A spotlight on the safety elements of the AS/NZS 61439 standard
25 May, 2021 by Nick Rabba, Engineering Manager, LVA, CPC | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdThe long-awaited AS/NZS 61439 standard was mandated on 24 May 2021, meaning all switchboard builders and electrical contractors across ANZ must now comply.
Introducing TemBreak Pro — powering today and connecting tomorrow
13 May, 2021 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty LtdProtect the electrical systems of today and connect to the information systems of tomorrow.
Three incidents spark concern about working under powerlines
11 May, 2021Three serious incidents in less than a month call for more care working near overhead powerlines.
Phoenix Contact VALVETRAB MS surge protection devices
01 May, 2021 | Supplied by: MacLean Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdSwitching operations are by far the most common cause of overvoltages.
Weidmueller VARITECTOR PU AC surge protection
29 April, 2021 | Supplied by: Weidmuller Pty LtdThe protection of sensitive electronic equipment against the harmful effects of lightning and surges is becoming more important as system complexities increase.
MEA urges caution after spike in electrical incidents
26 April, 2021 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaMEA is urging homeowners to check their electrical safety, after a summer in which Australia has suffered multiple electrical fires and fatalities.
Schneider Electric 3-Phase Easy UPS 3L
20 April, 2021 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has extended its Easy UPS 3L from 250 to 600 kVA (400 V).
LAPP Australia Ölflex Servo FD 796CP servo cable
16 April, 2021 | Supplied by: LAPP Australia Pty LtdÖLFLEX SERVO FD 796CP is an EMC-compliant high-end servo cable that delivers faster speed and accelerations, which increases machine efficiency.
APS Industrial appointed sole distributor of KATKO
08 April, 2021 | Supplied by: APS IndustrialAPS Industrial is now the sole distributor of KATO switching solutions in Australia thanks to a new agreement.
Are you prepared for AS/NZS 61439 switchboard standards? Don't be left behind.
01 April, 2021 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty LtdAS/NZS 61439 is a series of standards for low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies that has been in place since 2016 and is being updated in May 2021.
Phoenix Contact THERMOMARK GO.K handheld thermal printer
01 April, 2021 | Supplied by: MacLean Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdThe THERMOMARK GO.K handheld thermal transfer printer from Phoenix Contact is a a robust, easy-to-use solution for fast marking onsite.
Treotham igus e-spool flex 2.0 cable reel
01 April, 2021 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdThe igus e-spool flex 2.0 from Treotham is a cable reel that allows cables to be guided from start to end without slip rings or other connecting elements.
Surviving electric shock: a personal story
22 March, 2021A new film, Jason Daniels' story – surviving an electric shock from overhead powerlines, highlights the importance of a safe work system.
RCD innovation promises electrical safety improvements
17 March, 2021 | Supplied by: World Wide Electrical Safety TechnologyA new residual current device (RCD) technology promises to reduce fire and arc flash risk and eliminate active to earth short circuits.
Arc flash incidents reported
09 March, 2021Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has advised that two electrical workers suffered burns following an arc flash incident in January this year.
