RGM UPGRADES BETTERECT STEELWORKS

With targets of 650 – 750 tonnes of steel and plate work per month, efficient, reliable and safe overhead lifting and handling solutions are central to Betterect’s lean production philosophy.

THE RGM SOLUTION:

1 x 30-tonne semi-portal crane

2 x 10-tonne single girder cranes

3 x Guralp GMD-40 electric hoists

24/7 support services

CLIENT
Betterect

PRODUCTION
650 – 750 tpm

INDUSTRY
Steel

REGION
Africa

RGM Cranes successfully supplied a 30-tonne semi-portal crane and two 10-tonne single girder cranes to Betterect, a specialist in mild and stainless-steel

The single girder cranes supplied to Betterect are configured with a GMD-40 hoist unit and a Guralp pivoting end carriage. The wheels on the pivoting end carriages are manufactured from GGG70 sphero casting to provide high levels of tensile strength and abrasion resistance. The pivoting pin assists in preventing any premature long travel wheel wear as a result of gantry/rail misalignment.

In addition to the new installation, RGM Cranes provides ongoing services support to Betterect, including the refurbishment of existing cranes and the load testing, servicing and inspection of Betterect’s four cranes every six months and of their lifting tackle every three months.

“The service we received from RGM Cranes from the inquiry stage through to execution of the installation was extremely professional. We feel confident in any solution they advise us on as they have an intimate knowledge of our specific needs and the team is highly experienced in matching best-practice technology to the required application”

Francois Herbst, project manager at Betterect