Modern Mining December 2017

PRODUCT News

BMG’s extensive range of tools and equip- ment now encompasses the versatile Slogging Hammer and Wheel Slogger, developed and manufactured locally by precision engineering and tooling special- ists, Slogging International. “The new Slogging Hammer and Wheel Slogger series, which is used to loosen and tighten bolts and nuts quickly and easily, also improves safety for operators,”explains Two new versatile tools in BMG range Andrew Johns, Business Unit Manager, Tools and Equipment – BMG. “There are many advantages of this system over con- ventional sloggingmethods. Productivity is significantly improved because downtime is minimal and these tools are handled easily, safely and efficiently by a single oper- ator. When the Slogging Hammer is used in combination with theWheel Slogger, appli- cations are significantly extended.

and effortless loosening of nuts and bolts in earthmoving equipment, as well as mili- tary, freight and commercial vehicles.” Safety features of the Slogging Hammer include a built-in hand-grip, which means there is no need for the operator’s hand to be near the impact zone, and an eye bolt which prevents accidents in overhead working conditions. The Slogging Hammer is available from BMG in four size configurations from M16 to M76 and in models for open air, underground, spark free and underwater environments. When a Slogging Hammer is applied in the Wheel Slogger variation, a single operator is able to safely loosen, tighten and torque wheel nuts for the quick release and replacement of the damaged tyre. The operator can also be confident that the torque applied meets the manufacturer’s specifications and the risks associated with overtightening are mitigated. Standard torque settings are 450, 550, 600 and 650 Nmbut custom torques up to 1 000 Nm can be accommodated on request. Andrew Johns, BMG, tel (+27 82) 458-7508 be included in the panel. The circuit break- ers are robustly constructed for optimal reliability. TheWEGMPW range facilitates the pro- tection of a wide range of electric motors from 0,16 A up to 100 A. Significantly, the range has both thermal magnetic versions facilitating protection against potential short circuit and overload conditions as well as magnetic-only versions which pro- vide protection against short circuits. Use of the thermal magnetic device will reduce the number of components required when manufacturing a motor control cen- tre. This can translate into a significant cost saving. The magnetic-only version allows the use of electronic overload protection devices which can reduce costs further. The WEG MPW motor protection cir- cuit breaker is available with a full range of accessories including auxiliary con- tacts, shunt trips, under voltage releases, door mounting handles and free stand- ing enclosures. The devices are certified to Type 2, allowing continuous operation until replaced. Zest WEG Group Africa, tel (+27 11) 723-6000

“The Slogging Hammer was originally designed to improve operator safety when loosening bolts and nuts by traditional methods – hammer and slogging spanner. A wheel version was subsequently devel- oped to improve the operation of pipe and spanner, synonymous with the loosening of commercial vehicle wheel nuts. “The Slogging Hammer is suitable for use in diverse industries, including mining, chemical and petrochemical plants, agri- culture, construction and civil engineering, as well as in power stations, shipping and offshore oil rigs. This versatile tool, in Wheel Slogger version, enables the safe

BMG’s new Slogging Hammer is used to loosen and tighten bolts and nuts quickly and easily.

Circuit breakers designed for harsh environments

dards, giving absolute assurance in terms of operational parameters and quality. The devices offer the benefit of being compact and modular, facilitating space saving within the electrical panel itself. This means the panel can be smaller or where necessary more components can

The WEG MPW range of motor protection circuit breakers offers customers reliable operation in the harsh operating environ- ments found on the African continent. All motor protection circuit breakers in the range aremanufactured in accordancewith IEC 60947 and UL 508 international stan-

Plascon develops enamel paint for mines Plascon has developed a new enamel paint that has been developed specifically for the mining industry. It dries within two hours, instead of the six hours required for conven- tional enamel paints. Application therefore disrupts operations for only a third of the time previously required. More importantly, the paint can be applied above and below ground, on surfaces ranging fromwalkways and equipment to timber and even rock faces, to ensure optimal safety.

place becomes safer for miners as they can easily identify hazardous areas and situa- tions.”The paint is also weather resistant; an important feature in the extreme conditions that prevail underground. Plascon’s mine-marking enamel is avail- able in the five colours most commonly specified by mines, namely white, black, yellow, signal red and green. The product has already passed stringent product tests and approval processes at the major mining houses. Although specifically designed for the mining industry, the fact that the paint can be applied to both steel and concrete also makes it suitable for use in the metal fabrication sector. Plascon, website: www.plascon.com

“The high quality and robustness of our mine-marking enamel ensures that warnings and signs are highly visible under- ground regardless of how dusty or wet it may be down there,”says Rolf Redelinghuys from Kansai Plascon. “As a result, the work-

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