RS is your trusted partner in the mining industry October 2024, RS South Africa The mining industry is facing significant challenges. Success in such an environment requires partnering with a supplier that is collaborative, flexible and forward-thinking. RS stands as the ideal partner to help businesses in the mining sector achieve their goals, while saving time and money.
All aboard the solar rollercoaster ride October 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa The South African solar energy market has certainly gone through an exciting time, marked by surging demand, fluctuating prices, and changing government policies. After last year’s mad scramble, 2024 heralded a normalised energy landscape, albeit with a mixture of distributed energy resources such as solar PV.
The potential of green hydrogen October 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa A recent report published by ScienceDirect, highlights two storage technologies: battery storage and green hydrogen storage. Whilst green hydrogen is well known as an energy source, it might come as a surprise to some that it is also an extremely efficient storage solution.
New power distribution switchboard range October 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa Schneider Electric South Africa has unveiled its latest PrismaSeT range of new-generation power distribution switchboards, which offers unrivalled modularity and minimum assembly time, even for the most demanding configurations.
Ensuring industrial safety in mines with earth leakage protection October 2024, NewElec Pretoria Mining operations are inherently risky due to the hazardous environment and complex machinery involved, making the implementation of earth leakage protection systems critical to ensuring the safety of miners and the integrity of equipment.
Advanced harmonic power analyser October 2024 Industries with high motor usage such as milling, bottling plants, plastic manufacturing, and refrigeration often struggle with electrical inefficiencies that lead to increased costs and potential equipment damage. Many of these businesses are unaware of the impact of electrical harmonics – additional, unwanted frequencies created by nonlinear loads like computers,variable speed drives and LED lighting.
Energy efficiency with lighting October 2024 Over the past decade, more companies have come to understand the benefits of retrofitting their industrial facilities’ lighting solutions. Referro Systems is able to realise significant energy savings for its clients.
Simplifying battery management for remote dual-voltage systems October 2024, Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists Ian Loudon, international marketing and sales manager at remote monitoring specialist, Omniflex outlines the advantages of dual-voltage power supply in field environments.
IP67 power supplies with IO-Link interface for direct voltage October 2024, ifm - South Africa Almost all electrical automation technology components require a voltage supply with 24 V DC. ifm presents new power supplies that meet the IP67 protection rating and can thus provide the voltage directly where it is needed.
No more shocking, inaccurate insulation testing October 2024, Comtest Fluke has introduced the Fluke 1535 and 1537 2500 V insulation resistance testers, engineered to simplify frontline troubleshooting, whether on the factory floor or working in the field at a solar installation.
Paper trail of energy optimisation April 2025 Over 3,8 million tons of paper products are produced in South Africa each year, and thermal energy plays a pivotal role in both the preparation of raw materials and the pressing and drying of the fibre layers that are ultimately processed into these products. The R50 billion local pulp and paper industry faces exciting opportunities, but also some obstacles, as it seeks to boost competitiveness and contain costs.
Reducing the carbon footprint by eliminating SF6 October 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa SF6 is a manmade gas widely used in the electricity industry for insulation and current breaking, and in medium- and high-voltage equipment. Unfortunately it is also the world’s most potent greenhouse gas. One important step is implementing SF6-free equipment in today’s modernised grid infrastructure.
Keeping South Africa’s data centres lit and reliable October 2024 South Africa’s power grid and data centres are feeling the heat. These digital powerhouses not only keep our online world spinning, but are also fuelling the recent AI revolution, yet their ever-expanding capabilities hinge on one critical requirement: an uninterrupted power supply.
WEG geared to service the DRC mining sector October 2024, WEG Africa For over 20 years, WEG has been a strategic supplier to the mining sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its local South African manufacturing base has been central to reduced lead times, while a well-established distribution and service network has enhanced support capabilities and, ultimately, customer satisfaction.
Schneider Electric champions energy transition at Climate Week NYC October 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa Schneider Electric recently participated in Climate Week NYC 2024. Under this year’s theme, ‘It’s Time’, the company unveiled significant decarbonisation initiatives and shared insights on the urgent need for progress to meet the global goal of tripling renewable capacity and doubling energy efficiency, with a just transition in mind.
Professional meter for photovoltaic installations up to 1500 V October 2024, Vepac Electronics The PVM-1530 from Vepac Electronics is a pioneering meter for photovoltaic installations up to 1500 V, with a substantial number of measurement functions.
High-voltage power supply October 2024, Vepac Electronics Wisman’s DL series of high-voltage power supplies from Vepac Electronics is designed to meet the needs of high-performance 48 cm chassis-type HV power supplies.
