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COVER STORY
Continuous improvement in quality
reaps success
Information from Free State Transformers
ree State Transformers manufactures a range of transformers Manufacturing
from 5 kVA to 40 MVA. The company is committed to providing The company manufactures a wide range of transformers in
Fexcellent service and quality products to all its customers, accordance with both Eskom and SABS specifications.
irrespective of the value of the order. The company has experienced
success and growth through its focus on continuous improvement to Distribution and power transformer range
enhance quality and to ensure on-time delivery. • Intermediate voltage transformers (Eskom spec): 5 kVA to
Free State Transformers holds a wide range of transformers in 1 MVA, 1 kV and 3,3 kV
stock, ready for collection or delivery to assist clients in the event • Distribution transformers (SABS 780 spec): 16 kVA to 3150 kVA
of breakdowns. A wide range of standby, loan transformers are also with voltages up to 33 kV
available. • Power transformers up to 132 kV, with either on-load or off-load
The company has the capability to design and manufacture tap changer
a wide range of distribution, power transformers, miniature
substations and special application transformers ranging from 5 Miniature substations
kVA to 40 MVA with rated voltages up to 132 kV. Free State Transformers manufactures minisubs up to 2 MVA with
Free State Transformers’ products are designed and manufactured voltages of 11 kV, 22 kV and 33 kV. These minisubs incorporate
to applicable local and international specifications. The company’s medium voltage switchgear with either SF6, oil or vacuum insulation.
products are used by Eskom, power utilities, municipalities, mines,
farmers, renewable energy plants and industries across Africa. The range incudes:
• Surface mount minisubs for municipal or industrial application.
Please click here to watch a video about the company • Underground mobile minisubs for the mining industry
• Skid based minisubs for open cast mines
History
Free State Transformers was formed in 1998, from humble The company also manufactures special application transformers,
beginnings when only small intermediate voltage systems were such as:
designed and manufactured. Over the last 23 years, the company • Inverter/rectifier transformers (6 & 12 pulse application)
has grown into a reputable manufacturer of quality and reliable • Phase-shift transformers (24 pulse application)
transformers. In 2004 Free State Transformers obtained the following • VSD transformers
certification from the South African Bureau of Standards: SANS 780 • Solar & Wind application transformers
for manufacturing and SANS ISO 9001:2000 for quality systems. The • Mobile substations to Eskom’s specifications
company employs 150 people and has offices in Bloemfontein and • Dry-type/cast resin transformers
New Germany, KwaZulu-Natal. • NEC/NER/AUX transformers with voltages up to 33 kV
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