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Explosion Protection and Flameproofing
Intrinsic testing tools a necessity – manufacturer
By: Halima Frost 19th November 2021 Using intrinsically safe testing tools in the mining and industrial sectors is of the “utmost importance” amid the explosive gases, vapours and dust in those industries, says testing and measurement equipment provider Comtest technical sales manager Gerrit Barnard. Devices that are certified as... →
Flame-detection series in demand
By: Halima Frost 19th November 2021 Since the launch of its new Det-Tronics X-Series range of flame detectors earlier this year, multinational home and industrial appliance manufacturer Carrier Global has noted a marked increase in demand for the detectors. Carrier Global sub-Saharan Africa sales manager Randhir Seodutt attributes... →
Webinar discusses heavy-duty-mining-vehicle fire risk
By: Mc'Kyla Nortje 24th July 2020 Vehicle fire suppression system solutions provider Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection hosted a webinar last month to discuss the most common fire risk trends for heavy duty mining vehicles, as well as present recommendations and best practices to ensure that these risks are minimised or eliminated. The... →
Active barriers part of guidelines on preventing explosions
By: Mc'Kyla Nortje 24th July 2020 Following the update on the prevention of flammable gas and coal dust explosions in collieries published in April this year by the Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC), active roadway barriers are now part of the MHSC guideline on preventing flammable gas explosions at South African coal mines.... →
Misting technology ensures effective fire suppression
By: Mc'Kyla Nortje 26th July 2019 While most companies try to remove at least one of the factors necessary for a fire to exist when putting out a fire, environmental solutions company I-CAT’s Fire Solutions removes at least two components. The four factors required for a fire are fuel – any substance that can combust; heat – heat... →
Cold cutting ideal for demolition activities
26th July 2019 Cold-cutting techniques are often employed for the demolition of large, redundant structures at mining facilities. Here large, encumbered structures are often beyond reach of conventional demolition equipment, and require the use of specialised equipment capable of reaching to greater heights... →
Effective fire suppression system proves its worth
26th July 2019 Global engineering company Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology’s Eclipse Fire Suppression Systems are contributing to an enviable fire safety record at the Ambatovy nickel mine in Madagascar, one of the biggest nickel mines in the world. With several mobile machines, as well as other risk areas... →
Company meets stringent fire and explosives safety requirements
By: Donald Makhafola 27th July 2018 The increasing demand for strict fire and explosion protection in the hazardous areas of mining has led specialist manufacturer and designer of flameproof diesel engine systems Elgin Flameproofing to introduce the new Elgin 112TR tow tractor model for underground coal mining applications. The... →
Miners prefer water mist technology as fire suppression system
27th July 2018 Mining contractors are under pressure from mining companies to have their machines fitted with fire prevention systems, says Southern African distributor of Swedish company Fogmaker International's water-mist fire protection system, Fogmaker South Africa MD John Russell. “When it comes to... →
Proactive measures needed to mitigate fire incidents in mining
By: Donald Makhafola 27th July 2018 Fire incidents in mining operations occur every day because of poor maintenance and components that have reached the end of their life span, says environmental solutions company I-CAT fire division head Andro Gibhard. However, he says vehicles catching fire – the most common fire incident in... →
SA needs passive fire protection
By: Donald Makhafola 27th July 2018 Safety in mining is a high priority in South Africa, and the country needs to adopt stricter regulations regarding passive fire protection systems, says global technologies company Hilti South Africa mining, business development manager Hector Cerdio. More awareness should also be created... →
Blasting and drilling increasingly automated
By: Robyn Wilkinson 28th July 2017 Ongoing developments to underground mining solutions provider iRing’s mine planning software suite are increasingly automating blasting and drilling operations, providing increased accuracy and safety in hazardous mining environments. →
NEW ERA iRing aims to demystify blasting and drilling operations through its software solutions, making them safer and more efficient
Software agreement advances explosion protection devices
28th July 2017 In a clear push towards mobile innovation, global explosion protection solutions provider Bartec and Netherlands-headquartered software provider eVision will deliver rugged, intrinsically safe devices, which will ensure worldwide distribution and support of eVision’s suite of mobile Control of... →
Explosion-proof monitor launched locally
28th July 2017 Industrial solutions provider RTS Africa Engineering has launched the Hy-Optima 2700 from US hydrogen analyser and leak detector manufacturer in South Africa, providing an advanced explosion-proof instrument for monitoring hydrogen levels in the oil and gas refining industries. “Ultimately, with... →
Product reduces unplanned downtime, machinery replacement
By: Kimberley Smuts 22nd July 2016 Australian-listed speciality chemicals development company Alexium International has made significant inroads into the resins, films and polymers industry, owing to its newly commercialised environment-friendly flame-retardant (FR) treatment Alexiflam, which is well suited to the mining industry.... →
Explosionproof hoists, cranes
