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Field bus modules for coolant and food sectors

15th October 2024 Specialised housing materials and high ingress resistance, meeting IP 67 or IP 69K specifications, make ifm field bus modules specifically suited for use in coolant applications or used directly in wet areas in the food industry. The ecolink technology enables reliable, permanently... →

Locally assembled electrical control panels now available

5th July 2024 In addition to geared motors, frequency inverters, controls and software, SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has added electrical control panels to its offering. Company business development electronics manager Willem Strydom says there is a growing preference toward dealing directly with original... →

A SEW-EURODRIVE wall mount panel

Locally manufactured medium voltage softstarters

28th June 2024 In what is said to be a first for South Africa, medium voltage softstarters are now being manufactured locally – reducing lead times and offering a more cost-effective option for customers. WEG Africa director: digital & systems Pervin Gurie says the company has already supplied 11 locally made... →

Medium voltage softstarter from WEG Africa

Entry-level circuit breakers for non-critical applications

11th April 2024 Two new electrical products are now available to meet the needs of basic non-critical applications for customers that require cost-effective and simple options. Schneider Electric recently launched the GoPact Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB) and the GoPact Manual Transfer Switch (MTS) in its... →

Schneider Electric GoPact circuit breaker

Protecting appliances during power outages

1st December 2023 Voltage switchers help to prevent damage to electrical and electronic equipment caused by power fluctuations. Sollatek’s iS range of voltage switchers are designed to withstand extreme voltage levels to provide greater safety. →

Sollatek iS Guards voltage switchers

Dry-type transformers supplied to 1.6-km-deep mine

12th January 2023 Dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions was recently required to supply three units to an underground South African gold mine, with a design solution that accommodated strict weight and height restrictions as well as logistics obstacles. The mine required the transformers to operate... →

Image of Trafo transformers used on gold mine

Trafo Power Solutions' specialised dry-type transformers

Grid decarbonisation solution

14th October 2022 The latest gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) with pure air technology and digital connectivity, was recently launched to the South African market. Unveiled at the Association of Municipal Electricity Utilities Convention, held at the Durban Convention Centre, Schneider Electric says its RM AirSeT... →

Schneider Electric's RM AirSeT gas-insulated (GIS) switchgear

Discover Schneider Electric’s Harmony XB5 Range of Push Buttons, Switches and Pilot Lights

14th September 2022 Magnet is the largest distributor of Schneider Electric products in South Africa and boasts in-depth Schneider product knowledge and technical expertise. →

Schneider Electric’s Harmony XB5 Range

Containerised continuous electrowinning plant set for commercialisation

23rd August 2022 The use of innovative new continuous-electrowinning technology aims to increase the production rate of electrochemically extracted metals, decrease electrical costs, and improve plant safety. The technology combines electrowinning and cathode stripping into a single continuous operation by... →

Free Radical Process Design's Rotowinner containerised demonstration plant

Updated switchboard enhances safety, reliability and connectivity

26th July 2022 Schneider Electric has launched its next generation BlokSeT low voltage (LV) switchboard, with enhanced safety features that include a real-time thermal monitoring solution. The switchboard’s intelligent Power and Motor Control Centre (iPMCC) is said to be an advanced smart solution for fault... →

Image of Schneider Electric’s next generation BlokSeT low voltage switchboard

Schneider Electric’s BlokSeT low voltage switchboard

Discover Schneider Electric’s Harmony XB5 Range of Push Buttons, Switches and Pilot Lights

6th July 2022 Magnet is the largest distributor of Schneider Electric products in South Africa and boasts in-depth Schneider product knowledge and technical expertise. →

Schneider Electric’s Harmony XB5 Range

New range of compact metal frame power supplies

8th April 2022 A new line of power supply products that promises flexible installation options and a wide operating temperature range, is now available. IDEC Corporation recently introduced its PS3V series of switching power supplies, which are said to provide a superior price to performance ratio, assured... →

Image of IDEC's new line of compact metal frame power supplies

Compact metal frame power supplies from IDEC

Discover Schneider Electric’s TeSys GV Motor Control Range

5th April 2022 Magnet is the largest distributor of Schneider Electric products in South Africa and boasts in-depth Schneider product knowledge and technical expertise. →

