Mining Developments News September Octoer 2014

MINING DEVELOPMENTS September/October 2014

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NYLOCOMP Postal Address: Postnet Suite 45 Private Bag X10578 Bronkhorstspruit, 1020

CONVEYOR IDLER SPECIALISTS Nylocomp specialize in the design and manufacturing of conveyor idlers for all sectors of mining and industry. This includes HDPE, Steel, Gravity, Impact, Guide, An?-Roll Back and our popular Yiga-P® Idler.

Nylocomp's designs, are done on Autocad Inventor by our consul ng Engineer mr.Hannes Conradie.

Manufacturing is done at our factory in Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng. Quality Control is done a er each stage of manufacturing by 2 quality control supervisors, to ensure con nuous quality in produc on. Each idler is tested before leaving the factory. Nylocomp is in the process to become ISO9001:2008 Compliant.

Nylocomp's products also include: Garland strings, Linear Screen Idlers, Sheets of Tarentaal® and Parrot Green™, Sheave Wheels and Marion Rope Blocks.

Nylocomp strives to provide our clients with product informaton and technical support to assist them to make the correct selectons in respect of product applica ons for their specific needs. It is our objec ve to provide the best possible, before and a?er, sales service to our clients. Our client base stretches from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique and Australia.

Registered Trade names: Tarentaal®, Blue Crane®, Ostrich Black®, for different grades of Polyethylene and Yiga-P® for Nylocomp's Green Idler.

Tel: +27 13 932-1572 Fax: +27 13 932-3412 Mobile: +27 82 896-8739 Email: nylocomp@nylocomp.co.za nylocomp@mweb.co.za Website: www.nylocomp.co.za

Industrial and Automotive Heating and Cooling intercoolers for automotive, marine and industrial applications. We utilise the flux brazing technique for our automotive oil- and intercoolers, and are capable of producing single units to customer specification:

Our industrial division designs and manufactures aluminium oil and intercoolers for automotive, marine and industrial applications.

We utilise the flux brazing technique for our automotive oiland intercoolers, and are capable of producing single units to customer specification.

Our various warehouse agents carry most of the popular cores.

Usually they are despatched the same day the order is received.

Under normal conditions, we despatch specials (NCN's), or out of stock cores on the same day to our warehouse agents, providing orders are received by 10h00. This facility is not available over weekends. Our aim is to furnish you with an efficient same day service, but you must remember that demand can be a factor. To ensure delivery and avoid disappointment, orders should be placed as early as possible.

Tell us about your needs and also about new models, corrections, improvements, etc. Your input will help CHE to provide you with a constantly updated catalogue and website.

Through many suppliers in Europe, England, USA and Asia, original equipment type coolers and components can be supplied ex indent.

Cape Heat Exchange are also exporters of Heat Exchange & Radiator Products.

Industrial Heating Exchangers Cape Heat Exchange designs and manufactures aluminium oil and

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Inter Coolers Tube & Shell Oil Coolers All types of Marine Coolers Hydraulic Oil Coolers Automotive Oil Coolers Steam Heat Exchangers Oil Coolers in various designs Heavy Duty Radiator Cores Special Application Radiator Cores Aftercoolers Plastic & Brass Radiator Tanks Spiral Tubes Withnell Tube Oil Coolers Transmission Oil Coolers Custom Cores made to specification

Automotive Heating Exchangers Flat Fin Radiators Ÿ

Copper 2 row up to 8 tube rows (37 to 150 mm core thickness) fin pitch: 2.2, 2.5 and 3 mm 10 mm tube pitch 13.6 x 2.6 mm tube 19 x 2.6 mm tube Ÿ

Steel 2 row up to 8 rows (57 to 150 mm core thickness) fin pitch: 2.2, 2.5 and 3 mm (and multiples thereof) 15.88 mm tube pitch 13.2 x 2.6 mm tube angled tube construction Ÿ Corrugated Fin Radiators 13.6 x 2.6 mm tube 1 row up to 5 tube rows (16 mm up to 83 mm core thickness) fin pitch: 35 to 80fins/dm 10 mm or 11.5 mm tube pitch

11 x 1.5 mm tube 2 row up to 4 rows (27 mm up to 57 mm) fin pitch: 35 to 80 fins/dm 9.5 mm tube pitch

Published by: Projects Publishers 62, 2nd avenue, Houghton, P.O. box 92744, Norwood, 2117, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Tel: +27 11 483 0859 Fax: +27 86 601 9195 Email: info@miningdevelopmentsnews.com Website www.miningdevelopmentsnews.com The Publisher does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy or authenticity of the contributions contained in the Magazine and advertisements.

Views expressed by the contributors are not necessarily those of the Publishers.

