Mining and Quarrying Applications

Mining and quarrying often involve extremely large machinery which can put enormous stress on the electrical supply. Constant current control reduces the electrical strain of starting, and soft starters also:

• optimise use of the electricity supply in remote or generator set locations
• protect your motor from damage during operation
• increase uptime and improve production efficiency
• extend equipment life and reduce maintenance

Metals and mining case studies

• Wire drawing at a precision metalworking plant in South Africa.
• Corus Scunthorpe Steel Mill
• Sulphuric acid pipeline at Chuquicamata copper mine
• Ball mills at New Zealand Aluminium Smelter and Tajikistan Aluminium Company