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Pumps News
Air-powered pump suitable for mines
By: Donna Slater 13th June 2014 Local pumps supplier Aquapump’s ARO series of air-operated diaphragm pumps, manufactured by diversified industrial company Ingersoll Rand, are suitable for use in mines owing to the pumps’ lightweight construction and ability to be used in a dusty environment, which is often the case with mines,... →
Pumps for small mining applications
13th June 2014 The XST series of centrifugal pumps, made by China-based pumps manufacturer Leo and distributed in South Africa by pumps supplier Raptech, features a robust design is suited for mining applications that require circulation and the transfer of clean and chemically non-aggressive water or other... →
Slurry pump improves reliability
13th June 2014 The introduction of new vertical slurry pumps for mining and industrial applications is set to significantly improve the reliability of operations, while also reducing clients’ need to stock spares, reports pumps manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves South Africa. →
Updated pump design improves froth-handling capabilities
13th June 2014 Owing to design improvements on the Warman AHF series of heavy duty horizontal froth pumps, the product now has enhanced and revitalised froth handling capabilities, reports slurry equipment solutions provider Weir Minerals Africa. →
Corrosion-resistant pumps used to treat acid mine drainage
13th June 2014 The current acid mine drainage (AMD) crisis in South Africa, coupled with the impending scarcity of natural resources in the country, and the enforcement of environmental legislation, such as the National Environmental Management Act, is forcing industry stakeholders to take a closer look at the... →
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Portable pumps improved
13th June 2014 Recent updates to pumps manufacturer Simplex’s G-series of portable pumps have improved the usability of this range of pumps in harsh environments, reports mining equipment supplier Becker Mining South Africa. →
Pump improves workability
13th June 2014 The KZN series of US-based pumps manufacturer BJM Pumps’ heavy-duty submersible slurry pumps is designed to pump slurries to within a few inches of the bottom of pits, sumps or other areas that require pumping, owing to the pumps top discharge capability. →
Slurry pump undergoes special testing
By: Donna Slater 13th June 2014 Centurion, South Africa-based pumps manufacturer Hazleton Pumps proprietary range of Hippo slurry pumps, for which Hazleton is the sole manufacturer and repairer, underwent power-differential testing in May, 2014 at a specialised testing facility, before a shipment of pumps could be delivered to... →
Company to spread product awareness at expo
2nd May 2014 West Africa-based pumping solutions provider West Africa Pumping Services (Waps) will take advantage of its third appearance at the West African Mining and Power Exhibition (Wampex) to showcase its pumping equipment and spare parts offering, as well as provide details about its ongoing pumps... →
Seamless bend pipes to be showcased at Wampex 
By: Pimani Baloyi 2nd May 2014 Germany-based polymer processing company STAR will showcase its seamless piping solutions at this year’s West African Mining and Power Exhibition (Wampex) at the Accra Convention Centre, in Ghana, from May 28 to 30. STAR develops and produces large-diameter polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene... →
Global gathering creates opportunity for local businesses, says Ghana pumps supplier
By: Pimani Baloyi 2nd May 2014 The biennial West African Mining and Power Exhibition (Wampex) presents West African businesses with an ideal opportunity to showcase products and services and could help even small-scale businesses gain access to major mining and power industry players, says Ghana-based pump supplier Sunbabsco... →
Production-monitoring products to be showcased at expo
By: Pimani Baloyi 2nd May 2014 South Africa-founded and -based electronics and software solutions manufacturer Accutrak will exhibit its latest mobile-enabled software that allows mine production managers to trace real-time production volumes on a smartphone mobile device at this year’s West African Mining and Power Exhibition... →
Slurry pumps company targeting several African markets
By: Chantelle Kotze 28th February 2014 South Africa-based slurry pump specialist Pump and Abrasion Technologies (PAT) aims to establish its presence in the African market more securely this year, specifically in the copper and gold markets in Zambia and Ghana, while servicing its existing contracts and expanding its contract base on... →
Mining pumps supplier expects growth in industry
By: Carina Borralho 7th February 2014 The mining industry requires cheaper, but more reliable pumps that take up less space and use less water, which is what the TRVX pumps range from Pompetravaini offers, Air & Vacuum Technologies sales and marketing director Mark Burn tells Mining Weekly. He adds that, owing to the predicted... →
Submersible pumps trending worldwide
By: Carina Borralho 7th February 2014 While alternative pump designs are registering a decrease in sales worldwide, submersible pump sales are registering a global increase, owing to the advantages they offer, says Japanese pump manufacturer EIM Electric, which supplies its pumps in South Africa through sole supplier Mather + Platt.... →
Local pumps performing well
7th February 2014 Local developer and manufacturer of mining pumps and generic spares Unique Engineering is experiencing a rapid increase in the demand for replacement components. “In some instances, customers are saving as much as 40%. We believe that, owing to the weak rand, this trend will continue, and this is... →
Stainless steel application improves pump solutions
7th February 2014 Global water technology company and pumps supplier to the mining industry Xylem is now supplying standard pumps using corrosion-resistant, high-grade stainless steel impellers. Xylem, which is focused on tackling the world’s most challenging water issues, has announced that its branded Goulds... →
Froth pump suitable for tough flotation froth duties
By: Carina Borralho 7th February 2014 Slurry equipment solutions provider Weir Minerals has developed a new range of horizontal froth pumps, which is achieving positive results in mining applications in South Africa, Weir Minerals Africa’s slurry pump product manager Rui Gomes tells Mining Weekly. “Weir Minerals has performed test... →