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What you need for Drill steel and drilling The drilling process requires the use of a drill,

valid drilling speed is achieved when one gets

and a vise. Distortion arising from the pressure

which is characterized with metal drill bits. One

nice shavings. For instance, stainless steel

impacted by the drill can be contained by

major feature of drill bits is the sharp cutting

being a hard metal should be drilled at the rate

inserting a piece of wood with the same size

edge to ensure that the drill bits cut through

of 800 r.p.m given that the hole to be drilled is

and shape as the pipe into it. And most

the metal. Metal drill bits have a diameter

8mm. Drilling thin steel metal sheet may be

importantly, one should also leave the drill to perform its work by just applying little force.

which is the same as their entire length. They

dangerous if one is to have hold of the sheet.

do also have a tip which is ground at angle of

The sheet may shoot out of one's hand since

1180 . These drill bits are also known as high

after it is cut; it gets locked between the drill

speed steel (HSS), hard metals are drilled

bits. Therefore, it is advisable to clamp the

using HSS cobalt metal drill bits and they

steel metal sheet between two pieces of wood

undergo shavings while drilling.

while drilling. The use of woods does not only protect one from dangerous shooting but it

While drilling big holes on steel metal, pre

does also prevent blurs and hence increases

drilling is done by the use of a drill bit with a

reliability.

smaller diameter. This is vital so that when drilling with the larger drill, it cuts through

Drilling steel metal requires one to use little

efficiently without sliding away. If need be, pre

force; it should be left to do the work and thus

drilling can be done in a number of stages with

there is need for oiling the drill bit. Oiling

regularly increasing the diameter. While pre

lubricates and cools the drill bits. When almost

drilling, the diameter of the smaller drill bit

done with drilling through the metal, it is

should be at least equivalent to the core of the

necessary that one does not allow the drill to

larger drill bit. In this case the core means the

penetrate through quickly. This is in order to

shortest measurement between the two cutting

prevent blurs where the drill bits exist the

edges of drill bit.

metal.

Drilling speed is determined by the type of

Sometimes one may be drilling a steel pipe.

metal plus it is essential to note that setting

Therefore, the work piece should be clamped

very high speed while drilling is a mistake. A

well and carefully by use of a drill and stand

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Ruukki Metals opts in favour of Loesche mills for more efficient steel production The Finnish steel producer Ruukki

steelworks in Taranto, Italy. Thanks to

The company has EN ISO 9001

Metals is converting its blast

the positive experience of the

certification and the grinding plants

furnaces at the Raahe site in Finland

technology and price- performance

themselves are compliant with

from oil injectors to more cost-

ratio, Claudius Peters has opted for a

national and international safety

efficient Pulverized Coal Injection

solution from LOESCHE this time as

regulations.

(PCI). The new injection system is

well, a choice that meets the product

At present, around 330 people are

supplied by Claudius Peters Projects

preference of the end customer

employed at the company's head

GmbH and two LOESCHE mills LM

Ruukki.

office in D端sseldorf, with around 600 employed worldwide.

23.2 D will be installed to handle the coal grinding.

About Loesche Loesche is an owner-managed,

For more information contact:

In steel production it makes more

export-oriented company, which was

Loesche South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

sense to reduce the consumption of

founded in Berlin in 1906. Today, the

Tel: +27 11 482 2933

expensive coke in the blast furnace

company operates from its head

Email: umeyer@loeschesa.co.za

through the injection of more cost

office in D端sseldorf and has

Web: www.loesche.com

effective reducing agent. Pulverized

subsidiaries, representatives and

coal is a significantly more

agencies around the world.

economical alternative to oil here, but without a negative effect on the CO2

In 1928 that Loesche built the first

balance. With the conversion to a

spring-loaded air-flow mills, which

cost-efficient PCI solution, Ruukki is

even today are still known as

boosting its competitiveness on the

Loesche mills. Nowadays, Loesche

price-sensitive world market. Two

vertical mills form the core of many

LOESCHE mills type LM 23.2 D form

plants used to dry-grind coal, cement

part of the new plants. The

raw materials, granulated slag,

production rate of the mills is 33 t/h

industrial minerals and ores.

at a fineness of 20% > 0.09 mm and a gearbox capacity of 460kW.

Thanks to its grinding plants with throughputs of 2 to 300 t/h for the

A variety of special customer wishes

cement industry and self-inert, central

were considered when engineering

coal-grinding plants for hard and

the plants and LOESCHE GmbH

brown coal power stations, Loesche

delivered within the ambitious time

is the global market leader for vertical

schedule. The plants are expected to

mills and turnkey grinding mills.

go into operation in the third quarter of 2015 with a delivery period of eight

Loesche supplies turnkey plants,

months. Claudius Peters Projects

which are individually planned and

GmbH, a specialist in processing

built for the required process steps.

engineering in the cement, coal,

This includes plants for processing,

aluminum, gypsum and bulk produce

material storage, transportation and

industry, has long-standing business

delivery, vertical mills, hot-gas

relations with LOESCHE GmbH. The

generators, filter and separator

company is both a customer and a

systems, complete automation

supplier for components like dust

technology, plants for all aspects of

pumps, silos and silo systems or two-

construction above and below

way gates. As early as 2008, a mill

ground, steel construction and piping

type LM 28.3 D was already ordered

systems.

for the PCI plant at the ILVA

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bmg-expo-industrial-productivity…one This industrial productivity exhibition

As part of BMG's 40th anniversary celebrations this year, the company will

Visitors will be shown how boost plant

will be held at BMG Park in

be hosting the first BMG Expo – an

productivity with BMG's specialist

Johannesburg on 18 and 19

industrial productivity exhibition.

services which include

September.

