Trafo Power Solutions aims to make an impact at this year's Electra Mining Africa, to connect with customers and other industry stakeholders and reinforce its position as a leader in electrical power solutions.
Trafo Power Solutions, well experienced in the mining sector, engineers robust power solutions.
Managing Director, David Claassen says Electra Mining Africa, as a cornerstone of the southern African electrical, engineering and mining landscape, offers a solid platform for the company to present its services and capabilities and engage with a broader audience.
“Participation at Electra Mining Africa is important for Trafo Power Solutions, especially as we are a young company,” Claassen says. “The event allows us to interact directly with mining operators and industry stakeholders from across the continent and the week-long engagement provides an opportunity to highlight projects undertaken since the last Electra Mining Africa (2022) and to unveil new advances.”
Trafo Power Solutions positions itself as a comprehensive solutions provider, with dry-type transformers being a core component of its offerings. However, the company also distinguishes itself in delivering tailored power solutions that address the specific challenges of the mining industry. It has a team with extensive experience in South Africa and Africa, a deep understanding of clients’ operations and their sustainability needs.
Claassen says the mining industry in Africa demands high levels of innovation – to overcome challenges related to power, infrastructure and logistics. “Trafo Power Solutions embraces these challenges as opportunities to develop and engineer robust solutions, and our company's resilience and innovative mindset are key to our ongoing success in this dynamic sector.”
The company aims to be a premium Tier 1 supplier of power solutions, addressing efficiency, operational and maintenance cost reduction and, importantly, alignment with its customers’ ESG (environmental, social and governance) targets. Its commitment to research and development, together with its partners, ensures its solutions are at the forefront in technological advances and meeting market needs.
Claassen says the growing focus on ESG in the mining sector has driven increased interest in dry-type transformer technology as these transformers offer significant advantages in applications traditionally dominated by oil cooled transformers. “Dry-type transformers are an obvious choice for underground mining operations, but we are also seeing high demand in surface mining and quarrying applications,” he says. Trafo Power Solutions has responded to this trend by expanding its range of dry-type transformer to higher power ratings and can now supply units up to 110 KV and 30 MVA.
To meet the industry's demands for timely solutions, Trafo Power Solutions has streamlined its production and logistics processes. Investments in equipment and enhanced project management practices have reduced manufacturing costs and improved delivery times. These efficiencies enable the company to meet the tight time and cost pressures faced by mining operations.
Visitors to Trafo Power Solutions' stand at Electra Mining Africa – Hall 6 Stand F27 – can expect to engage with the team, discuss potential solutions and explore opportunities. The stand will feature a model of a dry-type transformer with a cross-section through the medium voltage winding, offering a close-up look at the quality and craftsmanship of Trafo Power Solutions' products.
“Trafo Power Solutions is dedicated to pushing the envelope in power solutions and staying ahead of market trends in technology and best practices. Focusing on application-specific solutions, underpinned by continuous R&D, we believe we will continue to contribute innovatively to the mining sector's evolving needs,” Claassen says.
For more information visit: https://www.trafo.co.za/
