ATLAS COPCO AND AIRLIF DELIVER IN SOUTH AFRICA

ATLAS COPCO POWER TECHNIQUE AND AIRLIF HAVE COLLABORATED TO SUPPLY ULTRA-TOUGH AIR COMPRESSOR UNITS FOR DEMANDING OPENCAST MINE PROJECTS IN SOUTH AFRICA.

Atlas Copco Power Technique and long-standing distributor, Airlif Compressors have once again collaborated to deliver a reliable compressed air solution to a foremost opencast mine customer in Mpumalanga, South Africa. The ultra-robust Atlas Copco U110PACE unit was chosen as the ideal partner for the application, having been engineered to bring mobility and reliability to even the toughest mining landscapes

The ultra-robust Atlas Copco U110PACE unit was chosen as the ideal partner for the application, having been specially engineered to bring mobility and reliability to even the toughest mining landscapes.

Airlif Compressors is a leading Level 2 B-BBEE supplier to prominent mines and companies in the Mpumalanga region. The company was first approached by Atlas Copco Industrial South Africa two years ago to market their range of industrial air products.

Weathering any terrain

Climate and environment are everchanging variables in open cast mining, meaning the air compressor’s reliability depends on its ability to adapt quickly. The U110PACE has been rigorously tested and proven to weather any terrain, and achieves a consistent, reliable output of compressed air through snow, mud, rain or dust. All units are equipped with a high-speed fan for optimum performance in high temperatures, and undergo full footprint data tests to track flow and pressure optimisation, contact surface temperature and starting capability.

“Reliability and increased productivity are essential for opencast mining projects, regardless of how testing or unique the environments may be,” said Airlif Compressors Sales Representative, FC Basson. “The U110PACE has proven its ability to seamlessly meet our various compressed air requirements across multiple locations, increasing uptime and productivity.”

Airlif Compressors is a leading Level 2 B-BBEE supplier to prominent mines and in the Mpumalanga region The company was first approached by Atlas Copco Industrial South Africa 2 years ago to market their range of industrial air products, and has established itself as a trusted distributor compromising on weight or portability. “With a 10 per cent smaller footprint, on average, compared to other machines, the U110PACE is extremely fuel efficient and boasts a short approximate one-hour service time, and lower transport costs,” she said.

“We are proud of being consistently amongst the top three distributors for Atlas Copco South Africa and we received the ‘Distributor of the Year’ 2009/2010 award,” says Compressors Sales Representative, FC Basson.

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Toughness and versatility unite

Ultra-tough by design

The U110PACE is part of Atlas Copco’s 8 Series Utility range and is renowned for its compact and box-shaped design. “Atlas Copco mobile compressors enable endusers to seamlessly move between sites and conveniently access compressed air even in the most remote and difficult-toreach areas,” said Power Technique Sales Manager, Pamela Finniss.

The machines are designed to be transported to any point of work. The HardHat casting provides heavy-duty protection even during transportation, maximising toughness without

The unit also features Atlas Copco’s innovative PACE (Pressure Adjusted through Cognitive Electronics) technology, offering construction contractors and fleet operators a compelling mix of toughness and versatility. As Basson explains: “The smart PACE software allows operators to control pressure and flow settings, meaning the U110PACE is able to do the job of two compressors.”

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