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02 .........................................ROQSTEEL 12..............................Steimel gear pumps 03 .........................................Editor’s note 16 ...............................IMLO International 05 ..............................................Rotoweld 26 .....................................EGI Industries 09 .................................Silo-Flow systems 30 .................................Global Expertise 11 .........................................SMART 100 31 ..........................Rent a car or a trailer 12 ....................One stop drilling supplier 33 ............................. Massage Consorts
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GMAW Automated pipe spool welding solution: "Rotoweld" The Rotoweld is a fully automated pipe
welding work cell developed specifically
for industrial pipe prefabrication, small
pressure vessels manufacturing or other
similar 1G welding.
It integrates machine vision, adaptive
control and robotics technology in a complete dedicated solution that is fast
and offers full penetration 1G high
quality welding. This system is up to 5
times faster than SMAW and uses
GMAW for the root, the hot pass and
pipe spool rotates on the idler rollers. It
can weld pipe to pipe and pipe to fitting
connections and welds carbon steel
welds
the
root
with
GMAW and the fill and the cap with
GMAW, FCAW or SAW.
easy to operate and erases human
Optional you can choose to work with a
per minute!! Not only is it fast also it is
errors in the welding process by its
adaptive control. This results that even
not experienced welders can perform quality welds after training by us.
"Welding one dia-inch per minute with
the Rotoweld"
welding torch is standing still and the
example 12" carbon steel pipe with
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pipes with standard wall in one dia-inch
the cap. The work cell will process
spools from 4" to 42". The Rotoweld
standard wall in only 12 minutes. The
Rotoweld
The Rotoweld can completely weld for
single bay or twin bay, obviously the twin bay system has major advantages
and it also is the most sold one. The
twin bay is the most efficient and most
obvious one to purchase because of the
efficient way of work on two bays at the
same time and the higher output this
leads too.
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GMAW Automated pipe spool welding solu on: "Rotoweld"
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Adaptive control during welding
temperature.
enables the operator to control the
bevel joint represents the epitome of
The vision based welding technology
complete process.
The system continuously analyses the
image of the root weld pool picked up by a video camera
incorporated in the welding arm. Unique algorithms use this information to adjust
welding
parameters
such
as
travel
speed, wire feed rate, arc voltage and
weaving width, constantly adapting the
process to varying conditions such as
changes in gap, alignment, root face, or
full-penetration root pass in an open
pipe welding skill, and this applies in the
fabrication of pipe spools; that is, a
subassembly
of
pipes
and
fittings
welded in pipe shops and then sent into
the field. If the welder deposits metal
too far above the weld pool, it sinks and
cools
prematurely,
so
fusion
is
incomplete. But if the welder keeps the
arc in front of the weld pool, and at just
the right height, hot metal flows toward
welding process and might now and
then correct the welding process when
the system provides a signal.
In 2014 the company released the third
iteration of the technology, Rotoweld 3.0, which uses a
custom robot to perform 1G girth welds.
The robot arm performs the root, fill,
and cap passes with one
welding gun, though the system still can
be configured with multiple processes.
For instance, a thick walled pipe might
call for gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
the root and, voila! he gets a full-
for the root pass and submerged arc
muster.
(SAW) for the fill and cap passes.
penetration root pass that should pass The
Rotoweld
has
the
knowledge of highly experienced welder
welding
and will therefore for come lack of
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operator
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fusion by it's adaptive control. The should
only
monitor
the
machine on
Rotoweld 3.0,( Twin Bay) Automated pipe spool welding machine.
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A unique, innovative concept for the ultimate solution of material low problems Flow Industries' Silo-Flow system employ a technology using a new, proven concept of cyclical sudden, high-pressure air discharges (up to 3000 PSI or 200 bars) for elimina ng blockages and accumula ons in all types of silos, hoppers, bins and bunkers at cement, chemical and steel plants as well as at power sta ons.
