Electricity + Control October 2016

ENERGY + ENVIROFICIENCY: CONTROL SYSTEMS + AUTOMATION

ROUND UP

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 rsmith@webershandwick.com

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 jklut@sew.co.za

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 sales@smcpneumatics.co.za

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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