A leading innovator in adhesive technology, Pratley has launched their latest addition to an already impressive range of ultra-high-performance adhesives. Pratley GripTack® Double Sided Mounting Tape is a cutting-edge adhesive tape that offers an alternative to screws, nails, and other mechanical fasteners by providing users with a quick, easy, long-lasting, and reliable solution for mounting and holding objects in place.

“With its convenient application and ultra-strong, industrial strength bond, this tape simplifies mounting tasks, making it quicker, easier, and more efficient than ever before,” says Mark Bell, National Sales and Marketing Manager at Pratley Adhesives.

GripTack® Double Sided Mounting Tape is quick to use without any hassle, making it suitable for both DIY projects and professional use. The tape provides a reliable and robust bond that increases in strength over time. “We have combined the user-friendliness of a DIY tape and the strength and technology of a high-performance industrial product to create the ultimate double sided adhesive tape,” highlights Mark.

Due to its strong adhesive properties and high-quality polyurethane foam, GripTack® tape also helps dampen vibrations, making it perfect to mount objects in environments where movement or vibration occurs.

“Whether you are mounting items inside your home or securing something outdoors, this tape can handle a lot,” says Mark. It is perfect for a variety of applications in and around the home, garage, or workshop. From mounting picture frames and mirrors onto walls, affixing bathroom towel hooks onto tiles, securing mats to prevent movement or bonding vehicle number plates, and trimming, Pratley GripTack® tape has a multitude of uses and is ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications.

As is the case with all adhesives, when applying GripTack® Double Side Mounting Tape, users should ensure that both surfaces to be bonded are clean and free of any loose material as well as any oil or grease. For the ultimate bond, it is recommended that the tape be applied at ambient temperatures higher than 15°C. When applying the tape in colder conditions, users can put the tape in a warm area or in their pocket for a few minutes. Once applied, GripTack® Double Sided Mounting Tape can withstand temperatures as low as -20°C and as high as 60°C.

“If you are looking for the ultimate, reliable double sided mounting tape that combines the user-friendliness of a DIY tape, and the strength and technology of a high-performance industrial tape, then Pratley GripTack® Double Sided Mounting Tape is the ideal choice,” concludes Mark.

For more information about Pratley GripTack® Double Sided Mounting Tape and other innovative adhesive solutions from Pratley, visit www.pratleyadhesives.com, contact the Sales Office on (011) 955 2190, or email sales@pratley.co.za for friendly advice and assistance.

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About Pratley
Established in 1948 by George ‘Monty’ Pratley, the various companies in the Pratley stable rest on a foundation of research and innovation in both the manufacturing and mining sectors. The various Pratley companies, drawing from 75 years of experience, have filed over 350 patents worldwide, and are ISO 9001 certified. Operating divisions include Pratley Adhesives, Pratley Electrical and, Pratley Minerals.

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The RENOLIT CXS GSM series from FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA provides excellent extreme pressure protection, which is crucial for heavy-duty applications like mining. It forms a durable lubricating film to prevent metal-to-metal contact, reduce wear, and extend the life of pins, bushes, slew gears, and slew bearings.

“Mining equipment often operates under high loads and harsh conditions,” says Dave Gons, Mining Export Technical Support. The RENOLIT CXS GSM series has a high load-carrying capacity, allowing it to handle heavy loads and resist the effects of shock and impact. This helps to maintain smooth operation and minimise downtime due to equipment failure.

It is a high-performance calcium sulphonate complex thickened grease formulated with 100% virgin base oils, an optimised extreme pressure and anti-wear additive system, a corrosion and oxidation additive package, and fortified with a synergistic solids additive system for maximum protection in heavily loaded and shock loaded applications.

This blend of solid additives provides for improved performance over straight 5% Molybdenum Disulphide (MoS2) grease alone. Industrial applications include steel and metals, mining, quarrying and exploration, machinery and equipment, construction, cement, agriculture, forestry, and metal processing.

Mining operations may involve exposure to water, such as in open-pit mines or during the cleaning of equipment. The CXS GSM Series has excellent water resistance properties, providing a protective barrier against water ingress. It assists to prevent corrosion and rust formation in a range of arduous mining industry applications:

Open-Pit Mining: In large open-pit mines, heavy-duty equipment such as draglines, shovels, excavators, blast hole drills, and auxiliary equipment are used to extract minerals. Operating in harsh conditions, the RENOLIT CXS GSM Series ensures that greased components are well-lubricated and protected against the environment, thus reducing wear.

