Electrical distribution

Keeping up with massive growth in the Gold Coast

29 January, 2009

Considerable money is being invested by Energex in expanding the electricity grid in the Gold Coast to keep up with development.

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.

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.

Stainless steel cable ties

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: CABAC

The STFCxx0-316 and STFCxx0-HD-316 316-grade stainless steel cable ties are fully coated with a halogen-free nylon coating, which gives the tie a smooth surface, and rounded edges that protect the cable and assist with operator safety.

Heatshrink tubing

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: StockCap

The range of Stockcap heatshrink products has been expanded with the addition of low-voltage (LV) medium-wall (MW) heatshrink tubes.

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.

Laser level

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: CABAC

The LL500 laser level is a rugged measurement tool, constructed from aluminium and fitted with rubber boots to protect it from shock, making it suitable for electrical trades and use on construction sites.

Rubber grommets

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: NPA Pty Ltd

The Heyco Products range of rubber grommets for mounting or through-hole wire applications is available in 160 sizes to accommodate holes ranging from 6.4 to 63.5 mm in panel thicknesses of between 1.6 and 9.5 mm.

Sloped roof stainless steel enclosures

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

The Zanardo D93/SR sloped roof stainless steel enclosures are manufactured from 1.5 mm 316-grade stainless steel and characterised by their integrated 38° sloping roof, making them suitable for installation in both harsh mining conditions and the clean hygienic environments of the food industry.