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How can driving visibility, traffic safety, and pedestrian security be improved whilst reducing the carbon footprint on the planet? This article introduces you to solar street lighting, indicating the importance of it, the main components of the system and the types of systems that can be implemented. A solar streetlight is an outdoor lighting fixture that uses the light energy given off by the sun to illuminate areas of darkness. It is a practical, simple, and cost-effective device that is used to create driving visibility, improve traffic safety, and enhance pedestrian security. What are the...

Did you know that lighting in the workplace could negatively influence your employee’s productivity, wellbeing, and mood? However, the implementation of human centric lighting in the workplace will assist in ensuring your employees are less agitated and more productive. This article introduces you to human centric lighting, explaining its effects on your employee’s health and gives an overview of what you should look at when installing a human centric lighting system in your workplace. What is Human Centric Lighting? Human centric lighti...

Contactors, thermal overload relays, control relays and circuit breakers - Schneider Electric has a comprehensive range for reliable motor control and protection... The EasyPact TVS range is precision-engineered to give designers, OEMs and panel builders a motor starter solution that perfectly balances performance, cost-effectiveness and quality. Manufactured from premium materials in ISO 9001 and ISO 14000 certified production plants, the EasyPact TVS range us fully tested and certified by national, international and third-party organisations to all relevant safety standards. ...

Electric motors have been the backbone for manufacturing industries which have for long relied on the efficiency in the systems brought by electric motors. The idea behind electric motors is straightforward – supply electricity at one end and an axle or the metal rod rotate at the other end giving you the power to drive a machine. This traditional form of motoring operation has been transformed over a span of 200 years and is now an advanced technical breakthrough in the power generation and industrial automation sector. The manufacturin...

In Part 1 of the series, we tackled lithium-ion batteries. Part 2 goes on to discuss lead acid batteries, and summarises a comparison of both. Consider this comparison of these batteries to help you in selecting the correct type of battery for your home or business… Lead Acid Batteries Lead acid batteries are large capacity rechargeable batteries. These batteries are used in automobiles, electric vehicles, boats, solar ...

The need for digital transformation in mining The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound effects on our lives that transcend health-related matters. It has forced entire industries to rethink operational processes and core business fundamentals, and one of the most remarkable outcomes is the acceleration of digital transformation strategies. In mining, where adoption of Industry 4.0...

  Accelerate the shift to smart manufacturing through remote monitoring Across factories worldwide, the move to smart manufacturing and the related practice of remote monitoring is taking hold. This also applies to such a component of any production as a system of storage facilities, in which the accumulation, storage and distribution of finished products is carried out. The global pandemic accelerated the remote monitoring trend as many plant floor workers were asked to spend less time on-site to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmi...

    The implementation of battery storage in solar energy and battery backup systems is becoming an increasingly popular option, if not, a necessity. Two of the most common batteries implemented in these systems are lithium-ion and lead acid batteries. This NEW series gives an overview of both lithium-ion and lead acid batteries, as well as elaborates on their operating principle. In Part 1, we tackle lithium-ion batteries. Part 2...

How to choose the right partner for industrial digital transformation Organizations in the industrial sector are under considerable pressure to change. Advances in connectivity, data generation and analysis, and computer power are forcing businesses to rethink their processes and accelerate go-to-market strategies through industrial digital transformation. Change is never easy, especially in a space that traditionally has been slow to adapt to new technologies and methodologies. When something is working, there is a natural reluctance to change it. However, currently there are compelling oppor...

B-7667 non-slip safety floor signs      Safety communication is a vital role in preventing workplace accidents. Expanding on their “inform - guide - protect”-safety communication strategy, Brady is launching a new NON-SLIP floor signage material. Floor signs are ideal safety communication tools in areas where wall signs are impractical or nearly invisible. Floor signs can highlight slippery areas, door swing areas, floor height variations and more safety risks when posted in a bright colour at the point of risk. Traditional floor signs can become slippery, especially when cover...

Why an Industry 4.0 journey requires a trusted guide For a lot of manufacturers, implementing Industry 4.0 strategies may be a difficult mountain to climb on their own. As they focus on the core business, it is difficult to devote enough staff to the requirements and challenges associated with deploying data-driven, smart manufacturing technologies to boost agility and competitiveness. Many companies need guidance. The con...

The first goal of any electrician or technician who works around live voltage is to go home safe. Traditionally voltage has been measured by attaching test lead probes or alligator clips directly to electrical conductors. This requires metal-to-metal contact that brings with it the risk of arc flash and potential harm to both the person doing the measuring and the equipment being measured. Fluke FieldSense™ technology offers a safer way to measure voltage by isolating the measurement tool from the voltage source under test. This reduces ...

Our friends at SIEMENS challenge us to start a productive future with digital drive data. Here’s their take on the digitalization of drive technology… Whether it's the processing or manufacturing industry: nothing happens without drives. And drive systems also get you off to a good start when it comes to digitalization. The data from motors and converters is crucial to ensuring your competitiveness. We offer you a wide range of selection and engineering tools, connectivity modules, MindSphere applications, and Edge solutions, as well as ...

Did you know that we are the largest distributor of Schneider Electric products in South Africa? Our team is equipped with in-depth Schneider product knowledge and technical expertise. Included in our extensive portfolio of Schneider Electric products is the Harmony XB5 Range… The modular Harmony XB5 range of 22 mm plastic control and signalling units combines simplicity of installation, flexibility, and robustness to meet the majority of industrial applications. A complete range to provide the relevant functions for your panels and machines...

Included in our extensive portfolio of Schneider Electric products is the TeSys GV range of motor control circuit breakers. Advanced motor protection for a wide range of applications With an integrated short circuit and extended protection against thermal overload and phase loss, TeSys GV helps provide consistent performance, enhanced safety and uptime, cost savings, and great functionality. In addition, TeSys GV combines with the TeSys D range, to offer a complete motor control solution for everything from simple machines to complex motor control cent...

Exceptional efficiency, manageability and energy metering capabilities Advanced protection for Servers Switches Routers Storage devices Performance and Efficiency Eaton 5PX Gen2 provides Unity power factor (W=VA) capability. With 11% more power than other UPS, it can protect more servers. Energy Star 2.0 certified, 5PX Gen2 offers best-in-class efficiency performance to reduce energy consumption and cooling costs. Each 5PX Gen2 battery configuration provides the best size/runtime ratio. Management and Cybersecurity Innovative graph...

Discover Brady's range of cleanly removable transparent materials Product description Brady B-521 and B-522 materials are engineered for use in temporary labelling applications where solvent resistance and print performance are required. They allow clean and easy removal without scraping and they do not damage the surface they were attached to. B-521, a polypropylene material, and B-522, a polyester material, both offer good solvent and low/high temperature resistance. In addition, B-522 offers good outdoor durability. Both materials are i...

In Part 1 of our series on Motor Protection, we outlined the importance of motor protection. In Part 2...

In this NEW series, we unpack motor protection.   In Part 1, we discussed the importance of motor protection. We continue the series with Part 2 – a comparison of circuit breakers to fuses. In the beginning, only fuses were used in electrical distribution systems to protect people and equipment against short circuits, circuit overloads, and other types of faults. Then, circuit bre...

SINAMICS S120 high performance modular drive system With a wide range of coordinated components and functions in a complete drives package, SINAMICS S120 modular drives are designed for motion control and a spectrum of high-performance drive applications in mechanical and systems engineering. Simply the world's best drive system for demanding single- or multi-axis servo applications SINAMICS S120 drives include high-performance single drives and coordinated drives (multiple-axis applications) with vector or servo functionalities that allow implementation of customized high performance dri...