MJH MACHINE TOOLS AND VICTOR FORTUNE ASSIST PROSPECT METAL INTERNATIONAL
During last year’s devastating floods MJH Machine Tools and Victor Fortune collaborated to get Durban based company Prospect Metal International up and running as quickly as possible again. While MJH installed a BML600L Yida CNC Lathe at the company, Victor Fortune supplied a V26 and S26 Lathe.
The BML600L Yida CNC Lathe supplied by MJH features a swing over bed of 600mm and a swing over saddle of 450mm. The distance between centre is 1394mm and maximum machining diameter 420Ø. The machine which comes at a weight of 5700kg has a maximum machining length of 1260mm and height of 1844mm. L x W is 3175 x 2003 mm.
Prospect Metal International’s strategy is to meet the needs of the ever-demanding global customer base. Therefore continuous investment in latest technology and manufacturing processes is an absolute necessity.
The company supplies TIS standard products and steel bush, collar, tube, ring, yoke, cold drawn steel pipe (seamless) and ERW steel pipe for auto parts. The products are widely used in auto parts and precision industry, such as suspension system parts, shock absorbers, air bags, air compressors, brake parts, engine parts, piston pins, axel parts, frame body and motor cycle parts, headrests etc.
MJH INSTALLS PULUTE CNC LATHE AT SHUMAR ENGINEERING
MJH Machine Tools recently installed a new PULUTE CNC lathe MODEL CK61100E*6000MM with a FAGOR 8055 control at Shumar Engineeing.
The machine comes with a bed width of 755 mm, while featuring a maximum swing over bed of Ø1000 mm and maximum swing over cross slide of Ø610 mm. Other features include a maximum work piece length of 6000 mm, maximum work piece weight of 6000 kg and maximum processing length of 5700 mm.
Shumar Engineering based in Hattingspruit just outside Dundee and founded in 1957, is a leading manufacturer of coal crushing equipment in South Africa. With a large customer base, Shumar Engineering has been supporting the Sub-Saharan market since its inception. Ever since its first export order in 1996, Shumar’s customer base has expanded to include Australia, China and Indonesia. Having designed and patented the first Double Roll Crusher for the coal market in 1964, the company’s policy of continuous improvement allows it to remain a market leader while adapting to ever changing market needs. Using the latest design software and manufacturing processes available, Shumar in recent times has embarked on the development of crushing solutions for both soft minerals and shredders for the recycling industry.
Shumar’s unique Double Roll crushing principle and segment design has resulted in improved plant efficiencies as well as increased profitability for its clients by reducing the amount of fines generated through the crushing process. Shumar Engineering’s revolutionary Odeca scalping screens were first developed and marketed in 1986.
Shumar Engineering (Pty) Ltd acknowledges the importance of ensuring fair and equitable treatment of all applicants for employment and existing Company employees, by removing discriminatory barriers and introducing positive affirmative action policies and practises. The Company is committed to promoting employment equity and affirmative action. The employment equity policy is implemented in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.
For further information, please contact MJH Machine Tools – Tel: (031) 705 7514.
