Electricity + Control February 2016

CABLES + ACCESSORIES

ROUND UP

Aberdare Cables earns ISO 50001 Certification

International manufacturer, Aberdare Ca- bles , has scored well during a UK-backed Private Sector Energy Efficiency (PSEE) audit. This has led to the company’s Port Elizabeth site becoming one of only a select few businesses countrywide to receive the highly-prized ISO 50000 certification for Energy Management Systems. The certification was awarded based on the sites ability to provide conclusive evidence that it has an active Energy Man- agement System that it utilises to reduce energy consumption toward its 10% target. The 48-million kilowatt hours that the busi- ness consumes yearly has a substantial financial and carbon-related impact and as such its three manufacturing operations

(Port Elizabeth, Pietermaritzburg and Johan- nesburg) have worked continually since the mid 2000s on becoming more energy efficient. The Company will now role the certification out to their remaining manu- facturing facilities. Statistics from the National Business Initiative, which ran the PSEE programme, show that since its launch in 2014, about 940 medium-sized firms had been audited Nationally. Of this, 181 have completed or are busy implementing energy-saving directives outlined in the audit reports. Addi- tionally, 37 large firms, spending more than R45 M on energy consumption annually, participated in PSEE programme. Aberdare Cables plans to introduce green

energy solutions, including concentrated solar and wind power for heat and electrical energy generation.These will however have to prove themselves as being truly sustain- able before getting the green light. Enquiries: Jyoshtie Dhunes. Email jdhunes@aberdare.co.za

Toughest outdoor identification label

Brady has developed a top quality identification label that resists UV-light, weathering, fluids and abrasion for more than 10 years. The toughest outdoor identification label in the market to date keeps equipment, vehicles, components and facilities clearly identified for more than a decade. Many outdoor identification solutions fade, shrink, crack or fall- off after a couple of years making them unreadable and therefore irrelevant. Brady’s new, halogen free and ultra durable outdoor identification label remains attached and clearly legible for more than 10 years in tough outdoors conditions. The label is uniquely weather resistant and does not even need an overlaminate to protect its print. Clear and durable identification increases the efficient use of equipment, components, vehicles, tools and facilities, and it does not need frequent replacement. Available in black print on a white surface, the toughest outdoor identification label is ideal to barcode and to identify solar panels, vehicles, equipment and facilities or exposed cables. Potential applications also include identification on signposts, on vending machines, rooftop air conditioning units, doors or outside stairwells.

In sectors with outdoor activities or products, like data/telecom, construction or electrical, the toughest outdoor label will increase ef- ficiency through clear identification and communication on the spot. The toughest outdoor identification label can be printed at location using a quality thermal transfer benchtop or mobile printer from Brady. When coupled with labelling software, several barcode and serialisation options become available for on-site printing. Because the label is self-adhesive and does not require an overlaminate, it is easy to print and apply. Also called B-8591, the toughest outdoor weather resistant label is part of Brady’sWorkhorse Label Series. Enquiries: Email emea_request@bradycorp.com

Never in the dark

Proof Engineering , specialist manufacturer and supplier of flameproof and explosion proof products, introduces a new range of energy saving, LED lighting solutions for hazardous tunneling and underground mining applications. The country’s protracted energy crises and resultant unreliable power supply not only affects equipment but can also put the safety of workers at risk. The new Azolite LED fluorescent lights have been specially designed with personnel safety in mind and offers two unique features that ensure long periods of continued lighting in the event of a power outage.The units have been fitted with an emergency back-up LED and a small

cent tubes.This rugged range of lights and lighting systems with flameproof, dust- and waterproof specificationsmeet all necessary local SANAS as well as ISO 9001 accredita- tion through BVQI. Enquiries: Donovan Marks. Tel. 27(0)11 271 0000 or email donovan@powermite.co.za

charger which will continue to provide light for up to 12 hours to ensure the safe move- ment of underground personnel during power failures. In addition, the light fitting has been manufactured from special material which glows for up to a remarkable eight hours after a power cut. The Azolite range also includes a non- hazardous blue LED light which has the capability of shining through heavy dust, making it ideal for applications such as underground rescue bays. Azolite was the first flameproof light avail- able on the market that could be isolated safely while live in order to change fluores-

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