Protecting against electrical surges - 20 things you should know
07 October, 2010 by Paul Stathis
All electrical installations are subject to a frequently distorted electricity supply. Uncontrollable anomalies such as lightning strikes and electromagnetic interference can and do distort the AC supply into buildings. Some can be catastrophic, destroying equipment from a single surge, while others can be too small to notice on their own, but have a cumulatively detrimental effect on equipment that inexplicably fails over time. But there are simple ways to deal with these challenges.
Will PVC in electrical products ever be considered ‘non-compliant’?
07 October, 2010 by Paul Stathis
According to Wikipedia, polyvinyl chloride - commonly abbreviated as PVC - is the third-most widely produced plastic in the world, after polyethylene and polypropylene. It is widely used in construction because it’s cheap, durable and easy to assemble. The annual global production of PVC is expected to exceed 40 million tonnes by 2016. In spite of its ubiquity, there is mounting pressure to ban it.
Interworld Electronics MPC-HD series switched PDUs
28 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries
The MPC-HD series switched PDUs are designed to provide secure, remote power control and reboot capabilities for high current devices such as Sun Blade 6000, Cisco Nexus 7000 data centre switches and HP 7000 blade servers.
Safety alert for electrical installations
09 September, 2010
A safety alert has been issued to electrical contractors warning of the dangers of unsafe wiring for swing-stage installations.
Allen-Bradley emergency-stop push-buttons with safety ratings
08 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
All Allen-Bradley emergency-stop push-buttons now have TÜV-certified B10d functional safety ratings, providing users with published certified safety product data for calculating the safety level of control safety systems.
Improving power quality and lowering energy consumption
08 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider Electric
A focus on improved power quality, green energy and lowering energy consumption, the Walkers Arms Hotel at Walkerville, South Australia, is a benchmark for the use of innovative new technologies.
Stahl IEC 6149 Toughlux series handlamps
01 September, 2010 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty Ltd
The 6149 Toughlux series of handlamps has been added to the range of Stahl IEC ex hazardous area equipment (HAE).
Moflash Signalling 80 series Xenon and LED beacons
01 September, 2010 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty Ltd
The Moflash Signalling 80 series compact Xenon and LED beacons are available in two voltage options: 10-100 VDC or 85-265 VAC, and IP67 rated.
Joran Speedhammer Power masonry drill bits
31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Irwin Tools
The Joran Speedhammer Power masonry drill bits range is designed to provide quality drilling performance through standard and reinforced concrete, while reducing bit breakages.
Crescent Might-D-Light folding, rechargeable LED work light
31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Apex Tool Group
The Might-D-Light from Crescent is a folding, rechargeable LED work light with a two-hour run time.
igus continually rotating energy chain
31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
The igus continually rotating energy chain is a ready-to-install module that features lightweight and reliable chains, with speeds of up to 8 m/s allowing fast machine cycle times to be realised.
DEHN + SOHNE DEHNguard M YPV SCI 600, M YPV SCI 1200 surge arresters
31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: DEHN + SOHNE GmbH + Co KG
The DEHNguard M YPV SCI 600 and M YPV SCI 1200 are UL-approved surge protection devices, designed to offer safety and protection for photovoltaic (PV) installations.
Turck M12 true torque connectors
31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
The M12 true torque connectors may be hand-tightened to a predefined torque preventing over-tightening and can be used to easily determine whether or not a connector is properly secured. Once the proper torque has been achieved, the nut rotates freely, indicated by a clear haptic and audible signal.
ILME thermoplastic enclosures
31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
ILME enclosures are made from a self-extinguishing thermoplastic material in the most common industry sizes of 44.27, 57.27, 77.27 and 104.27.
HPM Legrand electronic push-button switch
31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/L
HPM Legrand is expanding the range of push-button mechanisms with a sleek 240 V electronic push-button switch, suitable for residential or commercial projects.
