MML Consulting GroupChutes & hoppers
- Chute fabrication, replacement and reinforcement
- Hopper, bin and feeder fabrication and repair
- Wear-point repairs
- Boiler coal hopper and chute sets
CAPABILITIESFind your exact need
Plate & steel fabrication
- Custom steel plate fabrication
- Platforms, supports and structures
- Boiler-house fabrication and repairs
- Industrial grating supply and installation
Boiler washing & process piping
- Boiler washing
- Carbon and stainless steel process piping
- Flexible steel piping replacement
- Open process cooler cleaning and servicing
Shutdown maintenance
- Planned shutdown support
- Maintenance, fabrication and replacements in the outage window
- Scheduled outage works
- Shutdown countdown and tracking in the portal
Breakdown repairs
- Rapid-response repairs
- Equipment and structure repairs
- Leak repairs and call-out maintenance
- Plant component repairs
Millwright & fitter support
- Millwright, fitter and boilermaker manpower
- Pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and valves
- Overhauls and preventative maintenance
- Overtime and call-out cover
Industrial supply & procurement
- Materials and equipment sourcing
- Components and spares
- Tools and project requirements
- Structural plate supply
Commissioning, QA & safety
- Welding inspections
- As-built documentation
- Safety clearance before commissioning
- Site safety files and induction compliance
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OUR SERVICESCore Plant & Industrial services
01Plant Maintenance
Routine and planned maintenance of industrial plants, equipment, structures and associated systems.
- Routine & planned maintenance
- Plant & equipment inspections
- Structural maintenance support
- Preventative maintenance programmes
02Mechanical Fabrication
Fabrication, modification and installation of mechanical components for industrial applications.
- Mechanical component fabrication
- Modifications & upgrades
- Installation support
- Industrial application engineering
03Chute Fabrication & Repairs
Fabrication, replacement, reinforcement and repair of material-handling chutes.
- Chute fabrication
- Replacement & reinforcement
- Wear-point repairs
- Material-handling support
04Plate & Steel Fabrication
Custom fabrication of steel plates, structural components, platforms, supports and industrial structures.
- Custom steel plate fabrication
- Structural components
- Platforms & supports
- Industrial structures
05Boiler-House Fabrication
Fabrication, repairs, modifications and maintenance of boiler-house structures and related industrial components.
- Boiler-house fabrication
- Repairs & modifications
- Structural maintenance
- Related industrial components
06Hoppers & Industrial Components
Fabrication, repair and installation of hoppers, bins, feeders, supports and other industrial components.
- Hoppers & bins
- Feeders & supports
- Repair & installation
- Industrial component fabrication
07Shutdown Maintenance
Planned plant shutdown services including maintenance, fabrication, repairs, replacements and mechanical works during scheduled outages.
- Planned shutdown support
- Maintenance & fabrication
- Repairs & replacements
- Scheduled outage works
08Breakdown Repairs
Rapid-response maintenance and repair services for industrial equipment, structures and plant components.
- Rapid-response repairs
- Equipment & structure repairs
- Plant component repairs
- Breakdown support
09Industrial Supply & Procurement
Sourcing and supply of industrial materials, equipment, components, spares, tools and related project requirements.
- Materials & equipment sourcing
- Components & spares supply
- Tools & project requirements
- Procurement support
10Millwright & Technical Plant Support
Specialised millwright and fitter labour for maintenance, overhauls and call-outs on rotating and static equipment.
- Millwright & fitter manpower
- Pumps, gearboxes, conveyors & valves
- Overhauls & preventative maintenance
- Call-out & corrective maintenance
11Piping, Boiler & Process Equipment Services
Boiler washing, process piping replacement and servicing of process coolers under rigorous safety standards.
- Boiler washing
- Carbon & stainless steel process piping
- Flexible steel piping replacement
- Open process cooler cleaning & servicing
12Commissioning, QA & Safety Compliance
Pre-inspection checks, welding inspections, as-built documentation and safety clearance before commissioning.
- Welding inspections
- As-built documentation
- Safety clearance
- Client site safety files & induction compliance
HOW WE WORKFrom site visit to sign-off in four steps
Site visit
We inspect the job with your team to confirm scope, access, measurements and site safety requirements.
Quote
You receive a written quote covering scope, materials and timing, ready for your purchase order.
Execution
Our artisans carry out the work to your site's safety file and induction requirements, with progress visible in the client portal.
Sign-off
Inspection, as-built documentation and safety clearance, then handover and sign-off with your representative.
INDUSTRIES WE SERVEWho we work with
Milling, food processing & agro-industry
Chutes, hoppers, piping and shutdown work on continuous plants.
Power generation & boiler houses
Boiler washing, hoppers and boiler-house steelwork.
Municipal & public sector
Structural work, piping and compliance documentation.
