Electrical distribution

AMP NetConnect XG LAN cabling technology system

21 October, 2010 | Supplied by: Commscope

The AMP NetConnect XG LAN cabling technology system provides users with a next-generation network infrastructure to support 10 gigabit over both copper and fibre media. It comprises cable, connectors, termination closures and patch cords.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.