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Who supplies bleaching earth & filter aid in Selebi-Phikwe, Botswana?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a bleaching earth & filter aid manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Selebi-Phikwe. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Durban in about 18–28 days, then 3–4 days by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Natural and acid-activated bleaching earth and diatomite / perlite filter aid for oil refining and filtration.
Why Selebi-Phikwe needs bleaching earth & filter aid
Former copper-nickel town with industrial parks. Bleaching earth is consumed in every batch of refined edible oil, at roughly 0.5–2% of oil weight, so refineries order it on a fixed schedule.
Botswana is one of Africa's leading diamond producers, with copper mining and a stable consumer market around Gaborone. It imports through Durban and Walvis Bay.
Edible oil milling & refining in Selebi-Phikwe
Edible-oil refineries in Selebi-Phikwe depend on bleaching earth, filter aid, caustic soda and citric acid for every batch. We supply the consumables, handling equipment and packaging from one source.
In Selebi-Phikwe, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy bleaching earth & filter aid from us mainly for edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) and mineral and lubricant oil re-refining.
Who buys bleaching earth & filter aid: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Selebi-Phikwe
Selebi-Phikwe's hydrocarbon sector needs a steady supply of alloy and carbon steel piping, API-standard valves and spiral-wound gaskets. Plant maintenance teams value a supplier who ships the whole line list with EN 10204 3.1 documentation in one container.
In Selebi-Phikwe, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy bleaching earth & filter aid from us mainly for biodiesel and wax and paraffin purification.
Who buys bleaching earth & filter aid: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Selebi-Phikwe
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Selebi-Phikwe handle corrosive media, so they buy stainless and alloy piping, PTFE and graphite seals and lined valves, and ship finished product in HDPE drums and barrels.
In Selebi-Phikwe, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy bleaching earth & filter aid from us mainly for juice, beer and sugar filtration and edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran).
Who buys bleaching earth & filter aid: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Typical uses: Edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) · Mineral and lubricant oil re-refining · Biodiesel · Wax and paraffin purification · Juice, beer and sugar filtration.
Delivery of bleaching earth & filter aid to Selebi-Phikwe
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to DurbanIndicative transit 18–28 days (Southern Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to Selebi-PhikweAbout 3–4 days by road, arranged by your clearing agent or forwarder after customs clearance.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Selebi-Phikwe
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Botswana working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: English) |
| Quotation | USD (BWP equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing bleaching earth & filter aid into Selebi-Phikwe: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Selebi-Phikwe, Botswana — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Botswana working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +267 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Botswana pula (BWP); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | SACU common external tariff |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Leading industries in Selebi-Phikwe
- Mining & mineralsAlso buys: Open-pit and underground mines, Mineral processing plants, Quarries
- Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAlso buys: Factories & OEMs, MRO distributors, Maintenance contractors
Bleaching Earth & Filter Aid specifications for Selebi-Phikwe
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Botswana's import requirements.
| Activity | Natural, semi-activated, highly acid-activated |
|---|---|
| Particle size | Typically 75–80% passing 75 micron (200 mesh) |
| Moisture | Typically ≤ 12–15% |
| Bulk density | Approx. 500–700 g/L |
| Packing | 25 kg bags; 500 / 1000 kg jumbo bags |
All 3 bleaching earth & filter aid we supply in Selebi-Phikwe
Standards: COA per batch, FSSAI / food-grade on request or the standard your project specifies. Botswana applies SACU rules; some products need BOBS approval.