Sparks Electrical News July 2018

JULY 2018

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D espite founder Pierre Northard’s recent retirement, SAFEhouse, an association of organisations within the South African electrical in- dustry, will continue to focus on long-term growth and a stronger working relationship with the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifica- tions (NRCS). The association was formed in 2012 to combat the prevalence of un- safe products and services in South Africa by informing buyers and others who influence buying decisions of the criteria by which to assess these products and services, and by exposing specific cases of sub-standard products and practices. SAFEhouse is not a consumer body, nor is it a forum for consumer complaints, however, it welcomes justified, safety- related complaints from any party, including commerce, industry, gov- ernment and individuals, about members’ and non-members’ electrical products or services. The two people tasked with taking the organisation forward are Connie Jonker and Barry O’Leary. O’Leary has been with SAFEhouse since 2016 and joined the organisation after 40 years in the electrical industry. After an initial foray into the banking industry – which he notes gave him a good admin and systems background – he joined Bowthorpe Hellermann, today known as HellermannTyton, and worked there for 14 years in sales, and then administration, under Cliff Rosenberg. He was at Three D Agencies for 15 years, working his way up to national sales manager, before starting Emery Flex with Pat Shaw from Major Tech. After the company was bought by Major Tech, he spent a further 15 years as the operations director at the company before retiring. “Because of my wealth of product expertise, Pierre approached me to join SAFEhouse,” he says. Jonker, who joined the association this May, has a background in light- ing, specifically in product testing, certification and certification systems. “I worked for the SABS for three quarters of my working life, predominantly in the SABS Lighting Technology division. I came up through the ranks from being a laboratory assistant right up to manager of the SABS Electricity Utilisation Department. My passion has always been lighting, and I have spent much time in laboratory development of test methods, building equipment, writing specifications and being involved in national and in- ternational standards writing,” he explains. Through the SABS, Jonker had the opportunity to conduct factory inspections throughout 15 dif- ferent countries and was part of the development of compulsory speci- fications. Jonker’s value to the organisation comes from the fact that he has been on both sides of the fence, having also worked for a circuit breaker company where he was on the receiving end of certifications and regu- lations. There he dealt with international certification bodies such as UL, VDE and CEBEC. “Previously I was a technical advisor for IESSA, which is similar to SAFEhouse in its commitment to standards and to a code of conduct to ensure that products supplied to the market are compli- ant,” he says. The way forward for SAFEhouse The main focus for SAFEhouse in the future will be to expand its mem- bership. “While most of the major suppliers are already members, we are looking at ways to accommodate smaller suppliers that are also com- mitted to quality, but who may not be in a position to afford the mem- bership fees – the more logos of companies we have on our marketing material, the more confident users will be,” explains Jonker. He notes that electrical contractors can also join the association, which not only offers a commitment to provide good, reliable products, but services too. “Numbers will give us strength, which is what we need at this point,” confirms O’Leary. “We need a voice behind us, because at the moment we have no legal standing. We can’t make demands on customers – we can advise them, we can publish articles, but we cannot get non-compli- ant products taken off the shelves.” Aligned to this, SAFEhouse is in the process of forming a close work-

The faces of SAFEhouse: Connie Jonker and Barry O’Leary.

ing relationship with the NRCS, which the pair admits has its frustrations. “We made the decision in our last special meeting to continue trying to work hand-in-hand with the NRCS. We are not here to fight them; we are eyes and hands for them on the ground,” explains O’Leary. “At the moment, the industry is in the position where there is an adverse

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PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH – KERN O’REILLY

BUSINESS IS ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS

Plant projects with Siemens and the Husab Uranium project in Namibia.

Sparks: What is your favourite quote? KO: Business is simple, people complicate it.

