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Dust Suspension

Brasco Industrial Filtration supplies largest baghouse to largest chrome furnace in sub-Saharan Africa

19th August 2024 Dust solutions provider Brasco Industrial Filtration was briefed to design and install a fume extraction system to serve a furnace tap hole at a well-known chrome mine. Brasco was awarded the project owing to the solution they offered, as well as meeting the customer’s budget constraints. 

Air filter pre-cleaners enhance engine performance and fuel efficiency

16th August 2024 Developed with technology from the US, air filter pre-cleaners are designed to keep engines’ air filters cleaner for longer, enhancing performance and fuel efficiency, cutting filter replacement costs and reducing maintenance downtime. Heavy duty cooling and air conditioning specialist Booyco... 

Image of Sy-Klone engine air filter pre-cleaners
Sy-Klone engine air filter pre-cleaners

Minimising dust improves operations

7th September 2023 The use of effective dust suppressants can provide significant benefits and enhance operational efficiencies for industries operating in dusty environments. CHRYSO Southern Africa offers a range of dust suppressant solutions that are particularly suited for use in the mining and quarrying sectors. 

Image of a tanker spraying water onto a dust road
CHRYSO Eco Dust helps improve operations

Air filtration for dusty sites

3rd September 2023 Stricter international standards and an increased focus on the environment has led to the demand for more effective air filtration systems on mining and earthmoving equipment in the surface mining, quarrying and construction sectors. As a distributor for manufacturing and technology company... 

Image of heavy machinery on a dusty mine site
Booyco Engineering now distributes Sy-Klone International’s air filtration technology

Chute systems ensure reduced dust and increased productivity on mine

30th July 2023 Custom engineered chute systems have been installed at Zimbabwe mine Zimplats, and are said to have significantly reduced dust levels while increasing productivity at the mining operation. Weba Chute Systems’ tailormade installations are used for a range of applications including conveyor onto... 

Image of a Weba Chute Systems transfer chute
A Weba Chute Systems transfer chute

SA chutes for US power plants

5th May 2023 South Africa-based Weba Chute Systems says it has supplied its products to more than 50 countries, and two contracts in the US have again illustrated the effectiveness of its chutes in reducing coal dust. One of the contracts saw the company supplying 10 controlled flow chutes to a coal-fired... 

Image of two conveyor-onto-conveyor transfer chutes at a power plant in Wyoming
Two conveyor-onto-conveyor transfer chutes at a power plant in the US

Cutting coal dust with effective chute designs

21st April 2023 Coal dust is a contributor to lung disease and poses a threat to workers in coal mines, coal plants and similar facilities, as well as to residents of neighbouring communities. It also poses a safety hazard, as it can spontaneously ignite causing potentially life-threatening fires. Coal dust also... 

Image of a visual inspection of a transfer chute
Visual inspection of a transfer chute underway

Tipper discharges multiple drums and boxes simultaneously

3rd March 2023 A new high-volume open-chute tipper from Flexicon allows discharging of non-dusty, free-flowing and/or agglomerated bulk materials from multiple drums or boxes simultaneously, as well as from Gaylords, or bulk bins, totes or bins individually. The bed of the unit's hydraulically-tipped housing... 

Image of Flexicon’s high-volume open-chute tipper
Flexicon’s high-volume open-chute tipper

Chute designs help reduce dust

17th February 2023 Industrial facilities, mines and power stations often rely on dust suppression and extraction systems to provide solutions to dust ingress on conveyor belts and transfer points, says Weba Chute Systems. The company asserts that correctly engineered transfer chutes, however, are more effective in... 

Image of a chute to show that chute designs help reduce dust ingress in coal waste management systems
Chute designs help reduce dust ingress in coal waste management systems

Air compression, dust suppression and piping on show

23rd August 2022 Integrated Air Solutions will be showcasing a range of air compressors from the ELGi and FS-Elliott brands as well as the MethaSperse underground dust suppression system at the upcoming Electra Mining expo. The company is the exclusive regional sales and service partner for ELGi Equipment and... 

Image of AIRCOM aluminium piping from Integrated Air Solutions
AIRCOM aluminium piping from Integrated Air Solutions

Low cost bulk filling system

15th December 2021 A filler for bulk boxes, totes, bins or other intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) promises dust-free, low-cost loading of bulk solid materials. Flexicon's Basic Filler also features a fill head that can be raised or lowered using a forklift and secured with clevis pins to minimise the clearance... 

Image of Flexicon's Basic Filler
Flexicon's Basic Filler

Tough seal ensures longevity of tapered roller bearing

9th December 2021 The performance and product life of a new mounted tapered roller bearing has been extended by pairing it with a superior seal.   SKF explains that adding the robust seal has created a new product that has proven to survive in contaminated environments for more than 600 hours – 10 times longer... 

