Electricity + Control November 2016

ENERGY + ENVIROFICIENCY

ROUND UP

Electrostatic discharge protection

SD flooring is a hardwearing homogeneous contact sheet or tile floor covering engi- neered specifically for ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection. SD floor coverings are treated chemically to discharge static electricity. They must be applied in a con- trolled environment with a relative humid- ity of more than 40%. Typical applications range fromelectronics tomedical, manufac- turing and mining, which all have different conductivity requirements. Altico is rolling out Polyflor’s SD (Static Dissipative) ESD flooring in a flagship project for electronics repair chain iFix Repair Specialists. The project has covered

14 stores countrywide to date, from 20 m 2 to 40 m 2 , with another five in the pipeline, notes Nicholas Sibanda, technical sales manager. Altico is both the preferred sup- plier and installer of the Polyflor ESD range in South Africa. The floor preparation involves laying down an initial screed. An aluminium grid is then laid down, followed by the Polyflor tiles themselves, which are affixed using a conductive adhesive. Finally the electrical earthing of the building is connected to the floor. Enquiries: Kevin Klaff. Email kevin@actum.co.za

Flexible snap-on trunking

“ Legrand keeps abreast with global electrical and digital trends in residential and commercial buildings, with the introduction locally of the latest products and systems,” says Marius Labuschagne, Legrand's technical and solutions manager. “Legrand’s modern DLP-S ECO snap-on trunking − designed for the efficient integration of power and data sockets in new installations and refurbishment projects − is suitable for high and low current applications in all building sectors, including domestic, office, commercial, banks, hospitals, computer centres and industry. “A key feature is the combination of this versatile trunking system with Legrand’s Arteor wiring devices. This flexible snap- on trunking assembly allows quick connections for normal and dedicated power, low voltage applications, telephone systems, computers and dedicated sockets. An important benefit is that all power and data is distributed in one system.” Bosch Rexroth recently launched its integrated LinSelect selection and sizing software tool, enabling design engineers to find optimal linear axes and actuators from around 100 000 possible Bosch Rexroth product variants for their application in just five steps. LinSelect delivers an integrated digital engineering process, from selection right through to configuration and electronic order at the Bosch Rexroth eShop. Selecting complete axes and actuators ex- tends beyond the mechanical considerations; it also encompasses suitable Bosch Rexroth motors and drive controllers. LinSelect does not just simplify design and procurement for experienced engineers; even inexperienced users are guided intui- tively through the selection process, without the need for laborious training and familiarisation. In just five steps, the software narrows down the number of possible variants based on individual needs. In addition to a pure calculation of mathematical parameters, the software developers have also integrated algorithms with compre- hensive application-specific know-how of linear motion systems. Beyond pure mechanicals, the tool also suggests suitable Bosch Rexroth motor and drive controllers. Enquiries: Kevin Lombard.Tel: 011 971 9400 or email kevinl@tectra.co.za

Legrand’s DLP-S trunking is available with white covers that retain colour quality, maintain original shape and have resistance to flame propagation and mechanical shocks. Enquiries: Email legrand.south-africa@legrand.co.za

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