Sparks: Have you won any awards? KO: In 2010 in my role as Key Account Manager for the Mining Sector, Aberdare was awarded a supplier award by the Anglo American Group presented in London. Anglo sent a communication which indicated that the customer relationship management from Aberdare was exceptional. Sparks: Who has been your inspiration or have you had a mentor who has influenced your career? KO: Aberdare Cables prides itself in implementing mentorship programmes. I have had a fewmentors inmy career. One who particularly comes to mind is our former Sales Director, Chris Nichol. Much in the same vein as my career, Chris started out in the Formal Tender/Contracts division of Aberdare. Chris taught me that sales is about managing people; not only the people reporting directly to you, but your colleagues as well as customers. Sparks: What, to your mind, is one of the biggest challenges facing the industry at this time? KO: The competitiveness of the electrical cables market due to the excess capacity versus local demand. Added to this is the influx of cheap imports. With the assistance of the DTI, South African manufacturers need to expand into Africa and compete with suppliers from China, India, Turkey and the like. Sparks: What do you enjoy most about your job? KO: Interacting with people. Whether it is with colleagues or customers, business is all about relationships. Sparks: How do you motivate your staff? KO: I always tell my staff that the only person responsible for their careers and development is themselves. I enjoy developing people and mentoring, as I was mentored in my career. However, you can only develop a person who wants to learn and grow. I have been fortunate to assist and develop a few staff members over time who were junior sales people and are now managers in the company. Sparks: If you could ‘do it all again’, would you change anything? KO: It is natural to look back and think of things that you could have done better. However, making mistakes is the best way to learn. Without my past failures I wouldn’t be the person I am today. Sparks: Would you advise a person leaving school to enter the electrical industry? KO: It is difficult to attract the younger generation to the electrical field as it is not seen as a ‘sexy’ or ‘fun’ sector in comparison to other fields out there. It is, however, a very important industry which affects our daily lives. There is huge potential in this sector, especially in Africa. Sparks: What is your advice to electrical contractors and electrical engineers? KO: There is a symbiotic relationship between manufacturing and contractors. Innovation will therefore come about by a closer, more direct relationship between these two parties. In a highly competitive market, innovation is more important than unit costs.

Sparks: Name three things on your ‘bucket list’? KO: I would like to visit Honolulu, Hawaii; go on a gondola boat ride in Venice with my wife; and drive a sports car around ‘The Green Hell’, the Nürburgring track in Germany.

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Kern O’Reilly

N ational Sales Manager for Aberdare Cables, Kern O’Reilly, has spent 21 years in the industry, gaining experience across many roles in the company. With a passion for interacting with and de- veloping people, his experience and positive outlook are key to the com- pany in today’s competitive electrical cables industry. Sparks: Where were you educated? KO: At the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), where I received a PMD Diploma.

Sparks: How long have you been involved in the electrical industry? KO: For 21 years.

Sparks: When and where did you start your career? KO: I started my career at S.A. PVC Cables in Jeppestown, Johannesburg.

Sparks: What are the greatest changes you have seen over the years? KO: An increase in the number of players in the electrical cables industry.

Sparks: What major projects have you worked on and what is your greatest accomplishment? KO: I have been in many roles in our company, namely Tenders Manager, Product Manager for M.V. Cables, Key Accounts Manager Mining Sector, Group Contracts Manger and finally National Sales Manager. In each of these roles I have been fortunate enough to be involved in many projects from which I have gained invaluable experience. These projects included the cable supply to the 2010 World Cup stadiums, Round 1 to 3 Renewable Energy projects, the Atlantis/Mossel Buy Gas Turbine Power

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While the challenges for SAFEhouse are clear, O’Leary and Jonker are confident that with hard work and participation from the industry, the organisation can achieve its goals. “When I look at Pierre’s computer, it is clear that although he was terribly busy, he managed nevertheless to do a tremendous job. He set a very good basis and a high level of quality, which we will strive to maintain,” says Jonker, concluding that he believes there are many companies in the industry which believe in doing the right thing.

climate because of the way compulsory specifications are implemented,” notes Jonker, bringing up the Suppliers Declaration of Conformity – SANS 17050 – which has been documented and adopted as a na- tional standard, yet is not being promoted. “The SABS and the NRCS will not benefit from this, and could potentially lose income, as it is a declaration of conformity from the manufacturers. It is something that is alive and well throughout the industry, but people don’t realise it,” he says. “It is just not possible to get everything tested by an accredited laboratory, therefore it makes sense to utilise the expertise and test facilities of a wider group of people, and that includes manufacturers.”

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AN ALTERNATIVE TO PROBLEMATIC NEON TUBES

T raditional glass neon tubes are tricky to install, requiring special- ised high cost installations. They produce very little light for the amount of power they consume and are limited to certain col- ours because of limited gas and glass colour combinations. The glass tubes are fragile and one crack can break an entire section. All these factors add up to a high maintenance and running costs. As an alternative, MCE Electric has launched high quality O-lite LED Neon Flex Strip Lights, which solve all these traditional problems and which are packed with new features. O-lite Neon Flex radiates a bright and even neon glow across the entire length of its surface and, due to its ease of installation, flexibility and versatility, it is perfect for residential, commercial, architectural, landscaping and artistic décor projects. Its application in signage has gained worldwide popularity as the replacement for traditional glass neon.

