Sparks Electrical News June 2017

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

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BROTHER INTRODUCES NEW INDUSTRIAL LABEL AND TUBE PRINTER

B rother International has launched its first industrial tube printer. Conceptualised to enhance productivity, the PT-E800T industrial tube and label printer enables electricians, distribution board builders, site engineers, server installation technicians and cable installers to mark their projects easily and effectively. The robust PT-E800T prints up to 36 mm wide TZe laminated labels; up to 17,7 mm heat shrink tube; as well as direct to tube up to 6 mm high, all from one compact labelling machine. With fast print speeds of tube printing at 40 mm per second and labels at 60mm per second, the PT-E800T allows print jobs to be completed quickly and easily with an optional rechargeable battery and base for on-site use. It can be transported to where electrical work is in progress and controlled with a laptop. Print is via a USB connection with the Brother P-touch Editor software for label printing and the Brother Cable Label Tool software for tube printing. Brother is the first company to introduce IR THERMOMETER HANDLES HEAT, DUST, WATER - AND A 3 M DROP

industrial tube printers with integrated twin engines. This innovation allows electricians to switch between tube and label print modes without having to remove or reinsert consumables before printing. Compatible with durable TZe tapes, the toughest laminated labels in the market, the PT- E800T accepts labels of up to 36 mm in width, supporting a wider range of labelling applications. The PT-E800T further maximises printing options with the ability to print up to 32 mm on 36 mm labels, and up to 6 mm on tubes. With the PT-E800T, electricians can replace selected components themselves. Tube cutters, cleaners, and conveyance rollers can be replaced

on-site in a few easy steps. The PT-E800T includes a free, automatic three-year carry-in warranty against manufacturer defects.

Enquiries: Werner Obermeyer +27 (0)12 345 5332

FLUKE has launched the Fluke 64 MAX IR thermometer with internal memory, unattended monitoring, improved accuracy, increased battery life, and the precision needed to do the job accurately. Designed and tested to survive a 3 m drop, this lightweight, compact infrared thermometer works in the harshest of environments, even when unattended. Applications include industrial maintenance, electrical and HVAC industries. The Fluke 64 MAX IR features: • Precise laser technology for more accurate and repeatable measurements. • Temperature accuracy of up to ≥ 0 °C: ± 1 °C or ± 1 % of reading, whichever is greater with 20:1 distance to spot ratio (64 MAX). • Flashlight (64 MAX) and large, easy-to-read backlit LCD display for easy viewing even in dark environments. • IP54 rated for extra protection against airborne contaminants. • Set time and desired interval between meas- urements and Auto Capture will capture spot temperatures unattended (64 MAX). • 99 data point logging (64 MAX). • Displays the minimum, maximum or average temperature, or the difference between two measurements. • Hi and Lo alarms for rapid display of measure- ments outside set limits. • The 62 MAX+ has dual rotating lasers to help identify the area to be measured. The meas- urement area is the spot between the dots (62 MAX and 64 MAX have one). Fluke is represented locally by Comtest.

Enquiries +27 (0)10 595 1821

SPARKS ELECTRICAL NEWS

JUNE 2017