Modern Mining June 2019

PRODUCT News

Slogging Hammer andWheel Slogger upgraded

working area is cramped and there are other people in the vicinity, but it is also unsafe for the operator holding and guid- ing the slogging spanner. The operator is then at risk of shrapnel and is effectively at the mercy of the operator swinging the hammer.” He adds that the Slogging Hammer was developed to overcome the hazards asso- ciated with the traditional hammer and slogging spanner method and to improve operator safety when loosening bolts and nuts. Other uses for this tool include pin extractions, and – with an adaptor – it can be used with standard impact sockets, tyre bead breakers, as well as in the removal of coal picks and other custom chisels. The Slogging Hammer is available from BMG in four size configurations from M16 to M76 and in models specifically for open-air, underground, spark-free and underwater environments. The underground range is available as standard, with a Stainless Steel tube and steel impact head, and also as spark-free, with a copper impact head, ensuring a safe solution for use in potentially explosive areas in underground mining. When a Slogging Hammer is applied in the Wheel Slogger variation, a single oper- ator is able to safely loosen, tighten and torque wheel nuts for the quick release and replacement of a damaged tyre. BMG, website: www.bmgworld.net

BMG’s Slogging Hammer and Wheel Slogger, which form part of the company’s extensive range of tools and equipment, have recently been upgraded by local inventors, Slogging International, for greater efficiency and improved safety. “The versatile Slogging Hammer and Wheel Slogger series, which is used in many industries to loosen and tighten bolts and nuts quickly and easily, ensures highly efficient operation and safe use for operators,” says Andrew Johns, Business Unit Manager, Tools and Equipment – BMG.

“Recent advancements include a com- bination of two sizes, a new safety clip on the Slogging Hammer that prevents the shaft from sliding out when the tool is not in operation and an all-in-one torquing clip on the Wheel Slogger. This new clip allows the user to leave the tool attached to the wheel and gives the option of selecting different torque settings – from 450 to 650 Nm – without having to change the clip. Previously each torque was specific to a particular clip. “There are many advantages of using the Slogging Hammer and Wheel Slogger over conventional slogging methods,” Johns continues. “Productivity is signifi- cantly improved through the controlled and effective impact between the ham- mer and the spanner, resulting in minimal downtime when compared with other conventional methods of loosening and tightening nuts and bolts. Safety, irre- spective of the industry or application, is non-negotiable and the Slogging range ensures a better working environment. Properties include ergonomics, high power to weight ratio and single operator deployment. When the Slogging Hammer is used in combination with the Wheel Slogger, applications are extended. “Conventional hammer and slogger spanner systems require two operators to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts. This method is not only dangerous when the

BMG’s Slogging Hammer and Wheel Slogger, which form part of the company’s extensive range of tools and equipment, have recently been upgraded.

Stainless steel pumps excel in corrosive conditions Nothing beats a fully cast stainless steel pump for resilience and reliability when faced with a corrosive environment, contaminated water and abrasive solids.

sites that deal with corrosive water, salt water or sludge. All INOX pumps can even be equipped with zinc anodes for extra protection. The Minette INOX to the Master INOX drainage pumps are designed for pumping water with abrasive particles in suspension, up to the size of the strainer holes. The Salvador INOX to the Sandy INOX sludge pumps specialise in pumping water with a high con- tent of solids, up to the size of the pump inlet opening diameter. They can pump water with abrasive particles, different types of mud and sludge, or even light slurry. The Mega Inox – based on the well-proven cast-iron Mega pump platform – is also manufactured completely in stainless steel. The power of this unit reportedly makes it ideal for operation in deep excavations where very high head pumping is needed. Features that make these stainless steel pumps unique include SMART motor protection that prevents damage caused by power failures, an air valve that cools the pump should it run dry, and an outer casing in corrugated stainless steel to handle rough treatment. Integrated Pump Technology, website: www.pump-technology.com

“A protective coating on your stan- dard submersible drainage and sludge pump will only protect your pump until the first scratch,” warns Integrated Pump Technology Managing Director Colin Adams. “After that, acidity and abrasion can destroy standard pumps in a matter of weeks or even days.” Units in the Grindex INOX series of pumps – distributed in Africa by Integrated Pump Technology – are made of acid-proof stainless steel to operate reliably in pH levels ranging from 2 to 10. This makes them ideal for mines, power plants and other work- The newly launched 90 kW Grindex Mega stainless steel submersible pump.

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