O-lite Neon Flex is rated IP65, making it suitable for indoor and outdoor applications as it is extremely robust and hard-wearing, and it doesn’t use mercury or any other toxic chemicals to produce neon light. Its low operating voltage means that it runs at a low heat, making it safe to use. It can be cut on designated lines at every metre and is easily joined in minutes. Its lateral bending quality allows for tight radius turns and makes it perfect for creative and signage purposes. Boasting high quality internals and 92 LEDs per metre on a single colour strip, one can expect an extremely long lifespan matched with a super bright performance. O-lite Neon Flex is ideal for concealed lighting or backlighting, giving a smooth, evenly lit effect without any light or dark spots and no physical LEDs visible. Creativity and imagination are the only limits to the product’s applications.

FIFTY YEARS OF POWERING THE WORLD O-lite Neon Flex is supplied in a length of 10 m and the single colour range includes red, green, blue,yellow,cool white and warmwhite. The colour changing O-lite Neon Flex strip comes with an RGB controller so one can change between eight different colours, adjust the brightness, or use one of six pre-sets such as auto, flash, jump and fade. The speed of these effects can be controlled with the same remote. The O-lite Neon Flex Strip Light comes complete with a power adapter, two end caps, one middle join connector and five aluminium mounting clips. MCE Electric also stocks a wide range of accessories such as RGB controllers, power adapters, middle join connectors, end caps and mounting clips to make installing and working with O-lite Neon Flex even easier. Now is the time to enhance your signage, create a mood, display or advertise a product like never before. Just think what you could do with the power of neon without the limitations of traditional neon. SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC is celebrating 50 years of automation transformation, with its invention in 1968 of the first PLC (Programmable Logic Controller). Prior to the introduction of the PLC, real-time measurement and control was limited to the most basic levels because of technology con- straints. “On the 50 th anniversary of the invention of the first PLC, it is hard to imagine where our industry would be today without the PLC system, which is used in transportation, manufacturing, energy management and so many other industries. I am proud to have such a legacy be part of Schneider Electric’s DNA,” says Schneider Electric chairman and CEO, Jean-Pascal Tricoire. The invention initiated the effective use of digital computer technologies in industrial automation, which triggered a massive transformation to the pervasive use of digital technology to deliver industrial measurements, controls and real-time information management. Throughout the fifty years following the invention of the PLC, the capability expansion delivered by automation systems appears to be limited only by human imagination. The results have been the introduction and common use of capabilities and functions previously not even considered to be possible, such as advanced process control, process optimisation, manufacturing execution systems, inferential measurement systems, safety control, condition management, process historians, workflow control, batch management, real-time accounting, real-time profitability control, and many others. The PLC upgrade and migration solutions preserve customers’ automation hardware and software investment,whether they are starting from the legacy Modicon, SquareD, or Telemecanique PLCs or from other third-party platforms. Enquiries: www.mce.co.za

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MODERN PUSH BUTTONS AND SIGNALING DEVICES UP TO IP69K W ith Sirius Act Push Buttons and Indicator Lights from Siemens, users can choose from four different design lines to suit particular tastes and requirements, including plastic, plastic with metal front ring, shiny metal or matte metal, flat.

common applications. Compact form is available for some units, i.e. the electronic circuitry is pre-assembled so that user do not need to order the holder, contact module or LED module as separate items. Customised configurations can then be created (spe- cial lockings, enclosure configurations, inscriptions) us- ing the intuitive SIRIUS ACT configurator (siemens.com/ sirius-act/configurator). A key characteristic of these rugged, high-quality products is their ease of assembly with numerous advantages for the user: • Innovative snap-on concept: All components snap on without the need for tools – even in a slanting position; integrated lever for release. • Easy removal: Simply press the release lever to remove the holder. • Simple installation: Fast fixation on the plate with a screwdriver (no special tools needed). • Visual mounting Indicator: Align the arrows to correctly mount the components. • Stacking contact blocks: Up to three modules can be plugged together side-by-side, each with two contact blocks plugged onto one an- other. • Groove-free milled hole: Easy insertion of components without aligning anti-twist lugs. • Easy-to-see module slots: Fault-free connec- tion of modules even when contact blocks are stacked. • 100% twist prevention: Twist-proof holding by screw fixation even if the hole is not perfectly milled. • Sirius Act standard units become communi- cation-capable devices by snapping commu- nication-capable terminal modules onto the standard holder and using them together with a standard or safety interface module. Installa- tion is easy, no special tools are required, just a screwdriver. DMMs FOR WHEN UPTIME MATTERS FLUKE’S 177 and 179 digital multimeters can be found on more tool belts, finding more problems, than any other comparable test tool. With their pre- cision, reliability and ease of use, the 177 and 179 are the preferred solution for professional techni- cians worldwide. Each design is tested for drop, shock and humidity, and is independently tested for safe use in CAT IV 600 V/ CAT III 1000 V envi- ronments. Available from Comtest, the DMMs give users accurate measurements; consistent, reliable performance; attention to safety; and are backed by a lifetime warranty. They measure twice as fast as other multimeters and offer all the features us- ers need to troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic system problems, in the harshest indus- trial situations. The 177 and 179 offer True-RMS voltage and current measurements, 6 000-count resolution, manual and automatic ranging, and provide frequency, capacitance, resistance, continuity and diode measurements. In addition, they feature 0.09 % basic accuracy, a digital display with analogue bar graph and backlight, and the 179 model includes temperature measurements. Enquiries: lvswitchgear.za@siemens.com

