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Cables: Electric Cable, Wire and Accessories

Increased guarantee for motion plastics products

19th April 2024 Cologne, Germany-based motion plastics company igus now offers a guarantee of up to four years for all its products with a predictable service life. This is aimed at giving customers greater operational reliability and sustainability. The company notes that the long service life of motion... 

Lighter cable management system available

11th April 2024 A new lighter weight e-chain for cable management and protection applications with large unsupported lengths and high fill weights has been introduced by polymer energy chain manufacturer igus. The manufacturer says its “L” Lean variant has been specially designed for users that require an energy... 

Image of an energy chain from igus
Energy chains from igus

Clips manage cables on solar power systems

7th December 2023 Cabling clips engineered to fasten cables beneath a photovoltaic (PV) solar module frame are regarded as essential for organising and securing AC and DC cables in all types of solar power systems. Specialist PV solar turnkey supplier Valsa Trading says its cable management clips are manufactured... 

Image of cabling clips from Valsa Trading
Cabling clips from Valsa Trading

Ready-made cables for drive applications

10th August 2023 A range of ready-to-use cabling solutions is now available to fit commonly used drive systems.  The cables from motion plastics manufacturer igus are available in custom lengths to speed-up cable installation by providing the exact fit for specific systems, eliminating excessive cable lengths and... 

Image of different cables and connectors
Ready-to-use cabling solutions from igus

One cable for power and data

3rd February 2023 Motion plastics and cable manufacturer igus has introduced its new readycable hybrid cables, allowing one cable to be used for power and data, helping save installation space and weight. igus notes that so-called hybrid technology has become one of the major trends in cable planning. While servo... 

Image of igus harnessed hybrid cables
igus harnessed hybrid cables

Energy chain systems update cable management

20th October 2022 Energy chains guide and protect data and power cables involved in the operation of cranes, securing cables within the chain while allowing for movement without damaging the cables. Vereeniging-based crane manufacturers Stahl Cranes and Hoists has announced that it is shifting its Jib crane cable... 

Image of an igus energy chain installed on a wash bay crane
An igus energy chain installed on a wash bay crane

More cables available to SA market

13th September 2022 An expanded range of flexible cables and energy chains that protect moving cables is now available to South African industry. The local division of German company igus has extended its product range that includes control cables, servo cables, motor cables and robot cables, bus cables, data... 

Image of igus energy chains and speciality cables
igus supplies energy chains and speciality cables

Halogen-free TPE cables

13th August 2022 The US National Fire Protection Association reports that machine fires are the fourth leading cause of fires in industrial environments in the US, making the use of flame-retardant cabling materials a safety-critical requirement. Cable manufacturer, igus has received certification from... 

Image of halogen-free TPE cables from igus
igus halogen-free TPE cables have received UL certification

Innovative monitoring solution for data cables

21st January 2022 SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): Predictive maintenance is a vital part of avoiding unplanned machine downtimes and LAPP has introduced a state-of-the-art tool to ensure continuous productivity. The new Etherline Guard monitors the service life of a data cable at risk of failure in... 

Image of the Etherline Guard from LAPP that monitors data cables at risk of failure
The Etherline Guard from LAPP monitors data cables at risk of failure

Cable locator for failsafe cable fault diagnostics

8th April 2021 Ensuring the accurate and safe detection of underground utilities is both safety-critical and can help to reduce costs and save time on a project.   A new probe designed to accurately pinpoint underground utilities and buried services up to 30 m deep, is said to have an accuracy to a depth of 6... 

The Amprobe UAT600 series from Comtest is designed to locate underground utilities
The Amprobe UAT600 series from Comtest is designed to locate underground utilities

Cable ties persevere on Mars Rover

12th March 2021 The same cable ties that are used in commercial applications worldwide are also being used in the NASA Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mission. The Perseverance rover landed on Mars on 18 February 2021, for an ambitious mission to collect samples and address key questions about the potential for... 

NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover
NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover

Cabstrut

11th December 2020 CABSTRUT offer the world of business & industry sophisticated solutions to Cable Reticulation & Management via a range of power distribution & cable support systems. 

Cabstrut

Universal GIS bypass solution for substations

23rd October 2020 A transportable universal cable system up to 132 kV has been developed for rapid use in the event of gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) failures in substations. PFISTERER developed and supplied the system for the Spanish high-voltage grid operator Red Eléctrica de España (REE), in an EU-funded... 

The PFISTERER Universal GIS bypass solution housed within a transportable container
The PFISTERER Universal GIS bypass solution housed within a transportable container

Festoon systems deliver uninterrupted energy, data, air and fluid

27th May 2020 Festoon systems are mobile supports for electrical cables or pneumatic and hydraulic lines and have the critical function of delivering essential energy, data, air and fluids to electric mobile bulk materials-handling machinery. Reliability and longevity of these machines is key to the... 

