EKD energy chain from Powermite delivers reliable and cost-effective protection of cable, hose and hydraulic supply at fixed or variable speed for seamless operation of mobile equipment. The company’s combined knowledge of over 50 years in drag chain applications with German energy chain manufacturer EKD positions it as a leading supplier of EKD Kolibri energy […]
The new DHP485Z Cordless Impact Drill from Makita is the latest update to this versatile range of cordless 18V lithium-ion power tools. The DHP485Z is the replacement model for the DHP459. It has a brushless motor with a maximum fastening torque of 50 Nm and is equipped with XPT (eXtreme Protection Technology) which provides added […]
A range of electronic monitoring and timing devices in different formats for ease of use and retrofit purposes is available from ElectroMechanica. ElectroDev units are suited to all industrial applications where parameter monitoring is essential for the well-being of plant and machinery. The timing devices, on the other hand, are machine devices to facilitate easy […]
Bosch Projects lead engineer Jeshika Ramchund received the Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) Young Engineer of the Year Award at the 2019 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, in Midrand. Ramchund has eleven years’ experience in planning, designing and implementing water and sanitation infrastructure projects. She has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and is […]
A manufacturer of industrial minerals produces a very fine, abrasive dust which clogs up equipment such as compressors and forklifts. The producer has upgraded and doubled the size of its plant, to produce an even finer product. However, they experienced downtime with their two existing compressors which were essential for its operation as the plant […]
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. […]
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, […]
Wirtgen South Africa has entered into a distributorship agreement with Northern Ireland-based compact mobiles and stockpiler manufacturer Screencore, whose machines are designed for applications including quarrying, mining, recycling, earthmoving, organics and agriculture. At a recent product launch event, Wirtgen showcased the Screencore 365R, a 65-inch radial, tracked stockpiler with a C2.2 Turbo Cat engine and […]
A low-voltage electrical distribution system design to reduce the complexity of panel design is available from local supplier ElectroMechanica. Quadro+ modules from Hager combines modularity with low-voltage components to simplify the design of distribution solutions. The modules include assemblies, equipment and accessories required to build a complete enclosure, with IP30 or IP55 protection levels up […]
