Electrical distribution

Surge arrestor

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Weidmuller Pty Ltd

The PU I series of Class I overvoltage protectors with varistor technology offers a discharge capacity of 12.5 kA (10/350 µs). The pluggable, self-monitoring surge voltage arresters are optionally available as 1-, 3- or 4-pole versions and with optional remote signalling contacts.

Tool harness

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Proskill Australia Pty Ltd

The Skillers Flexi-System is a padded shoulder harness with a system of tool attachments designed to spread the weight of tools and equipment evenly, instead of transferring all of the weight to the wearer’s hips and lower back, thereby reducing fatigue and the risk of accidents and back injuries.

Decentralised maintenance switch

24 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Weidmuller Pty Ltd

The PowerBox Maintenance Switch with 'on/off' function and integrated power distribution is IP65 rated, making it suitable for installation in industrial applications.

Electrician's screwdrivers

24 April, 2008 | Supplied by: RS

The Ergo 1000 V screwdriver set from Bacho are insulated-handle tools designed for use on electrical installations where voltages (AC or DC) of up to 1000 V may be present.

Rofa arc and flash-resistant coat

24 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Extreme Safety

The Rofa 91-488/196 Switching Coat is an arc and flash-resistant garment that has been designed to be worn by workers who work on switchgear or who perform switching in substations or on switchboards with high fault currents.

Pipe Networks chooses Opengear consoles for fibre-optic management

17 April, 2008

Opengear, a provider of out-of-band management solutions, has announced the supply of its CM4008 console servers to telecommunications carrier, Pipe Networks.

Telstra wins Asia Awards

15 April, 2008

Australia’s biggest telco, Telstra, took top honours in the Telecom Asia Awards last week, claiming the trophies for Best Asian Carrier and Best Mobile Carrier.

ACT considers large-scale solar power

03 April, 2008

The ACT government has joined with ActewAGL to fund a feasibility study into a large-scale solar power plant for the ACT.

FA series single-phase active harmonic filters

01 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Westek Electronics Pty Ltd

The AIM FA series single-phase active harmonic filters are designed to isolate harmonic currents and thereby protect equipment on power distribution systems.

Compact earth leakage circuit breakers

01 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Pulset Pty Ltd

The 1-pole miniature RCBO earth leakage circuit breakers are the same size as standard 1-pole MCBs to enable high-density installations.

Flexible firestop foam

01 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Hilti (Aust) Pty Ltd

The CP 660 flexible firestop foam is the single-system solution for firestopping and smoke sealing, suitable for use in electrical installation work.

Hard hat cooling fan

01 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Wrights Hardware Pty Ltd

WorkFlow is an active cooling system for hard hats designed to combat heat stress during work.

Multi-pole connectors

01 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Tobin Electrical Components

The Gewiss range of IP65 rated multi-pole connectors features screw connection termination to minimise the potential of connections coming loose and PG cable entry.

Hole punch tool

01 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Weidmuller Pty Ltd

The Hydraulic Hand Puncher tool is designed for use in making round, square and rectangle cut-outs into steel and plastic panels. Form cut-outs for industrial multi-pole (6, 10, 16 and 24) connectors and industrial ethernet connectors can also be punched using special dies.