- Accident Investigation, Failure Analysis
- Advanced Dynamic Simulation
- Analysis
- Asset Management
- Computational fluid dynamics
- Conveying
- Conveyor belt monitoring
- Conveyor dynamic analysis
- Cranes & Lifting Tackle
- Design Audits
- Discrete Element Modelling
- Expert Witness Advice, Arbitration
- Fluid Power Hydraulics
- Gearing
- In-situ machining
- Machine Design
- Mineral processing
- Ports and bulk handling
- Power and Controls
- Power generation and process industries
- Project Engineering Services
- Rail, road and shipping
- Surface mining
- Test and Measurement
- Underground mining
- Weighing of large machines
- Water and Environment (17)
Machinery
BMT WBM has built a reputation for solving the more difficult and challenging problems facing machinery designers, manufacturers and operators. Underpinning this reputation is an innovative, analytical approach, a very comprehensive measurement and analysis capability and a highly qualified, highly experienced team of professionals.
From massive bulk handling equipment to small mass produced machinery components, BMT WBM provides assistance in the acquisition or design of new machinery. For operators of existing machinery, BMT WBM offers a range of services aimed at reducing costs, improving operational performance, efficiency and safety and in extending life.
With specialists covering all engineering disciplines from mechanical, electrical, structural, and controls to fluid power hydraulics, BMT WBM provides a totally integrated service to address any machinery requirement.
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The company has been involved in many accident investigations, especially with large bulk handling machines. View »
At BMT WBM, analysis is a key element in the overall approach to solving machinery problems. It is an integral part of the design, troubleshooting, failure analysis, performance enhancement and life extension services which WBM provides. View »
To assist owners and operators of equipment to better manage and maintain capital assets over their operational lifetime, the company offers a comprehensive range of services View »
BMT WBM has developed the most comprehensive and sophisticated analysis software for calculating the dynamics of conveyors during starting and stopping. This program simulates any configuration of conveyor and includes the dynamics of control systems using tension, speed or power feedback. Calibrated against measured behaviour, it is an accurate, reliable tool for design. View »
BMT WBM provides a range of mechanical, electrical and structural services for cranes, lifting tackle and associated equipment. Typical services include: View »
A world leader in auditing the design of large and complex machinery, BMT WBM has completed audits on more than 40 major machines for clients in many countries throughout Africa, Asia, North and South America as well as Australia. View »
There are numerous engineering processes in the mining and minerals processing industries, such as the flow of coal through a chute or the comminution of material in a ball mill, that can not be solved using continuum based methods (i.e. the methods used in finite element modelling or computational fluid dynamics packages). View »
A large number of BMT WBM's staff have experience as expert witnesses on legal matters covering a very broad range of technical issues, but mainly related to accidents and machinery failures. View »
From testing and problem solving to design of complex systems, WBM provides a comprehensive service in all areas of fluid power hydraulics: View »
BMT WBM offers a total design capability for all types of machinery, ranging from complete bulk handling systems and machines to small mass produced components. View »
BMT WBM has a large, experienced and capable group which specialises in providing services in support of engineering projects. View »
Another cornerstone of BMT WBM's approach in assisting clients with machinery problems is the use of diagnostic measurements under actual operational conditions. View »







