MechChem Africa September 2018

⎪ Pump systems, pipes, valves and seals ⎪

Pump rental operator showcases products

I ntegrated Pump Rental reinforced its position as one of the leading pump rental operations in SouthernAfricawith its par- ticipation at Electra Mining Africa. The company showcased a range of its pump rental solutions aimed at showing the diversity of product available, and its ability to service all pump rental needs within the mining sector. As the official representative of Sykes diesel-driven self-priming pumps in the SADC region, Integrated Pump Rental offers a comprehensive range of these pumps for hire. Offering characteristics such as high head and high flow, these large pumps are trailer-mounted for ease of use. This range offers pumping capabilities of up to 500 ℓ /sec with a maximum head of up to 208 m. Series and parallel configurations are available to facilitate higher heads and an increased flow. The company’s hydro mining solutions have gained traction over the last few years, and both the SlurrySucker and the SlurryBlaster dredgeunitwill beon the stand.

The SlurrySucker is ideal for the regular cleaning of process water ponds and return water dams, while the SlurryBlaster is suit- able for hydro mining sludge out of water

Completing the product offering was a range of accessories including hose andpump flotationdevices, hoses and control and auto- mation solutions. q

storage areas. Both units are compact in design, and easy to transport from site to site. In addition, these units have been engineered to operate without causing damage toplastic lineddams and ponds. Also of interest on the standwas the latest addition to IntegratedPumpRental’s fleet–theUrbanLEDmobile tower light. With most de- watering andother pumping applications conducted on a 24/7 basis, there is a need to ensure optimumvisibility and these tower lights pro- vide reliable lighting ensur- ing the safety of personnel.

Integrated Pump Rental showcased the Sykes diesel driven pump on its stand at Electra Mining Africa.

Nelspruit distribution partner for pumps Verder Pumps South Africa, a market leader in advanced industrial pumping solutions – is pleased to confirm the company has ap- pointed Flo-Tek as its exclusive distributor in Nelspruit and surrounding areas.

(12%), general government services (10.8%), and finance, real estate and business (9.4%). Mpumalanga is said to have higher than aver- age growth rates and that this mirrored by tremendous growth in Nelspruit, where the local micro-economy has generally shown growth of 6% per annum. Flo-Tek is a leading manufacturer and supplier of pipes, fittings, tanks and irriga- tion products for various applications across multiple sectors, including in mining and industrial, water and sanitation and irriga- tion. The company’s clients typically include government departments, municipalities, state-owned enterprises, mining and con- struction companies, and building material suppliers etc. As Verder’s exclusive distribution partner in Nelspruit, Flo-Tek will initially stock hoses

“We are very pleased to bring Flo-Tek onboard as a distribution partner. Nelspruit and the Mpumalanga Province present significant growth opportunities for our business – particularly as the key economic contributors to the region fall predominantly within infrastructure development or in- dustrial and consumer market sectors,” says DarrylMacdougall,managingdirector,Verder Pumps South Africa. The major gross domestic product con- tributors for Mpumalanga Province include, mining (21.8%), wholesale, retail, catering and accommodation (13%), manufacturing

for theVerderFlex range of pumps, and as the portfolio grows strategic stockwill be kept in Nelspruit. Flo-Tek will also continue to offer after-sales service support to their customers for quality and performance assurance. q

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