“Keeping uptime to the absolute maximum, fundamental for every industry to achieve optimum productivity and production, becomes even more critical in tough economic climates,” says Portable Energy Business Line Manager for Atlas Copco Construction Technique, David Stanford.  “At Portable Energy, we recognise that whilst on-site supply of portable power is important for maintaining uptime at a mine, quarry, construction or manufacturing site, just as important is ensuring that the supply is both reliable and efficient.”

When it comes to on-site power supply, Atlas Copco’s Portable Energy division strongly believes that a one-size-fits-all policy is not the most optimum and cost effective solution. “Every site requirement for power supply is different,” explains Stanford. “One site may require primary supply as there is no alternative power source while another may only require stand-by power or non-critical supply.”

Portable Energy’s vast range of on-site power solutions includes a full range from (2,9 to 1250 kVA) prime, mobile as well as industrial generators. In order to further ensure that they are able to accommodate all scenarios and offer customers and end-users the best solution for every individual requirement, Portable Energy has expanded both its QES and QAS compressor ranges and has introduced the QIS industrial range into the South African market.

The QES generators have always been associated with straightforward, rugged, durable solutions for applications found in industries like construction. The initial five power nodes (9 to 40 kVA with Kubota engines) have now been bolstered with six new models from 60 to 200 kVA with John Deere power units.

“The QIS industrial generator range is an added extension to our range and one which will allow us to develop the critical standby market for power nodes above 200Kva,” explains Stanford. 

Not to be outdone, the well-known and proven QAS 14 kVA to 500 kVA range has also been expanded with the addition of the QAS 630. This remarkable unit, incorporated into the compact frame of the QAS 500, is capable of generating 20% more power from this smaller footprint. The expanded QAS range offers complete, compact and fuel efficient solutions to virtually any industry that requires seamless onsite power supply.

Alongside its comprehensive generator portfolio, the Portable Energy division also features a wide range of on-site portable compressors, light towers and dewatering pumps that form the four pillars of power, air, light and water of this innovative division. According to Stanford, the product ranges within each of these four pillars are underpinned by a forward-thinking approach and a unique value proposition. “Our forward-thinking philosophy which embraces the continuous improvement of product performance, reliability and efficiency to overcome the most challenging conditions, encompasses engineering and manufacturing excellence, environmental consciousness and expert service.”

Atlas Copco Portable Energy’s value proposition begins with a focus on customer needs. “In addition to bearing our brand, our products carry our customers’ respective expectations.” In order to produce products that are fit for customer purpose, Atlas Copco Portable Energy Division, with a global R&D division of over 200 highly trained engineers, ensures that all products are engineered not assembled. Customers can choose an all-inclusive, on-site solution that best suits their particular needs from a single source. “The associated product compatibility, extensive options and combinations ensure flexible, versatile packages that are second to none,” adds Stanford.

Always conscious of its environmental footprint and the rapid depletion of the planet’s natural and life critical resources, the Portable Energy division takes cognisance of not only of its own manufacturing processes but also of the customer’s working environment by relentlessly pursuing the development of energy efficient products.