Sparks Electrical News July 2019

CABLES AND CABLE ACCESSORIES

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AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE CABLE MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY “I nnovation in cable management solutions has long been at the heart of the Strutfast value proposition,” says Strutfast CEO, Tony Kinsella. “From the patented Megabow cable ladder system, the office in Johannesburg, branches in Pretoria, Cape Town and Port Eliza- beth, Strutfast are soon to be opening new offices in Durban, Bloem- fontein, Botswana, DRC, Namibia and Australia.

Metal framing and support systems: Strutfast’s metal framing sys- tems, also known more generally as Unistrut, provide an economical solution for virtually any industrial, mining, petrochemical, infrastruc- ture, commercial or data centre application. Application solutions, product innovation, in-depth experience in cable management solutions, along with a commitment to Total Project Life- cycle Support from design through to installation training and main- tenance advice, provides Strutfast’s customers with full confidence for any of their projects and installations. As such, it is no surprise that an impressive client base of highly respected local South African busi- nesses along with many well-known global companies have entrusted their cable management solutions to the team at Strutfast.

internationally accredited and heavy duty Longbow NEMA 20B and 20 C cable ladder and also the edge mounted Strongbow cable ladder, Strutfast has led the way in the South African market for innovative cable management product design since 2001. With 14 patents and design registrations under our belt and by continuing to develop prod- ucts that solve many of the problems and issues facing installation professionals, Strutfast has proudly kept at the forefront of the cable management industry. We are therefore proud to announce the launch of yet another industry first, the innovatively designed ECO LADDER, which is an exciting modular cable ladder system that is specifically designed to address a number of factors facing electrical contractors and installers,” says Kinsella.

Strutfast’s cable management solutions at a glance Steel cable ladder: A complete cable support system specifically de- signed for arduous applications, with a product portfolio based on tech- nical design innovations. Cable tray: The cable tray range is a cable support system that is easily assembled on site, with products designed to carry electrical cables in both horizontal and vertical applications. The trays are available in a variety of finishes, from pre-galvanised, HDG, stainless steel, GRP and other finishes upon request, in order to meet a wide variety of applica- tions.

Enquiries: +27 (0)11 473 1212 or sales@strutfast.co.za

“The lightweight design of the ECO LADDER makes is easy to transport and handle and the fact that it can be easily self-assembled without the re- quirements of any hot works or electricity on site, makes it an ideal solution at the early stage of any project. There is amazing flexibility in the system, with the horizontal bends, risers, droppers and off- sets being easily adjustable to suit various angular degrees that may be required on site. The aestheti- cally pleasing design and finish of the ECO LADDER makes it ideal for those ‘in plain sight’ installations where the visual, industrial look is a requirement, such as in offices, airports or commercial retail out- lets.” Kinsella concludes. Levy Tshabalala, the Strutfast Operations & Pro- jects Director says, “The ECO LADDER has been rigorously load tested on our in-house NEMA test bay and it’s simple, yet robust design is completely suitable for all medium to heavy duty commercial applications. The small number of components that make up the ECO LADDER make it an ideal op- tion for electrical wholesalers where a small stock holding, which takes up a minimal amount of stor- age space, can satisfy an incredible mix of ladders. Imagine a bakkie loaded with side rails and rungs in components versus completed ladders – you would be able to transport more than 10 times the number of ladders in this format. Unfortunately, the nature of the South African cable management industry is made of companies that look out for innovative products by companies such as ours and then at- tempt to copy them, so this is why, at Strutfast, we continue to protect our innovations with patents and design registration and the ECO LADDER is protect- ed in this way. The ECO LADDER will be commer- cially available from August 2019 and we are already taking pre-launch orders for the system.” Established in Johannesburg in 2001, Strutfast designs, manufactures and supplies cost effective cable management systems for all industries. The focus of the company is to provide high quality so- lutions to meet and exceed even the most arduous project requirements. With an emphasis on innova- tion and full project lifecycle support, Strutfast have the technical design skills, manufacturing capability and logistics expertise to ensure that customers can complete their projects on time and within budget. Quality is at the heart of Strutfast and their Busi- ness Management System has been developed to meet all of the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 for which successful accreditation has recently been received. The company is a proud South African company and is committed to the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment initiative and have a 51% Black ownership The business has recently been acquired by Tony Kinsella who was previously a director of Unistrut In- ternational. He and his co-director, Levy Tshabalala, are focused on expanding the company, both across southern Africa and also internationally. With a head

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