Miniature circuit breaker
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
The S200 range of miniature circuit breakers (MCBs) has been increased so that five different tripping characteristics are available across the full range, which incorporates standard short circuit capacities of 6, 10 and 15-25 kA.
Monitoring relays
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
The latest-generation PMDsigma relays monitor voltage, current, temperature and phase sequence, while enabling values to be set via a rotary knob and saved onto a chip card so they can be copied onto other units.
Cable protection systems
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
Using both common metal and polymide cable conduits and meeting the requirements of the ATEX directive for processing industries, PMA’s flexible cable protection systems are an inconspicuous solution offering mechanical strength, resistance to UV and resistance to corrosion, all within a wide temperature range.
Floor outlets
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Esco Industries Pty Ltd
The Gnome and Supergnome stainless steel floor outlets for electrical and communications services have been updated to make them more versatile for the range of applications they are deployed in, including offices, showrooms, warehouses, factories, gymnasiums and garages.
US housing repossessions increase copper theft
30 July, 2008
According to a recent report in The Boston Globe, the combination of increased copper prices and record housing foreclosures in the US state of Massachusetts has resulted in an ‘epidemic’ of house thefts.
Australand commits to HPM Legrand
29 July, 2008
Australand has appointed HPM Legrand as its preferred national supplier, with the partnership commencing 1 July 2008.
Major projects to meet future power demand
11 July, 2008
Major projects have begun to meet the growing need for power in south-east Queensland, according to Mines and Energy Minister, Geoff Wilson.
Auto recloser for RCDs
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
The F2C-ARI enables automatic reclosing of a residual current device (RCD) in case of nuisance tripping, eg, after an overvoltage created by lightning, making it particularly suitable for use in unmanned control panels in applications such as communications repeater stations, traffic and signalling control, pumping and irrigation stations, refrigeration and public lighting.
Power condition assessment
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Megger Limited
Delta3000 is an automated insulation power factor test set to non-destructively assess the condition of high-voltage electrical equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers and motors, and measuring the excitation current and inductance of transformer windings
RCBO circuit breaker
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: NAW Controls
The MRR series combination MCB and RCD (RCBO), developed by motor control gear manufacturer Mack Electrical, fits all the necessary electronics of an earth leakage trip unit and an over-current tripping mechanism into a single-pole MCB case with a 6 kA fault current rating.
Safety glasses
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Australian Supreme Import
Designed to be worn over your glasses, the Atlantic OverSpec provides medium-impact protection at 40 m/s and is certified by SAI Global to AS/NZS1337.
Wireless switch
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Convergent Technologies Pty Ltd
The Control4 wireless switch is a lighting control device that can be seamlessly integrated with home automation systems or added to existing electrical wiring.
Apprentice tool kit
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: RS
The ‘Electricians Apprentice Tool Kit’ from Cooper Tools is a 74-piece tool kit compiled with electricians in mind. The kit comprises hand tools, safety equipment and storage facilities from manufacturers including Crescent, HK Porter, Lufkin, Nicholson, Plumb and Wiss.
Recessed wall point
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Rushmore Distributors
The Repelec RECWP1WH single-gang recessed wall point is designed to be installed in locations behind cabinets, bedside tables, plasma and LCD TVs, fridges, washing machines and other appliances where plugs may protrude too far.
Speedcon quick locking circular connectors
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: ERNTEC Pty Ltd
The Speedcon quick locking system has been added to the Coninvers ConPower P20 (M17) and P70 (M40) ranges of circular connectors, in addition to the standard screw locking.