Limitation of existing solutions
clean them or maintain the surface
Existing solutions of bulk material flow
clean. Cardox is a method of converting
are usually air blasters or cannons and
liquid carbon dioxide into gas inside the
Cardox. An air cannon consists of a
tube containing at one end a bursting
fast-acting normally-closed valve and a
disc. Gas rapidly expanding in the tube
pressure tank. The tank may be of
breaks the disc and creates a blast
various capacities and is filled with air
outside the tube. The method is used
compressed up to 100 PSI (7 bar). The
mostly to clean hard buildups in high-
cannon releases the compressed air
temperature facilities and creates only a
from the pressure tank into a storage or
single blast per charge. The method is
process vessel and this discharge is
inconvenient and expensive while has a
supposed to break down accumulations
potential to damage the refractory.
and blockages.
Silo-Flow™
In many cases, the maximum pressure
General.
The
Silo-Flow™
patented
amplitude of 100 psi of traditional air
technology has been developed and
blasters is not sufficient to do the job
marketed worldwide by Flow Industries
effectively.
the
Ltd. Silo-Flow™ devices (SFDs) are
disadvantage of low power discharges,
pneumatic devices for sudden multi-
plants usually install a great number of
pulse release of air compressed at up to
cannons.
To
Since
overcome
has
3000 psi (200 bar) into the plant storage
usually cracks and holes, a part of the
bulk
material
or process vessel to meet unique
air released by the cannon immediately
application requirements.
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resistance, causing immediate pressure
Operation. Silo-Flow™ system consists
drop and making the process even less
of SFD, a control panel (CP), one or two
efficient. For hard buildups like in high-
standard high-pressure tanks and a
temperature
dedicated
air
cannons
high-pressure
closed CP valve, so that in the standby mode the SFD is not under pressure. The SFD is attached to the vessel wall by a mounting socket enabling insertion of the SFD nozzle into the vessel. The system can be activated from the control room by a standalone timer or manually by opening the CP valve and allowing the compressed air from the cylinders to flow freely into the SFD. As soon as compressed air reaches the SFD, it continuously creates powerful air pulses (blasts) with the frequency of one pulse per three or four seconds as long as the air supply is activated. Each such pulse results in a shock wave followed by a high velocity air stream. The shock wave and air stream inside the plant vessel dislodge any blockage or
build-ups
inside.
The
SFD
is
programmed to 'fire' at predetermined
escapes over the paths of the least
facilities,
connected to the SFD by a highpressure tubing through a normally
compressor
slightly reduce the rate of buildup
(Figure 1). The compressor supplies air
formation but are very inefficient to
to the high-pressure tanks, which are
intervals, depending on the application. In
addition,
air
pressure
is
fully
controlled from as low as 300 psi (20 bar) to 3000 psi (200 bar). Silo-Flow™ Device working principle.
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The SFD working principle is based on
cement manufacturers avoid replacing
gypsum.
a
natural gypsum with synthetic.
continuous
continuous firing of blasts triggered by
Like many other cement plants, the
synthetic gypsum at all times. The plant
the
Lehigh plant in Alabama tried to replace
achieved huge savings with the move to
Pressure of the gas flowing into the
natural
100% synthetic gypsum and paid back
device governs the firing power. The
experienced severe problems with the
higher the gas pressure, the stronger
flow of synthetic gypsum in its feeder
unique
innovative
incoming
concept
high-pressure
of
gas.
gypsum
with
synthetic,
but
The
SFD
material
maintained
flow
of
100%
the investment in less than a year.
the firing pulse. In general, the SFD
bins although there was no problem
Silo-Flow eliminates fly ash and coal
consists of two chambers separated by
with natural gypsum flow.
blockage in power plant hoppers.
a piston. When air is fed into the device,
installed air cannons (several per bin),
the inlet chamber is filled more quickly
the gypsum bins would severely clog
Despite the
Ashkelon power station in Israel, like
and has a higher pressure than the
with the synthetic gypsum, so the plant
many other plants, experienced severe
pressurized chamber. This keeps the
continued using the more expensive
flow problems with their fly ash and coal
piston in a closed (charged) position
natural material. The plant engineers
hoppers.
