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Free State Transformers’ repairs and field services Technology
Repairs and refurbishment The company’s technology is based on world-leading concepts and trends.
• Distribution transformers up to 33 kV Its understanding of transformers and customer’s needs enables it to offer
• Power transformers up to 132 kV clients the best solutions through innovation and design.
• Intermediate voltage systems (step-up and step-down)
• Miniature substations for surface and underground Design
applications Free State Transformers has well developed calculation tools which ensure
• Special application transformers & miniature fast and accurate designs. A continuous design improvement strategy
substations ensures ease in manufacturing and results in quality products.

Transformer field services Manufacturing
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• On-site maintenance and repairs of transformers and Free State Transformers has a 4800 m manufacturing facility with 80 t of
minisubs lifting capacity. Optimised manufacturing processes and dedicated special
• On-site oil sampling and transformer testing transformer lines ensure flexibility and on-time supply to all customers.
• On-site oil purification and regeneration
• Thermal imaging Free State Transformers offers quality products and services to its
• Substation and transformer commissioning customers. The company’s focus on continuous quality monitoring, based
• On-load tap changer servicing and testing on ISO 9001 and SANS 780 means complete customer satisfaction
• Transformer transport and rigging regarding its service and its products. n

Quality standards Contact Bernadette Opperman, Free State Transformers,
Free State Transformers is SANS ISO 9001:2000 and Tel +27 (51) 435-3333, +27 (82) 822 3760 bo@fstx.co.za
SANS 780 accredited manufacturer. www.freestatetransformers.co.za

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