RAISING BAR IN MINING / EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT AIR FILTRATION SYSTEMS
OPTIMISING TRANSFER POINTS IN BROWNFIELDS PROJECTS
• PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
All photos by Booyco Engineering
RAISING BAR IN MINING / EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT AIR FILTRATION SYSTEMS
Sy-Klone products can withstand extreme environments , reducing operator exposure to harmful particulates and extending engine life .
EPA and HEPA filters . Many mining and earthmoving vehicles and equipment are imported with filtration systems that are not suited for the region ’ s dry and dusty conditions .
“ Sy-Klone solutions can be retro-fitted onto vehicles and equipment to provide unsurpassed levels of protection and be in compliance with emerging standards ,” says Postma . “ Higher levels of filtration also support the safety of machine users , promoting operator alertness and improving productivity .”
He highlights that the Sy-Klone distributorship is a natural fit with Booyco Engineering ’ s HVAC specialisation and experience – as more effective filtration for the cab also enhances the performance and lifespan of the air conditioning system .
“ This collaboration allows us to offer an even more comprehensive solution to our customers ’ needs , harnessing the latest technology to meet rising global standards ,” he concludes .
OPTIMISING TRANSFER POINTS IN BROWNFIELDS PROJECTS
Germiston-based Booyco Engineering is now a distributor for Sy-Klone International ’ s air filtration technology .
Catering for the increased focus on the environmental aspects of surface mining , quarrying and construction , there are now enhanced options available for air filtration on mining and earthmoving equipment .
Well known for its specialised mobile HVAC solutions , Germistonbased Booyco Engineering is now a distributor for Sy-Klone International ’ s air filtration technology . According to Booyco Engineering ’ s Field Services Sales manager Gordon Postma , this brings a range of exciting products to its local customers . The Sy- Klone offerings include enclosed cab filtration , air precleaning for engines and high efficiency air filtration for heavy equipment .
Weba Chute Systems technical manager , Dewald Tintinger , using the 3D laser scanner to take dimensions on site .
All photos supplied by Weba Chute Systems
“ We can offer customers a complete cab air quality system that includes both fresh air and recirculated air systems combined with high-efficiency HEPA and EPA filtration as well as real-time CO 2 and pressure monitoring ,” says Postma .
“ Tighter international standards – embodied in the ISO 23875 global standard for cab air quality – are leading the world ’ s major mining companies to adopt better air quality control systems for their heavy machinery cabs and other operator enclosures ,” he explains . “ The trend is also being felt in southern Africa , as mining and construction companies look for more effective dust control solutions .”
The new ISO standard will require machine cabs to have a fresh air pressurisation solution , a recirculation system and a monitoring device , he points out . They will also need to be fitted with filtration that exceeds 94 % efficiency at 0.3 microns , such as Sy-Klone ’ s
Weba chutes , with samplers , installed at a steel plant in Turkey .
As mining companies embark on brownfields initiatives to meet rising market demand for battery and other minerals , the optimising of transfer points presents a valuable opportunity to deliver more output cost effectively .
Alwin Nienaber , technical director at Weba Chute Systems says that when correctly used , technology and experience provide a powerful combination when expanding production capacity . Technology can be leveraged to facilitate rapid and accurate scanning of the existing configuration of infrastructure into which the improved
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