There is complete freedom of choice, as one orders the actuator, the holder and the LED/contact module as separate items. The freedom to combine products ensures maximum flexibility, as resellers can stock them individually as required. Sellers and contractors quote just one article number to order all three of the elements needed to create a functional unit. This helps to save time, effort as well as money when ordering products for

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TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT BY NICK du PLESSIS

CAREER GUIDANCE: CRITICAL OR A NICE TO HAVE?

I n previous articles, I’ve touched on the benefits of psychometric as- sessments in the selection of artisans, as well as on the value of making use of psychometric assessments for career guidance pur- poses. Over the past few months, I have had the task of working along- side my in-house psychometric assessment centre and delved into a project I would like to touch on further. Our venture has focused on reaching out from a grass roots level in order to source talent in rural areas and spread the knowledge, possibilities and excitement around building a career as an artisan. Whilst our mission has been to assist TVET colleges in selecting the right students (i.e. those with the aptitude, personality, interest and values necessary to become a successful artisan), and to increase the number of qualified artisans leaving the institution with a qualification and actual career prospects, as opposed to

secure the best jobs. This is a powerful generational change; the expansion of knowledge is having a positive impact on our youth. However, there is a sense of embedding; they set their minds on being heart surgeons –and will not consider other options – without having properly absorbed other necessary information to assist them in reaching that goal or considering a more practical career solution. This is where our positive influence came in. Through Career Guidance, we were able to pinpoint the values and interests of these individuals, indicating to them that their environmental preferences would extend into their work one day. Strong values for work/life balance and pleasant working conditions contradict some of the abovementioned careers, but viable alternatives could be found. A discussion regarding bursaries versus

failing or leaving the qualification with years wasted and having to select a new career path. We have experienced positive influences elsewhere, particularly in the Career Guidance leg of our project. Working with young minds today, especially in this regard, has its challenges. They are exposed to so much. Some years ago, if your father was a farmer, you would become a farmer or a housewife as a general rule of thumb. Those fortunate enough would head off to university or college and have the opportunity to build a career in a field where they could become professionals of some sort. Today, young people are exposed to endless possibilities. Even when asking a group of thirteen-year olds what they would like to be, we got responses such as “heart surgeon”, and “a career in environmental waste management”, with some wanting to travel as far as Dubai in order to complete an internationally recognised qualification and

the cost of studying overseas resulted in lively debate, creating a sense of awareness of both the importance of funding as well as the value of an internationally recognised qualification obtained in one’s own country. Most importantly, abilities and aptitude were discussed in detail, with many youngsters having the perception that TVET’s were the easy way out, not realising that high results in maths and science were necessary in order to be accepted there. We touched on how important their early years of high school were in terms of the impact their results could have on their future career options; that if they were not mathematically inclined they were unlikely to enjoy or be successful in a career within the technical, medical, logistical or accountancy fields. Through this process we were positively able to create alternatives for our well informed youth and were able to give them the tools necessary to be able to work towards a near sighted goal (even though it may seem far to them), and in the process, we were able to have an impact on the way education through a TVET is perceived, hopefully paving the way for willing and successful artisans in the future. The project highlighted the critical need for assisting our youth though career guidance. I always say, “If the youth do not have a roadmap for their future careers, how do we expect to get them to get there?” For career guidance or aptitude testing for appren- tices by registered HPCSA psychometrists, visit www.psyas.co.za or contact Tracy on +27 (0) 11 827 4113/6 HELLERMANNTYTON’S football team recently lifted the NCSE (National Corporate Sport Em- powerment) league trophy for the 2017/18 season. The league, comprising 16 teams from various South African companies, took place on Saturday afternoons at Rhodesfield High School in Kempton Park. Since 2016, HellermannTyton has taken part in this league finishing 4th in its inaugural season. The preparation going into the 2 nd season came with obstacles as work commitments meant the team got very little time to prepare for each game and had to put a lot of hard work into the hours it had for preparation. This work ethic and determination lead the team to an unassailable 38 point 2017/18 season winning tally with 12 wins, two draws and only one lose. The trophy presentation took place on the 7 th of April 2018 with HellermannTyton staff in attendance to celebrate with the team. HELLERMANNTYTON’S CHAMPIONS

