Electrical distribution

DC to AC inverter

02 February, 2009 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty Ltd

The Matrix modular DC to AC inverter is an integrated inverter power system designed for applications where high reliability backup AC supply is required.

Cable pulling reel

02 February, 2009 | Supplied by: CABAC

The FT120/6.7 medium-duty cable pulling reel is suitable for installing lightweight electrical or data cables into conduits or ducts such as for street lighting, campus installations, telecoms cable and industrial conduits up to 120 m long.

Energy-efficient UPS

02 February, 2009 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty Ltd

The Powerware 9130 series of UPS is designed to help users carry out green initiatives in IT environments. The 700-3000 VA UPS models are available in rack and tower formats and feature a high-efficiency design that is claimed to save energy without sacrificing reliability.

Minifast 19-pin industrial connector

01 February, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd

The minifast connector line has been expanded with the addition of a 19-pin connector to address more applications.

Vented indoor enclosure

01 February, 2009 | Supplied by: Pentair

The Hoffman T1FLO Type 1 vented indoor enclosure features an internal thermal management solution that provides a built-in active cooling/ventilation system with a factory-installed fan (115 VAC), vent, filter and thermostat to keep heat-sensitive drives and controls cool and protected.

Keeping up with massive growth in the Gold Coast

29 January, 2009

Considerable money is being invested by Energex in expanding the electricity grid in the Gold Coast to keep up with development.

Five star 'green' electrical installation

29 January, 2009

Project: 5 Star ‘green’ Parramatta Justice Precinct
Solution: Star Electrical and Schneider Electric energy-efficient electrical installation

Fighting against counterfeit electrical products

23 January, 2009

Counterfeit electrical products are proliferating the global electrical market, damaging the reputation and profit of manufacturers, distributors and contractors, while endangering their customers.

Paybacks from energy harvesting

22 January, 2009 by Dr Peter Harrop*

As more and more energy-harvesting products hit the market, a growing range of commercial applications and benefits is becoming apparent. So how will this growing field of technology impact on current electrical solutions?

Dun & Bradstreet survey predicts tough start to 2009

18 December, 2008

The outlook for Australia into the start of 2009 is rather grim across a number of industry sectors, according to a survey by business and credit analyst firm Dun & Bradstreet.

Outdoor power board

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Jackson Industries

The PT3735 outdoor weatherproof power board is designed to provide access to 240 VAC power in outdoor applications such as water pumps and power tools.

Stainless steel cable ties

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: CABAC

The STFCxx0-316 and STFCxx0-HD-316 316-grade stainless steel cable ties are fully coated with a halogen-free nylon coating, which gives the tie a smooth surface, and rounded edges that protect the cable and assist with operator safety.

Clear single socket

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/L

The HPM clear plug base is a completely clear single socket GPO, so that terminations are clearly visible. This makes fault-finding easier because there is no need to spend time removing the socket from the nail plate in order to check the terminations.

Rubber grommets

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: NPA Pty Ltd

The Heyco Products range of rubber grommets for mounting or through-hole wire applications is available in 160 sizes to accommodate holes ranging from 6.4 to 63.5 mm in panel thicknesses of between 1.6 and 9.5 mm.