(See Figure 2A). As gas continues to fill
were
continued
process efficiency, raised maintenance
the
inability to use to the synthetic gypsum.
expenses, and caused costly process
When
interruptions. Air cannons (several per
SFD,
the
pressurized
pressure
chamber
in
the
increases
and
frustrated they
with
heard
that
Silo-Flow
becomes close to that of the Inlet
technology
and
hopper) couldn't solve the problem. The
chamber.
different
stable material flow, they decided to try
plant searched for an efficient and safe
to
it at the plant.
method to prevent such problems, and
piston
Because
surfaces
chambers,
the
of
the
exposed
eventually
The plant had the device fire for 25
chose Silo-Flow system.
seconds (5 'shots') every 20 min at
The plant installed one Silo-Flow device
opens the discharge ports releasing the
about half its maximum power (1500
per hopper and that was enough to
energized compressed air stored in the
psi). After several trials with various
solve completely the plant material flow
pressurized chamber (See Figure 2B).
mixtures
problems.
This burst of air is directed into the
gypsum, they moved to 100% synthetic
or
process
release
and
is
continuous
forced towards the inlet chamber and
storage
piston
the
assured
the
These problems affected
vessel
atmospheric
of
synthetic
and
natural
gypsum and paid back the
investment in less than a year.
through pressure
inside, the sudden jump in pressure inside the vessel creates an tunnels alongside the SFD body. When the compressed air reaches the vessel instant
shock
wave
and
a
strong
turbulent air flow throughout the material inside. Silo-Flow replacing natural gypsum with synthetic gypsum The availability and low cost of synthetic gypsum (a by-product of power plant activity) has enabled cement producers to
reduce
the
demand
for
mined
(natural) gypsum. But synthetic gypsum is a cohesive material and has much more
problematic
properties
than
natural gypsum, causing severe flow and operational problems industrywide, regardless of the gypsum bin design or cover. These flow problems significantly
Typical Silo-Flow™ System Configura on
impact productivity, to the extent that
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SMART 100 tramp metal detector systems A technically advanced Tramp Metal
magnetic pieces of tramp metal while
Detection system is vital in assisting
ignoring conductive and even some
damage caused to machinery by a
This detector has latest technology set
mining companies in eliminating the
tramp metal. Such system would save
mines costly downtime and repairs to
damaged processing equipment such
as crushers and mills. Unfortunately,
many available tramp metal detectors
magnetic properties of various ores.
of basic features and is designed to
are manufactured to withstand even the
harshest
environments.
encased
in
weatherproof fibreglass.
with steel corded belts as well as the
of metal which trips the detector by
range of applications. It is compatible
belts where the steel clips are used for
Marking device marks the exact location
means of bright colorant spray. This
systems are custom made to suit each
production.
detector
metal
PJ Tech has just the solution to address
such challenges faced by the mines in detecting tramp metal in the form of
their
SMART-100
Tramp
Metal
Detector. This technologically advanced system
detects
magnetic
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and
non-
The upper
large overburdens.
pyrite, etc. due to conductive and ores.
are
operate in a very wide and difficult
splicing.
sometimes magnetic properties of the
They
resistant,
antenna swings away to protect from
false trip on ores such as copper, iron
ore, manganese, vanadium, coal with
impact
SMART user's
100
tramp
particular
system
metal
detector
application. is
Each
subjected
to
extensive testing both at the sub-
assembly level and after final assembly
to
ensure
complience
standards.
best of
performance
electrical
and
safety
The transmitter and receiver antennas
feature helps to find buried metals and
saves
search
time
thus
improving
Overall it is the most advanced tramp detection
system
available
worldwide that can be used in a very
wide and difficult range of applications.
Average
production
lead
detector is less than a week.
time
per
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BMG's Steimel gear pumps for harsh mining applications BMG’s range of Steimel lubricant and
Optimum
integration,
with
minimal
and Lusaka branches. The BMG team
tolerances of the pinions and gear
mines, steel works, power stations and
technical advisory and support service
The use of gear wheels with 12 teeth
used mainly on oil lube systems in
general industry.
“SF heavy duty pumps, which offer
pulsation-free
pumping
delivery, are
designed to pump any grade of lube oil,
including high viscosity oils. These pumps
are
transporting
particularly media
suitable
with
for
minimal
lubricity, that is chemically compatible
and does not contain solids,” says Joe
Pinheiro,
BMG’s
National
Product
Manager, Pumps. “SF gear pumps are
used as circulation pumps in oil lube systems,
kidney
systems
and
for
transferring (off-loading or dispensing)
of oils. “This
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available in Zambia from BMG’s Kitwe
feed gear pumps – the SF series – are
range
popularity
-
which
throughout
has
Africa
gained -
is
works closely with clients to provide a
for the oil lube systems on mills operating
in
Zambia,
that
were
(originally
by
OMSA,
which
was
designed, built and supplied by BMG
wheels results in quiet, smooth running.
reduces delivery flow pulsation and
minimises noise during operation. Shaft
journals are mounted in composite
bearing
bushes
which
ensures
acquired by BMG about seven years
continuous duty and extended service
“These compact pumps are easy to
with an anti-friction bearing at the
ago).
disassemble
and
assemble.
