ELB Engineering Services (Pty) Ltd (ELB) has successfully completed the refurbishment of the first phase, Tippler A, of the Transnet Tippler Refurbishment project at the Transnet Port Elizabeth Manganese Terminal.
ELB’s scope of work included the design, supply of new components, stripping, refurbishment of the tippler including mechanicals, structural and electricals and the installation of the two 1964 Strachan and Henshaw tipplers.

The first phase (Tippler A) was executed safely and without any health and safety incident which has continued into the Tippler B Shutdown that started in late November and now in full shutdown mode.

Although Tippler A was meticulously planned, the ‘brownfields’ nature of the refurbishment project brought several technical and schedule challenges to the project team.  The team skilfully adjusted the execution to the new project demands and cold and hot commissioned the Tipplers within a record time.  Endurance testing went without incident from the contractor with availability being outstanding since takeover by Transnet. 

A true reflection of the teams’ performance and not only supporting the refurbishment, but also providing high availability for Transnet to optimise utilisation and production through put.

ELB would like to recognise its main suppliers that were partners in this effort.  We thank Expert Tech, Rand Civils, Renelex, Prodin and RAE Engineering for remaining flexible and providing the necessary management attention the project demanded.

We look forward to an exciting, mutually beneficial, long lasting relationship with Transnet. ELB Engineering Services is an internationally recognised, technology driven, holistic solutions provider to the mining, power, port, construction and industrial sectors.  This is achieved through ELB generated innovation, supply of equipment and technology from our world class partners, in-house developed expertise and integration of the services and products from the ELB Group of companies.