Johannesburg — Steinweg has successfully resolved a recurring voltage and power quality challenge that has plagued their main crane at their Amanzimtoti facility in Durban.
Steinweg is a global provider in storage, handling, forwarding, chartering, and commodity logistics, thanks to the expertise of Ultimate Electrical Services (UES), who are a channel partner of Swiss company, ABB.
ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future.
Steinweg’s operations depend on the crane, which operates on-demand 24/7, to move client containers, and has recently faced continual voltage fluctuations that were wreaking havoc and causing frequent damage to the crane’s rectifiers, leading to extended periods of unavailability due to repairs.
In response to the urgency of the situation, UES recommended ABB’s PCS100 AVC-40, an active voltage conditioner, as the ultimate solution to ensure a consistent 400 V power supply to the crane.
UES clarified the AVC’s operation and benefits over conventional active voltage regulators, which showcased the potential to guard the electrical supply to the crane, while also maintaining a stable voltage output.
The implementation of the AVC also safeguarded the crane’s electrical supply, but also eliminated financial losses, loss of productivity and reputational damages.
“Now that Steinweg enjoys protected and uninterrupted power supply, the crane experiences virtually no component failures and is readily available to meet the demands of their clients. Satisfied clients often translate into increased referral business for Steinweg. We are delighted to have partnered with UES to provide a swift and effective solution to Steinweg, enabling them to refocus on serving their clients.” Ivor Becks, UPS and Power Conditioning Sales Specialist at ABB, said.
Since the AVC installation, Steinweg has reported zero downtime attributable to voltage fluctuations, underscoring the success of the project and the enhanced operational efficiency achieved by means of ABB’s innovative solution.
Follow African Insider on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Picture: Supplied
For more African news, visit Africaninsider.com
Compiled by Matthew Petersen
