The new Uni-T UT89X digital multimeter offers an array of handy features that make the job of the electrical contractor easier. Electrical accessories supplier and Bidvest Group subsidiary Voltex has been appointed the exclusive distributor in South Africa. Issues electrical contractors face on a daily basis range from multimeter test leads getting worn out to […]
RS Components SA exhibited at this year’s Africa Automation Fair. The company promotes technological thinking, enhanced through its DesignSpark website for anyone to share ideas, innovations and learn how to code or conceptualise designs with other users. DesignSpark has more than 750 000 members and they understand the importance of the connected age of IoT. […]
Complete fire and gas safety solutions providing detection, notification and mitigation in a range of industries are now available from HMA South Africa, thanks to an exclusive distributorship with Det-Tronics of the USA. Flame detection company Det-Tronics’ solutions are based on performance (coverage, field of view and range), reliability (superior protection of people, products and […]
Tufflon compression glands from Pratley are made from a tough engineering plastic unlike ordinary PVC. This renders them virtually unbreakable and makes them ideal for appliances and instrumentation in applications and industries ranging from sewerage and chemical plants to abattoirs. An IP68 seal also protects the gland from the ingress of dust, and renders it […]
To classify electrical equipment as intrinsically safe, its design must prevent it from being a source or trigger of ignition. One of several aspects of intrinsically safe electronics devices is reducing or eliminating switch sparking. Other considerations include fast fuses, controlling component temperatures, eliminating excessively close spacing of components which could lead to short circuits, […]
South Africa’s government, energy regulator and Eskom have often been criticised for obstructing the introduction of distributed, small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) which would help businesses to cut costs and ensure the stability of their power supply during load shedding. But in fact there are significant and far-sighted tax breaks which have been put in place […]
Instrotech is offering Keller’s range of five intrinsically safe electronic pressure gauges for use in areas subject to gas explosion risks. The type approvals are compliant with the ATEX Explosion Protection Directive regarding explosive gases. Their electronic design is trimmed to minimise energy consumption, so it is also possible to replace the batteries inside areas […]
Statex from BAUR may well be the planning tool you need to keep your MV cables in service for as long as possible without jeopardising security of supply. The new analysis software evaluates the data from the dissipation factor measurement (tan delta measurement), and uses a patented algorithm to calculate the statistical remaining cable lifetime. […]
