Modern Mining November 2017

PRODUCT News

Parnis completes skids and enclosures for Panama

the power from the primary 33,5 kV net- work to 7,2 kV. The enclosures have a ‘cake lid’ design, being placed over the equip- ment after it is fitted into the skid. “This provided a much quicker solution, and was in line with the modular design of the whole project, including the electrical components,” he says. He emphasises the close collaboration between Schneider Electric and Parnis Manufacturing to provide the best con- struction solution, alongside the level of flexibility and adaptability that Parnis brings to every project. “We are known for providing practical solutions from a manufacturing and cost perspective, without sacrificing quality,” says Di Giovanni. “So we are able to assure customers that the product will meet the structural and mechanical specifications as

Heavy engineering and fabrication specialist Parnis Manufacturing has suc- cessfully completed a fast-track project to supply skids and enclosures for three skid-mounted substations for Schneider Electric. The large mining skids are bound for Panama. Parnis Manufacturing project manager

Manuel Di Giovanni says by carefully plan- ning ahead during the design stages, and through a close partnership with the cus- tomer and other stakeholders, the three medium voltage (MV) transformers could even be delivered ahead of schedule. The units will be powering machinery such as mining shovels at First Quantum

Mineral’s new Cobre Panama cop- per project, as well as the mine’s primary crushing circuit. The large open-pit copper mine will operate in four zones over an expansive area of 13 600 ha. “The mining skids allow the units to be moved from one posi- tion to another in the open pit, following the movement of the miningmachines,”says Di Giovanni. The company also fabricated the enclosures for each of the min- ing skids which house the three transformers, which will step down

well as the time deadlines.” Gary Colegate, Parnis Manufacturing, tel (+287 11) 613-3801

Parnis Manufacturing has completed three mining skids for the Cobre Panama project.

Joy reclaim feeder manufactured inWadeville Designed specifically to meet the chal- lenges of the South African mining environment, the first locally-manufactured Joy reclaim feeder is now available from Komatsu. Produced at the company’s man- ufacturing facility inWadeville, the machine was built using 75 per cent locally sourced materials.

tion and offer high mobility. Joy reclaim feeders currently operate in a variety of applica- tions including, but not limited to, synthetic fuel plants, power plant facilities, synthetic gypsum plants, truck load-out facilities, port load-out facilities and coal mining operations. Komatsu recently highlighted the machine’s capabilities at an Open Day event held in October at

Joy reclaim feeders are said to offer an efficient and cost-effective method of blending materials, reclaiming stockpiles and feeding material. The machine fea- tures automatic operation at low speeds, low maintenance costs and high flexibility for blending applications from multiple stockpiles. Joy reclaim feeders require only solid, level ground conditions for installa- Index to advertisers Afrimat Shared Services 11 Allied Crane Hire 7 Bara Consulting 36 Canvas & Tent Manufacturing 33 CDE Global Limited 13 Crown Publications 46 DRA Projects 28-29 ELB Equipment OBC Engen 55

Joy reclaim feeders offer an efficient and cost-effective method of blending materials, reclaiming stockpiles and feeding material.

its manufacturing facility. “We’re excited to be producing these high-quality machines locally,” said Croydon Walters-Gerout, Director – Marketing & Capital Sales. “This particular machine was designed and

manufactured to customer specification, making it ideal for the unique conditions of our area.”

Komatsu, tel (+27 11) 872-4000, website: www.mining.komatsu

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