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Who supplies sledge hammers in Obuasi, Ghana?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a sledge hammers manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Obuasi. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Takoradi in about 25–40 days, then 1–2 days by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Double-face sledge hammers from 1 kg to 10 kg for demolition, stone breaking and heavy striking.
Why Obuasi needs sledge hammers
One of Africa's largest underground gold mines. Hammers and sledges are used daily on building sites, quarries and fabrication shops, and hardware retailers reorder them in carton quantities.
Ghana is a leading West African producer of gold and cocoa, with offshore oil fields near Takoradi and a growing manufacturing base around Tema, the country's main port.
Mining & minerals in Obuasi
Mines and processing plants in Obuasi move ore on belt conveyors and bucket elevators around the clock. Spherical roller bearings, gear couplings, conveyor belts and idlers wear continuously, so reliable spares supply directly protects production.
In Obuasi, open-pit and underground mines and mineral processing plants buy sledge hammers from us mainly for construction and demolition and metalworking and fabrication.
Who buys sledge hammers: Open-pit and underground mines · Mineral processing plants · Quarries · Bulk ports
Typical uses: Construction and demolition · Metalworking and fabrication · Carpentry · Mining and quarrying · Automotive workshops.
Delivery of sledge hammers to Obuasi
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to TakoradiIndicative transit 25–40 days (West Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to ObuasiAbout 1–2 days by road, arranged by your clearing agent or forwarder after customs clearance.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Obuasi
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Ghana working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: English) |
| Quotation | USD (GHS equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing sledge hammers into Obuasi: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Obuasi, Ghana — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Ghana working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +233 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Ghana cedi (GHS); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | ICUMS (Integrated Customs Management System) |
| Tariff framework | ECOWAS common external tariff |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Leading industries in Obuasi
- Mining & mineralsBuys sledge hammers: Open-pit and underground mines, Mineral processing plants, Quarries
Sledge Hammers specifications for Obuasi
Typical specification range for hammers; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Ghana's import requirements.
| Head material | Forged carbon steel C45 / EN8, heat treated |
|---|---|
| Weight range | 100 g to 10 kg |
| Handles | Hickory / ash wood, fibreglass, tubular steel |
Standards: IS 841, IS 842, DIN 1041, DIN 1042 or the standard your project specifies. Certain products must meet Ghana Standards Authority requirements; imports are declared through the ICUMS system.