Southern Power Maintenance - Technical Services for Power Transformers

In today's fast-paced modern economy some things still remain true. Service, quality and longevity are all things that will bring your company to the negotiating table. However, in the 21st century these things do not sign the deal, they only get you to the table. That is what makes South­ern Power Maintenance (SPM) truly unique. If you are looking for a preferred partner to handle all of your transformer procurement and commission­ing needs, look no further. From procurement, assembly, transport and commissioning through to maintenance, transport and on-site repairs, only one company will electrify your business.

Technical services for generation, transmission and distribution power trans­formers

SPM provides specialist technical services associated with generation, transmission and distribution power trans­formers. The services provided include transportation, installation, testing, commission, inspections, maintenance and repairs of transformers and tap­changers. We are based in Johannesburg, South Africa; however, we cover the entire Sub Saharan Africa. Our clients include major electricity utilities and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in Southern Africa.

Our dedicated team of specialised staff, including skilled riggers, trans­former erection fitters, site supervisors and commissioning engineers, move in step with each other to deliver a turnkey solution that provides excellence above all else. This means our customers experience a hassle-free end-to-end service delivery system that does not only meet their expectations, but exceeds them as a matter of company policy.

Sub Saharan transformer specialists

Our teams have extensive experience in the procurement, installation and maintenance of some of the largest generator and transmission units in Sub Saharan Africa. Our knowledge and experience encom­passes the length and breadth of transformer technology including power, furnace and distribution transformers. From 5MVA to 500MVA, our company has installed, assembled and fully commissioned them all.

Transformer site repairs and maintenance

SPM provides a comprehensive solution with respect to transformer main­tenance and other related on-site services. These services extend from power, distribution, furnace and other types of transformers. Our site ser­vices scope of work includes the following activities:

• Condition monitoring
• Advising customers on best maintenance practices
• Minor and major oil leak repairs
• Tapchanger repairs and servicing
• On-site dry out of the active part
• Oil filtration, regeneration and replacement
• Testing and fault investigations

SPM also provides comprehensive maintenance services on other primary plant auxiliaries, including metering transformers, isolators and circuit breakers for voltages ranging from 11kV to 400kV.

Repair of transformers and transformer parts

SPM also provides a turnkey service with regard to the overhauling of damaged transformers and conducts internal repairs to all manner of active and inert transformer parts. Together with our partners, we use state-of-the-art equipment from vacuum ovens and test bay facilities, combined with our extensive knowledge and dedicated teams of skilled workers, we can perform all tests in accordance with IEC and BS standards.

Because SPM is at the forefront of transformer and generator technology we would like to invite you to discover for your­self the power of NEXT Business Practices and the value we can provide to your company long into the future.