Australasian Mining Review
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300 New age lighting towers There are new developments in the Lighting Tower market, resulting from new technology and product development. Every open cut mine needs a bunch of Lighting Towers of various sizes and types to allow 24 hours operations. Now may be a good time to update to the latest sustainable technology, fuel effi ciency at economical cost. “Austraco” will be displaying three new model Lighting Towers AIMEX: LED Light Tower, 9,000 Watt equivalent, Model AK3000. One of the world’s fi rst production model LED equipped light towers offering excellent workplace illumination, low fuel consumption, low 24V Voltage, remote start, robust and simple to maintain. Hydraulic mast and rotation, hydraulic leg deployment. Signifi cant capital and operating cost advantages, Tier 4 Kubota motor with Stamford Alternator. Mining Standard Model AVM6000. Economical and robust vertical type 6,000 Watt or 8,000 Watt Lighting Tower. Fast deployment with Hydraulic legs, hydraulic assist 9.0m mast, Hydraulic mast rotation, light bar tilt and fold-back canopy for easy maintenance access. Tier 4 Kubota motor, Stamford alternator, engine protection, auto or remote start. Very Economical cost for a feature packed unit. Solar Light Tower with 24V AC, 240/480 Watt LED lights (1,000/2000W HID equivalent). A sustainable low cost solution to remote areas, avoid refuelling cost. Electric 6.7m mast, rotating light bar, Auto start, gel batteries, trailer mounted. Austraco Light Towers have been designed for Australian mining conditions and are sourced from an experienced Chinese supplier with signifi cant economies of scale. Managing Director Chris Seels said: “Our Chinese supplier has been in the light tower business for 18 years and specialises in robust units incorporating the latest commonly available technology. “The LED models offer an exceptional light spread over the working area. The low power requirement saves on the size and cost of the diesel motor and alternator and can more than halve the operating costs. The 24Volt AC system avoids complications with High Voltage service and access requirements. All motors are the latest Low Emission Tier 4 standard and noise levels are less than 75dBA. “We have designed these three models to offer a quiet, energy effi cient and low cost solution to customer’s mobile mine site lighting requirements. Big considerations for us are commonly available fuel- effi cient engines, alternators, low cost replacement parts and simple maintenance to reduce the customers operating cost. All units are on road- registrable braked trailers. “We are also developing a 24,000 Watt skid mounted multi directional 12m high fully hydraulic [Lighting — Portable and Cap Lights & Lighting Towers] _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ light tower for large coal and iron open cuts and stockpiles. Other models for Civil construction are available together with high effi ciency mobile and containerised generators. “Austraco is expecting to get some good exposure for our products at AIMEX, to enable us build our list of satisfi ed customers.” ATV Machinery Pty Ltd – Ballarat, Victoria www.austraco.hk ABN 72 572 884 787 Ph: 03 53412770 Mob: 0408418447