Electrical distribution

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.

Mean Well TN/TS-3000 series DC/AC true sine wave inverters

31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited

The Mean Well TN/TS-3000 series DC/AC true sine wave inverters are lightweight and have a claimed efficiency of up to 92%. They can provide 3000 W continuously, 3450 W for 3 min, 4500 W for 10 s, or 6000 W surge power for 30 utility cycles.

ConnectorTech ALS Sure-Seal rubberised connectors

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

Sure-Seal IP67 rubberised connectors are designed for applications that do not require a high number of mating cycles, making them suitable for automotive and industrial environments.

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.

Telehook TH-3060-LPF slim TV mounting

31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Atdec Pty Ltd

The Telehook TH-3060-LPF slim TV mounting positions a slim LED or LCD TV 14 mm from the wall.

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.

Brady BMP71 portable printer

31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited

The Brady BMP71 portable printer is suitable for fast label printing including 6 mm self-laminating wire marker labels or 50 mm wide vinyl pipe marker labels and is durable to withstand harsh industrial environments.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.