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Safety is still a prevalent topic that needs to be kept front of mind - no matter how compliant your facility is, or how informed you assume your employees may be… Facilities that prioritize workplace safety report fewer accidents and a higher productivity rate. The best tip for a safer facility is to make it visual. Hazard communication using labels and signage assists workers to clearly identify risks. In this article, we provide a few reminders on workplace safety – a great read to share with all your colleagues and staff! How safe is your workplace? Standardizing all processes and pr...

Temperature can be a sign of trouble ahead. With Fluke thermal cameras you can detect issues before they become problems. Designed for everyday use, in the toughest industrial environments, Fluke offers infrared cameras for a wide range of applications. Handheld Thermal Cameras: Ideal for preventive maintenance, electrical inspections, and frontline troubleshooting 1. Troubleshooting and line inspection Compact PTi120 Pocket Thermal Camera 2. Preventive maintenance and analysis Ti300+ Thermal Camera...

What is Partial Discharge?  A partial discharge (PD) is an electrical discharge or spark that bridges a small portion of the high voltage insulation between two conducting electrodes or a conducting electrode and earth. Partial discharge can occur at any point in the insulation system, where the electric field strength exceeds the breakdown strength of the insulating material. PD activity can have a detrimental effect on your MV and HV assets.  Click here ...

Did you know that regular inspections using infrared cameras can help keep your facility’s systems running efficiently? Using thermal imagers is also a safer way to detect system failures, especially in hazardous environments. Whether you’re looking for hot or cold spots, or the apparent surface temperature of a component or target area, using infrared cameras help you find problems quickly and safely. In this article, we’re discussing the use of infrared cameras in industry for preventive maintenance and the promotion of safety. Let’s start by taking a glance at how infrared cameras work, the...

The electrical event that produces the most significant downtime is the transient. A transient is also known as a spike or surge, although, generally these terms refer loosely to the same event. Transients are high energy (with magnitudes in the thousands of volts) and short duration (with rise times in the 1 to 10 microsecond range). Since they are sub-cycle events, they should not be confused with longer duration events such as swells or temporary over-voltages. Click here...

In Part 1 of this informative 2-part read, we began by outlining what power factor is. In Part 2, we discuss power factor correction and how it is performed to achieve a maximum power factor of 1 (unity). The power of unity Power factor correction is performed to restore the power factor as close as possible to unity. This is done with the addition of capacitors to the electrical network. It will compensate for the reacti...

Think you may have poor power factor, or any other power quality issue? Then inquire about a-eberle's PQI-DA Smart. This robust power quality analyser and fault recorder detects issues such as transient activity, voltage dips and swells, harmonics and much more!  Click here to download a full product brochure now! Click here to chat to one of our experts for an a-eberle solution for your facility now!? ...

We’re wrapping up our Power Quality series by giving an overview on power factor and the correction of poor power factor. If you missed our previous articles in the series, click below to catch up now!     1. An Introduction to Power Quality     2. Understanding Power Quality issues and what to do about them:         a) Voltage instability...

Over the past few weeks, we’ve discussed facets of Power Quality in our new series. We’re just scratching the surface of Power Quality (PQ) to give you a basic understanding on the aspects that contribute to poor PQ, and what you can do about them: Understanding Power Quality Understanding Power Quality issues and what to do about them: a) Voltage instability...

Did you know that we are an Eaton Premium Distributor? We stock a comprehensive range of Eaton products and solutions at competitive prices. Think Eaton, think Magnet! Watch a quick video on Eaton’s C441 Motor Insight Solid State Protection Relays – Eaton’s offering within the C400 series of advanced motor protection … Click here to inquire now! ...

Design. Preview. Print. All from your phone, with Brady's M211 Label Printer... • Built for the job site:  Running all day on a powerful battery while resisting drops, shocks and crushes, all in a lightweight and wearable printer • Easy to use: Seamlessly design, preview, print, save and share labels from your familiar smartphone using the Express Labels Mobile App • Quick: Easier and faster with the enhanced communication between the Brady Authentic cartridges and the printer • Innovative: Now with both pre-sized and continuous labels in the familiar M21-catridge format, filled with rel...

  In the first article of our new series, we learnt that good power quality saves money and time, ensures a safer workplace, prolonged equipment life and increased efficiency. On the other hand, we also learnt that poor power quality often leads to reduced energy efficiency, and various other downsides. Power Quality has become increasingly prevalent in industry. Power Quality is also such a vast topic that can be discussed at length. We’re just scratching the surface of Power Quality (PQ) to give you a basic unde...

What is power quality, and how important is it? Good power quality saves money and time, ensures a safer workplace, prolonged equipment life and increased efficiency. On the other hand, poor power quality often leads to reduced energy efficiency, and various other downsides. The topic of Power Quality has become increasingly prevalent. Power Quality is also such a vast topic that can be discussed at length. In this series, we’re scratching the surface of Power Quality (PQ) to give you a basic understanding on the aspects that contribute to poor PQ, and what you can do about them: Underst...