Underground Mining: In underground mining operations, equipment like continuous miners, trackless mining machines, tunnel boring machines, and longwall shearers work in confined and harsh conditions. RENOLIT CXS GSM lubricants provide the necessary protection for critical components, ensuring smooth and efficient operation.

Haul Trucks and Dumpers: Large haul trucks and dumpers transport mined materials within the mining site. RENOLIT CXS GSM lubricants offer excellent protection for these heavy-duty vehicles, allowing them to withstand the arduous operating environment.

Drilling and Exploration: Drilling rigs and exploration equipment used to identify and assess mineral deposits are exposed to extreme environments. RENOLIT CXS GSM lubricants ensure these machines operate smoothly and efficiently, even when subjected to high temperatures and harsh drilling conditions.

Slew Rings: Slew rings require a lubricant that adheres well to their surfaces, even under high loads and rotational forces. The CXS GSM Series offers excellent adhesion properties so that the lubricant stays in place for continuous protection, even in demanding mining applications.

Mining operations can experience extreme temperature variations, ranging from hot to cold environments. The RENOLIT CXS GSM Series from FUCHS is formulated to perform reliably across a wide temperature range, maintaining its lubricating properties and offering protection from excessive wear and damage.

“The RENOLIT CXS GSM Series is designed to provide long-lasting lubrication, allowing for extended maintenance intervals. This helps reduce downtime and maintenance costs, as well as improves overall equipment efficiency and productivity,” concludes Gons.

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About FUCHS
FUCHS develops, produces, and markets high-grade lubricants and related specialties for virtually all industries Founded in 1931 as a family business in Mannheim, FUCHS is now the world’s largest independent supplier of innovative lubricant solutions, covering almost every industry and application. Today, the company’s 6 000 employees in over 50 countries still share the same goal: To keep the world moving both sustainably and efficiently.

To live up to this claim, we think in terms of perfection, not merely standards. When developing individual solutions, we enter into an intensive customer dialogue – acting as an experienced consultant, innovative problem solver and reliable team partner. The results we provide meet not only the highest technological requirements, but also help customers save on operating costs and emissions. Because at FUCHS, sustainability is not simply an empty phrase, but a mindset – and thus the basis and aspiration of all our business activity.

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Leading specialist Jet Demolition is the first demolition contractor in Africa to implement the OilQuick automatic quick coupler system for its fleet. It allows hydraulic work tools to be connected and disconnected effortlessly from the driver’s cab. In addition, the operator can change seamlessly between various work tools within seconds, from a hydraulic hammer to steel or concrete shears, sorting grapple, hydraulic magnet, bucket or even a machine-mounted crusher.

Bradley Slooten, who has a BSc (Hons) in Construction Management, is Equipment Asset Manager at Jet Demolition and dealt directly with the OilQuick factory in Sweden. “They were very surprised to hear that a demolition contractor in South Africa has the fleet capacity to adopt their system.” While there are various quick coupler systems available locally, this is a first for the South African industry in terms of automation.

A factor that influences any successful demolition job is the versatility of the equipment on-site, explains Bradley. Generally, an excavator on a civils or earthmoving site has a specific attachment, either a hydraulic hammer or bucket, for its entire lifespan. However, a demolition site often sees a machine carry multiple attachments within a working day. The time it takes to change an attachment with a conventional pin system generally is two to three hours.

Jet Demolition discarded this outdated technology about 15 years ago, developing its own in-house mechanical coupler system that reduced the time to change attachments to about 45 minutes. However, with demolition projects becoming increasingly fast-track and cost-driven, Bradley embarked on the next step to improve fleet efficiency.

Developed and manufactured in Sweden, the OilQuick fully automated hydraulic coupler system allows the operator to change between various demolition attachments in a matter of seconds. The system makes use of the excavator’s own hydraulic system, which moves the lock pins to couple and uncouple, while simultaneously connecting the hydraulic hose couplings. This is all done with the flip of a switch in the cab in a single motion.

“Anyone who works with plant and equipment understands a machine standing still is a machine costing money,” points out Bradley. OilQuick has eliminated the standing time of machines due to the automated attachment changeover. “The machines equipped with the system have seen an increase in hours worked and greater productivity. We can now use less machines on-site to do more.”

For example, Jet Demolition has undertaken multiple rapid shutdown bridge demolition projects. These jobs generally require six to eight 50 t excavators for 24 to 36 hours consecutively. The OilQuick system has seen an increase of 26% hours worked within that short duration, with multiple attachments compared to a machine with Jet’s own standard attachment system.

