OST-Africa - in-house manufacturing ensures optimum control and reliability.
OST-Africa - in-house manufacturing - drill area.
mounting pitches are suited to fit existing stringers. No special sup- port structures are required when using standard conveyors. Welding and assembly Dedicated welding and assem- bly areas form a central part of the factory layout. Components are built and assembled prior to dispatch, ensuring correct fitment and alignment. This pre-assembly process reduces installation risk and limits the need for on-site modification, which can result in delays, safety risks and unplanned costs. As part of OST’s quality control process, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is applied to welded compo- nents to assess weld quality and structural integrity, while ensuring the component remains fully intact and fit for use. Surface protection and painting OST’s in-house paint facility ensures components are prepared and coated to exact specifica- tions, with Dry Film Thickness (DFT) measurement used to verify coating consistency and compli- ance. This facility is particularly important for equipment operating outdoors or in wet and abrasive conditions. Maintaining painting operations internally not only reduces turn- around times, but also ensures that corrosion protection is suitable for the intended operating environment. Quality control Quality control is applied through-
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OST-Africa’s commitment to the highest standards encompasses the integration of engineering, fabrication, assembly, painting and inspection at one facility.
OST’s portfolio comprises equipment used across transfer points, conveyors and screening applications, including niche screens, impact beds, feeders, belt scrapers and the High Impact Torsion (HIT) System.
All OST products are built around the Neidhart system - a proven, high-performance design used globally in specialised materials handling applications.
As part of OST’s quality control process, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is applied to welded components to assess weld quality and structural integrity
out the manufacturing process, with every product inspected before leaving the factory. Checks focus on workmanship, fitment and overall condition, to meet specific requirements for site use and compliance with internal and project requirements. The OST team also conducts inspections and basic assessments on Visam vibrator motors, for which it is the sole importer. Adherence to ISO-certified management systems ensures compliance with quality, environmental man- agement and occupational health and safety standards. OST-Africa’s commitment to its broad customer base is to manufacture equipment that performs reliably in harsh conditions, requires less ongoing maintenance and delivers extended service life in harsh mining and bulk materials handling applications. By designing, fabricating, assembling and inspecting equipment at its own facilities, the company maintains direct con- trol over quality standards. l
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