Modern Mining May 2016

PRODUCT News

Innovative standby power solutions from Zest WEG ments within the project. In all instances, fast reaction times from suppliers and the deployment of a reliable and durable gen- erator set should be the standard.

part of the optimum solution. In a recent refurbishment contract, a containerised standby power system was supplied to a client at the V&AWaterfront. Craig Bouwer, Projects and Product Manager at Zest WEG Group’s Generator Set Division, explains that after discus- sions with the customer it was determined that this would provide the most cost effective solution. The project involved a ‘rig-out’ of the existing equipment from the original building and designing and fitting a sound proof canopy, louvres and base frame adaptor to allow the generator set to be housed outdoors, as well as final testing of the newly containerised unit. Zest WEG Group’s Generator Set Division believes that the key to its success is its ability to devise innovative solutions. A prime example of this is the contract to supply a standby power supply for worker accommodation at Firestone Diamonds’ Liqhobong diamond mine in Lesotho. 

Power outages have become increasingly frequent with a widespread knock on impact being experienced across indus- try. The ability to provide fit-for-purpose standby power solutions is one of the skills that differentiates Zest WEG Group’s Generator Set Division. Standby power solutions can range from a single diesel driven generator set to a total standby power solution depend- ing on the size of the building or project in question. Larger contracts often require a blend of smaller and larger generators to meet the needs of the various ele-

Zest WEG Group’s Generator Set Division says it has built a solid reputation with a large number of clients over a diver- sity of industries, clearly demonstrating its capability to cater for large-scale standby power projects. A number of recent con- tract awards highlight the company’s ability to provide solutions that range from standalone generator sets to turnkey power stations, such as the one supplied to AVI Group’s Indigo Brands. The scope of supply on the Indigo Brands project comprises three 1 000 kVA generator sets and three 1 000 kVA trans- formers. Zest WEG Group’s Generator Set Division is also designing a custom-built electrical panel for distribution, interfac- ing and synchronisation purposes. The company will additionally be supplying a 23 000 litre bulk fuel tank system, as

Three 450 kVA Zest WEG open type diesel generator sets equipped with WEG alternators.

Afrimat Limited has established a strong foothold in contracting services through its Contracting International division operating from the Western Cape and Gauteng. Services include mobile crushing, screening, drilling and blasting, which offers mobility beyond fixed areas of operation. Afrimat offers blast designs for bulk blasting in quarry and opencast mining and specialised restricted blasting in built-up areas. The division operates internationally through a mobile hard rock crushing and screening service. Contracting International uses its expertise in fields such as drilling and blasting, load and haul, crushing and readymix concrete processing to prepare bids for major clients in the construction industry.

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