Capital Equipment News May 2016

SCANIA TRUSTED POWER from vineyards to mining

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

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

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