MechChem Africa July-August 2023

Smart Mine GM to lead digital transformation To bolster its service offering to the mining industry, the Bosch Rexroth Africa Group has appointed Jonas Corali as General Manager of Bosch Rexroth Smart Mine, a company within Tectra Automation. ⎪ Hydraulic, pneumatic and automation solutions ⎪

sensors to identify problem areas along con veyor belts. The alarm system eliminates the need for manual problem identification and pro vides instant location detection. Furthermore, it can reduce unplanned maintenance, thereby increasing asset availability in the mining op eration. It is the most scalable conveyor belt monitoring system available, allowing up to 5 000 sensors per kilometre. It is currently used in several locations in South Africa and is also suitable for various industries such as cement, logistics, sugar and paper. Installed on heavy-duty mine equipment, the Stop-Start Retrofit solution detects a lack of motion and stops the engine. It plays an important role in reducing CO 2 emissions and supporting a mine’s decarbonisation goals. A sustainability driven solution, Smart Mine’s Stop-Start Retrofit promotes reduced

fuel consumption; decreases CO 2 emissions; increases engine lifespan and is adaptable to suit customer-specific requirements. Smart Inspection is a locally developed app-based system that streamlines inspection processes, eliminates paper-based forms, and reduces er rors. It is available on smartphones, tablets or desktop systems, and can be used both online and offline to provide support during inspection and maintenance processes. Smart Lockout supports the isolation of energy process in specific areas for asset main tenance, which is often located at a distance from the energy source. The solution ensures the safety of workers by preventing the acciden tal startup of machinery during maintenance or repair work, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries. www.boschrexroth.africa

A t the helm of Bosch Rexroth Smart Mine, new GM Jonas Corali will focus on conducting and driving digital transformation in the mining industry by offering smart mining solutions to streamline processes for mining operations. Solutions from Smart Mine include Smart Lockout, Smart Conveyor, Stop-Start Retrofit, and Smart Inspection. Corali has vast experience and expertise in business development and growth, and genera tional stewardship. In the past 23 years, he has served the Group in Brazil and Germany, and now in South Africa. Corali’s qualifications include Electrical Mechanics and Electronics, Manufacturing Engineering, and an MBA in Finance Management. He is a voluntary jury member of the Global Startup Awards, an international competition that aims to identify the world’s best early-stage entrepreneurs and startups. Bosch Rexroth’s innovative Smart Mine solu tions consist of four products: Smart Conveyor, Stop-Start Retrofit, Smart Inspection, and Smart Lockout. Smart Conveyor is the future of idler roller monitoring, utilising cloud-based temperature

Smart Inspection is a locally developed app-based system that streamlines inspection processes.

Smart Mine’s Stop-Start Retrofit promotes reduced fuel consumption; decreases CO 2 emissions; and increases engine lifespan.

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