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        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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