The
life. All pumps sizes can be equipped
driving end, to accommodate radial and
standard design is supplied with a
axial forces.
altered to anti-clockwise, by rotating the
rotational speed of 1 800 rpm for a
clockwise
rotation,
which
is
easily
end cover plate by 180 . The direction
of delivery flow will change at the same
time.
An
optional
feature
is
an
adjustable pressure relief valve built into
the housing, for short term protection
against pressure spikes.
Standard pumps have a maximum
maximum viscosity up to 380 cst and a
differential pressure up to 25 bar. The
maximum permissible rotational speed
depends on the viscosity or lubricity of
the medium.
The higher the oil viscosity, the lower
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BMG's Steimel gear pumps for harsh mining applica ons
the speed. These pumps can handle media with a viscosity range from 5 to 50 000
cst and can withstand a temperature range between -40 ˚C and +250 ˚C.
Also in the Steimel range are SF ATEX gear pumps, which provide a high degree
of safety in potentially explosive environments.
Type SF M feed pumps, with a magnetic coupling, are hermetically sealed and can
operate safely in applications at elevated temperatures and withstand media that
this difficult to seal.
BMG also supplies the Steimel feed pump T series on request. These rotary gear
pumps, which are designed to transport almost all media, can be used to maximum
rotational speeds of 1 500 rpm, at pressures up to 16 bar.
Steimel Model B lubricant and feed pumps are designed to efficiently handle highly
fluid media, like waste oils, greases, hardening and hydraulic oils, resins,
lubricating greases and oils, as well as turbine and thermal oils.
These pumps have a permissible excess pressure up to 50 bar, a viscosity range
up to 5000 cP and a displacement from 2 to 75 cm³/rotation.
BMG offers a technical advisory service to ensure selection of the most suitable
pump size for every specific application. The company supports this range with a
spares facility and 24 hour maintenance service through more than 100 BMG
branches and a wide distribution network in South Africa and across borders into
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IMLO International
F
ounded in 2012, IMLO
International Ltd an afliate of IMLO Group is a Cameroonian
national company with its headquarter in Douala Cameroon aimed at providing high quality products and services in a strick respect of international standard with issue related to sustainable development. We are a reliable importer, exporter company and we distribute the best brands nationwide and to all markets segment from large institutions, organizations, to hypermarkets, supermarkets, wholesalers, along with hotel & tourism industry, mining industry, oil & gas industry, cement industry, general industries and some range of our key products offering include; Agricultural equipment and chemical, apparel and textile machines, building material machines, food & beverage products & machines, energy and mineral equipment, engineering and construction machines, air treatment equipment, petrol-equipment, fuel dispenser equipment, mining machines, crusher machines, general industrial machines, packaging machines, paper production machines, plastic and rubber machines, printing machines, refrigeration and heat exchange equipment, power & distribution transformers, various kind of cables, satellite communication equipment, woodworking machines, water treatment system machines and storage equipment, packaging and medical protective machines, lighting
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equipment & accessories, material handling,
power equipment which combine cost
crushing & screening equipment, alarm
effective & renewable energy & battery
system and security equipment, automotive
storage being a solution for a miner's diesel
equipment & spare part, pump & valves,
consumption, energy cost as well as carbon
pipe & plastic, mine site accommodation,
footprint which is the go-to-choice for mining
mobile home & toilet, prefab houses, earth
companies seeking safe & stable electricity,
moving equipment, Tyre manipulator, wheel
especially in remote area, high efciency &
& tires, wear & acid resistant equipment,
low energy consumption and we can supply,
loaders trucks & haulage, fuel manage
install and maintain silent power generation
system & tank gauge system, mobile Eco
at government buildings, airports,
tank fuel storage, PE pipe & PVC pipe, PE
institutions, medical facilities and major
ttings & PVC ttings, PE valves & PVC
public buildings.