A key consideration is safety, with the OilQuick system not requiring any external interaction, as everything is controlled from the cab. “This means we have completely eliminated human interaction when changing attachments and, along with that, the risk of injuries. This is a massive positive in terms of our exemplary health and safety record,” adds Bradley.

Jet Demolition owns a range of excavators, allowing it to look critically at which class of machines are requested most often by the operations team. “We also look at which class machines are using the biggest variety of attachments on a demolition site.” At present, the OilQuick system is being installed on its 20 t, 40 t, and 50 t Hitachi machines, the OEM brand that the company has standardised on since 2022.

In addition to importing the latest technology, Bradley’s team is also currently designing and fabricating various bespoke demolition tools to keep Jet Demolition at the cutting-edge of innovation in the industry. These include boom extension arms of various lengths with specialised tools that extend a machine’s reach and ability to undertake heavy demolition work.

The company, which had previously implemented a 6 000-hour trade-in arrangement, has systematically been extending its running hours. Bradley says this has been possible due to a strict maintenance programme and meticulous attention to detail. For example, when a machine is brought back from site, substantial time is spent examining the machine for any faults or evidence of wear and tear that may need rectifying.

“This approach has been successful, and we have seen great results, with older machines hitting the 10 000-hour mark with improved performance,” says Bradley. This is in addition to a full preventative programme that Bradley recently introduced, whereby periodically a machine is completely disassembled and rebuilt to factory standard. “A strict maintenance programme coupled with using good quality parts and lubricants is the secret to prolonging the life of our equipment,” he highlights.

In terms of the latest additions to the Jet Demolition fleet, 2024 saw it procure the next-generation Montabert V4700 hydraulic hammers. It replaces the V4500 range, which has proven efficient and powerful thus far. The number of hydraulic magnets has also been increased, as these have proven particularly efficient when dealing with redundant scrap metal and site cleanups.

Bradley proudly points to the latest generation 35 t excavator launched earlier this year by Hitachi, quickly snapped up by Jet Demolition in its ongoing quest for the optimal fleet. “It looks promising, with an advertised fuel saving of around 15%. We look forward to putting it through its paces on a demolition site.”

However, the most exciting addition to the fleet to date is Jet Demolition’s second high-reach machine. “We are the first in Africa to purchase a high-reach demolition excavator directly from the factory in Japan,” reveals Bradley. This Hitachi ZX350LCK-6 model has a reach of 23 m and a staggering 2 600 kg tool capacity at that height. The machine comes with multiple booms, making it equally versatile as a high-reach machine or as a standard configured excavator.

Jet Demolition’s drive for innovation and operational efficiency furthers its reputation for excellence. By embracing cutting-edge technology like the OilQuick system and continuously upgrading its fleet with advanced machinery, the company ensures that it remains at the forefront of modern demolition practices.

This commitment extends beyond equipment to rigorous maintenance programmes and in-house engineering solutions, showcasing a holistic approach to operational excellence. As Jet Demolition pioneers these advancements, it not only sets a benchmark for efficiency and safety, but also redefines the possibilities of what can be achieved in challenging and fast-paced demolition environments.

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About Jet Demolition

Jet Demolition has been undertaking industrial demolition works since 1994, and is the leading, largest, and most technically advanced demolition company in Africa. It offers in-house, full-range demolition services, including advanced mechanical solutions and controlled implosions. It actively pursues ongoing development of skills and equipment suited to the changing needs of the industry.

Jet Demolition is a technically based company, with various staff members holding MSc, BSc, and BTech Degrees, as well as National Diplomas, in various engineering fields. This expertise gives it the technical foundation to successfully engineer solutions for large and complex demolition projects, and furthermore fuels its drive to deliver quality projects safely. Jet Demolition strives to offer its clients innovative and technical solutions to demanding demolition challenges.

Jet Demolition Contact

Kate Bester (NDip Civil Engineering – PMP)

Contracts and Project Manager

Phone: (011) 495 3800

Email: kate@jetdemolition.co.za

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IMAGES: A Hitachi 240-5G demolition excavator with the OilQuick system
Title: A Hitachi 240-5G demolition excavator with the OilQuick systemA Hitachi 470LCR-5G with the OilQuick system demolishing a bridge structure under shutdown conditions_1
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Title: A Hitachi 470LCR-5G with the OilQuick system demolishing a bridge structure under shutdown conditions_2A variety of attachments is used on the Hitachi 240-5G demolition excavator
Title: A variety of attachments is used on the Hitachi 240-5G demolition excavatorBradley Slooten, Equipment Asset Manager at Jet Demolition
Title: Bradley Slooten, Equipment Asset Manager at Jet Demolition