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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
