A customer seeking a simple, plug-and-play compressed air solution, supplied directly to point of use, with no installation required, prompted one of Atlas Copco Power Technique’s dealers to order four T900 E-Air mobile electric compressors.
Ticking every box, these robust compressors are geared to power the customer’s tough mining operations in South Africa’s Northen Cape province, with some of the machines primed for deployment underground.
Atlas Copco, globally renowned for its high-quality, reliable and efficient mobile diesel air compressors, has developed a cutting-edge range of E-Air mobile electric compressors, as a direct response to mining and industry’s escalating demands for efficiencies and environmental stewardship. In addition to the E-Air T900, Atlas Copco also offers the E-Air T400 and E-Air T500 – all fixed speed machines.
“While mobile diesel compressors have long been the backbone of mining and industry, the mobile electric machine is unmistakenly gaining ground, offering an excellent compressed air alternative,” affirms Atlas Copco Power Technique’s AIP Sales Engineer, Riaan Burke. “A steady increase in awareness of our E-Air offering is definitely driving stronger interest. Simply put, there’s a distinct appeal to an electric compressor elegantly clad in yellow!”
“Our range of electric compressors embody the same core philosophies as our respected diesel-driven mobile units, delivering optimal, robust and reliable performance, seamlessly navigating through even the toughest environmental conditions.” The key differences, according to Burke, lie in the electric machines’ ability to provide cleaner, quieter and more energy-efficient air delivery. With no installation required, the compressor can simply be plugged into the nearest power socket and is ready to deliver air. Burke further points out that there is no need for a receiver due to modulating control. “Representing a significant step forward in both technology and performance, these electric units offer a lower total cost of air system ownership while substantially reducing carbon footprints.”
Atlas Copco’s E-Air mobile electric compressors is unlocking new potential across mining and industry where demanding, dust-heavy environments are part of daily operations. Engineered for high performance where reliability is critical, these compact machines deliver compressed on any site with access to grid power. Confined or sensitive spaces, urban sites, indoor facilities, open-pit and underground mining as well as tunnelling operations present environments where these quiet-running, emission-free machines truly come into their own. “Our goal is not just about meeting today’s needs; our mandate is to equip our customers with forward-thinking solutions that tackle future challenges head-on,” comments Burke emphatically.
Burke concludes by highlighting the importance of their dealer network: “As valued partners, our dealers provide us with a direct route to market. Furthermore, their strategic location near customers allows for swift, efficient product and service delivery, ensuring peak plant availability and sustained productivity.”
With the supply of the four Atlas Copco T900 E-Air compressors to the site end-March/early April 2025, Power Technique’s dealer once again underscores their commitment to supporting customers with advanced solutions designed for optimal performance in challenging environments.
