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PRODUCT News
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MODERN MINING
January 2016
Index to advertisers
Allied Crane Hire
61
B&E International
16
Bara Consulting
30
Barloworld Equipment
Insert (37-44)
Barloworld Power - Retail & Turnkey
70
Bell Equipment
OBC
BME
OFC
Booyco Electronics
73
Brelko Conveyor Products
75
DRA Mineral Projects
14-15
ELB Equipment
26-27
Flexicon Africa
13
FLSmidth
72
Joy Global Africa
IFC
Komatsu South Africa
20
Marthinusen & Coutts
11
MDM Engineering
8
Metso Minerals
60
MMD Mineral Sizing
28
Multotec Group
IBC
Murray & Roberts Cementation
50
Mynbou Rigs Africa t/a Belaz Africa
77
Novatek
24
PANalytical
2
Sandvik Mining
66
Sedgman South Africa
58
Tenova Delkor
64
ThyssenKrupp
52
Torre Lifting Solutions
53
Vital Engineering
32
Voith – Mining & Metals
45
Weba Chute Systems
17
Winder Controls
79
WorleyParsons
33
Zest WEG Group Africa
22
Flowrox valves supplied to uraniummine
Flowrox, a global leader in heavy-duty
industrial valve manufacturing and services,
has been awarded a significant project for
the Husab uranium mine in Namibia.
The company has been contracted to
deliver 83 hydraulically-actuated 550 mm
pinch valves to the project for the tailings
operation.
Delivering a complete package for its
clients, Flowrox has also conducted theoret-
ical and practical training sessions, ensuring
the competence and performance of tech-
nical staff.
The pinch valves in use at the Husab
mine will be operated with a unique actua-
tor solution, whenever required, by means
of two mobile gasoline-powered hydraulic
power packs.
The project is being led by Henlo
Blignaut, MD for Flowrox in South Africa.
“Husab only partners with the premium
product suppliers in this market sector and
Flowrox was chosen due to our quality per-
formance and technology,” he says. “The
relationship with the customer is excellent
and there will be more project collaboration
in the near future.”
Flowrox, tel (+27 11) 590-8374
Becker Mining South Africa prides itself on
being a company that plays a key role in
ensuring optimum quality, performance
and safety standards in the local mining
sector.
“The company’s commitment to pro-
viding a critical service to the mines and
general industry encompasses the design
Steel arch systems designed for use in friable ground
and manufacture of products and systems,
using the latest technology. A specialised
consulting, training and support facil-
ity ensures optimum efficiency of a wide
range of equipment and total safety for
workers underground,” says Tom Searle,
Senior GM: Mechanical, Gold and Export,
Becker Mining South Africa. “Mine safety is
significantly enhanced by the implemen-
tation of one or a combination of Becker’s
specialised multi-technological solutions.
“Becker steel arch support systems
are designed for use in friable ground in
tunnel applications, including haulages,
incline shaft portals and special shafts.
These mine support systems are critical for
the safety of any mining or tunnelling proj-
ect and we expect sales growth to remain
positive, as long as mines expand and new
operations are opened.
“Becker Mining South Africa specialises
in the manufacture of steel arch sup-
ports, while the company’s German and
Polish subsidiaries manufacture long wall
Becker Mining South Africa’s steel arch support
systems are designed for use in friable ground in
tunnel applications, including haulages, incline
shaft portals and special shafts.
coal mining shield support systems for
European, Asian and North American coal
mines. South Africa’s strata conditions are
not suitable for long wall mining, which is
why the company only manufactures steel
arch supports.”
Searle says the Becker steel arch sup-
port system finds application in all types
of mining due to the adaptability of the
design which fits into any shape of excava-
tion. “This engineered structure is timeless
because of the characteristics of steel used
and the mechanical properties derived for
the shape of elements of the roof support
system,” he states.
“More and more applications for these
well engineered and adaptable systems
are being developed for customers who
require long term stand-up support solu-
tions for friable ground conditions.”
Local applications for these steel arch
support systems include gold and platinum
mines, as well as underground civil engi-
neering projects like the Gautrain. Becker’s
roof support systems have also been
exported recently into Australasian and
Africanmines, with Zambia being a key user.
Becker Mining South Africa also pro-
vides specialised training to customers for
the assembly and installation of steel arch
support sets.
The company says its specialist man-
ufacturing operation at the Chamdor
factory in Krugersdorp is committed to the
most stringent quality control procedures
during production.
Rigorous tests, which include the
chemical and mechanical verification of
materials, are performed throughout every
production process.
Becker Mining South Africa, tel (+27 11) 617-6300