Image of a new mounted tapered roller bearing that incorporates SKF's CR Seal
The new mounted tapered roller bearing incorporates SKF's CR Seal

Measuring dust can limit exposure in mines

18th November 2021 Dust is recognised as a serious health hazard in mines where metals and metalloids are carried in atmospheric dust, exposing workers to toxic contaminants. Dust from minerals such as coal, silica and other finely powdered materials can damage the lungs and air passages and smaller particles of... 

Image of mining equipment to show that mines can measure and control dust, to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Mines can measure and control dust, to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Locally manufactured strip curtains offer durability and flexibility

23rd October 2020 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) strip curtains are widely used in industry to control the influx of hot or cold air, reduce dust levels and prevent the ingress of birds, rodents and insects. Strip curtains also help to prevent contaminants from entering areas where hygiene and cleanliness are critical,... 

The patented Balledge design on Apex General Purpose Strip Curtains is designed to improve flexibility and durability
The patented Balledge design on Apex General Purpose Strip Curtains is designed to improve flexibility and durability

Custom-engineered chutes minimise dust levels at platinum mines

18th September 2020 Dust levels have been shown to have a serious impact on human health, especially smaller particle sizes of 0.3 micron. Dust may contain microscopic solids or liquid droplets that are small enough to be inhaled into the lungs.  Spores and contaminants associated with dust and aerosol can cause a... 

Weba engineer measuring particle size in high humidity areas to verify the impact on health and safety
Weba engineer measuring particle size in high humidity areas to verify the impact on health and safety

High speed doors help to reduce energy costs

3rd June 2020 The drive for reduced energy consumption has led to industries seeking new ways of optimising the efficiency of energy usage across supply chains. High speed roll up doors are seen as a way of contributing to reduced energy costs, while also ensuring employee comfort. The doors allow for rapid... 

The Apex range of high speed doors incorporates a counterweighted balancing system
The Apex range of high speed doors incorporates a counterweighted balancing system

Mobile dust extractor optimised for trade

6th March 2020 A mobile dust extractor that extracts dust, dirt and water with high suction power and a compact design, is said to be ideal for cleaning workshops, construction sites and vehicles. The extractor features an adjustable high-performance turbine and a 15 l container volume. It is designed to ensure... 

The Cleantec CT 15 extractor is compact and mobile
The Cleantec CT 15 extractor is compact and mobile

Air-tight door seals in freshness

12th December 2019 A leading producer and exporter of citrus fruit in the Eastern Cape recently required a certified air-tight door for its steri room chambers. The steri cooling process takes place in three chambers where air tightness is essential. A panel sectional door was fitted in order to ensure that optimal... 

Industrial vacuum cleaners for specialist dust extraction

6th December 2019 A range of industrial vacuum cleaners has recently been updated in order to include a number of new features. The remodelled versions are said to meet safety requirements while offering ergonomic and modular functions.  A key update is that the model is separable, meaning the dust extractor and... 

Dust Monitoring Solutions

15th November 2019 Largely supplying the Southern African environmental services and mining sectors, Dust Monitoring Services  (DMS) offers turnkey or tailored  packages. Our services comprise the fabrication of portable single-bucket  and multidirectional units, site establishment, the correct placement  of units,... 

Dust-A-Side

15th November 2019 Dust-A-Side is an international company which has more than 40 years’ experience in Total Dust Management.  The company’s global presence is in South Africa, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Ghana, Mozambique, Morocco, Australia and Chile. In excess of 650 employees and managing over 70 mines globally.... 

Safety vacuum cleaners for construction sites and industrial environments

6th August 2019 Limiting dust in industrial environments and on construction sites can be challenging but is essential in order to minimise health risks and to comply with work-protection regulations.   High concentrations of dust can be potentially damaging to workers’ health, especially if the dust contains... 

Variety of applications for PVC strip curtains

1st August 2019 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) strip curtains offer a solution in applications where dirt, dust or insects need to be kept out and where hygiene, humidity, temperature and noise need to be controlled. Tests have shown that PVC strip curtains can reduce noise levels by between 7 and 15 decibels and can... 

Reinforced edges on strip curtains allow for easy movement of goods and machinery
Reinforced edges on strip curtains allow for easy movement of goods and machinery

Dust-tight drum tipper introduced

7th May 2019 A drum tipper designed for use with poorly flowing or agglomerated materials has been introduced. Flexicon’s TIP-TITE drum tipper allows for dust-free, rapid transfer of free- and non-free-flowing bulk solid materials. 

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