Minova Americas announced expansion
of its family of ventilation seals to
include a new material that can be
placed and obtain the required 120-psi
strength in just three days. “This new
product will be a significant advantage
for our customers,” said Steve Tadolini,
director of research and development.
“It is common for coal mines to experience
rapid build-up of dangerous
gasses behind sealed-off areas. To overcome
potential safety hazards associated
with these build-ups, and to enable
work to continue more quickly around
newly sealed areas, our R&D team has
developed a Tekseal that cures in only
three days.”
In addition to the new three-day cure
for Tekseal, Minova also unveiled new
packaging that allows bulk handling of its
standard-setting Tekseal products. The
new bulk bags, constructed of a reinforced
nylon material with a heavy-duty
plastic liner, are tear- and water-resistant,
contain the equivalent of a full pallet
of individual bags and require no
manual handling. An added safety feature
is a significant reduction in airborne
dust and waste material handling. The
Minova bulk system also reduces the
time and labor required to install a seal
and helps to ensure a consistent mix.
www.minovaamericas.com
As featured in Womp 2009 Vol 09 - www.womp-int.com