Schneider - TeSys GV Motor Control Range

Regulatory compliance improves safety and consumer confidence

31st March 2022 Ensuring that fully compliant electrical products are used in residential and industry installations is key to protecting the health and safety of the public and the environment against unsafe or hazardous products. The SAFEhouse Association is a nonprofit, industry organisation formed to help... →

Image of a Member of the SAFEhouse association conducting routine testing to ensure compliant products

Members of the SAFEhouse association conduct routine testing to ensure compliant products

Reducing geyser heating costs

31st March 2022 There are a range of technologies available to help reduce a household’s electricity costs, including the use of solar thermal systems and heat pumps. However, it is noted that these technologies may also incur hidden costs such as service and maintenance costs, as well as reduced efficiencies... →

Image of an Xtend ceramic elements used to reduce geyser heating costs

Xtend Elements supplies ceramic elements to reduce geyser heating costs

Energy efficient ceramic elements now available

26th November 2021 Ceramic elements are seen as cost-effective alternatives to solar thermal and heat pumps, reducing water heating costs and saving energy. XTEND ceramic elements have been shown to save up to 25% on water heating costs over the life of the element, compared to standard resistive heating elements.... →

XTEND ceramic elements are available from Plumblink

Prepaid electricity meter offers accuracy and reliability

19th November 2021 Prepaid electricity meters are seen as a convenient solution for managing electricity usage and costs, especially for rental properties, existing or new installations in domestic homes, cottages, townhouse units, complexes, flats or retail outlets. Hexing HXE115-KP electricity prepaid meters are... →

Image of the Hexing HXE115-KP meter which operates on the JKNV Energy vending platform and integrates with EasyPay

The Hexing HXE115-KP meter operates on the JKNV Energy vending platform and integrates with EasyPay

Specialised traction transformers for SA rail

1st October 2021 As an established supplier to South Africa’s rail sector, Zest WEG will be supplying specialised traction transformers for new substations serving rail lines in Gauteng and the Western Cape. The company is supplying six 6 MVA units that will step down from 88 kV to 1220 V and two more 6 MVA units... →

One of the eight WEG 6 MVA traction transformers for new substations serving rail lines

Heat transfer compound ensures efficient thermal coupling

16th September 2021 HTS Silicone Heat Transfer Compound is a metal-oxide filled silicone oil that is said to provide an extremely efficient and exceptionally thermally conductive interface material which can operate over a wide temperature range. Electrolube Heat Transfer Compound is recommended where the efficient... →

HTS Silicone Heat Transfer Compound from Vepac Electronics

Optimize maintenance cost with Schneider’s Harmony range

15th September 2021 Magnet, leading distributors of Schneider Electric products and solutions, poses an important question: What if your production line stopped because of a single pushbutton? →

Schneider’s Illuminated Emergency Stop

7th July 2021 Electrical products supplier Magnet’s extensive range of Schneider Electric products and solutions includes the Harmony XB5 range of illuminated emergency stops. →

Schneider’s Illuminated Emergency Stop

Compact, flexible power supply solution

2nd July 2021 A new addition to a range of digital programmable three phase 5kW AC-DC power supplies offers flexible operation with uncomplicated low line input requirements. The new HPL5K0 series offers both constant voltage and constant current operation, along with the flexibility and user configurability... →

The HPL5K0 available from Vepac Electronics

Digital switchgear goes green

7th May 2021 A new medium voltage (MV) switchgear range uses pure air and vacuum interruption instead of sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) gas, making it environment-friendly while also allowing users to take advantage of its digital features to unlock the value of data. Schneider Electric recently announced the... →

The SM AirSeT medium voltage switchgear from Schneider Electric

New UPS for industrial applications promises greater efficiency

30th April 2021 A modular and scalable three-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) designed to support both energy and process efficiency in industrial applications, has recently been launched. The unit is said to be 50% more compact than the industry average and is particularly suited for space-constrained... →

The Galaxy VL UPS from Schneider Electric

Introducing the TeSys Island – Schneider’s response to changing demands

7th April 2021 New to Magnet’s extensive range of Schneider Electric products and solutions is the TeSys Island. This innovative device is designed to switch, protect, and manage motors and other electrical loads up to 80Amps (AC3) in an electrical control panel. →