*

custom design and evaluation of

“This two day event will present a critical

products and systems

focus on productivity and how BMG

*

integrates its vast product range and

troubleshooting, maintenance and

extensive technical services into

support with our field service fleet

tangible operational efficiencies,” says

*

Dave Russell, director, BMG. “Working

preventative maintenance

demonstrations at the event will

*

interrelate electrical, hydraulic,

recommendations

mechanical, lubrication and fluid control

*

on-site installation,

condition monitoring and

energy efficiency studies and

practical customer training

interventions.

BMG, which has grown from a single “BMG will actively reveal how its total

Bearing Man shop, established in

process solutions - from on-site

Durban in 1974, now has over 120

breakdown maintenance and

outlets throughout Southern Africa. The

installation, to equipment optimisation -

company boasts 10 specialist divisions,

can positively influence the

with advanced technical skills to

performance of a company's productive

support the company's commitment to

assets and investment returns.”

applying technical knowledge and depth of experience to maximise the

Productivity and reliability improvement

efficiency and profitability for every

displays at the interactive event will

customer.

offer practical solutions on how to increase output, reduce downtime,

more bmg-expo-industrial-

optimise cost per unit production and

productivity…two

limit energy consumption.

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The BMG Expo will not only highlight BMG's extensive range of engineering components and technical expertise, but there will be a focus on practical working demonstrations of how components operate together to form an efficient system that enhances productivity and energy efficiency.

BMG Expo 1 BMG will have demonstrations to reveal how its total process solutions - from onsite breakdown maintenance and installation, to equipment optimisation can positively influence the performance of a company's productive assets and investment returns.

BMG Expo 2 BMG's field service teams will also be active at the BMG Expo

Released by Lindy Morton, Festivitas 083 268 6666 email festivitas@dbnmail.co.za For further information Veronique van Niekerk, Marketing Manager, BMG – Bearing Man Group PO Box 25192, Gateway, 4321 Email veroniquev@bmgworld.net Web www.bmgworld.net Telephone (031) 576 6221 Fax (031) 576 6383

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NATIONAL CHAINS Chain Systems for Conveyors The marketing arm of Chain Connection Chain Connection, an industry leader in the manufacture of medium to heavy duty conveyer and bucket elevator chains, has been meeting the exacting standards of the mining, timber, cement, automotive, sugar and fertilizers since 1998.

To strengthen the links in our chain of business and to provide more streamlined service to our clients, we have formed National Chains, the marketing division of Chain Connection.

The motivated, professional team at National Chains will facilitate communication between manufacturer and client, expediting delivery and ensuring a superior product at a most competitive price. National Chains is a BEE rated company, which in turn, benefits your company’s BEE rating.

Quite simply, National Chains is the link that will streamline an all - round improved business partnership.

Our uncompromising commitment towards service excellence is driven by a management team with in excess of 30 years experience in the design, manufacture and marketing of chains.

This combination has enabled Chain Connection to grow significantly over the past few years. No mean feat in the prevailing economic climate. to expedite service and communication with our clients, we are in the process of opening branches countrywide.

Chain Connection is a SABS 9001 certified company with a modern production and tool room facility, enabling the in-house manufacture of components and tools. Equipment includes various eccentric and hydraulic presses from 100 tons to 500 tons, CNC lathes, CNC milling machines and a CNC plasma cutting machine.

Uncompromising attention to manufacturing excellence All chains components are manufactured inhouse with stringent quality controls throughout every step of the process. Only certified steel is used in the manufacture of our customised chains, which are designed using state-of-the-art CAD/CAM technology. These drawings can be generated for our clients by request.

Components requiring heat treatment are outsourced to an expert company with whom we have been doing business for over a decade.

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SPEROSENS OFFERS A TURNKEY SOLUTION FOR FIRE DETECTION AND SUPPRESSION Fire Suppression and Detection is the fastest

designed to comply with NFPA16 standards.

have been installed at various workshops,

growing product group in the Sperosens basket

The CAFS (compressed air film system), a pre-

fuel storages and xanthate storages. All our

of products and systems.

mixed foam system, will be offered for smaller

fire suppression systems comply with all

fire zone area protection and if there is

local and international standards.