Company reports on benefits of a peristaltic pump
7th February 2014 Pump manufacturer and supplier Verderflex says that peristaltic pumps in the mining environment have the ability to use less energy, require less space and reduce negative impacts on the environment. Peristaltic pumps are based on the altering compression and relaxation of a hose or tube drawing... →
SA pump specialist launches range in Zambia
By: Carina Borralho 7th February 2014 South Africa-based slurry pump specialist Pump and Abrasion Technologies (PAT) in November launched its Battlemax pump range in Zambia through an exclusive partnership with pump solutions company Tri-Pump. The company highlights this as the largest market roll-out ever attempted by the Battlemax... →
Locally made in-line pressure sensor to be 30% cheaper than imported equivalents
By: Chantelle Kotze 27th September 2013 Pressure instrumentation specialist Blanes Pressure Solutions’ reports that its soon-to-be-launched South African-manufactured inline pressure sensor is 30% more cost effective than similar imported versions. →
Twin pumps manufactured for DRC gold mine
30th August 2013 South Africa-based pumps manufacturer APE Pumps reports that it has completed the manufacturing of two vertical turbine pumps for return water duty at the Namoya gold mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). APE Pumps has orders of R8-million at present, with the Namoya pumps making up... →
Training courses to be held in Cape Town in October
By: Zandile Mavuso 30th August 2013 Owing to the massive skills shortage in the pumps industry – from entry level to top management – the South African Pump Manufacturers’ Association (Sapma) will host two two-day courses, in Cape Town, in October. →
Slurry pumps exported to oil-sand fields in Canada
By: Zandile Mavuso 30th August 2013 South Africa-based slurry pumps repairer and manufacturer Hazleton Pumps manufactured and delivered two 5.4 t HIPPO submersible slurry pumps, worth R1.5-million each, to Fort McMurray’s oil-sand fields, in Canada, in June. →
Eskom – opportunity for pumps cluster
30th August 2013 The inaugural meeting of South Africa’s pump cluster, incorporating seals, couplings and motors in both the mining and industrial sectors, was held on February 7, and saw the cluster planning to take advantage of localisation opportunities, specifically those emanating from state-owned power... →
Device introduced to monitor efficiency of pumps saving costs
30th August 2013 Global industrial manufacturer and service provider SKF in February introduced the SKF TKSA 40 energy-monitoring device to the South African market, which was designed to assist pump operators track efficiency, as well as actual operating efficiency relative to a pump’s best efficiency point... →
Localisation encouraged through cluster
By: Zandile Mavuso 30th August 2013 The Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI’s) initiative to designate industries for domestic production – where procurement is conducted by public entities, including State-owned enterprises – has motivated the inception of the pump cluster in South Africa. →
Effective use of valves, pipes and pumps could cut mines’ energy consumption by up to 40%
By: Leandi Kolver 14th June 2013 Valves, pipes and pumps that are installed and maintained effectively in pipelines could reduce mines’ energy consumption by between 10% and 40%, says valve and pipe manufacturer Rexus Trading MD Allistair Balutto. However, the skill of understanding the principles of how valves, pumps and basic... →
New range of multifunctional pumps introduced onto SA market
By: Ilan Solomons 14th June 2013 Hydraulics specialist Enerpac introduced its new range of EVO-System multifunctional synchronous lifting system pumps, which are suitable for use in mining operations, in April. Enerpac Africa and sub-Sahara director Neil Watson informs Mining Weekly that the pump has been well received by the... →
Company upgrades pump application fittings
By: Ilan Solomons 14th June 2013 Installing a QuickVic coupling system, which is used in pipe-joining systems for pumps in mining applications, can reduce the risk of gasket pinching as well as material handling and installation time, developer and manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems Victaulic regional manager Barry... →
Portable mine pump undergoes upgrade
By: Ilan Solomons 14th June 2013 Explosives and initiating systems supplier AEL Mining Services has upgraded its portable emulsion charging unit (PCU) 010 pneumatic stope pump, primarily for use in narrow-reef stopes and tunnels. The new pump is the tenth iteration in the PCU series, and consists mostly of steel components,... →
New range of multijackbolt tensioners for use on mining pumps
By: Ilan Solomons 14th June 2013 Industrial consumables and engineering firm Bearing Man Group’s (BMG’s) new range of Nord-Lock Superbolt multi-jackbolt tensioners has been well received by the market. The Superbolt tensioners were introduced in February, were designed to reduce downtime and eliminate unsafe and laborious... →
Cheap imports prove challenging to African pumps industry
By: Ilan Solomons 14th June 2013 The challenge of cheap imports into Africa is a serious one to local South African manufacturers as a whole, mining solutions provider Weir Minerals Africa dewatering manager Ian Farquhar tells Mining Weekly. However, the fact that Weir Minerals Africa, manufactures most of its products in South... →
New polyurethane formulation to improve slurry-pumping capability
By: Ilan Solomons 14th June 2013 Polyurethane product manufacturer Urethane Moulded Products (UMP) is working closely with the mining industry to create abrasion-resistant polyurethane body liners and impellors for slurry pumps, which will extend the pumps’ product life, UMP CEO Trevor Carolin tells Mining Weekly. In 2011, UMP... →
Company expands range of pumps for SA market
By: Ilan Solomons 14th June 2013 Vacuum technology distributor Air & Vacuum Technologies is expanding its range of pumps with the introduction of the Flotronic Chemflo pump, which can handle hazardous materials. →
Africa’s industrial growth attracts global interest
8th March 2013 While global economies and markets stagnate in double-dip, and even triple-dip recession, Africa is on the rise, modernising, thriving and rapidly developing into a major industrial market. Africa is ripe for exploration by technology businesses around the globe, particularly in mining, oil, gas... →
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