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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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

When it comes to downtime, motors are a disproportionally large contributor compared to other causes, simply because motors are used in so many processes, from pumping to material management. So, a failure in a motor will have a serious ripple effect on productivity. We’re wrapping up our series on Motor Protection. Before we get into the fifth and final instalment, take a moment to catch up on previous articles in the series… Part 1 ...

Our friends at SIEMENS remind us that drives are literally everywhere. You don´t always see them, but they are an important part of machines, of production facilities or of baggage handling systems in airports... Data for Digitalization Digitalization needs data. Information is considered the fuel of digitalization. To get more flexibility, more efficiency and ultimately more productivity out of machines, production facilities and even airports, you need to know what t...

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

Did you know that improperly protected motors might result in unexpected production downtime, losses, and breakdowns in the machinery? In this NEW series, we unpack the many facets of motor protection. We kick off Part 1 with an overview as to the importance of adequately protecting motors. Why protect your motors?               The basic idea behind electric motors is pretty simple – supply electricity at one end and a metal rod or an axle at the other end, which will pro...

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

In this article, created by our friends at a-eberle, we discuss current changes in energy technology, the effects of grid repercussions, and what influence they have on measuring devices with which we detect faults in the grid. Increasing energy efficiency and reducing costs – not possible without changes Industries are abandoning old technology for power-controlled technology (Figure 1). A good example is the change from an asynchronous motor to a frequency converter with a controlled drive. The asynchronous motor had two states: on and o...

In our NEW series, we unpack protective relays. We start the series off with an introduction to protective relays, and then touch on relay categories and classifications. Keep an eye out for the second instalment of the series… What is electrical circuit protection? Electrical circuit protection is the purposeful use of a fail-safe device that automatically causes a disruption in an electrical circuit when it recognizes an excess and unsafe load of power in a circuit. Common circuit protection devices and components include circuit break...

In Part 1 of this NEW series, we unpacked the definition of a protective relay, the five functional categories of relays, and then ended off by touching on the classification of relays. We wrap up the series by discussing the types of protective relays, and then move on to transformers, protection zones and end off with the applications of a relay… What types of protective relays are used? Digital protective relays The d...