Sperosens offers a turnkey solution for Fire

insufficient dedicated fire water. The belt fire

New modular combo FSN controller and

Detection and Suppression systems. We

suppression system consists of a constant

plumber block temperature sensors have

design, engineer, manufacture, install,

pressure agent cylinder vessel filled with an

been included in the solution for fire

commission and maintain all these systems.

AFFF foam film/water mixture which is

suppression. The modular FSN Zone

We offer full SLA (service level agreements) or

pressurised by nitrogen. The CAFS is also

Controller complete with power supply and

support, auditing and maintenance agreements

designed to comply with NFPA16 standards.

battery back-up is developed for fire

on demand.

The rest of the Belt fire suppression system

protection systems and used to monitor fire

The company is affiliated and registered at

comprises a flame sensor, an IR temperature

detection sensors and subsequent

various professional bodies for e.g. SAESI

scanner, various bearing temperature sensors

suppression activation, one point of

(South African Emergency Services Institute),

and a custom designed electronic control panel.

extinguishing release. Belt trip facility, fault,

NFPA (National Fire Protection Association),

In-line inductor fire suppression systems have

maintenance, fire and fire suppression

and SABS (South African Bureau for

also been installed and commissioned to meet

failure alarms. 4-20 mA inputs are assigned

Standards). Individuals are registered,

various clients' environmental requirements and

to different levels of alarms. The responses

affiliated or associated with either IFE (Institute

budget.

of the controller to various inputs can be

of Fire Engineers (UK), SAQCC (South African

Sperosens has also installed the Deluge Water

configured using a PC based application.

Qualification & Certification Committee – Fire

Spray Systems at various clients in the industry.

The fire suppression systems can also be

Equipment), SFPE (Society of Fire Protection

The design complies with the NFPA15 standard

linked to our harsh terrain environmental

Engineers USA, SAESI (South African

with 10.2l/M/m² for 30 min.

telemetry system the SL2010.

Emergency Services Institute) or FDIA (Fire

NOVEC1230 Clean Agent Gas and Condensed

Sperosens' excellent track record, 24/7

detection Installers Association).

Aerosol STAT-X installations have been

remote back-up support and SLA

Sperosens became

a leading supplier of fire suppression solutions.

successfully completed. The Clean Agent Gas

agreements and unique fire detection and

The suppression group of products includes the

designs comply with NAFS125 standards.

suppression options is well known in the

Dose system which is a non-electrical water

These solutions are offered for in-cabinet

industry.

induction system for larger fire zone area

protection, total flooding if the room integrity is

protection. The Dose system will be offered if

taken into consideration, for computer, control

For more information contact Sperosens at

sufficient dedicated fire water and pressure

and server rooms and substations.

+27 12 6650317 or 0861773767 or e mail

exists and if the solution will meet the client's

DCP (Dry chemical powder) fire suppression

info@spero.co.za or visit our website at

requirement and budget. The system is

systems compliant with NFPA17 standards

www.spero.co.za

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blt-taylorTX4-forklifts-harsh-conditions…one BLT SA's extensive range of Taylor

strength multi-leaf lift chains are

These robust forklifts have a heavy

materials handling equipment - which

nested inside the mast rails. These

duty four-speed powershift

encompasses loaded and empty

machines have a 16° forward and

transmission with a high capacity 12

container handlers, reach stackers

backward mast tilting capacity.

plate clutch system for enhanced

and forklifts – now includes the TX4

durability. Other features include a full

series articulated 4-wheel drive forklift

Benefits of this robust series include a

directional modulation for soft

trucks, designed for moving materials

heavy duty bolted planetary drive axle;

directional changes and operator

in the harshest environments,

large, all terrain tyres for good traction

controlled air inching for precise

including muddy and rough terrain.

in harsh environments and fully

vehicle positioning in any

adjustable pin mounted forks, which

environment.

“Unlike other comparable articulated

are forged from heat treated steel, that

forklifts, this series is not a front loader

allow for flexibility of operation.

chassis with a fork attachment, but a

A high capacity transmission oil cooler is part of the bolted three section

robust articulated material handler,

There are three models in this range –

cooling system. The cooler has wide

completely designed and engineered

TX4-250 and TX4-300 units are rated

fin spacing which reduces dirt build-up

in the USA, to the highest standards,

at 165 HP at 2 000 rpm for heavy duty

and provides efficient engine cooling

by Taylor Machine Works,” says

industrial applications and the rated

for dependable operation in all

Charity Gumede, marketing director,

capacity for the TX4-360 is 190 HP at

conditions. A dual element air cleaner

BLT SA. “TX4 all terrain forklifts -

2 200 rpm. These machines maintain

with a restriction indicator system

which can be fitted with specially

their rated capacity, even at the full

offers engine protection and a remote

designed attachments for various

steer position.

mounted filter reduces oil spills. An

materials handling tasks - ensure

exhaust purifier system is an optional

efficient operation, low maintenance,

Taylor low emission engines are tier

optimum safety and extended service

certified, with lower fan and engine

life in arduous conditions.”

speeds for reduced noise levels.

