Modern Mining August 2017

PRODUCT News

critical to the success of the performance of the communications network and this is where Booyco Ya Batho brings its in-depth knowledge and skill to the industry. Du Plessis says that recent test work has proved that effective communications are possible wirelessly over a distance of 1 km underground next to a conveyor belt. The tests were recently conducted by the com- pany in an operating coal mine. “It is all about understanding what the signal is doing. This is key,” du Plessis says. “It is this thinking out of the box that enables us to tick the boxes when it comes to compliance with the requisite standards.” Founded in May 2010, Booyco Ya Batho’s market offering includes locally manufactured and designed communica- tion products aimed at underground coal and hard rock mines, including wireless access points and associated products. The company also does the cost-effective installation of fibre optics, networking and ancillary services. Don du Plessis, Booyco Ya Batho, tel 0861 BOOYCO (266926), e-mail: don@booyco-yabatho.co.za

ContiTech technicians keep conveyors running With a network of seven strategically located service branches and over 270 ser- vice technicians, ContiTech South Africa provides at-the-mine services that lower downtime for conveyor belting operations. This team of service technicians, one of the largest in South Africa, is trained exclusively by ContiTech’s international specialists. Training is conducted to the company’s Global Standards of Conveyor Belting Excellence and Safety – ensuring world-leading conveyor belt services in the shortest timeframe possible.

ing simultaneously to get client operations running as quickly as possible.” Conveyor belting services include belt repairs, splicing, pulling, winding and dis- posal, as well as services to belt operation structures such as pulleys, idlers and frames. ContiTech is one of only a few companies that are able to guarantee a splice that can last the service life of the belt, a huge bene- fit when compared to the industry standard one-year warranty. Craig Rouhana, ContiTech South Africa, tel (+27 11) 248-9380

“By positioning our branches at Southern Africa’s major mining and industrial opera- tions, we’re able to support our range of premium conveyor belts with equally high- quality services,” says Craig Rouhana, Sales andMarketing Director of the Conveyor Belt Group, ContiTech South Africa. “In addition, by having a 270-member-strong team, we are able to combine equipment resources and the required manpower to any of our clients facing critical breakdowns, with two or more service branch teams often work-

ContiTech is one of only a few companies that are able to guarantee a splice that can last the service life of the belt.

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