SADC, South Africa, West Africa
Updated: August 27, 2023
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Vehicle
Manufacturing Unit
Mobile
Mining, Quarrying
Surface
Product Description
BME provides a full range of locally manufactured Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMUs), which cater for all surface mining and quarrying applications. BME MMUs are capable of pumping and augering the full range of BME’s bulk explosives.
Application
Units are configured to deliver blended emulsions and Heavy ANFOs to opencast mining operations.
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 features selected for rugged on-bench conditions.
Design
- Closed-loop hydraulic system.
- Maximum auger rate of 900 kg/min (1 984 lb/min) on blend and ANFO products.
- Maximum pump rate of 480 kg/min (1 058 lb/min) on pump-able Heavy ANFO formulations.
- 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
All MMUs are designed to operate in the demanding environments encountered during normal mining operations.
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.
In case of emergencies, click here to contact our team for assistance.
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You assume sole responsibility for results obtained from the use of the products/solutions or services, and for conclusions drawn from such use.
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