22nd July 2016 Operating electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres requires specially designed and constructed lifting equipment to avoid the risk of explosion posed by gases, liquids, dusts, vapours and other substances, states lifting solutions company Konecranes. Owing to the risks involved, Konecranes... →
Cost of fire suppression tailored in tough times
22nd July 2016 Although mines are under extreme pressure to operate at tight margins, owing to the decline in commodities prices, fire suppression solutions company I-CAT has solutions in place to meet their needs. “We are geared to absorb the commodities price fluctuations and can ride the cycle to its... →
Live fire demonstrations showcase technology
By: Mia Breytenbach 24th July 2015 To emphasise the importance of adopting effective fire-suppression solutions designed for specific, special fire risks, environmental solutions company I-Cat showcased several fire-suppression technologies, which the company recently introduced to the industry, through live demonstrations last... →
Better understanding of fire risks needed – industry body
By: Leandi Kolver 24th July 2015 Persons working in hazardous locations have to understand their environment, its associated risks and the applicable laws and standards better, the South African Flameproof Association (Safa) tells Mining Weekly, stating that education is of paramount importance. In addition, better monitoring in... →
Mining industry to benefit from emergency services event
By: Leandi Kolver 24th July 2015 Mine owners and mining-sector stakeholders will benefit from attending the 2015 South African Emergency Services Institute (SAESI) Conference, Exhibition and Training event owing to the inherent risks of the industry, conference organiser Sean Macnamara from Interact Media Defined tells Mining... →
Partnership supplies flameproof plug and socket to mines
24th July 2015 Industrial equipment supplier Hysense Trading in conjunction with Lean Mining Solutions (LMS) this month launched a new 250 A flameproof plug and socket into the market. Hysense Trading supplies products and consumables to the mining and metals industries, and will be supplying the LMS plug and... →
Event highlights explosives health and enviro risks
By: Leandi Kolver 24th July 2015 The health and environmental issues pertaining to explosives have to be addressed, says Mogorosi Communications conference producer Grace Gambiza, commenting on topics discussed at the third Annual Explosives Conference, which took place on May 26 and 27, in Johannesburg. Mogorosi Communications... →
Company improves fire-protected couplings range
3rd October 2014 Mechanical pipe-joining systems manufacturer Victaulic has improved the design of its fire-protected FireLock EZ Style 009N couplings range. Victaulic Africa regional manager Barry van Jaarsveld says the improved design is easier to install than the 009H rigid coupling style, on which the... →
Symposium to focus on mine safety
By: Pimani Baloyi 3rd October 2014 Local nonprofit organisation the South African Flameproof Association’s (Safa’s) symposium, which will take place on November 13 in Secunda, Mpumalanga, will focus on mine safety and preventing hazardous explosions. Safa representative Dion Abrahams tells Mining Weekly that the yearly symposium... →
ENSURING SAFETY Flameproofing is an important aspect in mining that ensures the safety of mineworkers and a mining company’s assets
Electronic blasting best prevents hazardous explosions
3rd October 2014 Explosives manufacturer and supplier AEL Mining Services (AEL) is developing wireless electrical blasting technology that will prevent hazardous explosions during the blasting process. AEL group consulting mining engineer Simon Tose says the company is committed to mitigating the damage that the... →
NEW METHOD Electronic blasting gives the mining company control over the blasting process’ environmental impact
Motors suitable for mining and hazardous applications
4th October 2013 Manufacturer of custom designed motors Ohio Electric Motors reports that special considerations must be taken when using mechanically commutated electric motors (DC motors) in hazardous locations to ensure that it not only solves the motion control needs of the application, but also that it is... →
Fire protection company becomes agent for extinguishing systems
4th October 2013 Fire protection products and services supplier Sperosens has been reported as an agent to supply and install dry sprinkler powder aerosol (DSPA) extinguishing systems for the South African mining and industrial sectors. “Sperosens can now offer solutions for your individual risk management as... →
Supplier of flameproof equipment constantly investing in new technology
By: Carina Borralho 4th October 2013 Underground and surface vehicle safety equipment suppliers John Ratcliffe GM Andre Robberts tells Mining Weekly that the company spends about 10% of its turnover on the research and development (R&D) of new explosion-protection and flameproof products. The company manufactures cameras, which are... →
US company brings fire protection systems to SA
By: Carina Borralho 4th October 2013 Global producer of mechanical pipe-joining and fire protection systems Victaulic tells Mining Weekly that its full range of fire protection products from the US is available in South Africa. The company specialises in grooved piping systems that combine fitness for purpose with ease of installation. →
Methane monitor instrument comes to the rescue of underground collieries
5th October 2007 Local developer and supplier of integrated dust suppression systems for the improvement of working and safety conditions in underground collieries Colliery Dust Control (CDC), was approached by one of its customers about three years ago to see if it could solve an ongoing problem it was having... →
Flameproof first for gold sector
8th October 2004 Diesel flameproof specialist Elgin Flameproofing scored an important coup when it became the first company to undertake full flameproof conversions to SANS 868 specifications on diesel equipment used in South Africa’s gold mining industry. →
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