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categorised according to risk. We would typically remedy issues that are categorised as high risk dur- ing the first phase of the revamp. We find that many customers are receptive to this approach because, apart from the limited downtime, there is no large capital outlay for the customer compared with a full- fledged revamp in one go,” says Singh. In terms of value proposition, adds Singh, everything from basic and detailed engineering to manufacturing and supply is done in-house. The com- petent revamp team executes its work in line with the project management Institute (PMI) guidelines. “We have several members within the organisation who are PMP® certified. Our competitive edge is that we offer a full turnkey solution in-house, with very few functions outsourced. There is a tremendous amount of value that we offer and our customers can attest to the capabilities that we have,” says Singh. Value proposition Compared with new capital projects, the main ben- efits of going the revamp route are the reduced lead times and costing. The price advantage, explains Van Rooyen, is as a result of the fact that customers don’t have to replace all the structural equipment of the machine, but can only do some necessary repairs on it. In most instances, only a non-destructive test (NDT) would be necessary to check for any stress points or specific items that need immediate atten- tion. For organisations that require a mid- to long-life extension on their equipment, thyssenkrupp would also introduce elements of tribology and Finite Element Analysis. “It’s also an opportunity to address all the electri- cal system issues and institute modernisation tweaks needed to improve efficiency. A lot has changed since these plants were manufactured,” says Van Rooyen.

the costing of the project and finally the client’s inter- nal approval process for funding,” adds Van Rooyen. He says there is, however, room for clients to shorten the process, if need be, but that is dependent on the clients internal approval processes. One of the key advantages of dealing with thys- senkrupp is the company’s modular approach to revamp projects, says Manshil Singh, area manager Gauteng/KZN/Mpumalanga Region, Service Mining & Minerals Sales. The risk-based approach allows for execution of the refurbishment project in phases, thus limiting machine downtime and reducing the capex pressures on the customer. “Following an audit/inspection, the findings are

thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions South Africa has proven expertise in turnkey drum reclaimer refurbishment/revamp projects.

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