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WORKING KNOWLEDGE BY TERRY MACKENZIE HOY

R ecently, one of my engineers came to me with a problem. She said that the earth leakage protection switch in the distribution board kept tripping. So I said, “Okay, unplug all the appliances and see if it still trips.” It didn’t. I sug- gested she plug them back in, one by one, and then unplug and try the next one until she got to the one which caused the trips. She did this, yet none of them specifically were causing the earth leakage relay to trip. I then asked her to send me a pho- tograph of the distribution board; I could see that there were two neutral bars and that at least one of the power outlet circuits was connected to the wrong bar. I told her to get an electrician and ask him or her to wire the circuits properly. I pointed out that some non-electrical person had been messing with the board since an electrician would not wire the circuits incorrectly. Oh. Anyway, I said, get the electrician and ask that he/she check the neutral wires to make sure they are clear of earth – discon- nect the main incoming cable first. As has been my experience, the electrician listened to her, ignored her and told her the entire distribution board should be replaced. At a cost of R8 000. She agreed and the problem went away for a bit. As winter drew in the problem returned in a different form. I told her to get Eskom to come in and check the main supply. They did and found that on the consumer side, the neutral, where the cable SIMPLE COMMON SENSE ACDC DYNAMICS SECURITY has introduced the Smart DIY Wi-Fi Security range of equipment which will allow consumers to control their own level of home and office security without having to incur the cost of a technician or installer. The security system is designed to offer convenient, real-time monitoring and flawless home security through FHSS wireless hopping frequency technology. The system guards the home around-the-clock. If an intrusion or an abnormal amount of smoke is detected, it triggers an immediate alarm and notifies the user by SMS, app notification and calls. For setup, which takes half an hour, no wiring, drilling or tools are required, thus no installation fees. Users can control the system from anywhere through a free mobile app. With burglar, flood, fire and smoke detection included, the alarms are easy to upgrade as the systems support up to 50 sensors and sensors can be added whenever required. Multichannel, Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum technology enables the system to hop between wireless frequency channels to ensure the seamless transmission of secure communication over efficiently integrated devices, control panel and data. ACDC Dynamics’ Security Wi-Fi alarm system can connect to a home Wi-Fi, and can be accessed from anywhere, anytime. With an HD camera, home alarm system, PIR motion sensor, temperature and humidity sensor and SOS panic button, it is built to learn and sends intelligent alerts with HD video directly to the user’s phone. If theWi-Fi network fails,GSMcellular technology keeps the system online, and the backup battery lasts up to 10 hours during a power outage. The alarm delivers total-protection solutions on the basis of its mobile-interactive cloud- platform, covering security, safety, healthcare, and automation control to give users peace of mind. A basic starter kit allows users to add additional Home8 accessories for wider functions, including an outdoor camera, Inactivity Motion Sensor, Medication Dispenser and Care24 APP GPS Tracking. Furthermore, over 30 smart devices on IFTTT enable users to connect to 344 different known branded devices, along with cloud level integration with Lockstate, Honeywell thermostat, Philips Hue, Nest, Amazon Echo and more. SMART HOME AND OFFICE SECURITY

has done in ten years. I told the technician that it probably was not the plotter, which it wasn’t. It turned out to be the computer router serving the plotter. What these tales are supposed to do is encourage you, the reader in industry, to try fix the thing that goes wrong before you throw it away. Throwing things away should be the last resort, not the first. Obviously, fixing things can be a time wasting exercise, but it is always a good idea to see if there is some obvious thing that can be fixed. A bit of logic helps, too. If something stops working, ask, why now? Look for the basics. Is the power supply there? Has something come loose? It really saves money at times...

stopped working – it kept giving a ‘paper jam’ error message. We called the technician who gave the mechanism a spray with some Q20 lubricant and said that should fix it. The plotter stayed un-jammed for a week and the error returned. I undid the cover and saw that the spool wire of the plotter was covered in gunk. I cleaned it and all was okay until two weeks later when the plotter stopped working completely. This time my staff were keen to buy a new one. They got prices and said that, after all, the plotter was ten years old and it was time we got a new one. Since the plotter does about 10 drawings a week it could hardly be said to be hardworking, so I said nope, this plotter is nearly new in terms of the number of plots it

entered the roof, was down to earth intermittently, which they fixed. But she was still down R8 000 for a distribution board she didn’t need. The reason she is out of pocket is that the electrician was of a generation that doesn’t believe in fixing things – generally those who are under 40 years old. They live in a world where if a thing stops working, they throw it away. It’s not their fault – it’s a product of ‘computer think’. If you buy a printer these days it doesn’t last long. As soon as the ink is finished you find that new cartridges cost more than a new printer so you toss the printer. This leads to the thought that when anything stops working you just throw it away and buy another. An example: our office plotter

