Capital Equipment News May 2024

Booyco Electronics is one of the largest Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) suppliers in South Africa.

individuals or other vehicles around heavy machinery and providing a crucial layer of safety in mining operations where pedestrian-to-vehicle and vehicle-to vehicle interactions could occur. Central to the success of PDS is its ability to offer standalone and real-time detection of personnel and equipment. When connectivity infrastructure is available, this technology can be leveraged to meet operational requirements and provide locations services, that are also used to provide heat maps and potential hot spots. The integration of PDS “We are in the industry to support zero harm,” underscores Lourens. Booyco Electronics is the market leader in safety technology and one of the biggest PDS supplier in South Africa through its number of deployments and well-established support infrastructure across South Africa. This achievement is due to the ongoing development of improved PDS technology as a critical component of the more extensive CPS ecosystem. Within this ecosystem are various stakeholders, including the mining customer, PDS suppliers and TMM OEMs.

Booyco Electronics is a leading Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) supplier in South Africa, driving towards zero-harm in mining environments.

PDS technology enhances safety by warning pedestrians and operators of potential collision threats around heavy machinery.

Booyco’s PDS solutions are customisable for different mining environments, including underground and surface operations like open pits and quarries.

Booyco Electronics has partnered with SafeGauge to offer products that eliminate live work, enhancing safety during hydraulic and live testing.

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