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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.

Machinery Group
Accident Investigation, Failure Analysis
The company has been involved in many accident investigations, especially with large bulk handling machines.  View »
Advanced Dynamic Simulation
Advanced Dynamic Simulation  View »
Analysis
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 »
Asset Management
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 »
Computational fluid dynamics
Computational fluid dynamics  View »
Conveying
Conveying  View »
Conveyor belt monitoring
Conveyor belt monitoring  View »
Conveyor dynamic analysis
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 »
Cranes & Lifting Tackle
BMT WBM provides a range of mechanical, electrical and structural services for cranes, lifting tackle and associated equipment. Typical services include:  View »
Design Audits
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 »
Discrete Element Modelling
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 »
Expert Witness Advice, Arbitration
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 »
Fluid Power Hydraulics
From testing and problem solving to design of complex systems, WBM provides a comprehensive service in all areas of fluid power hydraulics:  View »
Gearing
Gearing  View »
In-situ machining
In-situ machining  View »
Machine Design
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 »
Mineral processing
Mineral processing  View »
Ports and bulk handling
Ports and bulk handling  View »
Power and Controls
Power and Controls  View »
Power generation and process industries
Power generation and process industries  View »
Project Engineering Services
BMT WBM has a large, experienced and capable group which specialises in providing services in support of engineering projects.  View »
Rail, road and shipping
Rail, road and shipping  View »
Surface mining
Surface mining  View »
Test and Measurement
Another cornerstone of BMT WBM's approach in assisting clients with machinery problems is the use of diagnostic measurements under actual operational conditions.  View »
Underground mining
Underground mining  View »
Weighing of large machines
Weighing of large machines  View »


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