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Complete range of ducting Crabtree South Africa Full range of ducting and fittings HellermannTyton Solid and slotted trunking JDL Electric Full range of ducting MCE Electric MCE slotted trunking; MCE solid PVC wall and floor trunking; Canalplast slotted cable trunking; Canalplast SYS45 rapid power skirting O-line

ACDC Dynamics Full range of LV cables ACTOM Electrical Products

Armoured LV 1.5 – 16 mm 2 Bells cables (SWA and ECC); Armoured LV 25 – 300 mm 2 Mains cables (SWA and ECC); Aerial bundled conductors (ABC) and Airdac; Interdac 1.9/3.3 kV cables; GP Housewire, Surfix and Flat Twin; Bare copper earth wires, Aluminium Conductors Steel Reinforced (ACSR); Low and halogen free cables for mining ARB Electrical Wholesalers Range of LV cables Atlas Full range of LV cables Bellco

Full range of ducting Phambili Interface Full range of ducting

Phoenix Contact Full range of ducting Three-D Agencies PVC slotted and solid trunking Voltex Full range of ducting Waco Full range of ducting CABLE SECURING PRODUCTS

Full range of LV cables Consortium Cables Full range of LV cables JDL Electric Range of LV cables Magnet Electrical Supplies Full range of LV cables

ACDC Dynamics Full range of cable securing products ACTOM Electrical Products BBS cable clamps and wedges for mine shafts ARB Electrical Wholesalers Full range of cable securing products Bellco Full range of cable securing products Cabstrut Full range of cable securing products HellermannTyton Cable ties: T-Series and stainless steel, EdgeClips and adhesive cradles JDL Electric Full range of cable securing products Jointmaster Cable clamps for MV cables

Phoenix Contact Range of LV cables South Ocean Electric Wire Company Range of LV cables Trinity Cables Range of LV cables Voltex Full range of LV cables MV CABLES

Banding & Identification Solutions Africa Band-it identification systems for cable marking Bellco Range of cable marking systems Brady South Africa Range of cable marking systems Brother International SA Complete range of cable marking systems HellermannTyton Helagrip, Ovalgrip cablemarkers, wire identification clip (WIC) markers, heat shrink markers, labels JDL Electric

ACTOM Electrical Products Distributors of full drums and lengths cut to size: Paper Insulated Lead Cables (PILC); Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE); MV Aerial Bundled Conductors (ABC) ARB Electrical Wholesalers Full range of MV cables Atlas Full range of MV cables Bellco

Magnet Electrical Supplies Range of cable securing products Major Tech MT195 – cable meter; MT196T – cable identifier O-line Full range of cable securing products Phambili Interface Full range of cable securing products Phoenix Contact Range of cable securing products Pratley Full range of cable securing products SW Products Steel saddles Three-D Agencies Cable ties in nylon, Polyprop and stainless steel Voltex Full range of cable securing products Waco Range of cable securing products CABLE GLANDS

Range of cable marking systems Magnet Electrical Supplies Range of cable marking systems Phambili Interface Full range of cable marking systems Phoenix Contact Cable marking systems Three-D Agencies Cable markers; heatshrink markers and machines Voltex Full range of cable marking systems BUSBAR TRUNKING SYSTEMS

Full range of MV cables Consortium Cables Full range of MV cables JDL Electric Range of MV cables Magnet Electrical Supplies Full range of MV cables Trinity Cables Range of MV cables Voltex Full range of MV cables CONDUIT ABB South Africa Full range of conduit ACDC Dynamics Full range of conduit ACTOM Electrical Products All PVC and steel conduit and fittings

ARB Electrical Wholesalers Full range of busbar trunking systems Bellco Full range of busbar trunking systems JDL Electric Full range of busbar trunking systems O-Line Full range of busbar trunking systems

