THREE Atlas Copco H7+ light towers supplied by Atlas Copco dealer, Airlif Compressors and Pumps, to a coal mine in Mpumalanga in early February 2026, perfectly align with the customer’s focus on safety, efficiency, reliability, performance and productivity.
The robust H7+ stands out as a holistic light solution, combining cutting-edge technology with practical design, delivering easy, reliable operation, powerful illumination across wide areas, low fuel consumption, reduced noise, easy operation and hassle-free maintenance.
Riaan Burke, business development manager at Atlas Copco Power Technique, explains that the mine had previously been supplied with the earlier‑generation Atlas Copco H6+ light towers and 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.”
The new light towers are already delivering outstanding results. Equipped with advanced SMD (Surface Mount Device) LED floodlights, the H7+ delivers bright, energy‑efficient coverage across more than 7,000 sqm, an increase of 1,000 sqm over the earlier H6+ units which used COB (Chip on Board) technology.
Fewer towers are needed to cover a given area, streamlining operations and cutting fuel use – a dual saving for the customer. Dimming control added to LED technology and energy‑efficient engines lowers fuel consumption by up to 40%, reduces CO₂ emissions and ultimately lowers long‑term costs.
Servicing intervals on the H7+ of over 600 hours maximise uptime and drive consistent performance, translating into improved total cost of ownership for customers across industries. With noise levels around 55 dBA at 7m, the H7+ runs far quieter than traditional towers, presenting a major advantage for noisesensitive environments such as residential areas.
The robust, reliable H7+ is built with a hard hat body incorporating a corrosion‑resistant, crack‑resistant polyethylene canopy designed to protect components from impacts and environmental exposure. The light tower thrives in demanding conditions including open‑pit mining, night‑time industrial and construction sites, outdoor events, emergency response zones, maintenance yards and rental fleets.
The H7+ is also easy to use and transport. With its compact, towable design, the light plant can be deployed quickly across multiple sites. An automatic mast‑lowering function triggered by the handbrake release prevents towing with the mast extended.
Kenneth Smit, sales manager at Airlif Compressors and Pumps says that all these qualities make the H7+ 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.”
