Sparks Electrical News January 2015

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ELECTRICAL NEWS january 2015
16 cables and cable accessories
LEGRAND, which supplies a com-
prehensive range of systems for the
implementation of electrical instal-
lations and information networks
in diverse industries, also offers
integrated solutions for the food and
beverage sector.
“Energy, safety and hygiene issues
are critical in any food and bever-
age manufacturing plant. Inmost
processing sites, electrical energy
makes up about 30% of the energy
used and Legrand works closely with
manufacturers to improve perfor-
mance, at the same time reducing
their environmental footprint,”
explains Luk Ivens, general manager,
Legrand Southern Africa.“Legrand
offers effective solutions for reduced
energy consumption, greater control
over operating costs and adherence
to stringent quality, hygiene and
safety requirements in food produc-
tion.
“The modular design of Legrand
systems, which enables easy instal-
lation, adaptability and reconfigu-
ration, suits the demands of food
processing plants that require fre-
quent updates on production lines.
This range meets stringent global
standards for quality and safety and
has also been subjected to Legrand’s
hygiene test protocols especially for
the food processing industry – clean-
ability and resistance to cleaning
products.”
The technical room, which has
to distribute and protect the entire
electrical infrastructure of a food pro-
cessing concern, is a strategic area
of the plant. Legrand’s systems offer
24 operation of production units,
manage operating costs and ensure
safety of the installation. Key systems
include cast resin transformers,
which reduce electricity consump-
tion by up to 20% during off-peak
activity phases in food and beverage
production and busbar trunking for
the distribution of high currents up
to 6 300 A.
DMX³ air circuit breakers, DPX³
MCCBs, supply inverters, isolating
switches and XL³ distribution enclo-
sures offer reliable protection and
effective service continuity. Efficient
energy distribution in processing ar-
eas is enhanced with the installation
of quality systems designed specially
for manufacturing environments that
require compliance with hygiene
Solutions for the food and beverage sector
standards. Cable routing for low and
high current applications must ensure
safety, even in the event of a fire.
Other important components include
industrial enclosures, process equip-
ment protection, power supplies and
control and signalling units, as well
as lighting busbars. Weatherproof IP
67 emergency lighting units, which
are suitable for use in damp areas,
are fitted with low consumption
LEDs and can be remotely tested and
controlled.
Legrand also offers management
solutions for a plant’s infrastructure,
which encompass data performance,
securing of sensitive areas and the
control of electrical energy consump-
tion. A specially designed structured
cabling system, which is compatible
with other cabling products, offers
flexibility to the installation. UPS
enclosures, with a capacity of up to
120 kVA, permit the implementation
of secured network for machines, as
well as the plant’s infrastructure, in
the event of a power failure.
The company has also developed a
range of access control and CCTV se-
curity systems for securing the most
sensitive areas in a food production
plants, particularly laboratories. Light-
ingmanagement systems control
lighting use for flexibility, safety and
comfort, alsomaximising energy
savings.
Fire alarms, fireman’s switches and
emergency lighting are also designed
for enhanced safety and reduced
energy consumption.
Legrand’s range of eco-designed
products for food processing environ-
ments is manufactured from special
materials tomeet electrical and
mechanical safety requirements and
resist the various stresses in the food
processing environment. These mate-
rials include stainless steel, as well as
plastic, metal, rubber and composite
components. Surface treatment
ensures resistance to oxidising and
abrasive washing products and offers
durability and extended service life in
demanding installations.
The Legrand teamworks closely
with a carefully chosen network of
partners on food processing building
projects – from the initial design to
installation. The company also offers
technical andmaintenance support
after completion of every project.
Enquiries: +27 11 444 7971
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