Three H7+ light towers have been supplied to a coal mine in Mpumalanga by Atlas Copco’s dealer, Airlif Compressors and Pumps, to help improve safety, efficiency, reliability, performance and productivity.

The robust light towers are seen as a holistic light solution that offers reliable operation, powerful illumination across wide areas, low fuel consumption, reduced noise, ease of operation and hassle-free maintenance. 

Atlas Copco Power Technique business development manager Riaan Burke explains that the mine had previously been supplied with the earlier‑generation Atlas Copco H6+ light towers and it was now seeking an automated solution. “Their priority was a light tower designed to switch on at dusk, shut down at sunrise and allow easy raising and lowering of the mast. As an upgrade to the H6+, the H7+ unit presented the ideal solution, featuring a photocell for automated power management and hydraulics that provide safe, effortless mast operation thereby minimising human intervention and improving operator safety.”

Equipped with advanced Surface Mount Device LED floodlights, the H7+ is designed to deliver bright, energy‑efficient coverage across more than 7 000 m², an increase of 1 000 m² over the earlier H6+ units which used Chip on Board technology. The increased coverage means that fewer towers are needed to cover a given area, streamlining operations and cutting fuel use. Dimming control added to LED technology and energy‑efficient engines helps lower fuel consumption by up to 40%, and reduces CO₂ emissions and long‑term costs.

The models are said to deliver over 600 hours uptime, which improves servicing intervals and reduces total cost of ownership. With noise levels at approximately 55 dBA at 7 m, the H7+ is quieter than traditional towers, which is an advantage for noise‑sensitive environments such as residential areas.

The robust tower is built with a Hard Hat body incorporating a corrosion‑resistant, crack‑resistant polyethylene canopy designed to protect components from impacts and environmental exposure, making it suitable for demanding conditions including openpit mining, night‑time industrial and construction sites, outdoor events, emergency response zones, maintenance yards and rental fleets.

With its compact, towable design, the light plant can be deployed quickly across multiple sites and is designed to be easy to use and transport. An automatic mast‑lowering function triggered by the handbrake release prevents towing with the mast extended.

Airlif Compressors and Pumps sales manager Kenneth Smit affirms that the H7+ is a standout choice for dealers, rental companies, contractors and utilities. “The unit’s suitability for a wide range of operations broaden dealers’ sales and application opportunities.”