Drives, motors and switchgear

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched its first fully electronic starter with semiconductor technology. The SIMATIC ET 200SP e-Starter offers short-circuit protection that is 1 000 times faster and is virtually wear-free compared to conventional solutions such as circuit breakers or fuses. This ensures optimal protection for motors as well as other types of loads and the applications in which they are used. The e-Starter also features the application-friendly Smart Start and full integration into Siemens’ Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) concept. The compact device can be used worldwide, requires minimal space in the control cabinet, and is easy to install.

As a provider of integrated engineering solutions BMG offers a comprehensive electromechanical capability that includes customised system design, product selection, commissioning support and ongoing technical support.

Already in use among leading global manufacturers in South Africa, SEW-EURODRIVE’s innovative MOVI‑C® modular automation system offers a new level of flexibility, integration and efficiency to various industry sectors.

Soft starters are widely used in industry to protect motors and motor-driven equipment. However, it is important to size soft starters correctly for each application, otherwise the benefits can be lost, says Jaco Brits at WEG Africa.

Specialist in drive and control technologies, SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa, has broken ground on its new 17 000 m² Service and Repair Centre next to its Aeroton, Johannesburg headquarters. The new investment speaks directly to the company’s strategy to ‘close the loop’, addressing market gaps and enhancing its service offering in the African market.