Vale Moatize – Mozambique

The Moatize coal mine in Mozambique is Vale’s biggest coal project with a nominal annual production capacity of 11 million tonnes of metallurgical and thermal coal. Vale has awarded Banlaw the FMS contract for thei Moatize mine and they have specified Banlaw to consult as specialists and supply all hydrocarbon assets. Banlaw are responsible for the consolidation and reconciliation of all fuel and oil stock on site. Banlaw FuelTrack™ Enterprise software will allow head office access from Brazil.

Bulk Fluid Transfer Couplings – Pacific National

Pacific National – a large freight loco operator in Australia – had safety concerns regarding their fluid couplings used within In Line Refuelling systems, commonly used on longer haul journeys. Concerns included: spillage of fuel when connecting and disconnecting the couplings, difficulty in connecting the couplings with residual fuel pressure within the hose, and unintentional disconnection of the couplings during a journey.

UFFV – MTU Indonesia

Mtu Indonesia needed to minimise downtime caused by premature wear of fuel components. In the mine environment, particles were getting into the fuel through the unfiltered fuel tank vents. A super class mining truck uses between 4,000 and 5,000 litres of fuel a day, so an equivalent amount of “unfiltered” air was entering the trucks’ fuel tanks.

Fortescue Metals Group – Australia

Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) is the world’s fourth largest iron ore producer and is still growing. In FY 2014 FMG mined, railed and shipped 124 million tonnes of iron ore. Fortescue examined several fuel management systems before selecting Banlaw to implement its Enterprise Fuel Management System.

Research and Development

Banlaw has a dedicated Research and Development team that are committed to continuous improvement of our products and services in order to maintain our industry leading position. Our team can also work on specific projects to solve your particular refuelling or hydrocarbon management issues. For example, we have worked with Pacific National – a large freight loco operator in Australia – to develop our unique in-line refuelling coupling to overcome concerns they had regarding their fluid couplings used within In Line Refuelling systems, commonly used on longer haul journeys.

Nozzle Repairs

Extend the life of your refuelling systems with Banlaw’s repair and refurbishment service. Banlaw Nozzle Repairs and testing are conducted at all three Banlaw service hubs. Specially trained and certified distributors also provide local refurbishment of diesel refuelling products in many countries.

Machining and Assembly

We have our own in-house machining and assembly expertise, ensuring that products are of the highest quality and enabling us to incorporate additional safety, efficiency and user-friendly features.

Engineering

With more than 35 years’ experience, Banlaw has a thorough understanding of the challenges and barriers to fuel management, monitoring and reconciliation. Our team of experienced engineers can assist you to solve your refuelling and fuel handling problems, minimising risks and improving your bottom line.

Calibration

Banlaw offer a complete specialised Diesel Meter Calibration System with air elimination to ensure you have total confidence and accuracy in your fuel management practices. The system can deliver valuable feedback on the general condition of your metering system including the observation of any abnormalities or defects. With 35 years’ industry experience, our technicians are trained to inspect and deliver certification on your equipment, enabling you to claim your Fuels Tax Rebate with confidence year round.

Site Maintenance

Your refuelling and fluid management systems need to be properly maintained to ensure you gain the maximum benefit from our solutions. Regular inspections are also a legislative requirement in some countries. Let our expert team make scheduled maintenance cost effective and efficient. We can also provide complete site audits on actual fuel usage and workplace practices in relation to fuels and fluid handling. We offer routine inspections, maintenance, meter calibrations, and reporting on the condition of facilities, equipment, and machines.

Introducing Banlaw’s range of extreme temperature products

Banlaw’s products are the safest and most rugged refuelling equipment available for your business. With the addition of our new, specialist cold temperature products, we’ve now got you covered from -60°C to +55°C. Banlaw’s refuelling products have always been built tough to withstand harsh and rugged operating environments. After extensive field and laboratory testing, Banlaw has introduced a new cold temperature range for use between -10°C and -60°C (-76°F). The difference comes from seal elastomers that better withstand extreme cold. Banlaw standard products are able to withstand extreme heat, safely operating in temperatures up to 55°C (131°F).

Top 10 Fuel Issues

Banlaw has spent three decades refining the functionality of the refuelling area. We understand the particular challenges you face with scale, speed and harsh environments. We have outlined the top ten issues our customers come up against with their fuel and hydrocarbon storage, management and use, and how Banlaw can help you to swiftly overcome these issues with tried-and-tested methods and proven cost-effective services.

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