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SUPPLIER FEATURES GETTING BACK TO OUR ROOTS

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ISSUE 02 - 2020

Meet the regional Industrial Specialists AARON WOOLLEY BDM INDUSTRIAL SPECIALIST LOWER NORTH ISLAND

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P. 021 402 108 E. Aaron.Woolley@ideal.co.nz O. Wellington

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CARL WARD BDM INDUSTRIAL SPECIALIST - UPPER SOUTH ISLAND

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P. 027 243 1456 E. Carl.Ward@ideal.co.nz O. Sydenham

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MATT NECKLEN BDM INDUSTRIAL SPECIALIST - CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND

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P. 021 409 497 E. Matthew.Necklen@ideal.co.nz O. Mt. Maunganui

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IDEAL INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS - WEB SHOP

PAUL BOOTH BDM INDUSTRIAL SPECIALIST - LOWER SOUTH ISLAND

PROMOTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS - Full terms & conditions can be found at www.ideal.co.nz/terms-conditions

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P. 021 197 2718 E. Paul.Booth@ideal.co.nz O. Dunedin

FEATURE

Back to our roots and supporting the INDUSTRY with product solutions and the next big thing!

THE NEXT INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN OR ENGINEER IN THE MAKING Ideal Electrical Suppliers has been an electrical wholesaler in NZ for nearly 20 years and has always valuated the opportunity to support the next electrician in the making.

Our involvement with local training programs, institutes, ETCO, Master Electricians and all training facilities throughout the country is a privilege for Ideal to be involved in.

This is no different for our own Industrial BDM, Paul Booth who shares one of his experiences in supporting the local Polytech and ETCO Challenges in his region.

PAUL BOOTH As an apprentice, I remember how daunting it was and how little support for the apprentices there seemed to be.

Although this has come a long way now, I can’t help myself for being involved to make the journey as rich as possible.

So, I made it a goal last year to “be involved” with our young folk, showing support for one of our organisations – ETCO. I made contact with some key people, Etco Invercargill and Dunedin (and their Head Office; Roxanne), EIS Invercargill, Wayne from Laser.

The Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge was the target. I set out to support by contacting Key Ideal supply partners who are key in the Industry. My goal was to bring a bond and Industry unity together to help add value and

support in making the challenge as rich as possible.

On July 19th the Invercargill stage began, at EIS Invercargill, with several competitors, male and female, fighting for a place in the Challenge.

There was approx. a dozen or so participants, individually working through different Industrial scenarios, safety, PLC, and drive type areas etc.

Since this we organised support from other key supply partners to our Industrial offer. Some of Ideal Industrial key supply partners supported in product for EIS to build some of the training modules e.g.

Nexans, Firstflex, CSL, Phoenix, or apprentice tool deals from Milwaukee, Bizline.

I was lucky enough to be involved in these same workshops at Etco Dunedin and an awards ceremony at Otago Polytech as well with the support key Industry brands as featured in this publication.

Part of Ideal’s vision to feed the Industry with knowledge can be seen at some training facilities with the below “Ideal Power Wheel.”

Thanks to Etco and our supply partners who made these training modules such an enjoyable time.

The Power Wheel

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Why I use WEG Drive and Control Products…

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MPW40 Motor Circuit Breakers

CFW11 System Drive

TR Industries stock a wide range of WEG automation and control products. From contactors to circuit breakers, including capacitors, terminal blocks, starters and a complete line of push buttons and pilot lights, we have a broad portfolio of controls designed to address the diverse industry requirements. We also provide complete industrial automation solutions using the most modern hardware and software tools available in the market.

We recently interviewed some long-standing customers in New Zealand who use a variety of our automation and control products to ask why they use them and to honestly review their experiences.

Thank you to Highway Electrical and System Integrators for their frank answers and feedback.

We absolutely believe in the value of our products, but we don’t just want you to take our word for it...

Why I use WEG drive and control products…

Tony Lumb

Managing Director System Integrators How long have you been using WEG drives? For the last five years.

Why do you use them? I find them to be reliable.

I also think they are price competitive. WEG is a brand with strong integrity which is important to me.

Why did you start using them? One of the reasons was that we can now match the drive with the motor and its very helpful to have them both from the same manufacturer. If there is a problem, you only need to talk to one company, and we have found that TR Industries are always really motivated to help us with support.

communications element. Also as a company they are always quick to respond to quotation requests, often within 24hrs and that’s been of benefit over the years.

Would you recommend these products?

Yes – I would, and I have.

What has your experience of working with TR Industries been like? We have always been looked after. If we need product support things have been resolved or replaced. Their communication is a strength especially from a customer standpoint.

