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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS

MAY 2016

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M

ining projects, construction sites in

urban or remote areas, commer-

cial farms and research centres in

hard-to-reach parts of the country all need

access to power in order to function. In

countries like South Africa, where the sup-

ply of energy can be erratic, it is essential

that sites using the national grid as a prima-

ry source of power can seamlessly switch to

dependable and fuel efficient power gener-

ated on site.

Key performance areas for mines and con-

struction sites include safety, operational up-

time, cost management and environmental

responsibility. Electricity supply is integral to

all of them and for this reason it is essential

that the power solution is energy efficient

and reliable.

Scania, one of the world’s leading manufac-

turers of trucks, buses, engines for heavy

transport, and industrial, marine and power

generation, offers a range of engines for

power generation on site. And, by choosing a

Scania genset clients are assured of tailored

services and maintenance programmes,

industry-leading quality in every detail and

user-friendly interfaces for maximum up-

time, convenience and safety. The gensets

are easy to install, ready to run and deliver

electrical power as needed.

Rune Walter, Export Sales Manager for Scania

Southern Africa, says Scania’s well-known

modular design has redefined reliability,

safety and efficiency. “Our gensets are true

Scania from the inside out – our customers,

whether in the construction, mining or

agricultural sectors, are guaranteed industry-

leading quality in every detail.”

The complexity of the genset installation

depends on the site. If the site requires the

genset power to be disseminated from a dis-

tribution board, four cables are installed from

the genset. If the site also uses the national

grid, a changeover switch is installed.

Robust open and soundproof canopy ver-

sions of the genset are available in South

Africa. Walter explains that since there is a

hook on the canopy version it is easy for a

truck-based crane to pick it up and trans-

fer it to the next site, a concept that is used

widely throughout in the world. The robust

open version can be fitted into purposely

built containers.

All Scania engines are based on a modular

engine platform with a cylinder design that

produces excellent performance and fuel

economy. This evolution in design has struck

the right balance between performance,

emission and fuel economy and the engines

develop high torque within a broad rev band

– perfect for mining and construction sites.

“Scania’s 9-, 13- and 16-litre engines are all

SCANIA TRUSTED POWER

from vineyards to mining

Field workshop powered with Scania Genset. Apurimac, Peru. Photo: Silvio Serber.