The Schmersal For the first time, the group and its sales partner Scanmin Africa (Pty) Ltd are presenting holistic system solutions for the mining, cement, bulk materials and conveyor industries. Both companies entered into a cooperation in 2016. Their wide range of products complements each other and includes systems for personal and process protection as well as analysis instruments on an online and real-time basis for bulk material handling.
"With the distribution partnership with ScanMin Africa, we can offer advanced system solutions that help our global customers produce more productively and profitably in bulk material handling as well as in downstream processes," said Udo Sekin, Business Development Manager Heavy Industry within the United States Schmersal Group.
Real-time information for process control
Scanmin Africa specializes in radioisotope mass spectral analysis of materials such as coal, cement, minerals and ores. With this technology, real-time information can be generated for process control, but also quality controls can be carried out during operation.
Multifunctional switchgear series for the bulk goods industry
The extensive range of products and solutions from Schmersal for the bulk material conveyor industry, on the other hand, is focused on protecting employees and processes. For example, the emergency stop rope pull switches ensure the safety of the operating personnel, while belt misalignment switches reduce downtimes and downtimes of the systems. “All of our system components along the conveyor belt are compatible and can be accessed via fieldbussystems are integrated into automation concepts,” emphasizes Udo Sekin.
Ultrasonic and radar level sensor with IO-Link for the IIoT
For the global coal, cement and mining industries, companies offer integrated solutions from a single source for personal protection, process efficiency and quality assurance. This offer is rounded off by consulting services that can be used all over the world thanks to the worldwide branch network of both companies.