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One of nineteen Atlas Copco's portable XAHS 38 air compressors on site.
The XAHS 38 portable
air compressors have been
indispensable for inflating the tires of
heavy-duty trucks that navigate the
often-arid landscape of the mining
site. The Atlas Copco machines were
deliberately chosen for this project
because of their ability to withstand
the toughest conditions. Also, the
low weight and compact size of the
portable air compressors make it
simple for the team on-site to move
them whenever is needed.
Their use for tire inflation in
the coal mining site is integral to
maintaining operational efficiency,
ensuring vehicle safety, and
minimizing downtime due to tirerelated
issues.
THRIVING IN
TROPICAL TRIALS
East Kalimantan is notorious for its
extreme weather, including heavy
monsoon rains that lead to flooding
and waterlogged conditions,
disrupting operations. High humidity
and temperatures up to 86 degrees
Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius)
present further challenges to the
durability of machinery and the
efficiency of the workforce. The
terrain often becomes muddy and
slippery, complicating the operation
of heavy machinery.
Atlas Copco's light yet robust
portable XAHS 38 compressors are
engineered to perform reliably in
such demanding conditions; with a
capacity to deliver 7 bar pressure,
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their suitability for temperatures
ranging anywhere between -4 to
122° degrees Fahrenheit (-20 to
50 degrees Celsius) and highquality,
dust and corrosion-resistant
materials; meaning these units
provide the necessary resilience
and power to sustain continuous
operations, thereby supporting
efficient and safe mining activities.
At the mining site, dust and heavy
rainfall are similarly constant threats
to safety and operational continuity.
Despite these conditions, the
portable air unites are performing
with optimal uptime, highlighting
their design for durability and
sustained performance. The XAHS
38 model features a HardHat PE
(polyethylene) canopy that is not only
light and corrosion-resistant but also
very durable, making it ideal for the
severe onsite weather conditions.
TREKKING TO THE FUTURE
The mining operation is projected
to conclude in March 2025, marking
the end of a significant chapter
in Indonesia's mining industry;
while showcasing the critical role
of Atlas Copco's reliable solutions
in overcoming the environmental
challenges of one of the world's most
demanding industrial landscapes.
Kevin Schoeters is vice president of communications for Atlas Copco and can be
reached at kevin.schoeters@atlascopco.com. Atlas Copco Group enables technology
that transforms the future. We innovate to develop products, services and solutions
that are key to our customers' success. Our four business areas offer compressed
air and vacuum solutions, energy solutions, dewatering and industrial pumps,
industrial power tools and assembly, and machine vision solutions. For more
information, visit www.atlascopcogroup.com.
COMPANY CLOSE-UP: PORTABLE AIR
Portable Air is a division within Atlas Copco Group, and part of the
Power Technique Business Area. We design, manufacture and market
mobile compressors, high pressure boosters and light demolition
handheld tools for tough industries all over the world and under
various brands. We are headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, with
production in Brazil, China, India, and the United States and a global
sales organization.
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