Schneider’s Illuminated Emergency Stop Our extensive range of Schneider Electric products and solutions includes the Harmony XB5 range of illuminated Emergency Stops. Emergency stops are an integral part of all machinery installations. Schneider innovated the Illuminated E-Stop with two customer pain points in mind: 1. Difficulty in locating an emergency stop in a dark or crowded environment 2. Difficulty in locating the activated emergency stop in long machines Locating an emergency stop quickly is crucial, as a second too late could result not only in production loss, but also the potentia...

Make the most of your energy with Schneider Electric's Altivar Easy 610 Variable Speed Drive... Watch our quick video demonstrating energy savings that can be achieved using this incredible VSD!   Click here to chat to one of our electrical experts now! ...

Did you know that Magnet is a proud Value Added reseller of Siemens products and solutions?  As a Value Added Reseller of Siemens products, we supply everything from industrial control & automation, to electric motors. Click on the image below to inquire about our full range now!   ...

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Introducing Marechal Electric DS2 Metal Decontactor. For more information on this product email: sales@magnetgroup.co.za ...

Magnet’s portfolio of space saving Eaton motor control and protection devices offer motor starting and protection solutions in diverse industries, including mining, oil and gas, pulp and paper, the automotive sector and general utilities. “This range, which encompasses contactors, circuit breakers and overload relays, has been designed for easy installation and simple set-up, increased accuracy, greater visibility into the motor status and a higher degree of protection,” says Magnet Group managing director, Brian Howarth. “Eaton motor control and protection products efficiently meet the demand...

Introducing Eaton Essential Line Interactive UPS System For more information on this product please email: info@magnetgroup.co.za ...

Magnet’s portable Mobiya solar LED lanterns, which have been designed by Schneider Electric as a convenient, safe and reliable source of energy efficient lighting, are highly effective for use in power outages in many circumstances, including mine site accommodation. Mobiya TS 170S off-grid portable solar LED lanterns consist of a solar panel and an integrated mobile phone charging facility, with a USB cable with five adaptors. This system has three level settings which provide 48 hours of light at 20 Lumens output, 12 hours of light at 85 Lumens and six hours of light at maximum170 Lumens. To...

Magnet continually enhances its extensive range of electrical equipment, industrial instrumentation and automation systems, to meet exact market requirements. “The Magnet team is committed to helping our customers create and maintain a safer work environment and to comply with regulatory standards,” says Brian Howarth, managing director, Magnet Group. “It is critical in the workplace – particularly in harsh, potentially hazardous environments – that all products, components and materials are clearly labelled, for easy identification. “For this reason, we have introduced a new high performance,...

Magnet's range of Schneider energy management and automation systems includes Altivar ATV320 Variable Speed Drive. This system which improves a machine's performance in diverse applications, has also been developed to optimize design and engineering costs for original equipment manufacturers. To read more on this article click here: https://bit.ly/2NQccAJ...

New to Magnet’s range of Schneider low voltage motor starting solutions are EasyPact TVS motor starters, designed for motor control and protection for simple applications. The new E range (an extension of the current range) includes contactors, thermal overload relays, control relays and motor circuit breakers precision-engineered to give OEMs and panel builders a motor starter solution offering high performance and safety at a competitive price. Direct mounting of the thermal overload underneath the contactor minimises cabling and installation time, enhances system reliability and saves ...

Introducing Eaton's 5E range of Interactive UPS.  For more information email: info@magnetgroup.co.za ...

Introducing Schneider Harmony XB5R range!  For more information on these products,  email: info@magnetgroup.co.za ...

Magnet Special!!!  Don't miss out on this great PVC Enclosures offer.  Enquire now by emailing info@magnetgroup.co.za ...

  Equipping your employees with the proper lockout tools and warning devices can save lives, reduce lost employee time, and cut insurance costs. Butterfly valve lockout devices have an innovative design built to lock out butterfly valves with the lever handle in the OFF or ON position. Locks valves in the open or closed position: • Are Sturdy, resilient, and highly resistant to chemicals, solvents, cracking, and abrasion • Can be locked by up to 2 padlocks directly, or more with a lockout hasp Product Specifications: Materia...

Schneider Altivar 320 Variable Speed Drive.  For more information on the image below.   ...

Schneider Electric ATV 610 Easy line range, provides drives for pumps & fans. ...

Did you know that Magnet is the leading distributor for Schneider Electric in South Africa? ...

Magnet’s new A.Eberle high-performance PQ Box 150 is a network power analyser, meter and transient recorder in one device. Find out more on this efficient product. https://bit.ly/2GswG3n.   ...