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ROUND UP
City Power buys new generation switchgear
City Power isACTOMMV Switchgear’s first customer for its new gen-
eration AMV12 range of air-insulated switchgear officially launched
into the market at the beginning of the year.
The business unit was awarded a contract in April last year to
provide a 17-panel 12 kV rated switchboard incorporating the new
switchgear for installation in the 88 kV/11 kV Industria substation in
Industria, West of Johannesburg’s city centre. The contract, which
formed part of a refurbishment and upgrade of the substation by
City Power, was awarded by Midrand-based Machite Engineering,
the electrical and civils contractor on the project.
ACTOM MV Switchgear, which completed the contract in Janu-
ary this year, developed the AMV12 range in line with the changing
requirements of its principle customers and in conformity with the
latest international quality and safety standards. It developed the
new range in partnership withYIHE Electric Group, a Qingdao (China)
based manufacturer of electrical equipment.
The AMV12 range of switchgear is rated for 12 kV with current
ratings of 800 A, 1 250 A and 2 500 A at 31,5 kA in accordance with
IEC 62271-200.
ACTOM MV Switchgear has subsequently received several more
orders from other key customers, including CONCO, DRA and the
City of Windhoek.
Enquiries: GregWhyteTel. 011 820-5140 or
email
Flexible, efficient, low maintenance
Included in BMG’s Danfoss range of electronic, mechanical and
intelligent ‘mechatronic’ devices, is the VLT Automation Drive,
designed for variable speed control of all asynchronous and per-
manent magnet motors, onmost industrial machines or production
lines.The DanfossVLTAutomation Drive FC 301/302 ensures energy
savings, increased flexibility, high efficiency processes and low
maintenance requirements. “TheVLTAutomation Drive, which has
received global awards for innovation and user friendly features,
reduces project costs, ensures the lowest possible cost of owner-
ship and maintains high efficiency processes,” says David Dyce,
electronics manager, BMG’s electromechanical division. “TheVLT
Automation Drive is a single drive concept based on a flexible and
modular design, suitable for all drives applications.This is a major
benefit in commissioning, operating and maintaining equipment.
“Advanced technology and industry features can be expanded
with plug and play options and an intuitive interface for customised
programming. With this modular system - which encompasses
specific power sizes, features, enclosure classes, positioning
control, safety functions and fieldbus protocols - each plant can
determine what parameters are essential to meet specific require-
ments.This system can be upgraded or adapted for future features
and options.”
The VLT Automation Drive can withstand operation in all in-
dustrial environments and
low voltage grids, including
690V. Enclosures are available
up to IP66, depending on the
model. Integrated dc chokes
and RFI filters in all units pro-
tect installations by minimis-
ing harmonic distortion and
electromagnetic interference.
Enquiries: Dave Dyce
Tel. 011 620 1530 or
email
or visit
LV switchgear for Pilanesberg Platinum
JB Switchgear Solutions was recently awarded a contract for the
design, manufacturing and supply of low voltage switchgear and
associated equipment destined for Pilanesberg Platinum, through
DRA in Sunninghill, Johannesburg. JB Switchgear Solutions’ scope
will include motor control centres, variable speed drive panels and
soft starter panels. Starter sizes cover a broad spectrum between
0,37 kW and 380 kW.The PPM plant expansion and re-processing of
the exisiting tailings storage facility is located within the existing PPM
infrastructure which liesWest and North-West of the Pilanesberg Na-
tional Park in the NorthWest Province.The project allows expansion of
the existing PPMprocessing facility and will incorporate the following:
• A second UG2 milling and flotation circuit to re-process the exist-
ing TSF
• Two tailings re-treatment plants for the extraction of PGM’s from
the existing TSF
• A chrome recovery facility to extract chrome from the existing TSF
• A hydrometallurgical processing facility for the treatment of flota-
tion concentrate
• Additional support and services infrastructure and a number of
community based initiatives
In this instance, JB Switchgear Solutions will supply their ‘Eagle
series’ motor control centres, which feature a robust, reliable and user-
friendly design, supported by comprehensive type-test certification.
JB Switchgear is a level 4 BEE supplier with ISO9001 certification.
Enquiries: Johan BassonTel. 011 027 5804/082 852 6401 or
email or visit
DRIVES, MOTORS + SWITCHGEAR
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