Q & A WITH ATLAS COPCO ’ S PORTABLE ENERGY DIVISION
What is Atlas Copco ’ s commitment to ‘ sustainable productivity ’? Within Atlas Copco we stand by our responsibilities towards our customers , towards the environment and the people around us . We strive for performance levels that stand the test of time . This is what we call sustainable productivity
For Atlas Copco ’ s Portable Energy division , which provides generators , compressors , light towers and pumps to the mining industry , this transfers to our forward-thinking approach . Creating customer value is all about anticipating and exceeding their future needs – while never compromising our environmental principles . Looking ahead and staying ahead is the only way we can ensure we are a longterm partner for our customers .
How does that affect the mining sector in practical terms ? Reliability is of utmost importance in this industry . Mining can involve a complicated set of applications that require very high standards in terms of safety , productivity and sustainability . Therefore , equipment needs to be robust , dependable and safe . However , sustainable productivity is also vital as the industry is becoming increasingly competitive . Atlas Copco meets all of these criteria . Stemming from our close relationship with the mining industry , which stretches back over 100 years , we have learned a great deal about the design , construction and support of our equipment onsite . Today all of our generators , light towers , compressors and pumps are engineered for these stringent demands , often in harsh climates .
Mining is diverse . The requirements of the products will depend largely on whether a customer is working below ground or above ground .
When working below ground , highly stringent safety regulations need to be borne in mind . Electrical equipment is often used to eliminate the need for transporting and transferring high volumes of fuel in sensitive areas . Often , the equipment is used in a semi-permanent manner . Being in place for considerable periods means portability is less important but longer service intervals are a necessity . To give an example of how portable energy equipment is used below ground , a compressor can be
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