Conductix festoon systems from Powermite
Conductix festoon systems from Powermite

Energy chain ensures smooth running of mobile equipment

13th May 2020 Energy chains are used to carry and guide power, data and signals to moving parts of machines or structures, while in motion. They aim to ensure the seamless operation of cranes, milling and boring machines as well as other mobile equipment through the protection of cable, hose and hydraulic... 

EKD energy chain
EKD energy chain

Cable gland range developed locally

7th May 2020 A locally developed, designed and manufactured double-compression cable gland range aims to provide the mining and oil and gas industries with an all-inclusive, safe and efficient electrical installation solution. The AMPgland’s design incorporates two O-rings on the shielding cone. The... 

The AMPgland range from Proof Engineering Solutions
The AMPgland range from Proof Engineering Solutions

Commercial-grade HDMI cables with high frequency noise suppression

27th March 2020 A series of commercial-grade high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) cables suitable for video transfer, commercial electronics, audio/video installers, video system design and gaming venues, has recently been introduced. The cables are offered in eight different configurations that meet HDMI... 

Industrial grade HDMI from ShowMe Cables
Industrial grade HDMI from ShowMe Cables

New sizes added to cable guiding system

6th March 2020 High rotation speeds and a small installation space mean that energy cables, data cables and hoses can be subjected to a great deal of stress. Two new sizes have been added to a solution that guides and rotates cables and hoses at high speeds safely and without interruption. The new sizes of... 

The new compact sizes of the twisterband HD
The new compact sizes of the twisterband HD

Strutfast Ltd

19th November 2019 CABLE LADDER SYSTEMS: The Strutfast cable ladder systems are designed, manufactured & tested to the NEMA International standards. CABLE TRAY SYSTEMS: A comprehensive range of perforated & wire mesh cable trays made to the highest standards. 

Merco Industries

18th November 2019 Merco Industries is a supplier of a large range of woven and welded wire meshes, screens, perforated plate, sieves, laboratory test sieves, filters, strainers and wire. We keep an extensive range of stock in various meshes, including Hollander weaves in materials, such as stainless steel,... 

HellermannTyton

14th November 2019 HellermannTyton: the leaders in Cable Management Solutions offers you 50 years of uncompromising quality in Cable Management Solutions. Cable Accessories for all your projects and all industries from the electrical industry to the renewable energy industry. Innovative design and engineering with... 

Lighter hybrid chain has combined advantages

31st October 2019 A plastic-steel hybrid chain for the vertical guidance of cables and hoses has been developed. The new supply system is said to be 50% lighter than conventional steel chains owing to the use of polymers and is said to provide 50% more unsupported lengths than plastic energy chains. 

Cutting cable theft

4th October 2019 Cable theft is arguably one of South Africa’s most pressing problems, with its negative impact on electricity supply, road and rail transport and industrial and mining output, as well as on the daily lives of citizens whose economic activities are disrupted, sometimes for prolonged periods.  A... 

Angle grinders with interchangeable accessories

3rd September 2019 A new range of angle grinders for grinding metal or cutting wood and plastics has been made available to the South African market. A key feature of the range is the speed and ease at which attachments can be changed. Grinder accessories can be changed with one click and without any loose parts or... 

Renewable energy mounting system offers environment-friendly solution

13th August 2019 A new solar photovoltaic (PV) mounting solution offers a flexible way to build a solar energy system, without the use of obstructing substructures that are potentially damaging to the environment. By mounting solar modules on specially-designed ropes, which are attached to walls or pillars, a... 

Lifting solutions division added

28th May 2019 A new lifting solutions division, which offers an additional service for on-site testing of lifting machines and lifting tackle, has been established. The equipment range catered for includes mechanical ratchet jacks; hydraulic pumps and cylinders; chain and lever blocks; geared and plain crawls;... 

Helukabel SA (Pty)Ltd

6th November 2018 "Helukabel a leading manufacturer and distributor of an extensive range of cables and wires. The range caters for many applications and nearly every purpose – available directly ex warehouse.   

Helukabel SA (Pty)Ltd

Cable Network Specialists

15th November 2017 Wireless & Wired Networks | Fibre Optics | Infrastructure | IP Cameras | Network Design | Switches Underground Communication | Satellite Communication & Tracking | Perimeter & Premises Intruder Detection Pipeline & Cable Theft Monitoring   

Cable Network Specialists

Aberdare Cables (Pty) Ltd

15th November 2017 Aberdare Cables is the largest cable manufacturer in Southern Africa specialising in electrical cables for application in power transmission, distribution and generation.  The product offering extends across multiple market sectors like energy, building and construction, mining, renewable energy,... 

Aberdare Cables (Pty) Ltd

Tank Industries A Division of ATC (Pty) Ltd

13th November 2017 CBi-electric: african cables and Tank Industries together are now able to provide a complete product offering when it comes to any cable installation in electrical power, telecommunications or fibre optics. Tank Industries A Division of ATC (PTY) Ltd is distinctly positioned and marketed to... 

Tank Industries A Division of ATC (Pty) Ltd
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