Modern Mining October 2015

PRODUCT News

Fogmaker fire suppres- sion systems from Sweden have a solid reputation for protecting both human life and assets within the global bus transportation market. Fogmaker has an installed base of more than 100 000 systems in over 50 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Australia and the USA. The product for closed engine compartments is distributed in Southern Africa by Fogmaker South Africa. This high pressure water mist fire suppression system is reportedly rapidly gaining popularity within a number of sectors where its value in terms of decreased downtime and reduced insurance risk is apparent. John Russell, General Manager for Fogmaker South Africa, says that uptake has been high in the bus industry, with the system also now gaining traction in industries using underground vehicles, forestry machines, marine vessels and other specialised mobile machinery. “Due to the use of hydro-pneumatic fire detection, which is totally independent of any electric circuit, both the detection and suppression systems work even when the electricity supply is disconnected. Resetting a released suppression system is simpler, easier, faster and more effective than with powder or foam suppression systems. The total life span cost of Fogmaker suppression systems is low compared with competing systems,” Russell says. The patented discharge piston allows for a complete discharge, regard- less of the orientation of the bottle. This, together with its high-pressure (100 bar) operation, results in a smaller installation footprint. John Russell, Fogmaker South Africa, tel (+27 82) 614-9157 The Fogmaker fire suppression system is gaining traction on mobile machinery. Fire suppression system gains traction New pump rental hub launched Xylem South Africa recently opened its new pump rental hub – said to be the largest of its kind on the African continent – in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. The team at Xylem South Africa, a part of the global water solutions company Xylem Inc, has been hard at work over the past few months in preparation for the opening of the new hub, which offers customers ease of access to world-class pump rental solutions. Over the past few years, Xylem South Africa has greatly expanded its regional footprint with branches currently servicing clients in Gauteng, North-West, Western Cape, Limpopo, Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga provinces. The hub operates nationally through Xylem’s regional depots and deliv- ery and transport options to other areas can be discussed upon request. “This will ultimately result in less downtime and higher productivity for clients. Coupled with the costs saved on initial capital layout on pumps or related systems, the sky is the limit for our customers. We place great value on providing the best solutions for businesses that place their trust in us,” says Dirk Bekker, Rental Manager at Xylem South Africa. Xylem South Africa, website: www.xyleminc.com/za

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