During 2023 ACTOM Industry acquired the sole and exclusive ownership of both the Safdy Air Velocity Detector and the Safdy Methane Detector. Our business now have the sole and exclusive rights to manufacture, market, and distribute all these products under one roof.
Our fire detection systems are approved as intrinsically safe for use in explosive atmospheres. Our systems are SABS approved and certified to meet the rigorous standards of SANS 1515. The Air Velocity Detector complements our line-up of robust and reliable fire detection systems range, which includes the following:
- Air Velocity Detectors
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Methane Detectors
- Particle Smoke Detectors
The Safdy flow meter, now known as the ACTOM Air Velocity Detector, deploys a solid-state airflow sensor specifically developed for monitoring the “airflow rate” in dusty and high moist conditions associated with mining environments.
It uses the well proven VORTEX method to measure the airflow very accurate and independent of small particles, making it highly suited to monitor that the mine ventilation system is performing within acceptable parameters.
Air circulation in the underground mines is achieved by using various extractor and/or intake fans. When an extractor or intake fan fails, the airflow will decrease, and this will be reflected in less than 10 seconds by the airflow sensor output signal to the SCADA system to alert operating teams and ventilation officials.
The measuring head, vortex-shedding beam and associated electronics is housed in a sturdy rectangular metal enclosure to provide protection against impact during handling and the effects of cross flow over the sensor head when in operation. The enclosure can be easily mounted from the hanging wall or side walls and in parallel to the direction of flow.
Our Air Velocity Detector has timeously emerged as the premier choice for underground applications during extensive independent evaluations within the South African mining sector. Renowned for its unparalleled durability and precise applicability, the unit outperformed all others tested, boasting an impressive accuracy rate of approximately 89%.
The presence of water mist and dust have no impact on the accuracy with resulting low demand of maintenance.