and the required manpower to any of our
clients facing critical breakdowns, with two
or more service branch teams often work-
ing simultaneously to get client operations
running as quickly as possible.”
Conveyor belting services include belt
repairs, splicing, pulling, winding and dis-
posal, as well as services to belt operation
structures such as pulleys, idlers and frames.
ContiTech is one of only a few companies
that are able to guarantee a splice that can
last the service life of the belt, a huge bene-
fit when compared to the industry standard
one-year warranty.
Craig Rouhana, ContiTech South Africa, tel (+27 11) 248-9380
ContiTech is one of only a few companies that are
able to guarantee a splice that can last the service
life of the belt.
critical to the success of the performance
of the communications network and this is
where Booyco Ya Batho brings its in-depth
knowledge and skill to the industry.
Du Plessis says that recent test work has
proved that effective communications are
possible wirelessly over a distance of 1 km
underground next to a conveyor belt. The
tests were recently conducted by the com-
pany in an operating coal mine.
“It is all about understanding what
the signal is doing. This is key,” du Plessis
says. “It is this thinking out of the box that
enables us to tick the boxes when it comes
to compliance with the requisite standards.”
Founded in May 2010, Booyco Ya
Batho’s market offering includes locally
manufactured and designed communica-
tion products aimed at underground coal
and hard rock mines, including wireless
access points and associated products.
The company also does the cost-effective
installation of fibre optics, networking and
ancillary services.
Don du Plessis, Booyco Ya Batho, tel 0861 BOOYCO (266926),
e-mail:
don@booyco-yabatho.co.za