High voltage power supplies promise superior control and enhanced performance

1st April 2021 A series of rack mount high voltage DC power supplies able to supply up to 60 kV is said to offer superior control and enhanced performance. Introduced by XP Glassman, the EY series of 1200 W high voltage power supplies is particularly suited for use by laboratories and original-equipment... →

The EY series of 1200 W high voltage power supplies from XP Glassman

UPS range extended

1st April 2021 Schneider Electric has announced that it has extended its Easy UPS 3L from 250 kVA to 600 kVA (400 V) with the addition of 250 kVA, 300 kVA and 400 kVA 3-phase Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPSs) for external batteries. The company emphasises that its Easy UPS 3L simplifies and streamlines... →

Easy UPS 3L from 250 kVA to 400 kVA

Compact multimeter for electrical troubleshooting

26th March 2021 A new multimeter for measuring voltage, continuity, resistance and other measurements, has recently been introduced. Local representative of Fluke, Comtest, states that the new Fluke 110 True-RMS multimeter is a versatile tool that can be used for all essential electrical measurements, in both... →

The Fluke 110 True-RMS multimeter for electrical troubleshooting

Smaller moulded case circuit breaker now available

5th March 2021 A new, smaller-sized moulded case circuit breaker (MCCB) is now available. The ComPact NSXm MCCB is the smallest and newest addition to Magnet’s range of Schneider Electric products. Specifications of the ComPact NSXm MCCB are: →

Schneider Electric's ComPact NSXm MCCB available from Magnet

Award-winning eco-friendly water heater

12th February 2021 A new inverter water heater aimed at boosting heating performance while lowering energy consumption, has been recently unveiled. The unit heats water using condensation heat generated in the process of compressing and circulating refrigerant. The result is a water heater that has been shown to... →

LG Inverter Heat Pump Water Heater

Electrical loggers help reduce energy costs

15th January 2021 Energy is a significant contributor to costs in the industrial sector but, as a variable cost, it can be monitored and managed to find opportunities for energy savings. COMTEST’s Fluke 1732/1734 three-phase energy loggers are designed to identify sources of electrical energy waste. The tools are... →

Fluke 1732 and 1734 three-phase energy loggers

Standalone power supply range extended

8th January 2021 Technoswitch recently modified and expanded its standalone 100 - 240 V AC to 24 V DC, 2A regulated power supply range. A lightweight, durable acrylnitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) enclosure with a snap-on lid has replaced the current power supply in the small metal enclosure. The ABS enclosure is... →

Technoswitch standalone power supply units

Smart meters enable accurate billing

5th November 2020 SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): Smart meters are defined as an advanced meter that identifies the electricity consumption pattern in better detail as compared to a conventional meter. Smart meters have basic functions that conventional meters do not. Smart meters have the ability to send and... →

A smart meter from Enbaya Prepaid Meters

Battery powered equipment is a game-changer

4th September 2020 SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom) – Milwaukee Tools has done it again – bringing users a new innovation that will change the way work gets done on the jobsite. MX FUEL is one of the most aggressive takes on battery powered light equipment the industry has ever seen. Exposure to emissions,... →

Milwaukee Tools offers a range of battery powered light equipment

Transformers specifically designed for renewable energy plants

14th August 2020 An increasing demand for the use of dry-type transformers in renewable energy plants has been noted as a significant trend. Dry-type distribution transformers are seen as a more suitable alternative to oil transformers, especially in the distribution power range between 50 kVA and 10 MVA. →

Trafo Power Solutions' 400 V/22 kV step-up transformer designed for renewable energy applications

New USB chargers meet South African electrical standards

17th July 2020 New universal serial bus (USB) chargers which meet the latest electrical standards in South Africa, have been developed for quick installation, enhanced safety, user convenience and with a modern design. The new 16 A RSA monoblocs feature both the old and new RSA 2P and E sockets, as well as USB... →

The Arteor monobloc with USB charger from Legrand

Promise of power protection in unstable conditions

19th June 2020 Unstable electricity conditions are seen as key considerations for small to medium-sized businesses in developing markets such as South Africa. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) unit has been developed to handle a wide voltage range and inconsistent power conditions, offering businesses the... →

The APC Easy UPS 1 Ph Online UPS from Schneider Electric

Bidirectional Power Supplies EA-PSB 10000 30kW

3rd June 2020 The new product offers more performance in a small space. The energy feedback possibility can, dependant on application, significantly reduce operating costs. →

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