Capital Equipment News August 2016

MULTOTEC CEMENTS ITS POSITION at industry forefront

M ultotec Group will reinforce its indus- try-leading position within the miner- als processing sector by demonstrat- ing its in-depth knowledge and understanding of industry relevant topics and trends at this year’s Electra Mining Africa (EMA) exhibition. In combination with a range of technological- ly innovative equipment solutions on display, the group will showcase its ability to assist the mining industry to achieve its minerals processing goals. In response to the indus- try’s need for cost effective equipment and service innovations aimed at delivering opti- mal processing efficiency, Multotec is offering an added value attraction to its EMA stand in Hall 6 at Nasrec this year. Multotec’s technology division Multotec’s approach to technology management, supported with a test facility focused on innovation and verification, is a reflection of its business philosophy – to differentiate itself with a professional knowledge of process technology, pioneering products and solutions as well as excellent service. Unplanned shutdowns, which often result in the costly loss of production hours, can be avoided using Multotec’s Hawkeye predictive maintenance services. This forms part of Multotec’s service offering for customers. Precise measurements based on wear rate history facilitate consumption projections with accurate timeline predictions for parts replacement, thereby ensuring maximum equipment performance and availability. Multotec mill lining value added services Multotec has developed a state-of-the-art technology which allows customers to monitor milling performance. Having recognised that this particular circuit can directly impact downstream recoveries, Multotec will highlight how its customised, integrated linear measurement reporting system delivers this functionality which will ultimately help improve the overall performance of any processing plant. Composite screen deck designs Multotec has the in-house flexibility to optimise the performance of any screen by customising a solution specific to the needs of individual applications. There are no limits to its capabilities in this processing area with a range of products that extends from polyurethane to rubber and wedgewire. Hawkeye predictive maintenance for screening

MATO belt fastening systems The MATO mechanical belt fastening system, produced using 75% local content, can deliver a seamless joint in less than 30 minutes, which is considerably less than the traditional hot splice method which can take up to six hours. Again, this solution from Multotec is assisting its customers reduce operational downtime. MATO belt cleaners The primary and diagonal conveyor belt cleaners are part of Multotec’s comprehensive offering which ensures the highest belt operational availability. On the back of significant success with the product, it introduced the MATO secondary belt cleaner which incorporates the unique, quick-change M-Track technology which features a slide-on-blade that further reduces maintenance downtime. Multotec will showcase its T-range series of 26" (T660) cyclones at EMA. These cyclones are ideal for brownfield operations, an area which is rapidly gaining momentum in the mining industry in a low capital expenditure environment. Multotec slurry pumps The Multotec slurry pump range on show can be customised to suit specific operational requirements. Impeller material flexibility assists in this process and further ensures optimal performance from the pump across any application. Multotec rotating cone sampler The rotating cone sampler is a patented Multotec technology which overcomes the limitations of fixed cutter or pressure pipe probe designs. Multotec pulping chute Multotec’s pulping chute is a viable alternative to conventional rotary scrubbing units and is particularly effective in the diamond industry. The total range of benefits offered by this equipment makes it ideal for both local and remote African mining sites. The chutes have no moving parts reducing spares stockholding requirements, are power efficient, safe to operate, easy to maintain and have a significantly lower cost of ownership to conventional rotary scrubbers. New Multotec Tornado (T-range) cyclones

The MultoCano chute system The MultoCano chute system offers real on- site benefits which are realised even before it reaches site. Suitable for transport on a regular flatbed truck (with less rigging equipment and personnel), it offers significant transport saving costs. It is also easy to offload with just a forklift. A team of three can comfortably assemble the chute system on site, even in confined spaces. It is easy to extend and the modular panel design ensures fact and easy replacement. b

Water treatment and metals recovery are part of Multotec’s solutions for the mining industry.

Multotec’s engineering support provides continual performance monitoring and optimisation.

Spirals specifically benefit from test work because results cannot easily be predicted using mathematical modelling alone.

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