The fuel tank has a heavy gauge steel

There are electronic diagnostics on

wall, with an integral strainer and

TX4 high lift forklifts, with an all

the engine with a fault code history for

lockable fuel cap. The newly designed

welded steel chassis and frames for

fast problem location and a built in

fuel sensor has no moving parts.

optimum strength, offer resistance to

emergency shutdown system for the

dynamic/shock loads. Optional heavy

engine and transmission is standard.

duty mast and carriage configurations

environmental feature.

For improved safety and visibility, the air snorkel and shielded exhausted

are available to suit exact materials

more blt-taylorTX4-forklifts-harsh-

are mounted on the corners of the cab

handling needs. The telescopic Ultra-

conditions…two

for a clear view open for the operator.

Vu mast features a nested channel

Dual panoramic interior rear view

construction for clear visibility of the

An engine mounted sealed fan shroud

mirrors and external side mirrors are

fork and other attachments. Double

ensures maximum air flow and a

standard. Other safety features

acting lift cylinders are positioned to

seven-blade pusher fan blows dust

include overhead rear work lights,

the rear of the mast rails, while high

and debris away from the operator.

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wheel is fully hydrostatic. There are

forward and reverse activated alarms, as well as safety rails and anti-slip steps.

BLT SA's extensive range of

Axle mounted spring-on, hydraulic-off

Taylor materials handling

two brake pedals – the left pedal controls both brake and inching and

parking brakes, with a brake saver

equipment includes the TX4

system, prevent the operator from

series articulated 4-wheel drive

driving through the parking brakes.

forklift trucks, designed for

equipment is distributed exclusively

Pedestrian cameras and monitors are

moving materials in the harshest

throughout Africa by BLT SA, which

optional.

environments, including muddy

solves materials handling

and rough terrain.

the right pedal is for brakes only.

The Taylor range of materials handling

requirements by providing a custom machine design service and the

To facilitate easy maintenance, the TX4 series has a forward tilting cab and a

blt-taylorTX4-forklifts-harsh-

supply of specialised attachments to

pivoting chassis for access to internal

conditions…three

cope with exact tasks. BLT SA also

components. A sliding engine hood with

The TXB's ergonomically designed,

offers a technical advisory, support

swing away doors on both sides provide

uncluttered operator station is one of the

and spare parts service.

access to the engine, filters and

most spacious all-steel cabs in the

dipsticks. Brakes are easily serviceable

industry. Features include increased leg

without the need for axle disassembly.

and head room, an adjustable arm rest

Re-set circuit breakers are used

and sound insulation. A vinyl or cloth

throughout the truck instead of

mechanical suspension seat rotates 15°

conventional fuses. For easy

left and 20° right. Air-conditioning is

identification, all wiring is colour and

optional.

number coded. Frame channels ensure clean and protected routing of wiring and

An adjustable fingertip electric joystick

hoses. A frame bar can be placed

control on the hinge-down instrument

between the articulated sections for

panel ensures smooth and precise

transportation or servicing.

handling. Steering on a tilt steering

Released by Lindy Morton, Festivitas or 083 268 6666 festivitas@dbnmail.co.za For further information Charity Gumede, Marketing Director, BLT SA PO Box 12392, Jacobs, 4026 Telephone (031) 274 8270 Fax (031) 205 8002 Email info@blt.co.za Web www.blt.co.za

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High Performance Excavation Equipment Exc

wide suction pipe whose diameter is approximately thirty centimeters.

Suction excavator in operation By the help of suction power, the excavator operates at a hundred meters per second. The suction tube is toothed at its end in order to cut the earth during excavation process. When the excavator is used to suck out debris, the earth

Excavators are heavy machines that are used

is first loosened with a compressed air lance or

for digging and trenching activities. Excavator

a water jet and this type of excavation where a

equipment has served great purpose in mining

water jet is applied is referred to as hydro

industries whereby mining activities are done

excavation or vacuum excavation. Suction

easily and effectively. In view of the suction

excavator is significant in that, it does not

excavator, a proper understanding of

expose the buried utilities in the underground

excavation equipment operating in

to damage while the equipment is used for

underground can be achieved. A suction

utility finding process.

excavator is as well known as vacuum excavator, vacuum tanker or vacuum lorry. It is a construction vehicle whose purpose is to remove debris from the underground through a

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The excavation process by a vacuum excavator is not complex. The Vacuum Excavator generates a high volume flow of air by the help of its triple air fans. The air is then

flown through the intake nozzle and hose into a series of chambers and the main material storage before it is passed through the mesh filter system and next into the atmosphere.

The ground material under excavation is deposited to the main storage tank when the operator directs the machine's intake nozzle at the excavation ground and the air flow vacuums the ground material into the vacuum excavator. Soil particles are collected in tanks where dust particles are caught in the micro mesh filter system before the air finally passes from the machine.

