Hansen Transmissions South Africa (Pty) Ltd (HTSA), acknowledged and respected specialist supplier of aerator drives to the local water treatment industry since 1969, received an order from a leading local waste water company in mid-2012 for the supply of four aerator drives to three water treatment facilities. The order called for two off QVPE3 (AGMA – 152) (75Kw)(35.5:1), one off QVPD3 (AGMA – 94) (37Kw)(40:1) and one off QVPD3 (AGMA – 94) (37Kw)(40:1). According to HTSA’s Sales Representative for Agents & Water Treatment, Mark Moneron, the base plates require modification to adapt to the new generation Hansen P4 industrial gearboxes.

Discussing the reasons why HTSA, local subsidiary of Belgium-based Hansen Industrial Transmissions nv, global designer, manufacturer and supplier of industrial gearboxes, was once again preferred aerator drive supplier, Mark says that the reliable and efficient performance of Hansen industrial gearboxes once again came to the fore. “In order to remain competitive, every industry today has no alternative but to strive towards lowering costs across the board and maximising productivity. Lower overall cost of ownership is the recipe to success and can be achieved through installing reliable equipment that offers longer service life and minimum downtime, and high performance equipment that does not compromising on efficiency.”

"The fact that our previous generation HPP - RNF36 (2 off) and our HP2 – NF36 (1 off) industrial gearboxes have been running trouble free for 27 years at two of the three water treatment facilities, is proof of the impressive life span and reliability of our aerator drives. Add to this our engineering capabilities, service and after-sales service quality, and it seemed only fit that the company with the most reliable industrial gearboxes would once again be approached,” notes Mark.

According to HTSA, Managing Director, Fritz Fourie, water is only one of many critical elements that HTSA engineers factor into the design of the Hansen P4 industrial gearbox range to perfectly adapt the drive to this extremely demanding application. “We have set the standard for performance in this highly demanding industry where industrial gearboxes are required to operate around-the-clock, failure free.”

In addition to the special design elements of the industrial gearboxes, the HTSA service ethic, which supports precision engineering and design to guarantee a superior quality product, is well known and highly respected in the industry. As one of South Africa’s foremost suppliers of drive solutions to local municipalities, mines and government departments, HTSA prides itself on building long-term business relationships through the delivery of tailor-made solutions and services. “The water industry is no exception and our long term business relationship in the water treatment sector has secured us an enviable reputation for supplying an exceptionally high quality product range and impeccable service,” comments Fritz.

“Many consultants and contractors in the water treatment industry have been conducting business with us since 1969 (when we were known as CE Hultquist) and in their experience HTSA drive solutions deliver on all fronts. Our robust units are manufactured to the highest quality specification for guaranteed rapid return on investment,” concludes Fritz.  The four aerator drives were delivered to the customer on scheduled in November 2012 and Moneron adds that HTSA is responsible for erection, installation and commissioning of this turn-key project.