Electricity + Control September 2015

LIGHT + CURRENT

Secret to great outdoor lighting “EGLO is one of the leading suppliers of decorative lighting in Europe, with Eurolux having successfully represented them in SouthAfrica for over 12 years,” says Shaun Bouchier, director at Eurolux . “Innovative market research, attention to detail and a flair for the fashionable is what sets this company apart, and has helped establish EGLO as a firm favourite in the South African market.” The EGLO Roffia sets the tone for the range with its matching wall and post- lightsset in an aluminium and white finish. Being fitted with an LED, it is energy savvy and the aluminium adds to its durability. “Mounted to an external wall, often by the front door or over a garage, these wall lights are ideal to illumi-

Roadworks to disrupt Johannesburg traffic

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has started the implementation of the BRT roadworks along Louis Botha Avenue from Parktown toWynberg (Section 15), and along Katherine Street in Sandton from Marlboro to the Gautrain station (Section 8). Construction works are underway on two new bridges over the M1 Highway which will continue for a period of 18 months until February 2017. These construction works are the beginning of a sophisticated network of public transport for the citizens of Johannesburg. The new developments include dedicated lanes for cyclists and pedestrians as well as an iconic bridge – The Grayston Pedestrian Bridge – linking Alexandra and Sandton.The JDA appeals to motorists to practise patience and caution on these routes and apologises for any inconvenience caused to motorists. Enquiries: Siyabonga Genu. Email SGenu@jda.org.za Aberdare Cables , a Powertech company within the JSE- listed Altron Group, has launched a new production line within its existing plant in Pietermaritzburg, Kwa- Zulu-Natal. The line, supported by the South African Department of Trade and Industry’s (dti) designation programme, is specifically designed to manufacture locomotive cables for the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (PRASA) and Transnet. This investment in bolstering South Africa’s manufacturing economy is especially significant because it supports the National Develop- ment Plan’s priorities in two ways: Job creation and the focus on locally made products that support the revitalisation and upgrading of South Africa’s critical rail infrastructure and services. Enquiries:Visit www.aberdare.co.za In a bid to cut the cost of maintaining critical standby power provisioning equipment for its customers, Powermode has instituted a nation-wide ‘flat rate’ for those opting for preventativemaintenance agreements covering diesel and petrol generators, uninterruptible power supply systems (UPS) and battery back-up sys- tems. Aimed at companies with multiple sites across SouthAfrica, the company’s newmaintenance scheme is complemented by a four-hour telephonic response for technical queries and priority on-site response for emergency call-outs.The national flat-rate preventative maintenance scheme comes with a 15% discount on labour and spares. Enquiries: Email garrethj@powermode.co.za South Africa’s manufacturing economy bolstered Cut cost of standby power system maintenance

nate entries, so you can easily see locks and identify callers,” adds Bouchier. “It is designed to be understated, placing the focus on the space it is illuminating, rather than becoming a feature in itself.” Another wall light that is set to compli- ment modern homes is the Lepus, featuring a galvanised steel and white finish.The gal- vanised steel extends in a half moon shape from the wall, ensuring that the light beams are cast downwards in a 12.5m projection range for evenly distributed lighting. Enquiries: Shaun Bouchier.Tel. 021 528 8400 or email shaun.bouchier@eurolux.co.za

Electromagnetic drives – local suppliers and abroad

In addition to importing a range of electromagnetic drives exclusively from Aviteq of Germany, vibrating equipment supplier Joest Kwatan i also sup- ports its range of locally, in-house manufactured SFH electromagnetic super feeder drives. The SFH range of electromagnetic vibrating drives is designed for feeding bulk materials at a controlled rate from stockpiles and hoppers to bulk materials handling equipment such as belt conveyors, crushers and screens. Kim Sch- oepflin, managing director, Joest Kwatani, says that the company attained this product range through its acquisition of Lockers Engineers over two years ago. Theresa Walton, general manager (service) says: “These are designed for use in medium to heavy applications such as quarries, coal plants, steel works and the chemical and food and beverage industries, as well as food-processing plants. The Aviteq range of electromagnetic drives is particularly suited to standard volumes where a high dosing accuracy is required. Joest Kwatani has been appointed the exclusive distributor for Aviteq, formerly AEG, products in Africa, including electromagnetic drives and controllers. Enquiries: Kim Schoepflin.Tel. 011 923 9000.Visit www.joest.co.za

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