Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s extensive filtration portfolio encompasses carefully selected products that improve performance while contributing to sustainability in mining by reducing environmental impact and providing a healthier work environment, reports fluid technology division sales manager Susan Victor.

“In today’s demanding mining sector, efficiency and reliability are critical, particularly in applications where fluid handling, lubrication and clean fuel are vital for high productivity and sustained operation,” she says, adding that filtration is the only effective defence against wear and tear when contaminants are present.

Therefore, Victor says it is critical that effective filter components are correctly used to ensure dependable performance, high efficiency and extended service life of machinery and vehicles, so as to reduce downtime.

BMG’s filtration solutions are also designed to reduce waste and extend the service life of fluids and lubricants, thereby lowering environmental impact.

The BMG team works closely with customers to implement filtration systems that enable these benefits and ensure compliance with important health and safety regulations, providing cleaner air and fluids for a safer, healthier work environment.

“Our range includes hydraulic fluid, diesel, lubricant and air filtration products from reputable manufacturers, including the Filtration Group and Fleetguard.

“International certification gives customers the assurance of quality, consistency, safety and environmental compliance,” she highlights.

BMG’s Filtration Group products include specialised bulk fuel filtration systems for reliable and clean fuel flow and are designed for dependable use in mining, industrial, manufacturing, agricultural and bulk fuel applications.

Fleetguard manufactures advanced mobile filtration equipment ideal for on-road and off-road machinery used in mining, construction, transportation and agriculture.

BMG’s range of filtration equipment includes air and desiccant breathers that are essential for protecting systems from moisture and contaminants, also preventing equipment corrosion.

Further, water coalescers and separators are engineered to effectively remove water from diesel and lubricating oils, which is crucial for preventing rust and to maintain fuel quality.

Fleetguard mobile filters, Victor points out, meet the demands of both on-road and off-road mobile equipment, to ensure optimal engine and hydraulic performance in the field, while in-tank suction filters serve as “the first line of defence” against contaminants, protecting critical components, such as pumps and motors, from damage.

Metal edge filters are designed to efficiently handle high levels of solids, ensuring reliable filtration in demanding environments that extend from coolant systems to fuel handling applications.

Self-cleaning filters, which offer a cost-effective solution for continuous filtration, are fitted with an automatic cleaning mechanism designed to reduce maintenance requirements and lower operational disruptions.

Tank top return filters are positioned at tank top return lines to capture contaminants returning to the reservoir, ensuring the required cleanliness of hydraulic systems, while basket strainers are ideally suited for low-pressure systems, to capture larger particles, offering protection to pumps, valves and other system components.

Simplex filters provide a single-stream solution, while duplex filters enable continuous operation by allowing one side of the filter to be serviced without interrupting flow.

Dust filter bags are suitable for environments with airborne particulates and are recommended to enhance worker safety and extend service life of equipment, while liquid filter bags have been developed for high-flow filtration in various industrial processes to efficiently capture a wide range of particulate sizes.

Without the implementation of a structured control and contamination prevention programme, Victor notes that premature equipment failure is likely to occur, resulting in unnecessary downtime and costly replacement of parts.

BMG also offers Fluid Technology’s services, which include solutions for fuel and industrial filtration systems, hydraulics and pneumatics, lubrication, hydraulic hoses and fittings, as well as instrumentation, pumps and industrial valves.

Through the company’s expert guidance, comprising product selection, installation, maintenance services and a dependable stockholding of components, Victor says BMG is able to meet high demand for dependable filtration services, throughout the African continent.