Capital Equipment News May 2024

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Criterion Equipment’s 10 Ton TCM forklift trucks are designed for dependable operation in tough mining conditions.

Tough machines for mining environments Criterion Equipment’s robust TCM forklift trucks – with capacities from 2.5 tonnes to 20 tonnes – are gaining popularity as dependable workhorses in tough conditions, including harsh mining applications. “M ining operations are complex and demanding environments, where ad materials, to handling large engineering components for maintenance,” says Bren ton Kemp, Managing Director of Criterion Equipment, exclusive distributors of TCM forklift trucks in Southern Africa. safety by reducing manual handling tasks and minimising the risk of accidents associated with heavy lifting.” Applications in mining “What’s important for the mining industry

vanced equipment enhances productivity, efficiency, and safety. Forklift trucks are among the critical tools and technologies that contribute to the success of materials handling operations – from carrying heavy metal pipes, drums of chemicals, and raw

“Robust TCM forklift trucks have been engineered for flexibility, manoeuvrability, and heavy lifting capabilities, playing a crucial role in streamlining processes and ensuring the smooth functioning of mining operations. Forklift trucks also enhance

is the selection of the correct forklift to efficiently move awkward, heavy materials and equipment around vast mining sites and to be able to operate safely in tight spaces and on rugged terrain. Although these machines all look similar, every brand, size, and type of forklift truck has different features for performance, safety, maintenance requirements, and service life. “During forklift selection, it is also critical – particularly in the mining industry – to consider harsh, dusty operating conditions and to be sure the machine is able to cope efficiently and safely on arduous terrain. It is also important for remote mines to have the assurance of a dependable maintenance and repair service and the quick supply of OEM-approved forklift parts.”

During forklift selection, it is also critical – particularly in the mining industry – to consider harsh, dusty operating conditions and to be sure the machine is able to cope efficiently and safely on arduous terrain.

Brenton Kemp, Managing Director of Criterion Equipment

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