SADC, South Africa
Updated: August 27, 2023
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Opencast Mining
Vehicle
Manufacturing Unit
Mobile
Mining, Quarrying
Surface
Product Description
BME provides a full range of locally manufactured Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMUs) that cater for all surface mining and quarrying applications.
BME’s MMUs are capable of pumping and auguring the full range of BME’s bulk explosives.
All MMUs are designed to operate in the demanding environments encountered during normal mining operations.
Application
The application of the MMU E-Series is in opencast mining and quarrying operations where there is a requirement for emulsion bulk explosives products.
Features
- PumpPro pump safety system to guard against dead-heading and dry-running.
- Closed-loop hydraulic control system guarantees product quality.
- Suitable chassis with all standard safety control systems selected for rugged on-bench conditions.
Design
- Closed-loop hydraulic system.
- Independent pump safety control system (PumpPro).
- Maximum pump rate of 340 kg/min (750 lb/min) on 160 to 310 mm (6.3 to 12.2 in) hole diameter.
- Maximum pump rate of 140 kg/min (309 lb/min) on 89 to 127 mm (3.5 to 5 in) hole diameter.
- In-cab control system.
Pump Safety
Independent electronic PumpPro pump safety system monitoring and controlling down hole product pumps against:
- Dead-heading.
- Dry-running.
- Low and high pressures.
- High temperatures.
- In-line bursting disc.
Guidelines for Use
System Usage
Design parameters include all necessary safety control systems as well as ease of operation, maintenance, and reliability.
BME’s MMUs are SABS approved and meet all transportation of hazardous goods legislation [European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)].
Safe Use
- Never fight explosive fires.
- Refer to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for first aid information.
- All explosives must be transported and stored in accordance to relevant regulations.
- All explosives are classified as dangerous goods and may cause damage to property, personal harm, or death, if not used correctly.
- Always keep products away from sources of heat, sparks, flame or hot surfaces and avoid mixing with combustibles or incompatible materials.
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