Sparks Electrical News July 2020

CABLES AND CABLE ACCESSORIES

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says Vermeulen. “Depending on the application, many installers will use IP rated enclosures and glands to prevent water ingress, which is not guaranteed.” In- stallers must remember that once the cable sheath is damaged, moisture can still penetrate an enclosure, even if it is IP rated. “With Relilight, this will eliminate the problem. Switching to Relilight will save the in- staller both time and material costs,” he says. “The sil- icone-based Relicon gel, which is pre-filled in sleeves, provides insulation, sealing and mechanical protection in one step and reduces the total cost of installation.” Relilight forms part of the innovative Relicon product range from HellermannTyton which includes Reliseal and Relifix connector solutions. Enquiries: www.hellermanntyton.co.za

scriptions typical of a high-level thermal camera and for its reduced size. The IR Camera’s sensor has a reso- lution of 80 x 80 pixel which makes it the ideal device for maintenance operations and everyday analyses. The LCD colour display, with high brightness and its drop-down menu, makes it very easy to use on site. The device has a wide temperature range (-20 to +350°C) and saves thermal images in standard JPG format and visual images, which can be downloaded via USB and analysed on the free THTview App. A direct contact probe – one of the optional accessories – can be used for higher temperatures up to 1000°C. Recording of IR videos is also available. This thermal camera is the ideal solution for detecting electric problems, checking mechanical parts, analysing hydraulic systems, forced ventilation and the like. Another innovation of HellermannTyton’s which will assist electrical contractors when working with cables is Relilight. “Relilight gel cable joints are de- signed to safely connect and branch small cable cross-sections commonly used in light installations and LED lighting on cable terminations,” explains Lee Vermeulen, Key Account Manager – Network Products at HellermannTyton. “We saw a gap in the market for a product to not only have the ability to connect wires, but also offer protection from natural environments.” Vermeulen notes that currently many installers would either use an IP-rated enclosure with cable glands to join the cable with a hard resin cable joint, or the old method of just fixing or joining a cable with insulation tape. “Easy to install, integrated strain relief and IP68 safety class make Relilight an ideal prod- uct for reliable connections in confined spaces, even under wet or dusty conditions.” Relilight can be applied pre- or post-installation. It also offers excellent insulation including moisture re- sistance as well as good chemical properties. In ad- dition, once the gel is set, it is soft elastic and absorbs vibrations. Relilight is filled with Religel and offers great benefits when used in the connector, see table for some of the benefits of Religel. “Relilight is very versatile and can be used not only by electricians but also for DIY enthusiasts,” Relilight: Keeps the water out and the power on

Conventional gel

Religel

After mixing and installing, most gels become hard making it a tedious task to perform tests if needed Knife required to remove gel component which increases chance of cutting or damaging the cable

Once installed, soft elastic and easy to perform tests and inspect cable/wire intergrity

Easily removed by hand, no special tool is required

1:1 ratio and can be used up to 12 months after it has been opened Sets in 23 minutes and you are able to switch on while gel is still curing Operates at a much higher temperature than most gels at +200°C With Religel the certification is on the gel itself, meaning it can be used in any enclosure

1:2 mixing ratio

Most gels takes up to two hours to solidify costing the installer valuable time and money

Most IP rated certified gels are achieved by way of an IP rated enclosure

(20, 25, 32, 40 and 50 mm) as well as all the conduit accessories such as round boxes, couplings, saddles, bends, male/female adaptors. “We also do wall boxes, extension boxes, flexible conduit, and a wide range of trunking,” says Ambrosius. All products from Crab- tree’s CMS range are manufactured in South Africa to the requirements of SABS. As for new products in the pipeline, Ambrosius says, “There will be a big reveal in the near future. Stay tuned.”

Enquiries: www.crabtree.co.za

SPARKS ELECTRICAL NEWS

JULY 2020