Unique modular product grabs South African market for floating pontoons

Unique modular product grabs South African market for floating pontoons

The Bateman Engineered Technologies division of Bateman Engineering is experiencing significant success with the Jetfloat modular floating pontoon system, since it was awarded the exclusive distribution rights for Africa in 2006 from Jetfloat International of Austria.

Recent applications include use of the Jetfloat system by Zululand Multisport Club at Richards Bay, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, when it hosted one of a series of Triathlon World Cup contests this year. In an industrial application, a mining infrastructure project management and design consultancy firm commissioned the installation of a Jetfloat platform and walkway, fitted with aluminium footplates and hand railings, on a dam used to supply firewater to the processing plant of a major new platinum mine near Steelpoort, Limpopo Province, South Africa. The Jetfloat system provides access for mine staff to the strainer of the firewater system’s main feeder pipe.

This unique modular product comprises polyethylene floating pontoons that may be used in a variety of different applications as floating platforms and walkways for mining and industrial process operations, as well as for various marine, fishing and recreational purposes.

The modular pontoons of Jetfloat are bolted together to the required configuration and size, and can be as quickly dismantled. In one instance, at a diamond mine, the jetty system had to be temporarily removed to make way for blasting operations. With Jetfloat this was easily achieved and, when the blasting was done, it was quickly put back in place without any trouble.

Other advantages of Jetfloat include virtually no repair or maintenance costs, long life running into decades, and resistance to degradation from weathering, material fatigue, acid, salt water or UV rays.

For further information, contact Pieter Jordaan, Manager, Distribution & Aftermarket Support , on +27-11-201-2300 or
email spares@bateman-bet.com.

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