MechChem Africa November 2018

⎪ Maintenance and asset management ⎪

Becker Mining South Africa’s stand at Electra Mining once again highlighted the company’s commitment to the highest standards in quality and safety. Communication, automation and energy distribution solutions

B ecker Mining’s extensive product portfolio, which complies with the most stringent government min- ing regulations and mining house specifications, includes high-performance, fit-for-purpose communication and safety solutions for undergroundand surfacemining installations: LeakyFeeder,Wi-Fi, tagging and tracking, aswell as environmental monitoring proximity detection systems (PDSs). In addition to communications solutions, Becker also offers intrinsically safe (IS) and flameproof underground electrical reticula- tionproducts, aswell as fluid transfer, rigging, rope attachment, steel arch tunnel support and underground transportation systems. An important feature of all systems is they are designed to facilitate future upgrades. Becker Mining’s critical service encom- passes the design and manufacture of prod- ucts and systems, using the latest technolo- gies and advanced materials. Mine safety is significantly enhancedby the implementation

of one or a combination of Becker’s spe- cialised multi-technological solutions. On display at Electra Mining were communication and automation solu- tions, energy distribution systems, mechanical, electrical and electronic mining products, as well as transportation and roof support systems. Of special interest on the stand was the Becker Varis Smartsense ® atmospheric and environmental monitoring system, which forms an essential part of critical under- and above-ground communications and safety systems. The h i gh ac cu racy Becke r Va r i s Smartsense gas monitoring system has in- tegrated features for the detection of ambi- ent temperature, humidity and barometric pressure. Every device can monitor up to four different gases, including oxygen (O 2 ), methane (CH 4 ), carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulphide (H 2 S) and nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ).

Solutions on display at this year’s Becker Mining South Africa stand. An important advantage of the Becker Varis Smartsense SSFM-100 device over conventional monitoring systems is that all features are integrated into one compact in- strument. There is no need for complex cable connections, troublesome programming or difficult calibration. This system – which adheres to stringent local and international quality and safety regulations – is also certified for safe and reliable use in hazardous areas. The mining sector in Africa benefits from Becker Mining’s ongoing research and development programme, where close international ties guarantee the edge on product design, impeccable manufacturing standards, cost efficiency, safety and reli- ability of equipment. q

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