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Who supplies jaw (lovejoy-type) couplings in Zinder, Niger?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a jaw (lovejoy-type) couplings manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Zinder. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Cotonou in about 25–40 days, then 6–8 days by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Three-jaw couplings with polyurethane or rubber spiders for compact, lubrication-free drives.
Why Zinder needs jaw (lovejoy-type) couplings
Eastern city near the Soraz refinery. Couplings absorb shock and misalignment between motors and driven equipment; their rubber elements and gear teeth wear and are replaced during planned shutdowns.
Niger is a landlocked Sahel economy with uranium, gold and oil, supplied through Cotonou and Lomé.
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Zinder
Oil and gas operations in Zinder run on pressure-rated pipe, valves, flanges and gaskets that must be traceable to a mill certificate. Shutdown and turnaround work creates sudden demand for large mixed lists — exactly the orders we consolidate into one shipment.
In Zinder, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy jaw (lovejoy-type) couplings from us mainly for pump and motor sets and conveyors and bucket elevators.
Who buys jaw (lovejoy-type) couplings: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
Typical uses: Pump and motor sets · Conveyors and bucket elevators · Crushers and mills · Cranes and hoists · Compressors · Cooling tower fans.
Delivery of jaw (lovejoy-type) couplings to Zinder
- 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 CotonouIndicative transit 25–40 days (West Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to ZinderAbout 6–8 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 Zinder
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Niger working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: French, Hausa) |
| Quotation | USD (XOF equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing jaw (lovejoy-type) couplings into Zinder: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Zinder, Niger — 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 Niger working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +227 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | French, Hausa; we correspond in English |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | ECOWAS / WAEMU common external tariff |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Leading industries in Zinder
- Agriculture & grain handlingAlso buys: Grain traders & reserves, Flour, rice & feed mills, Seed processors
- Oil, gas & petrochemicalsBuys jaw (lovejoy-type) couplings: Upstream oil & gas, Refineries, Petrochemical plants
- Wholesale & retail distributionAlso buys: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
Jaw (Lovejoy-Type) Couplings specifications for Zinder
Typical specification range for industrial couplings; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Niger's import requirements.
| Torque range | 10 Nm to 500,000 Nm |
|---|---|
| Hub material | Cast iron, SG iron, forged steel, aluminium |
| Elements | Natural rubber, polyurethane, Hytrel, nylon |
| Bore | Pilot bore or finished bore with keyway |
Standards: AGMA 9000, IS 2693, DIN 740 or the standard your project specifies. Imports follow ECOWAS/WAEMU rules; security conditions affect logistics.