valves, pipe laying machines, re protection system & re ghting equipment, mining software, logistic, drone application, mining
Our aims is to support potential manufacturers in the acquisition and or in the renewal of their manufacturing machines
chemical used for different mining
and equipment and to encourage importers
application, electronic products, hybrid
to acquire their goods in a regular time frame. We are also involved in selling &
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marketing of multi-commodities
activities to the economic and social
especially base metal, coal, cobalt,
development of these countries through our
copper, Diamond, gemstone, gold &
activities.
In order to supply downstream chemical industries within the next two or three years
silver, graphite, iron ore, platinum, quartz, uranium and we are engaged in
conveyor.
Over the past ve years, Group has built
(plastic processing, specialties & formulation
the mineral exploration, water treatment, strong business relationship with leading
chemistry, cosmetic & pharmacy) with basic
storage & distribution activities. We are
companies throughout the world especially
chemicals & polymers at competitive costs,
committed to delivering the highest
with edible food production and
Group is currently developing an integrated
complete mobile satellite
manufacturing industries and currently act as
hydrocarbon, rening, petrochemical
communication solution wherever you
a supply chain partner of a leading groups in
projects in Cameroon and also intend to
are either in the air, on the land or at sea India, China, Middle-east, Europe and more.
setup oil rening project to (i) meet growing
and excellent satellite internet
We assure our commitment toward our
demand for petroleum products in
connectivity services to our customers
professional services to our customers and
Cameroon and (ii) pre-empt the increase in
and our experienced team of technical
our customer's satisfactions is our top
regional demand by extending the rening
experts ensure business continuity and
priority.
capacity through a second degree renery in kribi intended to establish a petrochemical
the highest level of customer satisfaction. Our Suricate Pro is the
Our services are in line with international
rening pole in the ECCAS regions, and also
revolutionary communication solution
quality management standard. We lead the
to convert oil rening to bio-rening in
that provide people underground and
development of the Group with respect for
compliance with international standard to
other closed facilities with the ability to
fundamental human and social rights and
combat climate change, reduce GHG/CO2
communicate over standard satellite
respect for the environment wherever we
emission in order to promote sustainable
phone without having to leave their
operate. We comply with all applicable laws,
development, also to pre-empt future
secure surrounding. Suricate Pro
regulations and agreements as well as
demand for second generation bio-fuel (
coverage extension for Iridium satellite
international conventions and commitments.
Biomass ) at the regional and global level.
extend your signal up to 6 km even
We offer a wide range of valves from drinking
The mission of the company has been to
underground without losing the signal
water to treatment system, from reneries to
attract and consolidated customers with
quality.
chemical plants and our valves are
products and services of excellent quality
conceived for several types of plants and
and value.
phone using wireless capabilities that
Having a team of excellent qualied
described to meet any technical
workforce and ensuring good team
requirements, such as Gate valves, Buttery
Our vision is to build a world class
work, excellent quality control system,
valves, Check valves, Air release valves,
organization that is supported by knowledge,
good business practice, particularly
Globe valves, Strainer, Ansi valves, Joint
technology and an understanding of the
integrity and honest, keeping up with
valves, Control valves, to name the few. We
social and economic framework of market at
latest technology by acquiring new
are supplier of many kind of PE & PVC
global and local level.
machinery and equipment and regular
Pipes, and Fittings and our key products
training program for our employees are
offering include PE pipe for Water Supply &
IMLO International Ltd
key factors to enable us to be one of
PE Fittings, PVC-U Drinking water supply
Douala, Yaoundé, Bafoussam, Kribi,
the leader in the industries.
pipes, Agriculture Irrigation & Landscaping
CAMEROUN
pipes, PE Gas pipes, PCV-U Drainage pipe,
Tel: +237 697870126 / +237 690792227
We aim to earn the trust of our investors
PCV Pipe For Coal Seam Methane
E-mail: ahmedlorenzo@yahoo.fr /
with the objective of ensuring the
Extraction, Steel wire skeleton composite
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protability of their investments and the
pipe, Corrugated pipes and we also provide
Web site: https://www.imlointernational.com
sustainability of our business and
comprehensive technical solutions for
and www.camerob.com
regularly provide them with precise,
assembly, cleaning, lubrication and
complete and transparent information.
protection in all industrial markets.
