MechChem Africa September 2017

⎪ Cover story ⎪

On September 14 and 15, 2017, BMG marked the official opening of the recently upgraded ‘BMG World’ distribution and engineering facility in Johannesburg.

provide measurable production efficiencies, whichmeancompetitiveadvantageandprofit maximisation in all industries. Functional operations at BMG World BMG World’s product warehouse and dis- tribution centre houses the entire product range, a highly advanced manufacturing centreand thegeneral engineeringworkshop. There are also specialist assembly and repair workshops for drives, conveyors, hydraulics and pneumatics, as well as electric motors, electronics, gaskets, lubrication systems and filtration. BMG has invested in the latest materials handling equipment, including high bay reach trucks, to optimise volumetric efficiency. Special machinery at the new facility includes eight dock levellers that will handle approxi- mately 120 containers a month. BMG is committed to providing 24-hour customertechnicalsupportforproductionef- ficiencyand reliability throughoutAfrica. This is enhancedby advanced technical anddesign support across all functional disciplines. q

BMGWorld’s assembly workshop also offers conveyor belt splicing services for all the leading conveyor belt manufacturers. Combined with constant training and modern evaluation techniques, conveyor operators can be assured that their belts will be spliced correctly to maintain the belt warranty.

As well rotary shaft seals, O-rings, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical seals, custom manufactured seals and gaskets are made to requirements in a wide variety of materials in BMG World’s strategically located CNC specialist machinery workshop. A full range of sealants and adhesives from global brand leaders is also available.

The new distribution facilities contain over 308 000 m 3 of warehousing and more than 300 000 line items of product.

A regenerative load test rig allows 30 000 Nm/200 kW drive trains to be tested while drawing less than 15% of the motor power from the municipal grid.

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