ACDC Dynamics Full range of cable glands

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BUYER'S GUIDE

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PANEL WIRING, TERMINALS AND TERMINAL BLOCKS

CONDUIT

FLEXIBLE CABLES

ARB Electrical Wholesalers Range of conduit Atlas Full range of conduit Bellco Full range of conduit Central Support Systems Broad range of conduit Crabtree South Africa Conduit; compact mini trunking; cable line trunking; accessories for trunking; PVC conduit accessories; flexible conduit Eurolux 20 mm and 25 mm conduit HellermannTyton Flexible conduit JDL Electric Range of conduit Magnet Electrical Supplies Range of conduit O-line Steel conduit fittings Three-D Agencies Full range of conduit Voltex Full range of conduit TELECOM, INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL CABLES ACTOM Electrical Products Full range of telecom, instrumentation, and control cables ARB Electrical Wholesalers Full range of telecom, instrumentation and control cables Atlas Full range of telecom, instrumentation and control cables Bellco Full range of telecom, instrumentation and control cables Consortium Cables Full range of telecom, instrumentation and control cables HellermannTyton Fibre enclosures and accessories; T180 tone and probe kit Indlovu Enterprises Meggers; transformer and substation instrumentation JDL Electric Range of telecom, instrumentation and control cables Macrowatt Range of telecom, instrumentation and control cables Magnet Electrical Supplies Range of telecom, instrumentation and control cables Major Tech Cable and LAN testers for the telecommunications industry Voltex Full range of telecom, instrumentation and control cables CABLES FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENTS ACTOM Electrical Products Suppliers of anti-termite cables; silicone single wires and cabtyres; H07RN-F rubber cables ARB Electrical Wholesalers Range of cables for harsh environments Atlas Full range of cables for harsh environments Bellco Full range of cables for harsh environments Magnet Electrical Supplies Range of cables for harsh environments Consortium Cables Full range of cables for harsh environments Eurolux Hazardous area lighting JDL Electric Range of cables for harsh environments Phoenix Contact Range of cables for harsh environments Trinity Cables Range of cables for harsh environments Voltex Full range of cables for harsh environments TRAILING CABLES Full range of conduit Phoenix Contact Range of conduit Schneider Electric South Africa Flexible corrugated conduit South Ocean Electric Wire Company Range of conduit SW Products

ACDC Dynamics Full range of flexible cables ACTOM Electrical Products Welding cables, cabtyres, trailing cables, panel wires, submersible cables ARB Electrical Wholesalers Range of flexible cables Atlas Full range of flexible cables Bellco Range of flexible cables Consortium Cables Complete range of flexible cables JDL Electric Range of flexible cables Jointmaster Range of joints and terminations Macrowatt Range of flexible cables Magnet Electrical Supplies Range of flexible cables Phoenix Contact Range of flexible cables South Ocean Electric Wire Company Range of flexible cables Trinity Cables Range of flexible cables Voltex Full range of flexible cables LUGS, FERRULES, CONNECTORS, PRE-INSULATED TERMINALS ABB South Africa Full range of lugs, ferrules, connectors, pre-insulated terminals ACDC Dynamics Full range of lugs, ferrules, connectors, pre-insulated terminals ACTOM Electrical Products Full range of lugs, ferrules ARB Electrical Wholesalers Full range of lugs and ferrules Bellco Full range of lugs, ferrules, connectors and pre-insulated terminals Eurolux Range of SABS-approved lugs, ferrules, connectors and pre-insulated terminals HellermannTyton HT, HTB, XLPE lugs, pre-insulated terminals and brass terminals JDL Electric Range of lugs, ferrules, connectors, pre-insulated terminals Jointmaster Mechanical shearbolt connectors (lugs and ferrules) for use on MV cables Macrowatt Lugs, ferrules, connectors, and pre-insulated terminals Magnet Electrical Supplies Range of lugs, ferrules, connectors, and pre-insulated terminals Marechal Electric Africa DECONTACTOR TM plug and industrial switch (up to 250 A); Multi-contact sockets (up to 37contacts); Industrial connectors (up to 600 A); Single pole connectors (up to 700 A with pilots); Socket,distribution,break-out, junction,boxes Major Tech Two-, three-, five-pole terminal connectors MCE Electric MCE wire connectors and MCE-Morsettitalia DIN rail terminals Phambili Interface Range of lugs, ferrules, connectors, and pre-insulated terminals Phoenix Contact Range of lugs, ferrules, connectors and pre-insulated terminals Pratley Range of lugs, ferrules, connectors and pre-insulated terminals Stone Stamcor Full range of copper/aluminium bi-metallic, compression lugs and ferrules; 11 kV and 36 kV mechanical lugs and ferrules; full range of pre-insulated terminals SW Products Copper lugs and ferrules Three-D Agencies Copper, aluminium and bi-metal lugs and ferules; pre-insulated terminals Trinity Cables Range of lugs, ferrules, connectors and pre-insulated terminals Voltex Full range of lugs, ferrules, connectors and pre-insulated terminals Waco Range of lugs, ferrules, connectors and pre-insulated terminals SPECIALISED CABLES ACTOM Electrical Products Range of specialised cables ARB Electrical Wholesalers Range of specialised cables Atlas Full range of specialised cables Bellco Range of specialised cables Consortium Cables Full range of specialised cables JDL Electric Range of specialised cables Legrand Legrand cabling system 2 (LCS2) includes copper (cat 6 A, cat 6 and cat 5e, fibre optic and Wi-Fi solutions as well as enclosures) Macrowatt Range of specialised cables Voltex Full range of specialised cables PANEL WIRING, TERMINALS AND TERMINAL BLOCKS

