Modern Quarrying Jan-Feb 2018

PPLIER OTLIGHT OT IGHT ON ICKMAKING

EQUIPMENT PRODUCTS + SERVICES

Paint innovation sets safety bar Safety information and warning signs remain a cornerstone of creating a safe work environment. Safety signs and their visibility are crucial in helping employees negotiate high risk working environments. Safety signs have to be visible to be effective. Conditions underground and in the pit, are gener- ally not conducive to visibility due to dust, water, mist and extreme temperatures. These conditions combine to obscure signs and make them illegible. Plascon’s commitment to developing solutions that are ‘Designed for Life’, has sparked an effort to help make high- risk workplaces safer through paint that renders safety signs more effective. The result is 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 conventional enamel paints. Application therefore disrupts operations for only a third of the time previously required. More impor- tantly, the paint can be applied above and below ground, on surfaces ranging from walkways and equipment to timber and even rockfaces, to ensure optimal safety. Rolf Redelinghuys from Kansai Plascon emphasises that underground mines demand utmost caution at all times.“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.” Plascon’s mine-marking enamel is available 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’s innovative new enamel product is proving that safety compliance is achieved by paying due attention to the details. Paint might not be the first thing that comes to mind in a safety discussion, but it can help to protect the mine workers that are the lifeblood of our country’s economy. www.plascon.com

Hydraulic excavator proves its ruggedness Goscor Earth Moving (GEM), part of the Goscor Group, is con- tinuing its introduction of the latest SANY equipment into the local market with the launch of a new hydraulic excavator for the toughest African operating conditions. The SY215C hydraulic excavator is one of five models devel- oped specifically by SANY for the international market, according to GEM sales director Andre Steenkamp. It is equipped with a Mitsubishi 6D34TL engine. The positive flow-controlled hydraulic systemmeans that the main pump’s displacement is directly proportional to the signal pressure from the operator’s joystick. This means that the con- troller determines the real-time flow demand and variation trend of the actuator, in addition to regulating the displacement. An X-beam design, based on a box-section structure with high strength and durability, provides excellent torsion- and bending-resistance. The track rollers and idlers used seal-in lubri- cation for improved longevity. The triple grouser track shoes, rolled with a high-strength alloy, provide for excellent contact, stability, and durability. The track links feature additional reinforced ribs for increased strength and shock absorption when travelling over rough sur- faces. A highlight of the SY215C hydraulic excavator is a totally redesigned boom and arm structure that minimises stress points. Comfort and operator safety are also key, in addition to simplified maintenance and service to reduce time and costs, allowing for the lowest total cost of ownership for end users. SANY equipment has been engineered specifically for African operating conditions, including features such as shorter sticks and stronger booms on its excavators for enhanced durability. Major benefits for customers are fuel savings, efficiency, user- friendly design, and reliability. www.goscor.co.za

With a 0,93 m 3 bucket capacity, a ground pressure of 47 kPa, an operating weight of 22 200 kg, and 2 000 rpm, the SY215C hydraulic excavator has been developed and designed to perform in the toughest working conditions.

The paint is also weather resistant; an important feature in the extreme conditions that prevail underground.

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