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MECHEM TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT
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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
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| The mission of MECHEM's Product Development Department is to ensure that the business units have the capability and competitiveness to execute their tasks in the most cost effective manner. |
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| The following technologies have been developed by MECHEM and forms part of our product portfolio: |
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MECHEM VEHICLE MOUNTED MINE DETECTION SYSTEM (MVMMDS) |
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MECHEM Vehicle Mounted Mine Detection System |
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The MVMMDS is an electronic landmine and UXO detection system mounted on a mine protected vehicle platform. |
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The system consists of a flexible draw mat that can be drawn to the rear or sides of any MPV. |
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The array is equipped with spray nozzles for real time marking of any metal object detected at speeds up to 10 km/h. |
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MECHEM VEGETATION CLEARING SYSTEM (MVCS) |
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Vegetation Cutter |
Vegetation Cutter busy clearing terrain |
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The MVCS is a system designed to clear vegetation along roads up to a thickness of 50mm. |
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The system comprises of a Backhoe Loader which is the platform for carrying a Heavy Duty Rotary cutter/slasher. |
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The rotary cutter is driven hydraulically from the Backhoe Loader instead of via the PTO from a tractor. |
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The hydraulic pump delivers the same power as the PTO. |
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The cutter has an adjustable height above the ground allowing for a cut height to be from 50 to 150 mm. |
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MECHEM DEFLAGRATION SYSTEM (MDS) |
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MECHEM Deflagration System |
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The MDS consists of igniters and pyrotechnic deflagration powder. The igniters can be lit either manually or electrically over a distance. |
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The system can be used to neutralise and obliterate various items such as different types of munitions, fire arms, drugs, CD's etc. |
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The system is safe to use and cost effective. |
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CASSPIR-S |
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CASSPIR-S Mine Protected Vehicle |
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The CASSPIR-S is based on the well known CASSPIR MPV. |
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The CASSPIR-S is shortened and lightened in order to fit composite side plates for additional protection against IED's. |
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The CASSPIR-S has the same mine protection ability as the CASSPIR. However, due to its shorter length it is has improved mobility. |
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Mine Action Services
