Electrical distribution

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.

Hendrix Dual Block for underground cable

31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Bri-Tech Pty Ltd

The Hendrix Wire & Cable Dual Block provides dual water blocking capability for underground cable installations.

Gas Alarm Systems VEFSA (very early fire detection and safety alarm)

31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Gas Alarm Systems

VEFSA (very early fire detection and safety alarm) is designed to detect mixed gases generated due to electrical overload, electrical short-circuit or overheating in power station substations, electrical panels, data centres and telecom rooms, including UPS battery rooms.

DEHN + SOHNE Blitzductor XT lightning current and surge arrester

31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: DEHN + SOHNE GmbH + Co KG

The Blitzductor XT pluggable combined lightning current and surge arrester is designed for four signal wires and features three arrester modules that protect the Dupline Bus of devices with protective diode circuits at the input and bus systems in Ex zone 1.

SEW-Eurodrive DUV30A vibration analysis sensor

31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd

The DUV30A vibration analysis sensor replaces the DUV10A, providing faster sampling times at a constant speed and allowing the monitoring of more dynamic gear-unit applications. It enables gear-unit maintenance planning, as the sensor allows the early detection of roller bearing and gearing wear and damage, as well as gear-unit unbalance and resonance detection.

Developing new insulators using nanoparticles

31 August, 2010

Siemens is searching for new technologies for use as insulators on electrical wiring that will make generators more efficient.

Conduit developments in hazardous areas

10 August, 2010 by Phil Winship* | Supplied by: Adaptaflex Pty Ltd

New developments in metallic and nonmetallic conduits provide cost-effective alternatives for installing electrical and communications cabling in hazardous areas.

Fitel S178 fusion splicer and S325 cleaver

05 August, 2010 | Supplied by: TechRentals

The Fitel S178 fusion splicer and S325 cleaver are now available to rent.

Is power protection costing more than it should?

05 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty Ltd

All electronics in an organisation - from desktops to data centres - require continuous, clean power. Anything less puts businesses at risk of data corruption, equipment damage and unplanned downtime. Most organisations meet this requirement by having a central UPS that serves an entire building/data centre, or distributed UPSs placed closer to the equipment being protected, or both.

Switches and GPOs don’t have to be so bland

05 August, 2010 by Giuseppe Parola*

Not long after I first arrived here in Australia, I met an architect who told me that he didn’t want light switches to be visible in homes. When I asked him why, he simply said: “Because they’re ugly.” I suspect such an attitude is not uncommon amongst many architects, and even some home owners, given the universal use of basic white switch plates and GPOs in this country.

Western Telematic PTS-9CM20-2 automatic power transfer switch

29 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries

The PTS-9CM20-2 automatic power transfer or redundant power switch from Western Telematic is claimed to provide a reliable method of automatically switching equipment to a backup power source. By constantly monitoring a primary power source, redundant power switches can decide when to switch to a secondary redundant source to ensure that critical network devices are always up and running.