Mechanical installations
Installation of mills, crushers, HPGRs and scrubbers, including rigging, lifting and component changeouts.
Mechanical field services · Mining · Cement · Energy
On time. Without harm. Without compromise.
Specialised mechanical installations, OEM field services, maintenance and complete project teams across Africa — delivered cost-effectively, with no compromise on quality, health, safety or the environment.
- Quality
- Health & Safety
- Environment
- Compliance
Who we are
Built on site, since 2019
TFD Site Services provides specialised mechanical field services, engineering solutions and equipment maintenance for the mining, cement and energy sectors across Africa.
Founded in 2019 by Pieter and Stephni Van Der Lingen, TFD delivers turn-key, compliant, high-quality services that improve uptime, reliability and operational efficiency — with the capacity to mobilise quickly wherever our clients need us.
- Cost-effective engineeringEconomically viable services that never trade away quality.
- Safety & SHEQ complianceStrict adherence to SHEQ standards on every project, in Africa and abroad.
- Tailored solutionsEnd-to-end, project-specific solutions built around each client's needs.
What we do
Turn-key solutions, tailored to your site
We simplify day-to-day management, reduce operational cost and keep you compliant — with a skilled team ready when you need it.
OEM field services
Specialised field service support for OEMs — a full team of artisans with tools and equipment, plus on-site maintenance contracts.
Maintenance & repairs
Routine and ad hoc mechanical maintenance, predictive and preventive maintenance, and long-term support contracts.
Refurbishment
Refurbishment of comminution and processing equipment to extend asset life and reduce cost of ownership.
Project management teams
Complete project teams tailored to your requirements — project and site managers, supervision and SHEQ professionals.
Engineering solutions
Custom engineering, system design and retrofitting for your mechanical challenges, with civil and precision-machining partners.
Parts & supply
Slew rings, bearings, couplings, gearboxes, motors, drives, pumps, valves, seals, lubricants and custom components.
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Talk to our team →Equipment we work on
From the mill to the conveyor
Our teams install, maintain and refurbish the major equipment found across mineral processing, cement and energy plants.
- Ball, SAG, rod and AG mills
- HPGRs and crushers — jaw, cone, gyratory, impact, pebble
- Scrubbers, attrition scrubbers, thickeners and clarifiers
- Vibrating screens, banana screens and hydrocyclones
- Stacker-reclaimers and bucket-wheel systems
- Overland and belt conveyors, feeders and elevators
- Flotation cells, magnetic separators and concentrators
- Rotary dryers
- Slew bearings, gearboxes, drives, pumps and valves
- Lubrication systems and auxiliary components
Recent work
Project highlights
A selection of the work our teams have completed for clients across the region.
Major equipment installations
Mill and major mill component installations, HPGR rebuilds, installations and roll changes, and crusher installations and services.
Component changeouts & repairs
Girth gear, pinion and mill seal changeouts, gearbox and slew bearing replacements, and vibrating screen installations.
Refurbishment projects
Refurbishment of a range of comminution equipment, returning critical assets to reliable service.
Why partner with us
There when you need us. Gone when you don't.
We save you time
Skip the lengthy recruitment process of building a project team. Ours is already assembled, experienced and ready to mobilise.
We save you money
Low overheads and no need to carry additional permanent staff. You pay for the capacity you use, for as long as you use it.
Peace of mind
A proven record of delivering on time, an outstanding safety record and high quality standards on every job.
Strategic partners
One coordinated team, design to commissioning
Our partnerships combine civil, precision-machining and steel-fabrication expertise with our mechanical capability for integrated turn-key projects.
Civil & infrastructure engineering
FHP Consulting Engineers
- Bulk civil and infrastructure design for industrial and mining facilities
- Roads, platforms, foundations and plant-related civil works
- ECSA-registered professionals
Precision machining
Ithemba Precision Engineering
- CNC precision machining of mining and industrial components
- Hard-face welding, on and off site, and in-situ machining
- 3D scanning, reverse engineering and CAD drawings
Steel fabrication
Quality Steel & Fencing Projects
- Heavy structural steel fabrication for industry and mining
- Chutes, guards, hoppers and conveyor structures
- Perimeter and security fencing, access control and on-site erection
Health, safety, environment & quality
Every job finishes the way it started — safely
We deliver without harm to people, property or the environment. Every project is backed by site-ready safety files, risk assessments and qualified SHEQ professionals on the team.
TFD is implementing management systems in line with ISO standards, supported by regular audits and continuous training.
Safety training
Extensive training and risk assessments in line with international and regional standards.
Behaviour-based safety
Promoting safe behaviour and continuous monitoring to drive incident rates down.
Environmental stewardship
Waste minimisation and responsible resource use for sustainable site operations.
Quality & compliance
A strict training matrix, project audits and post-completion evaluations on every job.
Contact us
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Tell us about your project and we'll come back to you with a tailored proposal.
Address & hours
64 St Jan Street, Parys, Free State, South Africa
Monday – Friday, 07:00 – 16:00
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