Product: Allenwest AW2000 Power Centreย
Location: India
Sector: Mining Underground
Client Overview: Meeting Urgent Mining Power Needs
A leading mining operator in India required an urgent power distribution solution for underground operations. The environment was hazardous, and the client needed flameproof equipment that could be delivered and commissioned under tight deadlines.
Project Scope: Air Freight Delivery via Belgium
Allenwest were asked to supply an AW2000 Power Centre, shipped via air freight through Belgium, arriving in Delhi during night operations. The project included logistics planning, safe handling, and on-site commissioning.
Objectives: Safety, Speed, and Reliability
- Deliver a flameproof power centre compliant with mining safety standards
- Ensure fast deployment to meet production timelines
- Maintain equipment integrity during complex international transport
- Provide full electrical protection and control for critical mining loads
Design Standards and Safety Focus
- Built to mining flameproof standards for hazardous environments
- Integrated AWT31/32/33 protection modules for earth leakage, overload, and short-circuit protection
- Mechanical interlocks and withdrawable vacuum circuit breaker for safe isolation
- Compliance with international electrical safety norms
Quality and Robustness of the AW2000
The Allenwest AW2000 Power Centre is a flameproof, heavy-duty solution designed for hazardous mining environments. It comprises:
- INE10 Circuit Breaker: 400A isolating switch, withdrawable VCB, interlocked isolator
- INT4 Transformer: 1.5MVA, detachable top cover, primary voltage tapping panel
- IN10 Load Centre: MCCBs for 1100V & 550V, 10 drive outlets, lighting circuits, datalogging, and testing facilities
This Power Centre weighed almost 15 tonnes, making its safe and timely transportation by air freight a significant achievement. The size and weight required specialist packaging, shock monitoring, and moisture control to ensure integrity throughout the multi-leg journey.
Key Outcomes: Delivered and Commissioned in 48 Hours
- Delivered on time via air freight, despite multi-leg routing and night arrival
- Commissioned within 48 hours of site receipt
- Enabled safe energisation of 10 critical drives and auxiliary systems
- Full compliance with flameproof and protection standards
Client Impact: Operational Continuity and Safety
- Operational continuity achieved under tight deadlines
- Safety assured in hazardous underground conditions.
- Reduced downtime and accelerated production ramp-up
- Enhanced predictive maintenance capability through integrated datalogging
Why Choose Allenwest for Mining Power Solutions?
Allenwest is a trusted name inย industrial electrical engineering, known for:
- ISO 9001, 14001 and 14001
- Proven track record in mining, utilities, and heavy industry
- Custom solutions tailored to client needs
- UK-based manufacturing and support
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Find out more about our AW2000 Power Centres
Completed Allenwest AW2000 Power Centre before shipping
AW2000 Power Centre, shipped via air freight through Belgium
Allenwest AW2000 Power Centre arriving at the final destination in Delhi at night
