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unit, available in single or double-ax-
le wheeled configuration. The unit has
a gross weight of 1 500 kg for legal on and
off-road towing, enabling rapid deployment. Once
erected, the maximum mast height is 9 m, with area
coverage provided by a series of four highly durable
1 500 W metal double-ended halide lights that keep
on burning through designated shifts thanks to a 130
litre fuel tank.
Hydraulic mast extension and retraction function-
ality via a ground level control panel provides ease
of positioning for either vertical applications or hori-
zontal in-pit lighting, with double acting rams, safety
valves and safety micro switches safeguarding mine
personnel when locking the mast in one of the seven
preset positions. Up to 360 degree rotation for op-
timal light direction is possible with the mast fully
extended.
“We’ve supplied a number of MineSpec units to
major existing and green field projects in Southern
Africa in recent months where we’ve assisted in
providing optimal pit illumination using a combi-
nation of towers to light up working areas that can
typically range up to a radius of 300 metres,” ex-
plains Brett Trojanowski from Barloworld Power,
based in Boksburg.
Then, when size matters, there’s the Allight Super
Skids, available in four models. In addition to the
standard MineSpec features and benefits, this model
range offers the choice of fifteen 1 000 W high pres-
sure sodium lamps delivering almost 2 million
lumens of intense yellow tinted light, or
twelve 2 000 W metal halide lamps de-
livering nearly 2,3 million lumens
of clear, true-white illumina-
tion for virtual ‘daylight’
coverage.
All Super Skid
units come with
a 12 m fully ex-
tended mast of-
fering and 10,7 m
highwall overhang
capability,
which
when positioned according to a surveyed lighting
plan ensures that working areas, roadways and cross
haulages remain highly visible, and mine safe.
The Allight Super
Skid series is available in
four models. All Super Skid
units come with a 12 m fully
extended mast offering and
10,7 m highwall overhang
capability.
