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ELECTRICAL NEWS
june 2014
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energy measurement and supply
Denver Technical Products offer an ever-expanding range of isolated
ac/dc current sensing devices. The range includes conventional current
transformers, Rogowski type probes, Hall type current sensors for dc
current measurement as well as ac/dc current operated switches. All of
the industry standard process control outputs, can be provided: 0-20mA,
4-20mA, 0-10V, 0-5A, etc. For distorted ac waveforms True RMS types are
offered as well as solutions to measure mA to kA, ac or dc.
Enquiries: (011) 626-2023
Isolated current sensors
INTERBUILD Africa 2014 will be supported by some
of the leading industry associations in South Africa
when it opens its doors in August this year. “Inter-
build Africa 2014 has solidified partnerships with
a number of respected industry bodies, including
the National Homebuilders Registration Council the
South African Bureau of Standards, South African
Institute of Architects and the Association of Quan-
tity Surveyors,”says Gary Corin, managing director of
Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery.
Interbuild Africa 2014 will include a number of
industry relevant conferences, offering delegates
the opportunity to hear insights from top industry
professionals while gaining Continuous Professional
Development (CPD) Points. These conferences are
being hosted by: South African Light Steel Frame
Building Association (SASFA), Association of Quantity
Surveyors South Africa (ASAQS), South African Glass
Institute (SAGI), South African Glass and Glazing
Association (SAGGA), as well as Association of
Architectural AluminiumManufacturers of South
Africa (AAAMSA). For the first time in its history, the
Master Builders Association of South Africa will also
be hosting its annual boardmeeting at Interbuild
Africa this year.
Interbuild Africa together with its co-located
events – Glass Expo Africa, Plumbdrain Africa, EcoAf-
ribuild and Hardex Africa – constitute the biggest
building and construction expo in Africa. This year’s
event is taking place from20 to 23 August at the
Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec.
The free-to-attend seminar programme will
include: an overview the new BEE codes, current
economic trends, updates to occupational health
and safety regulations, and the latest developments
in green building, and how to improve the energy
efficiency.
Corin goes on to say that Interbuild Africa 2014 has
also partneredwith leading brands such as Builders
Warehouse to deliver a host of exciting competitions
at the event.
“Some of our industry body partners have also
committed to launching a number of student award
initiatives, all aimed at encouraging new innova-
tion from the young blood in the industry,”he adds.
“We’ve already noted a significant increase in stand
sales for Interbuild Africa 2014,”says Corin.“It’s clear
that our exhibitors are feeling positive about market
conditions and have identified Interbuild Africa as
the ideal platform fromwhich to launch their new
innovations tomarket,”says Corin
Interbuild Africa 2014 will take place from20-23
August 2014 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in
Nasrec. For further information or to book your
stand, visit
Enquiries:(011)835-1565
Expo for the
building industry
CRABTREE, a Powertech company
within the JSE-listed Altron Group, has
introducedTopaz, a new range of PVC
switches and sockets designed and
engineered in South Africa.
James Calmeyer, CEOof Crabtree
says,“TheTopaz range provides a
modern, eye-catching finish.We are
convinced that with this new range
we offer the end-users a perfect solu-
tion for the electrical installation in
anymodern home that can compete
with any overseas product.”
The newaesthetically pleasing
Crabtree introduces new switch and socket range
range provides a flat wall installation
and consists of one- to four-lever two-
way switches, a single, double, com-
bination and a Slimline quad socket
outlet. A 30A double pole isolator
switch complements the range.The
combination socket has two of the
new164-2 16A sockets and the Quad
socket has four of the new164-2, 16A
sockets.Thismakes theTopaz range
ready for themarket as the newpre-
ferred socket for South Africa.
Featuring amodern design, the
switches and sockets are easy to
install and have steel keyhole inserts
providing strength to the product’s
rigidity and ease of installation.The
switches boast a common incom-
ing terminal connection serving all
multi-gang switches, allowing the
installer to save timewith each instal-
lation.Thismono block design is a
revolutionary first of its kind design
for South Africa.
TheTopaz range remains true to
the quality, safety and the reliability
features that are synonymous with
Crabtree products and even boasts
the same‘Crabtree click’when switch-
ing.
The plastic cover plate has a flat,
square-edged design, and protrudes
less than 5mm from thewall.The
switch rocker remains flat to the
surface of the cover plate and does
not protrude above, which prevents
accidental on or off switching.
Overall, this is an exciting new
product range that revolutionises the
sockets and switchesmarket in South
Africa.
Enquiries: (011) 874-7600 or 0860 SOCKET