What are the benefits of using these products in your opinion? The after-sale service. There are no arguments, it’s a speedy process and they will come to site to resolve issues and stay until it’s fixed. This takes out all of the drama.

What features do you find useful? The ethernet 4

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Tony commissioning a drive.

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Why I use WEG control products…

Kevin McGarvey Product Manager Highway Electrical

How long have you been using WEG control products? For about three years, perhaps longer with the VSDs. I use a fair cross section of the whole range including push buttons, soft starters and VSDs. Why do you use them? Their motors are well respected and that flows onto their lower voltage products. They are a trusted brand. They are also priced competitively.

Why did you start using them? We were exporting to the USA and realised that WEG products were compliant with that marketplace and matched their products and requirements.

What are the benefits of using these products in your opinion? The technology is ahead of the game, robust and reliable. When we do a job, we also like to fit out the whole range of products and as everything is standard and from the same company, it all works together. I like the consistency of this and like the whole suite of products.

What features do you find useful? They make it easy to work with them. They have solid support around the motors and the motor protection equipment. TR Industries are a onestop-shop which suits me. They also offer a great overnight turnaround service which is fairly unique.

For the first time, Ideal Electrical and TR Industries have partnered to launch an exciting opportunity for all readers of this magazine as well as purchasers of WEG control and automation products in-store.

In May 2021, TR Industries will take one lucky winner on a trip of a lifetime to Brazil where they will be accompanied by staff from WEG and Ideal Electrical. The trip will include a visit to WEG factories and HQ and experiences of the wonders of Brazil.

Both Tony and Kevin have previously been on this trip and commented on how valuable it was in terms of understanding WEG’s commitment to excellence, as well as their full product range.

“It is an impressive set up. They even have their own foundry. They manufacture everything themselves in-house – nothing is outsourced.

The quality control of their products stands out,” shared Tony, Kevin agreed wholeheartedly,

Would you recommend these products? Yes – definitely.

I already have and do so regularly.

What has your experience of working with TR Industries been like? The technical knowledge of their support team is strong. We are looking at getting them to come in and upskill our team regarding data sheets in the future, and the fact that this training is available is also something that I value.

‘It was an amazing trip. At the end of it all, I looked back over the time we spent there and was struck by the level of quality control and how important it is to WEG to ensure that quality control is paramount.”

HOW CAN YOU ENTER? Purchase any products from IDEAL ELECTRICAL to be in to WIN! For competition details ask instore at any IDEAL ELECTRICAL branch or visit www.ideal.co.nz to enter.

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For Nexans New Zealand, sustainability means we ensure as a company, that we have the ability to continually evolve our business by integrating core beliefs and practices that have lasting benefits for our four key priorities: people, partners, products and our planet.

All Nexans branded drums, can be organised for collection from any Ideal branch and returned to us for recycling*. • Go to www.nexans.co.nz. • Download our drum return form. • Email it to the address provided. • We will arrange collection for free!

* Conditions of returns: Only Nexans items will be accepted. Drums not up to standard will not be uplifted. Check for rot, splits, cracks and broken flanges, especially where the drum may have been sitting for a long time on the ground in one place. Even a small piece of rot on the flange is not to be returned. Check barrel to make sure the timber is in good condition (no rot, broken or split).

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Can you bury it?

Did you know that Nexans standard stocked neutral screen cable have a 3.2mm* sheath thickness so that you can directly bury it?

That means Nexans neutral screen cables don’t need additional mechanical protection!

If your job requires cable to be buried directly, ensure you have: √ √ √ √

Neutral Screen cable design Made to cable standard AS/NZS 4961:2003 Outer sheath has a minimum average thickness of 3.2mm Sheath has clear label marking “UNDERGROUND”

You cannot bury directly if you have: X Standard neutral screen cable design with 1.8mm minimum average sheath thickness X All other low voltage cable designs made to AS/NZS 5000.1:2005 and AS/NZS 5000.2:2006

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Pre-assembled leads for your convenience SAVE PRECIOUS TIME AND RESOURCE BY ORDERING FIRSTFLEX PRE-ASSEMBLED INDUSTRIAL AND MARINE LEADS.

With time and resource a precious commodity for many an electrician, Firstflex is extending its product offering to include a range of pre – assembled industrial and marine leads.

These leads range in length from 5 to 30 metres and are pre-assembled in various industrial Firstflex cable options which include; Chemtuff Twinskin HD Series cable. An extremely flexible double sheath cable 0.6/1kV 90°C. Which is heat, oil and chemical resistant and suitable for tough climatic and mechanical conditions.

