Pilz PSENini safety proximity switch
12 September, 2011 byThe safety proximity switch PSENini from Pilz detects the approach of metallic objects without using contacts. Safe detection is provided even on multiple position applications - with long cams or rotational movements. The non-wearing technology is suitable for high switching frequencies.
Schurter metal switch MSM
06 September, 2011The MSM metal switch is available for mounting diameters of 19, 22 and 30 mm. Because of its small, low-profile front mounting of 1.7 mm, its protection class rating of IP67 and its high impact resistance, the switch is robust and protected against vandalism.
Clipsal 30USM universal switch mechanism
31 August, 2011 byClipsal’s 30USM (universal switch mechanism), part of its 30 series mechanism range, has a capacity of 20 A and can switch fluorescent loads up to 16AX. It is engineered to manage high short-circuit currents.
Connector-Tech ALS CEEform connectors
29 August, 2011 byThe CEEform connectors meet the international standard IEC 60309, EN 60309 and VDE 0623. The CEE plugs and sockets are designed for use with single- and multiphase applications. They are suitable in areas such as the entertainment industry, construction, agriculture and the mining industry.
Electrical industry calls on WA landlords to install safety switches
16 August, 2011The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has called on landlords in Western Australia to ensure they have residual current devices installed to help prevent electrical incidents in the home.
Austrol heavy-duty limit switches
15 July, 2011 byThe Austrol heavy-duty limit switches are engineered and manufactured in Australia to suit Australian conditions. The Austrol Type 77 limit switches consist of two models: Hatchway Limit Switch (77HL) and Track Limit Switch (77TL).
Allen-Bradley 800B 16 mm push-buttons
14 July, 2011 byThe Allen-Bradley 800B 16 mm push-buttons are suitable for light industrial and instrumentation applications. They help reduce maintenance and associated downtime costs with LED pilot lights that indicate if a motor is in operation and trigger-action emergency-stop (E-stop) devices that cease motion. The E-stop push-button features a trigger-action anti-tease to help ensure the E-stop command will disengage equipment, helping to improve worker safety.
ComNet 8-port unmanaged switch with POE
13 July, 2011 byThe CNFE8USPOE unmanaged ethernet switches are aggregation transceivers for up to eight channels of 10/100 ethernet data. There are two models within the series: the CNFE8FX1TX7USPOE contains one 100FX optical port and seven 10/100TX electrical ports, and the CNFE8FX2TX6USPOE contains two 100FX optical ports and six 10/100TX electrical ports.
Allen-Bradley Guardmaster SensaGuard switches with RFID capabilities
12 July, 2011 byThe Allen-Bradley Guardmaster SensaGuard range of switches provides secure safety switching, diagnostics and monitoring in one compact package. Combining the technology of RFID coding with an M23 safety distribution block, the unit is claimed to simplify the integration of multiple sensors.
HPM Linea and Legrand Arteor apps
29 April, 2011 byThe HPM Linea and Legrand Arteor apps give contractors a convenient and easy way to match electrical accessories with clients’ new rooms.
Hunter Pacific Icon chrome-finished ceiling fan range
07 December, 2010 byThe Black Ice and Silver Ice chrome-finished ceiling fans are part of the premium Icon range, their chrome finish making them tough and long-lasting.
Socomec ATyS 40A-3200A automatic transfer switches
07 December, 2010 byThe Socomec ATyS 40A-3200A range of automatic transfer switches includes the ATyS M single-phase model (from 40-160 A), adding to the six-model ATyS ‘smart’ transfer switch series suitable for mains/backup generator supply switching.
HPM Legrand electronic push-button switch
31 August, 2010 byHPM Legrand is expanding the range of push-button mechanisms with a sleek 240 V electronic push-button switch, suitable for residential or commercial projects.
Gas Alarm Systems VEFSA (very early fire detection and safety alarm)
31 August, 2010 byVEFSA (very early fire detection and safety alarm) is designed to detect mixed gases generated due to electrical overload, electrical short-circuit or overheating in power station substations, electrical panels, data centres and telecom rooms, including UPS battery rooms.
Switches and GPOs don’t have to be so bland
05 August, 2010 by Giuseppe Parola*Not long after I first arrived here in Australia, I met an architect who told me that he didn’t want light switches to be visible in homes. When I asked him why, he simply said: “Because they’re ugly.” I suspect such an attitude is not uncommon amongst many architects, and even some home owners, given the universal use of basic white switch plates and GPOs in this country.
