Modern Mining April 2022

SUPPLY CHAIN News

CDE launches new AquaCycle A2500 thickener

CDE, a supplier of wet processing solu tions for the natural processing and waste recycling sectors, recently launched its new AquaCycle A2500 thickener, the lat est addition to its top-of-the-line water management and recycling systems. With a capacity of 2500m³/hour, the new A2500 is CDE’s largest and most advanced water management system to date. It has been developed in response to calls from materials processors operating in high tonnage markets for water management solutions equipped to supply their opera tions with sufficient water supplies while ensuring optimal production efficiency,

CDE new A2500 Thickener. minimum loss of fines and maximum water recycling. Darren Eastwood, strategic develop ment director at CDE, says: “The continued advancement of our pioneering wet pro cessing solutions and leading-edge water management systems is supporting opera tors working in the natural processing and waste recycling sectors worldwide to overcome the challenges of washing in water-pressured or water scarce areas today.” Where CDE bridged the gap in 2018

with the launch of its A900 and A1500, pro viding a median alternative to its 600m³/ hour and 1500m³/hour models, the new A2500 expands the range with a 2500m³/ hour option to fit the requirements of sites processing high tonnages. The increased capacity also provides a lower rise rate, enabling operators to process challenging, harder to settle materials. Designed for easy use and safe access for efficient maintenance, it boasts the first lattice bridge structure on any CDE thick ener.  ing industry – as part of their objectives to enhance safety and production efficiency across the sector. Through Wenco, Booyco Electronics is immediately exposed to Wenco’s global distribution network, with customers in 40 countries and offices sup porting those customers in every major mining jurisdiction. “The benefits to both companies are significant,” says Anton Lourens, CEO of Booyco Electronics. “Wenco is an interna tionally recognised and leading supplier of mining technology solutions and fleet management systems which truly under stands open pit mining and operations. This affords our business the opportunity to enhance our existing PDS solution foot print and track record through its network. Wenco now has a reference point in assist ing its clients to reach Level 9 PDS status through a well reputed service provider. Together, we can collectively offer a safety system in both open pit and surface mines for PDS solutions for optimal personnel tracking as well as fatigue management.” 

CDE new A2500 Thickener.

Booyco Electronics inks collaboration agreement with Wenco technology solutions specialist Wenco International Mining Systems (Wenco).

Booyco Electronics will quickly transition into a fully-fledged international service pro vider of proximity detection systems (PDS) in 2022. This follows the conclusion of a collaboration agreement with global smart

The agreement will see both compa nies work in partnership to deploy Level 9 PDS systems throughout the global min

Booyco Electronics’ PDS system assembled and tested locally at its head office in Jet Park.

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