When the ground conditions become a challenge, the trained operator uses an air lance or other air tools, which are usually connected to the vacuum excavator. The ground is loosened through this tool, allowing the air flow to catch the material releasing it into the vacuum excavator. The use of vacuum excavator in excavation field as a new approach is not necessarily meant to replace the traditional or hand dig methods, which are still applicable in excavation process.

Traditional rotating pumps like centrifugal pumps are sealed, from leaking product to the environment, via a mechanical seal or stuffing box. Overtime the seals wear out and a leak will occur, and depending on the product being pumped could cause damage or present a health hazard to the operators. With magnetically coupled pumps there are no rotating seals, such as mechanical seals, and the only seal on the pump is a stationary o-ring between the pump head and volute. So provided the wetted materials selected are suitable for the chemical there is no chance of any leak, with many years of service life.

According to O'Neill 'The partnership with Greenpumps has enabled us to offer cutting edge technology and flexibility, with regards to standard and custom designed pumps to suit almost all applications when it comes to dealing with hazardous chemicals'.

PMPS was founded by David O'Neill in 2009, with the single minded mission to provide the best, most cost effective and environmentally friendly, chemical pumping solutions to industry.

Local company: Packaged metering & Pumping Solutions, has partnered with Italian based company, GREENPUMPS, who specialise in the design and manufacture of magnetically coupled pumps that are environmentally friendly. 'When dosing or transferring hazardous or toxic chemicals it is important to consider both safety and the impact on the environment, that is why we, at PMPS, standardise on sealless and leak free pumps' explains O'Neill.

Chemical Handling Safety & Environmental Protection at forefront of Packaged Metering & Pumping Solutions (PMPS) Strategy.

Greener Greener Pastures Pastures for for Chemical Chemical Pumping Pumping & & Dosing Dosing

Greenpumps have certainly allowed PMPS to take a huge step forward in being able to meet our customers demanding needs, which is working for the future of giving “zero emission” to preserve our environment.

The main features, include: · No gears to wear or metal to metal contact, low internal slip. · Capable of proportioning with variable speed drives. · Heavy duty casing and rotor machined from wrought alloy bars. · Heavy duty alloy containment shell for added safety. · Replaceable carbon cartridge - low maintenance costs. · Chemically resistant carbon or silicon carbide sleeve bearings. · High torque magnet rings suitable for direct starting motors. · Pedestal mounting or close coupled design. · Available with flanged connections.

We have seen an exponential increase in sales for our pumps in the mining industry, especially in solvent extraction, where we have sold our positive displacement GPA vane pumps for the feeding reagents like xanthates & frothers. Some reagents are flammable and thus the sealless pump offers a secure and safe option. Flowrates from 7……2000litres, combined with pressures of up to 12bar, and viscosities of upto 2000cP, make these pumps adaptable to most process requirements. High temperature liquids up to 315degC also pose no problems.

GPA pumps feature self -compensating sliding-vanes which maintain design head and flow capacitiesfor extended operating life.

GPA vane pumps are suitable for thin non-lubricating liquids and/or high differential pressure without rapid wear associated with gear mechanisms.

GPA pumps are capable of self-priming from a dry start.

Packaged Metering and Pumping Solutions.

P.M.P.S. is a South African based pump &

consistent flow and are capable of pumping a

process and P.M.P.S. has the expertise to handle

solutions company that is a supplier of

wide range of chemicals. The flow rate is adjusted

any issues that may arise so you can worry about

metering/dosing pumps & complex skid mounted

by modifying the stroke length or the stroke

your business, and know that your chemical

pumping systems to the chemical, Agricultural,

speed. Metering pumps are used in applications

transfer or metering system is done right.

water treatment, petrochemical, pharmaceutical

where there is high system pressure, low system

and other related industries.

flow rates, and high flow accuracy is needed.

Our business model is customer service and this is why our customers come back to us time and

Our motorised pumps include: Diaphragm

We understand how critical our chemical metering

time again for all of their packaged skid mounted

Dosing Pumps, Piston Dosing Pumps, Hydraulic

system is in your process so all of our systems

chemical metering and transfer pumping systems.

Piston Diaphrgm Pumps, Process dosing Pumps,

undergo rigorous testing before shipment.

CHEMICAL MIXING EQUIPMENT

Pulsation Dampers & accessories.

P.M.P.S. pump skids are specifically designed and

P.M.P.S. chemical mixing equipment is

Our Agricultural Pumps include: Non electric,

fabricated to meet the needs of your specific flow-

engineered and fabricated in house.

