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Turnkey solutions for growing
energy requirements
Power Management Company Eaton participated in this
year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition from 12 to 16
September 2016, held at the Expo Centre Nasrec, Johan-
nesburg, South Africa. The company showcased the top
selection of their safe and efficient turnkey solutions that
help customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic
and mechanical power.
Eaton products launched at Electra Mining in-
cluded:
Power Xpert CXH – a low voltage motor control and
power distribution solution which is designed to deliver
superior performance in the most demanding operations.
An additional feature of the Power Xpert CXH is that it is
equipped with the Power Xpert C445 motor management
relay designed to give users the intelligence to monitor
and protect their system with unrivaled accuracy.
Series NRX LowVoltageAir Circuit Breaker – designed to
meet the needs of low voltage power distribution applica-
tions.The compact size minimises non-revenue generating
floor space, and the modular design and common acces-
sories allow for easy panel and switch board integration,
and the L112 belt conveyer control system. The L112 is a
belt conveyer control system designed for harsh and haz-
ardous environments like that of the mining industry. Its
standard features include voice communications, signaling
and prestart warnings. To ensure risk reduction the L112
is equipped with the SIL3 certified safety coupler utilising
emergency shutdown, misalignment and pull rope switch-
es, with an integrated encoding circuit for identification.
Modular solution, Power Xpert Modular, was designed
and developed by Eaton’s engineers and is focused on
leveraging performance with the best cost benefit. The
modular and scalable design allows Power Xpert Modular
to operate in complex environments, integrating the cus-
tomers complete power assembly requirements.The de-
sign also allows for easy transport via truck, reducing cost
and optimising time for the energy, mining infrastructure,
data centre and construction segment needs.
Enquiries: Roshanne Smith.Tel. +27 (0) 11 235 4702 or
email
85Years of SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE’s current campaign: The Future Starts Now – saw the
unveiling of a range of new products at Electra Mining 2016… the biggest
mining, industrial, electrical and power trade show in Southern Africa.
Innovation, tradition and customer-focus are the cornerstones of SEW-
EURODRIVE South Africa. Managing director, Raymond Obermeyer, said:
“That was the case when our company was founded 85 years ago, and it
still holds true today”. Among the showcased products are:
• IE3 compliant DRN asynchronous motor series – launched as the
standard range of electric motors: A customer who buys a gearbox or
drive from SEW-EURODRIVE will automatically have an IE3-compliant
motor
• LTP-B Eco drive for advanced fan, pump control in the HVAC sector
– perfect solution for building designers looking to optimise fan and
pump performance in HVAC applications
• X-series Agitator with integrated Extended Bearing Distance – a
standard gearbox with a modified output side in order to increase the
radial and axial forces.
The distance between
the low speed shaft
bearings has been in-
creased, while bearings
with larger dynamic
capacities have been
used
Enquiries: Jana Klut.
Tel. +27 (0) 11 248 7000
or email
First time at Electra Mining
Having officially opened its doors in South Africa earlier this year, SMC
Pneumatics SouthAfrica showcased its innovative offerings to the broader
industry for the first time at Electra Mining 2016.The SMC stand at Electra
Mining was home to 17 demonstration units − showcasing its quality, inno-
vation, versatility and broad range (12 000 basic products and over 700 000
variations), the FMS-200 training unit – a flexible automation cell which
makes use of robotics, pneumatics and hydraulics, and allows trainees to
get to grips with the various automation technologies; as well as a Pick and
Place unit used to showcase pneumatic technologies in the production line,
a large bore cylinder weighing in excess of 170kg, a crust breaker cylinder
flown in from the UK and much, much more!
“Our first Electra Mining was a great success and we are pleased that
we were able to showcase this world renowned brand on African soil and
on such a large scale for this prestigious exhibition,” said SMC Pneumatics
South Africa General Manager, Adrian Buddingh.
Enquiries: +27 (0) 11 100 5866 or email
ROUND UP ENERGY + ENVIROFICIENCY: CONTROL SYSTEMS + AUTOMATION
Visiting South Africa from America to attend Electra Mining
is David Durocher, Global Mining, Metals & Minerals Industry
Manager, Eaton Corporation; with him is Trevor Sansom,
Eaton’s Head of Mining – Africa.
SMC Pneumatics South Africa General Manager, Adrian Buddingh, with Ryan
Janse van Rensburg, Riaan van Eck, Ernst Smith and Yattish Jugaroop.
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