Modern Mining December 2021

Gates expands MegaSys hydraulics line-up

TOMRA Mining appoints Kai Bartram as global sales director

Gates (NYSE: GTES), ), a leading global pro- vider of application specific fluid power and power transmission solutions, has intro- duced its MEGASys MXT with XtraTuff Plus cover (MXT-XTP), a universally applicable hydraulic hose, featuring Gates’ patent- pending wire-braid technology. MXT-XTP offers all the benefits of Gates’ industry-leading MXT hose – com- pact size, light weight, flexibility and high performance – with added durability from the company’s proven, industry-leading XtraTuff Plus (XTP) cover. “Gates is known for innovation driven by materials science and process engineering expertise, and pairing that with the voice- of-customer and an ability to anticipate the needs of future applications sets us apart,” says Mike Haen, vice president, industrial global product line management. “MXT-XTP maintains the advantageous performance of our popular MXT hose line with the field-proven XtraTuff Plus cover. We continue to revitalise our premium MEGASys hydraulics portfolio by providing solutions for our customers’ most challeng- ing applications.” Gates’ lightweight, high-performance MXT hose is proven in the factory and field, around the world, being specified in by OEMs and used repeatedly by replacement channels. It’s 25% lighter weight than con- ventional hoses, making it easier to lift and handle, plus MXT is up to 49% more flex- ible, allowing faster and more ergonomic installations.

Kai Bartram has been appo i n t ed g l oba l s a l es d i r ec t o r o f TOMRA Mining. He joined the company on November 1, 2021 and wi l l be based

Gates has enhanced the MXT hose with the optional XTP cover, maintaining MXT hose performance while adding 25 times the abrasion resistance and enhanced ozone resistance, as validated by a rigor- ous 800-hour ozone exposure test. The XTP cover was previously intro- duced as the standard cover on MXG 4K. MXT-XTP hose meets or exceeds relevant ISO, SAE and EN performance standards, is MHSA-certified for flame resistance, and is certified leak-free per SAE J1754 when used with Gates MegaCrimp couplings. As a universally applicable premium hydraulic hose, MXT-XTP is suitable for the most demanding fluid power chal- lenges across a broad array of industries and applications, including construction and mining, material handling, machining and metal processing, injection molding and other stationary machinery, agriculture and forestry, aerial lifts and more. Its broad applicability allows customers to simplify and consolidate inventory with a stan- dardised, multi-use hose.  MXT-XTP offers all the benefits of Gates’ industry-leading MXT hose.

at the offices in Wedel, Germany. In his new role, he will be responsible for managing and coordinating the Tomra Mining’s sales teams globally and will be part of TOMRA’s Mining Management Team. Albert du Preez, senior vice president and head of TOMRA Mining, states: “I am delighted that Kai is returning to TOMRA and joining our management team. He started his career with us as a graduate engineer, and over the past two decades he has acquired vast knowledge in the mining industry. With his experience, he will strengthen our sales team and help shape our approach to market.” Bartram comments on his appointment: “I am excited about returning to TOMRA and looking forward to working with our global sales teams to further grow our sensor-based sorting market in the mining sector.” Bartram worked for the company from 2000 to 2010, first in R&D and applications then in sales, where he was tasked with introducing sensor-based sorting to the mining sector. When he left TOMRA, he furthered his career in the mining industry, in roles of increasing responsibility at international level. He holds a Master’s degree in Electronics from Hamburg University of Applied Sciences. 

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