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PRODUCT News
52 MODERN MININGMarch 2017
Index to advertisers
Allied Crane Hire 23
Aveng Mining 38
Babcock 26
Barloworld Equipment OFC
Booyco Electronics 19
CDE Global Limited 49
Condra Cranes 2
DRA Projects IFC
Dräger South Africa 28
Flexicon Africa 11
FLSmidth 5
Joy Global 32
Kemach JCB 47
Lafarge SA Ash Resources 42
Maptek 7
MMD Mineral Sizing Africa 9
Multotec Group IBC
Mynbou Rigs Africa (Belaz Africa) 15
PANalytical 51
Powerbit Rocktools 36
Scania OBC
Stefanutti Stocks Mining Services 41
Throughput Technologies Insert
Tomra Sorting Solutions 29
Transcor Truck Hire 46
Weba Chute Systems 48
Winder Controls 13
Wirtgen 45
Zest Weg Group 33
BBE Group establishes automation division
The BBE Group, which specialises in mine
ventilation, refrigeration and energy opti-
misation engineering, has established a
new automation division to extend its ser-
vices. BBE Automation primarily supports
the Group’s consulting services and turnkey
projects but also provides automation and
electrical services to mining and process
plants in all commodities.
Launched in November 2016, BBE
Automation comprises a team of experts
skilled in medium and low voltage elec-
trical systems, field instrumentation and
equipment automation in mine ventila-
tion, refrigeration and energy engineering.
Other markets include mining process
plants, water and waste water systems and
the manufacturing industry.
“Automation has always been part of
the BBE competency, particularly under our
Projects umbrella. BBE Automation division
was a natural extension of our business and
part of a growth strategy to develop an
electrical and automation division, giving
us focused expertise and greater capacity,”
says Deon Nolan, Business Development
Manager for the BBE Group.
“Energy savings, smart control systems,
cost-effective solutions that are the best
available in the market, and automating
plants in the Big Data and IoT (Internet of
Things) era we live in are key services to our
customers.”
“The new division is a good fit with
what we already offer in mine ventilation
and refrigeration. Clients can expect the
same excellent service from BBE but also
extended to new areas of their mines or
plants,”adds Christo Visagie, GM of the new
division.
BBE Automation is able to undertake a
full range of projects from greenfield sites
to plant extensions and upgrades. Project
detail levels vary from concept through all
design stages to implementation and com-
missioning. Post implementation services
include on-going support and training.
As a business unit of the BBE Group,
BBE Automation is able to offer the opti-
mal solution using the best combination of
available equipment, tailor-made to each
client’s specific requirements. The division
is a registered Systems Integrator for the
majority of the internationally recognised
control systems, and the team is fully up to
date with the ever-changing technologies
and programming protocols.
Christo Visagie, BBE Automation,
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Global wet processing industry leader CDE
once again participated in CONEXPO-CON/
AGG (on 7-11 March 2017 in Las Vegas)
where the company unveiled its latest
CDE launches wash plant and screens at CONEXPO
innovation, the CDE M5500 wash plant
that can produce up to 550 tons per hour
of washed materials on a single chassis. A
selection of Infinity screens, the compa-
ny’s new development in screening
technology, was also launched on
the North American market.
According to Kevin Vallelly, Head
of Product Development at CDE, the
M5500 combines feeding, screen-
ing, washing and stockpiling onto
one chassis, and packs an extra
punch with unique features. These
include its high capacity, a five-
product capability and triple pass
cyclone sand washing.
Adapted to applications in both
dry and wet screening situations
across a wide range of materials, the
new CDE Infinity technology will be
of particular interest to operators looking
for sturdier andmore economical vibrating
screens.
Says Neil Mullan, Design Engineer at
CDE: “The new weld-free Infinity screens
can generate the same acceleration as
conventional screens with less weight,
resulting in a reduction in power con-
sumption and in operational costs, which
presents significant benefits to our clients’
operations.”
According to CDE, its materials wash-
ing equipment allows for more accurate
material classification than traditional sand
washing methods, higher quality washed
sand, reduced costs of pond excavation,
and reduced risks on site. The final product
exits the plant ready for use, having been
dewatered to 15 % moisture.
CDE, website:
Factory shot of the CDE M5500 wash plant which can produce up
to 550 tons per hour of washed materials on a single chassis.