HellermannTyton offers a versatile range of high-precision electrical measurement instruments designed to support professionals across the various aspects of electrical installation, maintenance, diagnostics, and power quality analysis.
The I-V curve tracer is used for the maintenance and troubleshooting of photovoltaic (PV) systems up to 1,500 V and 40 A. It performs tests and measurements on PV modules using the most widespread technologies, including the latest high-efficiency models.
The T60 power analyser delivers advanced power quality monitoring with the ability to record 362 parameters over two months, detect voltage sags and swells, and display real-time waveforms. It supports earth resistance testing, four-pole soil resistivity, RCD testing for Types A, AC, and B up to 10 A, and insulation resistance up to 1,000 V.
Elsewhere in the issue, we look at Standby, Backup & Emergency Power; Tools of the Trade; and Lighting
ELKO EP delivers European-engineered electrical components to South Africa via ElectroMechanica
As South Africa continues to contend with persistent grid instability and increasing pressure on ageing electrical infrastructure, both industrial and commercial sectors are prioritising system reliability above all else. In response to this rapidly evolving landscape, ElectroMechanica is officially expanding its distribution portfolio with the introduction of ELKO EP. This strategic partnership brings high-performance, European-engineered components and advanced protection tools directly to the South African and SADC markets.
Surge protection for modern control systems
As industrial automation, smart buildings, and safety systems become increasingly interconnected, the exposure of measuring and control circuits to lightning and surge events continues to grow. Even short-duration overvoltages can interrupt communication interfaces, damage sensitive equipment, and cause costly process disruptions. Effective surge protection for signal, bus, and communication lines has therefore become a core design requirement in modern electrical and automation installations.
Why Makita continues to lead the jobsite
Makita has been manufacturing professional-grade power tools for over a century, building a reputation on the jobsite for durability and performance across residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Available locally from Three-D Agencies, the range continues to expand with cordless technology and battery platforms that are reshaping how electrical contractors work.
Tork Craft rolls out 127-piece Trackbox Racing Edition toolbox
Tork Craft has unveiled its latest addition to the Performance Garage range, the Trackbox Racing Edition (TCTB127) – a fully kitted 127-piece top box that packs an impressive spread of chrome vanadium tools into a compact, lockable steel case. This toolbox is locally available from Vermont Sales.
Power without pause: standby and solar backup solutions
In 2026, energy resilience is no longer reactive but strategic and engineered. As grid instability, rising tariffs, and increased digital dependence continue to shape the electrical landscape, standby, backup, and emergency power systems have evolved into intelligent, integrated solutions. Today’s installations are smarter, cleaner, and more connected than ever before, according to Voltex.
Introducing the Philips Tango Pro LED floodlight
The Philips Tango Pro, available locally from Signify, sets a new benchmark in outdoor lighting with ultra-efficiency and versatility. Delivering up to 200 lm/W, this fifth-generation floodlight combines cutting-edge LED technology with a sleek, award-winning design. Built for airports, sports arenas, ports, and industrial zones, Tango Pro ensures brighter, safer environments while supporting sustainability goals.
Ethical practice in the age of artificial intelligence tools for lighting design
Artificial intelligence has arrived in lighting design with remarkable speed, and whether we like it or not, it is already influencing how we think, explore, and communicate ideas. In the right hands, these tools can open creative doors. They help us sketch out concepts, test narratives, and visualise atmospheres long before any technical modelling begins in lighting design software like Dialux or Relux.
Tridonic shares latest innovations at customer event
Tridonic, a global technology leader in lighting, welcomed customers and industry professionals to The Country Club Johannesburg in Woodmead on 12 February for the second edition of its annual customer event. Building on the success of last year's inaugural gathering in Cape Town, the event provided a platform for the company to outline its evolving market approach and showcase the innovations shaping its future direction.
Stadialux: the South African floodlight that quietly took on the world
(By: Urbain du Plessis of Verdantek) By the early 1990s, stadium lighting was widely considered a solved problem. Then a South African designer asked a better question. What emerged from South Africa in the early 1990s was not just another stadium floodlight, but a fundamentally rethought luminaire – one that addressed glare, efficiency, thermal performance, and manufacturability as a single, integrated engineering problem.
Sustainability and environmental impact in the lighting industry
Sustainability is no longer a peripheral concern in the lighting industry; it is central to how lighting is designed, specified, and evaluated, according to Aurora Lighting Africa. As Africa faces rapid urbanisation, growing energy demand, and increasing pressure on infrastructure, lighting choices carry significant environmental consequences. The industry now has both an opportunity and a responsibility to reduce its footprint while supporting economic growth and social development.
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