Becker Mining Systems has stepped up to the challenge of quick turn-around time for the manufacture of rope attachments for a diamond mine.

“We received the order at the end of August 2018, with the requirement to deliver before the end of December 2018,” says Tom Searle, Becker Mining SA. “This large order would normally take between six and eight months to complete, however, we managed to finish the work in three and a half months. The fully-machined components - with a total mass of 53 Tons - were packed in 49 large wooden crates and delivered for long term storage, ahead of our deadline.”

This project included the manufacture of a complete running set and a spare set of Koepe attachments for two rock winders. Each set suits four off 46 mm headropes and four off 48 mm tail ropes.

The order also comprised four sets of 30 Ton Rocket type safety detaching hook sets supplied for the man winder and 10 Ton rocket type hooksets for the service cage. Jack catch boxes, jack catch lugs and posts were also supplied for each conveyance. Becker Mining also supplied WRC clamps that were used during installation and will be utilised in future maintenance of ropes.

The completed job included all the statutory testing requirements, to fully certify the equipment in line with the necessary specifications, including mine health and safety acts and mining regulations.

For more information go to: Rope Attachements