MechChem Africa September-October 2022

⎪ Products and industry news ⎪

Air compression, dust suppression and piping showcased by Integrated Air Solutions

A comprehensive range of air compres sors from the global ELGi and FS-Elliott brands shared space alongside the inno vative MethaSperse TM underground dust suppression system on Integrated Air Solutions’ Electra Mining stand in Nasrec’s lake area. The advanced AIRCOM alu minium piping system was also introduced during the expo. Integrated Air Solutions is the exclusive regional sales and service partner for ELGi Equipment and FS-Eliott. The past four years have seen the company successfully delivering quality air solutions to South Africa’s mining, construction, engineering, cement, pharmaceutical, automotive, food & beverage, agri-processing, water well, and oil & gas exploration sectors. “It was our goal to build on the success we achieved at Electra Mining Africa 2018 by using this platform to showcase our product, technology and service solutions to the mining industry,” says Integrated Air Solutions Group CEO, Graham Russell. “The expo offers a convenient meeting point where all our stakeholders includ ing customers, end-users from our OEM partners as well as industry experts are able to network.” Notable activities at the show included: • The new ELGi PG 45 Electric Portable Compressor was launched. It features

advanced technology and a compact foot pr int , set t ing a new standard in the portable seg ment i n terms of quietness, and emission-less electric operation across the entire range. The recent signing of a partnership agreement with FS-Elliott, enabling Integrated Ai r Solut ions to sup ply spare parts, service and plant upgrades to the local installed base of FS-El l iot t centr i fugal oi l - f ree compressors. “By combining quality product solutions from FS-El l iott with our local experience and com pressor technology know-how, we are perfectly positioned to add value to longstanding FS-Elliott custom ers,” says Russell. FS-Elliott offers its customers energy-saving solutions such as compressor re-rate, inlet guide vane conversions and control system refits, which result in immedi ate savings for customers. The company is also excited about its range of AIRCOM aluminium piping systems. With a proven track record and ISO 9001 (TÜV) quality assur ance certification, the Italy-based ficult to reach or confined spaces. “Commercial cl ients are confronted with access concerns when it comes to essential maintenance,” notes Zinn. “In our experience, there are few architectural or design firms that take access into consid eration post-construction, usually due to the additional cost. Hence the issue falls to the facilities managers and building owners at the end of the day.” However, there is a high standard in terms of health and safety, and meeting all the necessary laws and regulations. “This provides major opportunities for accred ited professionals such as Skyriders to showcase our technology and expertise,” says Zinn. “Issues requiring work-at-height and conf i ned- space exper i ence i s where Skyriders’ expertise is best put to use,” Zinn concludes. www.ropeaccess.co.za • •

The FS-Elliott P300+ centrifugal oil-free compressor.

company designs and manufactures leading-edge piping and fittings that set the global benchmark in efficien cy, reliability and flexibility. Engineered in South Afr i ca for a g l o b a l ma r ke t , t h e i n n ov a t i ve MethaSperse TM dust suppress ion system reduces respirable dust and dilutes methane concentrations at the coal face. “MethaSperse uses compressed air to transport a fine water mist to the immediate cutting area, effectively trapping dust par ticles, which sink harmlessly to the floor,” explains Russell. “ Integrated Air Solutions is a proud subsid iary of GiGi Investments and exhibited at Electra Mining Africa together with sister companies, Fogmaker, Integrated Pump Technology and Integrated Pump Rental. www.air-solutions.co.za •

Entertainment venue calls on rope access expertise When a major entertainment venue in Gauteng realised a suspended speaker in an open-air area had come loose, its first call was to Skyriders Access Specialists, which put together a team at short notice and was able to secure the speaker quickly and without disruption.

In another recent concern, cei l ing boards had come loose in the area of a cin ema. While this was more of an aesthetic issue, and did not pose a direct safety risk, Skyriders was able to rig a rope access sys tem in the ceiling space to allow its team to secure the ceiling boards without incident. “Access options were limited to con structing scaffolding or having a cherry picker enter the building, which is risky, cost ly and not ideal ,” says Skyr iders Ma r k e t i n g Ma n a g e r , M i k e Z i n n . Increasingly, major entertainment ven ues are turning to rope access for repair, inspection and maintenance issues in dif

Skyriders offers specialised rope access to shopping centres, hotels and entertainment venues.

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