Electrical distribution

Fighting against counterfeit electrical products

23 January, 2009

Counterfeit electrical products are proliferating the global electrical market, damaging the reputation and profit of manufacturers, distributors and contractors, while endangering their customers.

Paybacks from energy harvesting

22 January, 2009 by Dr Peter Harrop*

As more and more energy-harvesting products hit the market, a growing range of commercial applications and benefits is becoming apparent. So how will this growing field of technology impact on current electrical solutions?

Dun & Bradstreet survey predicts tough start to 2009

18 December, 2008

The outlook for Australia into the start of 2009 is rather grim across a number of industry sectors, according to a survey by business and credit analyst firm Dun & Bradstreet.

Suspended power board

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Jackson Industries

The PT1199SS ‘Power on a Chain’ power board is designed to provide electrical power to work areas via overhead means, removing the hazards of tripping or electrocution from electrical leads strewn across floors.

Motor protection relays

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty Ltd

The Sprecher+Schuh CEP seven C3 is the latest addition to the DeviceNet-ready, CEP series of electronic motor protection relays.

Lockout box

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Cirlock

The GLB-2 group lockout box is designed for lockout situations where more than one person is involved and ensures lockout of energy sources on larger projects until all workers have removed their locks.

Labelled circuit breakers

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/L

The HPM range of circuit breakers, designed for use in residential switchboards, is now supplied with a transparent labelling system.

Electrician’s installation and levelling tool

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: TigheCore Australia Pty Ltd

The Clip-Mate Pro has been designed to make the task of installing GPOs, switches, downlights and exhaust fans fast and accurate.

Equipment enclosure

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

The Sarel Spacial 6000 enclosure family has been extended to include a floor-standing range, designed to house control and automation and low-voltage electrical distribution equipment in commercial and industrial applications.

Clear single socket

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/L

The HPM clear plug base is a completely clear single socket GPO, so that terminations are clearly visible. This makes fault-finding easier because there is no need to spend time removing the socket from the nail plate in order to check the terminations.