Sensors for harsh environments
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
The uprox+ Factor 1 line of sensors has been expanded to include IP69k-rated washdown versions with temperature ratings from -40 to 100°C. These sensors are designed to be resilient to the high-pressure cleaning agents often found in the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
Small bore conduits
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: EC&M Electrical Pty Ltd
The Ramflex Micro Conduit is designed to meet the needs of industries that require small bore conduits to protect electric cable and optical fibre applications such as robotics, clean rooms, IT networks and control systems as well as in harsh or vandal-prone environments.
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.
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.
Electronic switch
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Vectek Electronics Ltd
An electronic switch has been released by New Zealand company Vectek Electronics. To achieve high reliability it is often necessary to switch to an alternative power supply quickly but without connecting the two supplies together and transferring any fault that may be present.
Universal power alert
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Dwyer Omega (Aust) Pty Ltd
The UPA-130 universal power alert is designed to reduce the risk of electrical arc flash by pre-verifying the electrical isolation from the outside of a control panel.
Wire wound resistors
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Connector-Tech ALS Pty Ltd
The Merlin Power Resistor range is available in a wide range of resistances and wattages from 20 to 2000+.
Power distribution
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Raritan Australia Pty Ltd
The Dominion PX power distribution unit (PDU) allows IT administrators to remotely control and obtain detailed, real-time information on energy consumed by individual servers. Optional humidity and temperature sensors can also be placed within a rack cabinet to monitor environmental conditions that may degrade server performance or cause equipment failure.
Lightweight connectors
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited
Fischer Connectors has released the AluLite range of lightweight aluminium circular push pull connectors, which are significantly lighter than typical metal connectors.
Industrial enclosure
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Rittal Pty Ltd
The MicroTCA Cube enclosure is a direct solution for an industrial environment-based MicroTCA.OR1.0 application.
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.
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.
Festoon cables
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Nexans Olex Australia Pty Ltd
The Rheyflat-N screened and unscreened rubber flat festoon cables are designed to be used in handling systems, lifts and e-chain cable carrier systems in power, control and bus applications with high mechanical stress and frequent bending in one plane only. The copper-screened versions of the cable are used in environments where protection is needed against electro-magnetic disturbances caused by power cables.
