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Gearboxes

Gearboxes are mechanical devices that transmit power and torque from a prime mover to an output shaft while modifying speed and rotational force through a system of interlocking gears. They enable machinery to operate efficiently across different speed and load requirements by converting high-speed, low-torque input into low-speed, high-torque output, or vice versa. Industrial gearboxes are critical components in mining, manufacturing, materials handling, renewable energy and heavy industry, where they drive conveyors, crushers, mills, hoists and processing equipment. The technology encompasses various configurations including helical, bevel, planetary and worm gearboxes, each suited to specific applications based on torque capacity, efficiency and space constraints. In mining operations, gearboxes must withstand extreme loads, abrasive environments and continuous duty cycles, making reliability and maintainability paramount. Modern gearbox design incorporates advanced materials, precision manufacturing and condition-monitoring systems to extend service life and reduce downtime. Major suppliers serve the African mining sector with both standard and custom-engineered solutions, supported by local service networks. The selection of appropriate gearbox technology directly affects operational efficiency, energy consumption and maintenance costs across industrial facilities. Gearbox technology continues to evolve with improvements in lubrication systems, sealing technologies and integration with variable-speed drives to meet the demands of increasingly automated and energy-conscious operations.
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Gearboxes Updates


PROPER LUBRICATION 
Lubrication is critical for most types of machinery across an industrial plant, as it directly supports machine reliability
Industry expert warns against poor lubrication
29th May 2026

At an industrial plant, lubrication is not always top of mind – until something breaks. By then the damage is done, says industrial lubricant supplier Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa... 


NEXT-GEN TECH BMG has introduced the next generation Hansen I4 industrial gear units which deliver high torque capacity, dimensional accuracy and operational reliability in underground and surface mining and conveying applications
Next generation IGUs introduced
29th May 2026

The next generation Hansen I4 industrial gear units (IGUs) – recently introduced by industrial solutions provider BMG – have been developed for safe and efficient use in tough mining and conveying... 


Keep Your Turbines Spinning
Keep Your Turbines Spinning
15th May 2026

Turbines operate for months on end. Slow to start and cumbersome to shut down, these power machines are at their best when they work continuously. However, no turbine is immune from wear and tear,... 


Jendamark Automation’s catalytic converter shrinker machine integrates a 12-segment precision shrinking system, where SEW-EURODRIVE servo gear units and motion control software ensure each can is accurately reduced to predetermined dimensions based on mat weight and component tolerances
Jendamark catalyst shrinking technology leveraging SEW-EURODRIVE precision
6th May 2026

Innovative technology for ‘shrinking’ catalytic converters - designed and built in South Africa by Jendamark Automation for the global market - relies on the precision of SEW-EURODRIVE’s highly... 


Marnus Koorts, General Manager – Original Equipment at Weir
Weir Leads Africa’s Mining Sector with Trusted, Risk-Mitigating Pump Solutions
4th May 2026

Weir has established the largest installed base of dewatering and slurry pumps in Africa’s mining sector by helping customers de-risk their pumping operations – combining technical excellence and... 


SEW-EURODRIVE strengthens its role as Africa’s partner of choice with world-class service, repair centre
SEW-EURODRIVE strengthens its role as Africa’s partner of choice with world-class service, repair centre
24th April 2026

Positioned as a trusted long-term partner to mining, industrial and infrastructure operations across Africa, drive technology and industrial automation specialist SEW EURODRIVE delivers a... 


SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa expands technical capability to strengthen African growth
SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa expands technical capability to strengthen African growth
6th March 2026

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is making strong progress in its strategy to become a key player in industrial gearboxes, drives and automation across the continent. Years of proactive planning and... 


Structured assessments of exciter gearboxes are conducted on arrival at the Sandvik Rock Processing Exciter Repair Facility to ensure accurate diagnosis and OEM-compliant refurbishment before work begins
In-house exciter repair underpins Sandvik’s screen lifecycle support
4th March 2026

Keeping screens productive and reliable is vital to mineral processing. To support this, Sandvik Rock Processing operates a dedicated Exciter Repair and Refurbishment Facility that ensures the... 


This image captures a segmented girth gear working in tandem with an industrial gear unit in action to drive high-performance, large-diameter rotating equipment.
African mines award SEW-EURODRIVE its largest projects yet as partnerships grow
6th February 2026

As the spotlight falls on Africa’s mining progress at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, global drive technology specialist SEW-EURODRIVE reports a milestone performance for the past... 


TORQUE LIMITER
BMG’s Power Transmission division has extended its range of Rexnord products to include Rexnord’s Autogard torque limiters
Torque limiting solutions protect drive equipment against overload
6th February 2026

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s Power Transmission division has extended its range of Rexnord products to include Rexnord’s Autogard torque limiters, which are designed to protect machinery,... 


A segmented girth gear working in tandem with an industrial gear unit to drive high-performance, large-diameter rotating equipment
SEW-EURODRIVE awarded largest African projects, partnerships grow
30th January 2026

As the spotlight falls on Africa’s mining progress at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, global drive technology specialist SEW-EURODRIVE reports a milestone performance for the past... 


This project demonstrates our dedication to excellence for precision, power and performance
Raising the bar in precision large gear and spiral bevel gear manufacturing
30th January 2026

In the demanding world of mining, reliability is not optional — it is engineered. One of South Africa’s leading manufacturers of large industrial gears, Ultragear continues to invest in advanced... 


Closing the skills gap: how WearCheck training boosts asset reliability
Closing the skills gap: how WearCheck training boosts asset reliability
23rd January 2026

(Virtual Showroom) In workshops, plants and pits across Southern Africa, the craft of machinery maintenance is changing faster than many teams can keep up with. Ever-tightening production targets,... 


An image of SEW-EURODRIVE staff working on repairs at one of its manufacturing facilities
Company sets pace with power packs in African mining
23rd January 2026

With its comprehensive support of the mining sector through commodity-specific drivetrain solutions, motors and drives supplier SEW-EURODRIVE has cemented its reputation as a trusted partner to the... 


Image of a SEW-EURODRIVE power pack solution
Commodity-specific drive train solutions benefit African mines
11th December 2025

From platinum and gold to coal and copper, SEW‑EURODRIVE asserts that its move into digital drive technologies has become integral to mining applications, positioning the company as a major force... 


Three BMG service vehicles parked in front of a mining operation
Diagnostic technology used to prevent failures
5th December 2025 By: Halima Frost

Having the necessary technologies, parts and expertise on hand has enabled industrial equipment supplier BMG to cement its long-standing partnership with a leading platinum group metals mining... 


Jonathan McKey, National Sales and Marketing Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE, highlights the company’s growing range of power packs and engineered drive solutions for demanding industrial environments
SEW EURODRIVE sets the pace with power packs in African mining
3rd December 2025

Comprehensively supporting the mining sector with commodity-specific drive train solutions, SEW-EURODRIVE has cemented its reputation as a trusted partner to the industry - a testament to its... 


Global gear leaders drive industrial success across sub-Saharan Africa
Global gear leaders drive industrial success across sub-Saharan Africa
28th November 2025

With almost three centuries of combined industrial gearbox applications experience, David Brown Santasalo (DBS) designs, engineers and manufactures tailor-made mechanical power transmission... 


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