We undertake to respect the fundamental principles with our
We source and supply many kind of
suppliers and our service providers and
Conveyor parts such as Rallers, Idlers,
take care to take into account the
Pulley, SMSR Gear Box, Wire mesh, Pins &
interests of each, in clarity and respect
Bushes for earth moving machine to various
for contractual terms. We respect the
industrial sectors, be it cement plant, crusher
cultures of the countries where we
plant, fertilizer plant, mining conveyor, port
operate and contribute through our
conveyor, power plant conveyor, transport
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M A G A Z I N E
3D Printing and the Mining Industry – The Age of Innovation A decline in productivity in the mining
design.
look
OUT WITH THE OLD
industry leaders have been forced to into
an
overhaul
of
existing
processes as traditional methods are
the mining industry. This will also have
to be done in situ in some remote and
unforgiving environments if 3DP is to be
As it stands, the mining industry is a
chosen over traditional manufacturing –
something technology observers believe
found wanting in terms of efficiency and
sector plagued by the demands of high
solution, but it will be innovation that will
the high cost of downtime and the
of 3DP in the mining industry claim to
contingencies include the high cost of
traditional manufacturing methods.
associated warehousing and storage
experimenting with various applications
cost. Use of technology is one proposed
make
a
marked
difference
in
streamlining the mining industry. With 3D printing (3DP) at the forefront of tech
development,
it
is
somewhat
unsurprising that proposed usages of
3DP seem set to revolutionise supply
outputs and efficiency weighed against
contingencies made for same. These material inputs, excess inventory and
costs on-site, or logistical costs of
urgently
transporting
parts
when
chain operations in the mining industry.
operations have come to a standstill.
WHAT IS 3DP?
original equipment manufacturers to
layers of raw materials are successively
This, often at great cost. It is against
Mining
3DP is an additive process whereby
produce
operations
rely
heavily
precision-engineered
on
this backdrop that industry leaders are
looked at as thousands of layers, which
have the practical effect of reducing
last
and
are then recreated by printers. In the decade,
3DP
has
grown
enormously and is now utilised in the
medical, automotive, and aerospace
industries
to
name
a
few.
Rapid
prototyping and rapid manufacturing
have won the minds of industry and,
with numerous projected advantages,
stand to change the face of production
as we know it. If 3DP evolves as
anticipated, its potential will be rather
unrestricted in terms of materials used,
to be attainable in the next five to ten
years. However, proposed adaptations
counteract the problems associated with
"Mining operators should not put off
of 3DP in their facilities. Developing
knowledge and skills, and testing the
impact these technologies can have on
their current operational strategies, will
parts.
laid down to create a tangible object
from a digital model. A digital image is
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scale, strength, and advancement of
industry over the past decade means
tasked with finding solutions that will
costs, optimising extraction of products, eliminating
unnecessary
time
barriers to the effective running of
operations.
IN WITH THE NEW: HOW CAN 3DP
MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
As with all evolving technologies, 3DP
will have to prove it can produce high quality
and
precision-manufactured
items out of multiple materials in order
to withstand the rigorous demands of
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certainly stand them in good stead in the future." says David
Bullock, MD of Rapid 3D, resellers of professional and
industrial grade 3D printers and Rapid 3D Parts, a full service
3D printing bureau service.
Parts failures and maintenance
Where downtime is related to parts failures, 3DP offers a
technology could make the designs themselves, more energy
and fuel efficient. Unlike traditional manufacturing where raw
materials are subtracted resulting in waste, the process of
additive manufacturing in itself sees reduced waste in terms
of energy used for production and that of raw materials. It is
also foreseen that used or faulty parts can be recycled
allowing for the re-use of their raw materials further adding to
facility to produce parts on-site and on-demand, allowing for
the sustainability of 3DP.
With access to a digital spare parts library and the requisite
Simplification across the supply chain
effective in-sourcing of parts as and when they are needed.
printing technology, the remoteness of a site becomes
inconsequential and the high cost and environmental impact
of transportation and warehousing of inventory is drastically
reduced. Furthermore, the raw materials used for 3DP are
usually in powder form and are thus easier to transport and
store. A self-sustaining picture emerges where the operation
itself is responsible for identifying an equipment failure and
printing the solution.