Water Powered Proportional Dosing Pumps &

chemical application requirements. Our chemical

Injectors.

metering systems are fully automated with PLC controls.

manufacture our chemical mixing equipment and pumping systems assures that all specifications

Our Systems include: Chemical metering skids, water & wastewater chemical metering, chemical

CHEMICAL MIXING EQUIPMENT

transfer skids, pH control/aggressive chemicals,

P.M.P.S. specialises in Chemical Mixing

packaged pumping systems, heat transfer skids,

Equipment for various industries. Our mixing

packaged pumping stations and cooling system

equipment is used to accurately meter and mix

skids for chemical, pulp-paper, municipal,

any type of chemical your process requires.

wastewater treatment, food/beverage,

P.M.P.S. engineers are familiar with chemical

commercial and mining applications.

compatibility issues that could arise and rest assured that our fully automated chemical mixing

PACKAGED SKID MOUNTED PUMPING

The process that we use to design and

equipment systems will work right the first time.

are met.

When choosing what kind of mixing equipment to purchase, there are several factors to consider.

The heart of our chemical mixing equipment is in the pump. Another important factor to consider when sizing and designing chemical mixing equipment is that type of chemical that the system will be mixing. This another critical part of the process because different chemicals have

SYSTEMS P.M.P.S. chemical metering pump skids are

CHEMICAL FEED SYSTEMS

different compatibility issues that need to be

engineered packaged assemblies for accurate

At P.M.P.S. we constantly strive to raise the bar

addressed when designing the system.

injection, mixing, metering, blending or treatment

and think outside of the box. This philosophy is

of any liquid or chemical.

how we create packaged chemical feed systems that meet our customers’ requirements.

Our chemical mixing equipment pump skids are fully automated and packaged so that they can be dropped into place and work with minimal

The heart of the chemical metering system is the pump. Metering pumps use positive displacement

CHEMICAL TRANSFER SYSTEMS

installation required. P.M.P.S. understands how

to pump liquids at precise flow rates that can be

When it comes to mixing, blending, metering or

important our chemical mixing equipment is for

adjusted manually or automatically.

transferring chemicals, P.M.P.S. has the

your company and we strive to build high quality

experience you can rely on.

mixing equipment that satisfies your requirements

Our systems can be fully automated and adjusted directly through the control panel.

with a quick turn around time.

We are your packaged pumping solutions provider.

Metering pumps are used in chemical pumping systems because they produce precise and

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Chemical transfer systems are critical to your

hpe-africa-crushing&screeningequipment…one High Power Equipment Africa - HPE Africa - distributes a wide range of earthmoving equipment, which includes mobile crushing and screening units, as well as hydraulic

Soosan hydraulic breakers HPE Africa's range of Soosan hydraulic breakers includes the recently launched SU+ series, which has been designed with a higher power to weight ratio and increased impact frequency for greater production efficiency.

Because material is crushed and reused on site, the need for machinery dedicated to various processing stages is reduced, transportation costs are minimal and dumpsite fees and double handling is virtually

hammers and drills.

MB jaw action crusher buckets are

eliminated.

“MB crusher buckets, McCloskey

designed for on-site crushing of inert

mobile crushing and screening plants

materials and unlike other crusher

These crusher buckets are easily

and Soosan hydraulic hammers and

buckets on the market, this range is

attached to excavators, from 20 t to

drills, available exclusively in

also able to process and crush

36 t, using specially designed

Southern Africa from HPE Africa,

material containing rebar steel. Iron

mechanical or hydraulic universal

ensure efficient performance and

separators efficiently divide various

quick couplers.

extended service life in harsh

iron elements, including concrete and

operating conditions,” says Dave

steel, during the crushing process.

more

Davel, product specialist, HPE Africa.

For this reason, these crusher

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“This robust crushing and screening

buckets are ideal for aggregate and

equipment…two

equipment is suitable for small,

demolition applications, where

medium and large scale projects in

volumes of 35 m³ to 50 m³ per hour

An important unit in the McCloskey

mining, quarrying, construction,

are required.

range is the C38R recirculating cone

demolition, recycling and agriculture.”

crusher, with key features that include

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a metal detector, an anti spin system,

McCloskey C38R recirculating

integrated hopper and fully hydraulic

cone crushers Key features of McCloskey C38R recirculating cone crushers include a metal detector, an anti spin system, integrated hopper and fully hydraulic push button and relief system, with load and material level monitoring

push button and relief system, with load and material level monitoring.

These Telsmith 38SBS cone

access for routine maintenance.

The units have four jacking legs on each corner to stabilise the crusher in uneven terrain. The tracks are bolt on, rather than weld on. The advantage is, in the event of a track

crushers, which are powered by CAT C9 Tier 3 engines, accept a material

McCloskey heavy duty track mounted

problem, the crusher can simply be

feed size up to 200 mm and offer a

recirculating cone crushers have

jacked up and the entire track,

throughput tonnage up to 220 tph,

important safety features that include

including final drive, is removed and

depending on the closed side setting.

a start siren, emergency stops and

transported to the workshop for

The single deck recirculation screen

engine shutdown systems. The

repair, without any disruption to

on the same chassis allows oversize

screen attachment to the chassis has

crushing operations.

material to be returned to the crusher

a bolt-on design for quick screen

feeder which prevents material

media change. For effortless

A key feature of the McCloskey

oversize wastage and significantly

maintenance, there is an open

mobile range is the over-ride system

reduces operational costs - there is

chassis design, external belt

which is activated in the event of a

no double handling and all tasks are

alignment and visible centralised

sensor failure.

handled on one chassis.

grease points that provide easy

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Optional features include a roll-in

MB jaw action crusher buckets HPE Africa's MB jaw action crusher buckets are designed for on-site crushing of inert materials and unlike other crusher buckets on the market, this range is also able to process and crush material containing rebar steel.

