Did you know that 65% of all energy generated by our utilities is used to run electric motors? Fanie Steyn, Manager, Electric Motor Division at Zest WEG, explains that if every motor in South Africa were a premium efficiency IE3 motor, it would save the national grid the output of a whole power station. Zest WEG is well placed to lead the way in reducing national energy consumption. CEO Eduardo Werninghaus says the addition of the new facility is also an important contribution to local manufacturing capacity in South Africa.
Elsewhere in the issue we look at MCCs and Motor Protection; Cables and Cable Accessories and Lighting.
Seen at Electra Mining 2022
Over five days, more than 30 000 visitors experienced new innovations and new product launches across the five halls and outside exhibit areas at Electra Mining 2022. Ranked as one of the world’s largest mining shows and the biggest mining, manufacturing, automation, electrical and power trade show in southern Africa, Electra Mining Africa has a proven track record for driving sales, sales leads and building brand awareness.
How best to apply Ex classifications to mining plants
Many mining plant operators are unsure of how their plants should be classified in terms of the Ex classifications. “Pratley has developed extensive expertise in the demands placed on electrical termination equipment used in hazardous areas,” comments Marketing Director Eldon Kruger
Print pre-sized labels from your phone
Brady Corporation’s new M211 Label Printer is a lightweight, sturdy and wearable device that prints both pre-sized and continuous labels to identify cables and components. It can create even complex labels that can all be designed, printed and previewed from your phone.
Automated diagnostic static motor tester
The ADX series of models from Megger is designed to perform tests at up to 15 000 V and can be coupled with power packs to increase test voltages to 30 kV or 40 kV. This flexibility allows you to conduct ac and dc motor partial discharge and low impedance testing on all motors, generators, coils, and other devices.
Buyers Guide
The October 2022 Buyers’ Guide lists manufacturers and distributors of products and services in the MCCs and Motor Protection sector. Download the latest Buyers Guide here.
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