Bühler recently participated in the Mining & Technical Exhibitions’ (MTE) tradeshow in Palapye, Botswana, showcasing its innovative mining solutions to industry professionals. As a key platform for networking and industry collaboration, the Palapye Mining & Industrial Expo on 12 March brought together major players in the mining sector in the area, enabling Bühler to demonstrate its high-performance chains and conveyor solutions designed for the sector’s demanding environments.
The Bühler Portalink is an efficient ship unloader designed for grain, oilseed and derivatives. The Portalink’s marine leg is a vertical chain conveyor that unloads product in a compact column at a rate of 300 to 1,300 t/h. Supplied by Bühler
MTE is a travelling mining exhibition organiser catering to countries in SADC with significant mining activity. Botswana is home to a thriving mining industry, with Palapye playing a strategic role due to its proximity to major coal and diamond mining operations. The annual MTE Palapye Mining & Industrial Expo attracts key decision-makers from the industry, providing an opportunity for suppliers like Bühler to present cutting-edge solutions that enhance efficiency, durability and safety in mining operations.
At the expo, Bühler demonstrated its robust chain conveyor solutions, engineered to meet the specific needs of the mining industry. Designed for high-capacity material transport, these conveyors can move up to 1 200 metric tons per hour over distances of up to 100m. Utilising advanced forging and hardening processes, Bühler’s chains offer exceptional tensile strength and wear resistance, ensuring long service life and reduced maintenance requirements.
Commenting on the event, Francois Knoetze, head of Manufacturing at Bühler Southern Africa, stated, “MTE Palapye provided an excellent platform to showcase our mining solutions, particularly our high-performance chains. Our technology is designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the mining industry, offering reliable and efficient material handling solutions that improve productivity while reducing downtime.”
Bühler has been operating in southern Africa since 1972, with a strong presence in Johannesburg, where it manages sales, service, project execution and manufacturing for the region. The company’s manufacturing facility operates as an independent entity, supplying high-quality assemblies for machines and production plants to both external customers and Bühler business units worldwide. This facility ensures that Bühler’s mining solutions are built to the highest standards, offering durability and superior performance in the field.
Beyond delivering high-performance mining solutions, Bühler is committed to sustainability. The company continuously invests in research and development to improve energy efficiency, reduce waste and extend the lifespan of its equipment. Bühler’s enclosed conveyor systems, for example, not only enhance safety and material handling efficiency but also contribute to dust-free operations, minimising environmental impact.
Bühler remains a valued partner to the mining industry, providing in-house developed solutions that are ideal for the sector’s rigorous operating conditions. With a focus on durability, efficiency and sustainability, Bühler’s mining solutions help companies reduce maintenance costs and increase productivity, making it the go-to choice for mining operations across southern Africa.
Source: supplied by Bühler