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This range is compatible with TLB digger loaders, as well as 20 - 36 ton excavators.

bogie system, hopper extensions, a water pump and dust suppression

A new anti scratch system allows safe

system and the option of course,

operation and durability, even in

HPE Africa enhances its extensive

medium and fine liners. Wear parts

harsh working conditions and

product range with technical expertise

are available locally.

specially developed devices prevent

and a reliable support service

foreign substances flowing into the

throughout Southern Africa.

These machines are designed to

cylinder. A pressure resistant

withstand operation in environments

hydraulic hose reduces vibration and

with extreme variances in climatic

extended tool bushing prevents

conditions and terrain.

damage to the piston and cylinder caused by misaligned tool

HPE Africa's range of Soosan

hammering.

hydraulic breakers includes the recently launched SU+ series, which

Applications for these hydraulic

has been designed with a higher

breakers include primary and

power to weight ratio and increased

secondary breaking in quarries, site

impact frequency for greater

preparation and foundation work,

production efficiency. The newly

road construction, trenching,

developed bounce controlled

tunneling and bench leveling, as well

percussion system minimises recoils

as general construction works.

Released by Lindy Morton, Festivitas, Telephone (031) 502 2374 or 083 268 6666 For further information Dave Davel, Product Specialist, HPE Africa, Capital Equipment Group (CEG), Invicta Holdings Limited Bettina Simpson, Marketing Manager Telephone (011) 397 4670 Email dave.davel@hpeafrica.co.za or bettina.simpson@hpeafrica.co.za Web www.hpeafrica.com

during hammering work to reduce damage at the hammer and carrier, also improving operator comfort.

A thermal stress analysis system controls heat generation and prevents the breaker from excessive heat. As a result, breakers maintain a constant percussion frequency at high temperatures. Greater accumulator capacity ensures a stable hydraulic system, with reduced surges. A valve adjuster allows oil flow to be altered to suit on-site working conditions.

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Education and Training in Mining Industries Education and training in mining industries

at by Mining Qualification Authority is: support

sector since lack of common language undermines skill development. Mining

aims and focuses on: Health and safety,

goals and objectives for skill development

facilitates efficient and diverse research in

through extensive research in the mining,

Qualification Authority also deals with

mining fields, promotion of human resource

facilitate and implement core skills

language barriers in mining sector due to

development in mining and most importantly

development programmes aligned with sector

presence of foreign workers in addition to

the basic training education programs, the

framework, facilitates information management

eradication of illiteracy by offering literacy and

following methods can be used in carrying out

of skill development and enhancement of

numerical training. Literacy improves safety in

education and training in mining industries:

evaluation and monitoring of better delivery

work place since employees are able to read

workshops, induction, apprenticeship,

capacity and review of skill development in the

and understand signs and warnings that are

seminars and also through relevant qualified

sector. These development skills facilitate

instructions, safety warnings and are able to

training institutions. Sector of education and

effectiveness and efficiency of education and

communicate better.

training authority in mining and mineral sectors

training in mining.

Mining Qualification and Authority also take

is referred as Mining Qualification Authority which oversees and accredits nationally

Mining Qualification Authority strongly focuses

part in curbing and managing occupational

recognized qualifications and skills

on strengthening and developing private and

diseases through creating awareness and

programme.

public training capacity that involves

changing human behavior that exposes them

Mining Qualification Authority complies with

development of trainers, mentors and

to illnesses such as Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS

legislative policies in its activities which

assessors so as to support skill development

and hearing loss arising from mining activities.

includes: the Ministry of Higher Education and

in mining. It also regulates professional

Since mining activities poses a threat on the

Training, the Mining Charter and the National

organization sector, labour sector, workers

environment which ranges from: Biodiversity,

Skills Development Strategy, the charter

contracts, HIV/AIDS and occupational

destruction of the ozone layer, air, water and

advocates for structural changes in the mining

diseases prevalence, and mine accidents,

land pollution, therefore it is important and a

sector transformation which are achieved

environmental impacts in mining and

job well done by Mining education and training

through employment of equity managers,

geographical location of mining activities.

bodies in creating awareness on ways that are

sustainable development and growth in mining

Professional organization are affiliated to

sustainable and do not degrade environment

industries and skills audit across the mining

various association bodies that plays important

and upholding strategies that rehabilitates and

sectors. Some of the skill development aimed

roles is in skill development in the mining

restores mined areas for future use.

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