Safety interlocks
30 Jul 2014
Castell provides safety interlocks to Zambia’s largest power station.
Industrial safety specialist Castell has provided several K Locks and key exchanges boxes to the Kariba hydropower station North Bank extension project in Zambia.
In the early 1960s, Castell provided interlocks to the power station; more than half a century later, the interlocks are still performing well, the company claims.
Castell’s interlocks force workers to follow a predetermined process when operating or maintaining machinery and equipment, to prevent human error and safeguard workers’ access to dangerous areas.
Christy Zhang, senior sales manager at Castell China, said: “It is an honour for Castell to provide safety interlocks to the Kariba North Bank extension project. The client’s trust in us stems from the long-term performance of our interlocks.”
The Kariba hydropower station is located in the middle of the Zambezi River, 125 miles from Lusaka, Zambia’s capital.
The extension project has added two 180 MW generator units, taking the total capacity to 1,080 MW.