3DP also allows designs to be customised to suit the needs of
a particular operation. This comes off the back of the ease
with which 3DP can be used to replicate an item from a digital
copy on-site to suit the operation's unique requirements.
Predictive maintenance has also been proposed whereby a
printer could be attached to equipment to fix components,
increasing the life span of that component and addressing
wear and tear.
The proposals made in terms of 3DP will mean simultaneous
changes to the supply chain operations of the mines using
the technology. These changes to the point of manufacture,
inventory, equipment, labour, transportation, and products
stand to be significantly simplified, seeing a far more efficient
use of financial and material resources in future. As the
complexity of the existing supply chains gives way to true on-
demand in-sourcing of parts, operations strategies and
policies would need to be adapted in order to ensure
effectiveness.
THE WAY OF THE FUTURE
In the coming years, we are bound to see 3DP disseminated
and normalised in our daily lives, but not before it radically
redefines various stages of production and manufacturing. In
the mining industry, where the focus is output and
productivity, 3DP stands to hold the answer to driving
Sustainability
efficiency and creating mining-specific solutions in a largely
3DP addresses many questions of sustainability that have
sustainable manner.
be reduced as alluded to above, but evolution of the
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M A G A Z I N E
EGI Industries - Industry Leader In Innovation ANTIWEAR COATINGS With over 20 years of experience in the
field, EGI Industries has a department
that
specializes
application
of
in
thermal
automated
coatings
to
extend the life of critical industrial
mechanical parts. EGI Industries serves
various types of industries at all stages
from prototyping to high-volume parts
production. EGI Industries acquired an
ultra modern thermal spray system that
builds
coatings
with
exceptional
properties. We are equipped with a
metallography
process
laboratory
analysis
to
to
ensure
consistency, and reliability.
conduct quality
In addition, EGI Industries', services are
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based on internal and external R&D to
create, improve and develop processes
extremely costly and not forgetting the
to the needs of each and every client. It
incurred.
that serve to provide solutions tailored
is also one way in which we respect
one of our biggest corporate values:
being open to innovation. With
machining
and
finishing,
EGI
Industries offers turnkey solutions for all
of your failing, and wearing parts inside
your equipment. Our process is quite
unique. Clients in various industries
mostly
all
experience
parts
and
equipment failures such as valves, pumps, air locks, shafts and so forth; all
of which could not withstand either the
chemicals being used, temperature or
abrasive materials they are in contact
with. Replacing parts, and equipment is
critical and expensive downtime that is
EGI INDUSTRIES HAS A SOLUTION
FOR YOU
Valves/Pumps are an example, which
are commonly found in mine sites all
around the world. Certain makes and
models can cost within the range of tens
to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
These name brand valves do not
always have anti-wear coatings, which
is needed to withstand the abrasive
chemicals passing through. We rebuild
all
makes,
valves/pump
components
models, back
manufacturers'
and
housings to
sizes
and
the
specifications
for
other
original at
a
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fraction of the cost for a new replacement. Our warrantee
backs all of our parts and work
As solution experts, our goals are to produce the longest
lasting parts with exceptional quality. We customize every
gear, pinion, and gearbox internals with the best steel-
treatments currently available. We certify every gear and
gearbox refurbishment/upgrade with test bench reports and
include a warranty to our clients assuring them they're well
taken care of. We teach our clients that many gears may look
similar; however, looks are deceiving to the untrained eye.
Gear steel quality, origin of the steel, treatments perhaps
used, chemical composition before and after treatments, and
overall strength all are ponderous factors to be considered
when bearing in mind the reliability of your gears inside your
crucial equipment. Higher quality generally means higher
price-per-item. Clients looking only at price satisfying their
budget numbers unfortunately discover catastrophic and/or even premature failure that ends up costing the plant
numerous
hours
or
days
of
costly
downtime.
This
unacceptable predicament is one we simply cannot stand for
and we will do everything in our power to prevent our clients
from falling victim to it. It may be simple and fast to cut
corners and produce inferior components; however, at EGI,
you will never need to worry about that; guaranteed.
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