WHY MMLWhy choose MML Consulting Group
Plant-Focused Industrial Expertise
Maintenance and fabrication work built specifically around plant and industrial operations.
Compliance-Driven Workmanship
Work carried out to recognised industrial standards and safety requirements.
Fabrication & Maintenance Support
Maintenance and project support for breakdowns, fabrication and shutdown works.
Integrated Industrial & Electrical Solutions
Plant & industrial services that connect directly with our Heavy Current Electrical work.
Safety, Reliability & Long-Term Partnerships
A commitment to safe, dependable work and lasting client relationships.
TRACK RECORDWork delivered on live industrial plants
MML Consulting Group
Specialised subcontractor›UrbanEdge Innovations (Pty) Ltd
Principal contractor›Ingrain SA (Pty) Ltd, Kliprivier Mill, Meyerton
End client
Specialised subcontractor›UrbanEdge Innovations (Pty) Ltd
Principal contractor›Ingrain SA (Pty) Ltd, Kliprivier Mill, Meyerton
End client
Work completed between March and September 2026 as a specialised subcontractor on a live industrial plant, covering fabrication, plant maintenance and skilled manpower.
MECHANICAL, FABRICATION & PLANT MAINTENANCE · JUNE – SEPTEMBER 2026
Boiler 5 Coal Hopper Repairs & Plate Fabrication
Heavy structural repairs, supply of structural plates and full fabrication of two chute sets for the Boiler 5 coal hopper system.
External Plant Technical Support & Millwright Labour
Specialised millwright and technical plant support labour deployed to maintain plant uptime.
Vapour Extraction & Grating Maintenance
Removal of degraded gratings and supply and installation of new industrial grating at the Feed Dryer 1 vapour extraction fan section.
Plant Piping Maintenance
Replacement of damaged dryer flexible steel piping to maintain pneumatic and fluid integrity across processing lines.
Maize Plant Leak Repairs & Call-Out Maintenance
Ad-hoc structural and mechanical leak maintenance and corrective repairs on maize plant processing lines.
Open Process Coolers Cleaning & Servicing
Internal opening, cleaning, servicing and secure close-out of open process coolers under rigorous safety standards.
MECHANICAL & MANPOWER · MARCH – JUNE 2026
Boiler 3 Coal Hopper Fabrication & Installation
Steel plate supply and fabrication of two custom chutes for No. 3 boiler, covering material supply, fabrication, transport and site consumables.
Industrial Chute Leak Repairs & Maintenance
Specialised mechanical repairs to resolve maize leaks on heavy industrial chutes, including labour, structural materials and site maintenance protocols.
Dedicated Millwright & Fitter Manpower Support
Continuous on-site mechanical plant support through certified fitters and millwrights for routine maintenance, plant upkeep and heavy operational shifts.
Specialised Boilermaker Manpower Supply
Qualified boilermakers deployed for structural maintenance, supporting ongoing plant operations and scheduled weekend overtime shifts.
Plant Maintenance Overtime & Support
Rapid-response mechanical labour and artisan overtime coverage to avoid disruption to continuous plant processing schedules.
MML NEXUS CLIENT PORTAL
See your job's progress without phoning for updates
Follow your plant and industrial work online: job progress, call-out updates and your documents, in one place.
- Live job tracker, with a timeline and shutdown countdown
- Call-out updates: on the road, at site, work in progress, resolved
- Quotations, invoices and documents available 24/7
- Status alerts by email when work moves or a call-out is updated
Boiler hopper chute setComplete
Dryer piping replacementIn progress
Shutdown worksScheduled
LIVE CALL-OUT
On the roadAt siteWork in progressResolved
Team at site, fitting the new chute section during the outage window.Latest site update
Illustrative example only. Not real client data.
QR SERVICE TAGS
Scan the equipment. See what we did.
We can fit a QR tag to the equipment we service. Anyone at your plant scans it with a phone camera and sees the service history on the spot, with no app and no login.
- We fit a QR tag to the equipment.
- After each job, our team logs what was done, who did it and when.
- Your maintenance team scans the tag to see the full history, newest first.
Only MML staff can add or change entries.
Ask about QR taggingFeed dryer fan motorScan result · Example
8 Oct 2026Replaced drive-end bearings and re-aligned the coupling.
1 Sep 2026Greased and inspected. Vibration normal.
Illustrative example only. Not a real record.
SHUTDOWN & MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
Planned shutdowns, once-off works & ongoing maintenance
MML Consulting Group supports planned plant shutdowns, once-off fabrication and repair projects, and ongoing maintenance contracts tailored to industrial clients. Our plant & industrial team is built to respond quickly to breakdowns while supporting longer maintenance and fabrication programmes.
Once-off& Contract Work
PlantShutdown Support
Ind.Focused Solutions
1Maintenance Partner
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