MechChem Africa January-February 2025

BMG fluid technology and filtration services BMG Fluid Technology sales manager, Susan Victor, talks about the importance of adopting effective filtration to ensure dependable performance, while Taylor Black from Fluid Technology Projects at BMG highlights the key features of a bespoke BMG lubrication and filtration solution for a ball mill’s journal and pinion bearings.

“I n today’s demanding industrial sector, efficiency and reliability are critical, particularly in sectors where fluid handling, lubrication and clean fuel are vital for high productivity and sustained operation,” says Susan Victor, sales manager for BMG’s Fluid Technology division. “Because filtration is the only ef fective defence against wear and tear when contaminants are present, it is critical that effective filter components are correctly used to ensure dependable performance, high efficiency and the extended service life of machinery and vehicles. “At BMG, our team works closely with our customers in diverse sectors to implement filtration systems that enhance operational efficiency, reduce equipment wear and mini mise downtime. Our filtration solutions are also designed to reduce waste and extend the service life of fluids and lubricants, minimising environmental impact. In addition, we help businesses comply with important health and safety regulations, provid ing cleaner air and fluids for a safer, healthier work environment,” she adds. The filtration portfolio “BMG’s extensive filtration portfolio en compasses many carefully selected products that not only improve performance, but also contribute to sustainability in all sectors. Our range includes hydraulic fluid, diesel, lu bricant and air filtration products from repu table manufacturers, including the Filtration Group and Fleetguard. International certi fication gives customers the assurance of quality, consistency, safety and environmental compliance. “Our Filtration Group products, which include specialised bulk fuel filtration systems for reliable and clean fuel flow, are designed for dependable use in industrial, manufactur ing, mining, agricultural and bulk fuel applica tions. Fleetguard manufactures advanced Susan Victor, BMG Fluid Technology sales manager.

BMG’s extensive filtration portfolio includes hydraulic fluid, diesel, lubricant and air filtration products from reputable manufacturers, including the Filtration Group and Fleetguard.

mobile filtration equipment that is essential for on-road and off-road machinery used in construction, transportation and agriculture.” BMG’s range of filtration equipment in cludes air and desiccant breathers that are essential for protecting systems from mois ture and contaminants, while also prevent ing equipment corrosion. Water coalescers and separators are engineered to effectively remove water from diesel and lubricating oils, which is crucial for preventing rust and to maintain fuel quality.

Fleetguard mobile filters meet the de mands of both on-road and off-road mobile equipment, to ensure optimal engine and hydraulic performance in the field. In-tank suction filters serve as the first line of defence against contaminants, protecting critical components such as pumps and motors from damage. Metal edge filters are designed to ef ficiently handle high levels of solids, ensuring reliable filtration in demanding environments that extend from coolant systems to fuel handling applications. Self-cleaning filters, which offer a cost effective solution for continuous filtration, are fitted with an automatic cleaning mecha nism designed to minimise maintenance requirements and reduce operational disruptions. Tank top return filters are positioned on tank top return lines to capture contaminants returning to the reservoir, ensuring the required cleanliness of hydraulic systems. Basket strainers are ideally suited for low-pressure systems, to cap ture larger particles, offering pro tection to pumps, valves and other system components. Simplex filters provide a single stream solution, while duplex filters enable continuous operation by allowing one side of the filter to be serviced without interrupting flow. Dust filter bags are suitable for environments with air borne particulates and are recommended to enhance worker safety and extend the service life of equipment. Liquid filter bags have been

In-tank suction filters serve as the first line of defence against contaminants, protecting critical components such as pumps and motors from damage.

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