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Who supplies bleaching earth & filter aid in Tsumeb, Namibia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a bleaching earth & filter aid manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Tsumeb. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Walvis Bay in about 18–28 days, then 1–2 days by road or rail inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Natural and acid-activated bleaching earth and diatomite / perlite filter aid for oil refining and filtration.
Why Tsumeb needs bleaching earth & filter aid
Copper smelter and mining town. 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.
Namibia is a mining and logistics economy, with Walvis Bay serving as a corridor port for southern Africa.
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Tsumeb
Tsumeb's chemical producers run planned shutdowns in which pipe spools, gaskets, valves and pump seals are replaced together, and they package output in UN-rated HDPE containers.
In Tsumeb, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser 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: 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 Tsumeb
- 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 Walvis BayIndicative transit 18–28 days (Southern Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to TsumebAbout 1–2 days by road or rail, 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 Tsumeb
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Namibia working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: English) |
| Quotation | USD (NAD equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing bleaching earth & filter aid into Tsumeb: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Tsumeb, Namibia — 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 Namibia working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +264 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Namibian dollar (NAD); 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 Tsumeb
- Mining & mineralsAlso buys: Open-pit and underground mines, Mineral processing plants, Quarries
- Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsBuys bleaching earth & filter aid: Petrochemical complexes, Fertiliser plants, Speciality chemical makers
Bleaching Earth & Filter Aid specifications for Tsumeb
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Namibia'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 Tsumeb
Standards: COA per batch, FSSAI / food-grade on request or the standard your project specifies. Namibia applies SACU rules; some products need NSI approval.