In these economically difficult times the importance of controlling and managing operational costs cannot be overstated.

Fuel consumption in any mining operation is costly but unavoidable so it’s essential to track fuel usage on a daily basis. The Autofuel fuel monitoring system does exactly that by monitoring fuel issued from both fueling sites and the mobile browsers used on site for vehicles and equipment.

Fuel Management – A Boon for the Mining Industry in South Africa

The Autofuel fuel management system is specifically designed to promote efficiency and of course to control costs at all times. Just look at some of the benefits and features you’ll enjoy by automating this area of operating cost that could otherwise get out of control…

• No More Clipboard Wielding Pen Pushing Pump Attendants
• Automated Fuel Delivery 24/7 Every Day Of The Year
• No More Concern Over Insecure Fuel Pumps
• Database Controlled Fuel Consumption For Individual vehicles
• A Simple To Operate Software Programme Run From Your Office PC

…and much more.

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The Automated Fuel Management System That Saves You Money

When it comes to fuel management for the mining industry in South Africa, it is difficult to overstate the benefits built into the Autofuel fuel management system.

Every fleet operator can for example, identify each individual fleet vehicle via a simple tag  and once the driver or plant operator enters the mileage or hour meter reading, the fuel type and pumps are automatically selected for that particular vehicle.

The mileage or hours are then checked and validated before the pump becomes operational. Once the vehicle is refuelled the details of the transaction are recorded and downloaded at a later date via the computer into the company’s offices.

This information enables the client to analyze and draw reports from the data and export it to excel spreadsheets or any other fleet administration system they have installed.

The whole operation can cut out the necessity of driver intervention in any way other than to place the nozzle into the tank for refuelling.

On site mobile browsers, which are essential in some mining operations where heavy equipment cannot leave the site, can also have an Autofuel monitoring system installed.

The benefits of doing so are many, not least of which is the fact that every ounce of fuel can be accounted for and therefore there is no wastage.

The system stops the likelihood of any unauthorized refuelling or human error, and makes the possibility of intentional manipulation impossible. Plus of course fuel is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week without the need for staff to monitor the comings and goings of vehicles.

You Can Set Costs and Tightly Your Control Budgets

Any fuel budgets set by a particular client will also be dealt with automatically by the Autofuel system. This helps to improve management and enable the client to work out their fuel costs over a set period.

As mileage and hours are recorded every time the vehicle is refuelled, Autofuel will show when the vehicle is due for servicing, an important means of controlling maintenance costs.

Complete control of operating costs must be the goal of any successful business. Installing Autofuel systems has already proved to be economically beneficial to mining companies in South Africa.

It’s worth pointing out again some of the areas where this system will make savings and control costs. There’s a reduction in labour costs. Fuel consumption can be very carefully controlled and reduced. Fleet vehicle maintenance again can be controlled thereby reducing vehicle downtime.

The immediate outlook for industry may not appear too good at the moment. However, by employing all the powerful benefits Autofuel has to offer you will vastly improve your annual performance. In other words…our system will work wonders for your bottom line!