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May 2016
MODERN MINING
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PRODUCT News
A major challenge encountered by the Zest WEG Group’s Generator
Set Division teamwas the location of the mine, which is positioned high
in the Maluti Mountains. Not only did special consideration have to be
given to the logistics of transporting all components to the site, but
the presence of significant amounts of snow during May to September
called for an innovative solution to the housing of the generator sets.
The access road to the mine had to be widened and its load-bearing
capacity increased to accommodate the low-bed trucks transporting the
Zest WEG equipment.
Zest WEG Group’s Generator Set Division designed, supplied and
installed three 12 m high, purpose-built containers that incorporate a
special‘snow roof’structure to prevent snow build-up on top of the gen-
erator sets, and subsequent blocking of the louvres. Particular attention
was paid to the design and engineering of these ‘snow roofs’ to enable
them to be collapsed when the containerised units are transported.
The three 630 kVA generator sets needed to be synchronised via
Woodward Easygen controllers and were subject to a soundproofing
requirement of 65 db(A) at 7 metres. This stringent standard is normally
applied to residential areas but was deemed necessary, since the appli-
cation was for worker accommodation. Further requirements were for a
1 000 litre fuel tank with gauge and level indicators and a fusible fire link
on the generator sets and inlet dust filters.
Kirsten Larkan, Zest WEG Group Africa, tel (+27 11) 723-6000
Eazi Group extends its range
The Eazi Group reports it has now extended its equipment range to the
versatile Power Towers machinery. “Low-level powered access provides
an easier, simpler, more efficient and safer way to work than manual lad-
ders, steps, podiums and small scaffolding,” says Brett Fleming, CEO of
the Eazi Group.
Over the years, Eazi has positioned itself as a leading supplier and
distributor of access equipment to the Southern African market. Eazi ser-
vices the largest fleet of telehandlers and work-at-height equipment in
the region. Its head office is located in Midrand, north of Johannesburg,
with an additional 13 premises across South Africa.
Eazi’s product range includes machines from big industry players
such as JLG, Magni and Maeda. Recently, JLG bought 100 % of Power
Towers, a formerly UK-based company. Says Fleming: “This acquisition
opened the doors for the Eazi Group to take on Power Towers through
our partner JLG for the African market. We are now in the position to fill
a gap in the niche market of low access equipment in Africa.”
The low level access segment refers to a lifting and working envi-
ronment of up to 4,5 to 5 m. In the access industry such relatively low
working levels are considered a specialist sector, particularly for tasks
which include the installation and maintenance of heating, ventilation,
air-conditioning and electrical systems and ceiling work.
Power Towers are said to be highly versatile and efficient whilst still
being cost-effective. Unlike scaffolding, a ladder or steps, Power Towers
can easily be put into position, adjusted and moved while observing
high safety standards.
Currently, the range comprises seven machines. The Power Tower,
Nano, Pecolift and Ecolift make up the push around range. The Nano SP
range covers the self-propelled machines. The latter are well suited to
work on cables and pipes as well as for plastering and painting, particu-
larly where space is limited.
Eazi Group, tel (+27 11) 312-2118