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August 2017
MODERN MINING
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PRODUCT News
Becker HS pumps delivered to
platinummine in Limpopo
Becker Mining SA has recently supplied five HS pumps to a new fur-
nace slag granulation process plant at a platinummine in the Limpopo
region.
“This contract, for the manufacture of two 8x8-12 HS pumps with
‘V’ belt drives C/W 160 kW motors and three 6x6-18 HS pumps with
‘V’ belt drives C/W 90 kW motors, was delivered prior to the required
delivery date,” says Rick Jacobs of Becker Mining SA. “These robust
pumps have been designed for optimum efficiency, lowmaintenance
and extended service life in harsh operating conditions.”
Becker’s HS pump range includes four models – HS (horizontal
type), VHS (vertical type), PVS (vertical type) and HTMS (submersible)
pumps. These pumps are available in various sizes – from 50 mm to
203 mm units.
The heavy-duty, hardened chrome iron construction (650BHN) of
the wet end in the HS series significantly increases service life. These
pumps have a recessed impeller that allows large abrasive materials
to pass through the pump without damaging the impeller, thereby
extending the pump life and service intervals due to reducing wear.
The hydro solids pump range offers flexible drive arrangements –
from direct drives to various V-belt drives. Units in the vertical spindle
range of pumps are manufactured in different sizes with various shaft
lengths to suit customer requirements.
Taryn Pretorius, Becker Mining South Africa, tel (+27 11) 617-6300
comprises a central hydraulic power pack. The power pack supplies oil
through the ring main to the equipment used to launch and recover
the SBT and consists of multiple winches and handling systems.
The SBT hydraulic system has power units with a combination of
Bosch Rexroth open and closed loop pumps to power the subsea
mining equipment. “The hydraulic system is designed for subsea use
of up to 200 m,” explains Herman van Rensburg, Regional Technical
Manager, Hytec Cape Town.
The US$157 million mining exploration vessel is 113 m long, 22 m
wide with a displacement of 12 000 tonnes. It accommodates a crew of
80 and will carry out sampling for a three-year exploration operation
before returning to port for maintenance.
Hytec is a subsidiary of the Hytec Group of Companies, a joint ven-
ture with Bosch Rexroth.
Herman van Rensburg, Hytec Cape Town, tel (+27 21) 551-4747
Becker Mining SA has recently supplied five HS pumps to a new furnace slag
granulation process plant.