Bellco Range of panel wiring, terminals and terminal blocks Macrowatt Panel wiring, terminals and terminal blocks Magnet Electrical Supplies Panel wiring, terminals and terminal blocks Major Tech Two-, three-, five-pole terminal connectors MCE Electric MCE DIN rail and base mount terminal blocks; MCE multi-pole distribution blocks O-line Full range of panel wiring, terminals and terminal blocks Phambili Interface Range of panel wiring, terminals and terminal blocks Phoenix Contact Panel wiring, terminals and terminal blocks Pratley

+27 (0) 11 879 2000

Panel wiring, terminals and terminal blocks South Ocean Electric Wire Company Panel wiring, terminals and terminal blocks Three-D Agencies Connector strips Voltex Full range of panel wiring/terminals and terminal blocks CABLE LADDERS, CABLE TRAYS

+27 (0) 11 046 1900

ACDC Dynamics Full range of cable ladders, cable trays ACTOM Electrical Products All cable ducting and trays ARB Electrical Wholesalers Full range of cable ladders and cable trays

+27 (0) 11 872 5500

Banding & Identification Solutions Africa Band-It stainless steel cable ties for cable trays Bellco Full range of cable ladders, cable trays Cabstrut Powerack weld-free cable ladder; return flange cable tray; welded wire mesh tray Central Support Systems Range of cable ladders and cable trays JDL Electric Range of cable ladders, cable trays

+27 (0) 10 202 3300

Magnet Electrical Supplies Range of cable ladders and trays O-line Full range of cable ladders, cable trays Voltex Full range of cable ladders, cable trays CRIMP TOOLS AND CUTTERS

+27 (0) 11 874 7600

ACDC Dynamics Full range of crimp tools and cutters ACTOM Electrical Products Range of tools and equipment for cables

ARB Electrical Wholesalers Range of crimp tools and cutters

Banding & Identification Solutions Africa Band-It stainless steel cable tie tools/tensioners Bellco

Full range of crimp tools and cutters from DIY to heavy duty crimpers including hydraulic crimpers, hand-held and hydraulic cable cutters HellermannTyton Full range of crimp tools and cutters from DIY to heavy duty crimpers, including hydraulic; hand-held and hydraulic cable cutters Indlovu Enterprises Cable spiking guns JDL Electric Range of crimp tools and cutters Jointmaster Specialised cable preparation tools and preparing MV XLPE cables Full range of high quality drop forged crimpers featuring integral ratchets with release mechanism for guaranteed optimum crimping with controlled calibrator assembly to comply with ISO 9000 standard requirements MCE Electric MCE cable cutters, wire strippers and crimping pliers Phambili Interface Range of crimp tools and cutters Phoenix Contact Range of crimp tools and cutters Stone Stamcor Full range of handheld, hydraulic and battery crimping and cutting tools Three-D Agencies Hydraulic crimpers and cutters; manual crimpers; battery operated crimpers Voltex Full range of crimp tools and cutters WACO Full range of crimp tools and cutters CABLE TRENCH COVERS Magnet Electrical Supplies Range of crimp tools and cutters Major Tech

+27 (0) 11 683 0641

+27 (0) 11 894 4538

+27 (0) 11 879 6600

ACDC Dynamics Full range of trailing cables

ACTOM Electrical Products Rubber and PVC trailing cables ARB Electrical Wholesalers Full range of trailing cables Atlas Full range of trailing cables Bellco Full range of trailing cables Consortium Cables Full range of trailing cables JDL Electric Range of trailing cables Jointmaster

+27 (0) 11 452 1415

ARB Electrical Wholesalers Full range of cable trench covers Bellco Full range of cable trench covers Central Support Systems Range of cable trench covers Consortium Cables Full range of cable trench covers JDL Electric Range of cable trench covers O-Line Full range of cable trench covers Voltex Full range of trench covers

Range of joints and terminations Magnet Electrical Supplies Range of trailing cables Phoenix Contact Range of trailing cables South Ocean Electric Wire Company Range of trailing cables Trinity Cables Range of trailing cables Voltex Full range of trailing cables

+27 (0) 11 492 2314

ACDC Dynamics Full range of panel wiring, terminals and terminal blocks ACTOM Electrical Products Full range of single and multi-core panel wires ARB Electrical Wholesalers Range of panel wiring, terminals and terminal blocks

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