The new HDT Series cable has the same structure as the HD series however it has a non-marking bright yellow sheath for high visibility and tinned fine stranded copper conductors making it suitable as a ship to shore marine lead or for industrial applications.

The Allflex Industriall MLG2 Series made to HO7RN-F standards for marine, lighting, entertainment, waste water treatment plants and other

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industrial applications. It has an extra durable CPE Elastomer Rubber sheath with outstanding flexibility, durability and industrial performance.

All pre-assembled leads are available in 10, 15, 20 and 32 Amp with AS/NZS 56/66 plugs and connectors and 16, 32 and 63 Amp Scame IEC/CEE plug and connector options. They have been tested and tagged to meet NZ Standards and are available to order through Ideal Electrical.

If the pre-assembled options still don’t meet your requirements, then Firstflex also offer a Custom Industrial Lead service, where you can choose between a wider range of cables including screened cables. Custom options also allow you to specify your required length, amps, and plug and connector configurations.

While this is still a new addition to the Firstflex range please allow 5 – 8 working days when placing an order.

This time will reduce once they have built up stocks of the popular sizes and configurations.

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CHEMTUFF TWINSKIN

HD SERIES Ultra Performance Flexible Double Sheath Cable Firstflex Chemtuff Twinskin HD Series is an industry proven premium heavy duty double sheath cable renowned for its suitability in tough climatic and mechanical conditions. It has a separator which acts as a second sheath providing extra safety for machine tools, construction, engineering equipment and conveyors. A new addition to this series is the HDT range which has tinned conductors and high visibility yellow non-marking sheath making it ideal for marine applications. ¾ Certified by EESS to meet AS/NZS 3191 standard ¾ Industry proven double sheath ¾ Outer sheath of Special Elastomer Rubber (SER105) 0.6/1kV 90°C

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¾ Extra fine stranding for extreme flexibility ¾ Suitable for permanent submersion up to 200 metres ¾ Extensive oil, solvent and chemical resistance ¾ Metre marked for better length control ¾ UV Stabilised

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Charging Into The Future 18,000 electric vehicles in NZ right now 64,000 electric vehicles expected in NZ by 2021 Now is the time to get ahead with pre-wiring NZ homes for electric vehicle chargers, and Schneider Electric has the perfect EV solution for you!

Future-proofing new homes for Electric Vehicle charging is easy with PDL Iconic ® New rules Once cited, new New Zealand wiring rules will mandate all new homes to have a facility to enable electric vehicle charging. This will require a dedicated EV circuit. PDL by Schneider Electric has everything you need to provide your residential builder clients and their customers with EV products to meet the new guidelines - including our NEW PDL Iconic ® EV blank skin for pre-wire installs in new builds, dedicated EV circuit protection products and a wide range of electric charging options.

PDL Iconic: Designed with electricians – for electricians PDL Iconic is a modern electrical accessories range, based on a slim, sleek, clean design that is easy to customise and blend in with any environment. For new home PDL Iconic ® installs, Schneider Electric has designed a special EV future-ready blank skin* to let builders and homeowners know the home has been prewired for EV charging. It’s a premium finishing touch you can add to your pre-wire installs. *The new EV future-ready blank skin is available now via special order through your local Ideal Electrical branch.

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Electric Vehicle Charging: Pre-wire recommendations Pre-wiring for a Mode 3 electric vehicle charging system should consist of the following: 1. Single-phase final sub circuits should have a minimum current-carrying

Pre-wire check list:

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capacity of 32A and additional 1mm² 3 core cable to support EV charger protection and control functionality.

2. The final sub-circuit should not supply any other point in wiring.

The final sub-circuit should be protected by a separate Type B residual current device (RCD) with a maximum rated residual current of 30mA. (Space to be reserved

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in the distribution board for future EV supply equipment protection). Schneider Electric recommends installing an Acti9 A9Z51240 2 pole 40Amp 30mA Type B EV RCD and appropriately sized overcurrent protection for the cable being installed.

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vehicle supply protection equipment*. Schneider Electric recommends the inclusion of a switchboard pole filler at the time of pre-wire.

4. Blank off the termination location with a PDL Iconic blank grid (PDL350G) and EV future-ready blank skin (PDL350C with custom engraving ordered via electrical wholesaler).

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*Pole space required - 2pole MCB (2 poles in width), Type B RCD (4 poles in width), under voltage release (1 pole in width)

Electric Vehicle Charging: Install recommendations When your customer is ready to install an electric vehicle charger, Schneider Electric has a wide range of options to suit: including options with a T2 socket outlet (with or without shutter) or attached cable (with T1 or T2 connector).

The PDL Iconic blank grid and plate should be removed and an isolation switch should be installed at the final point the electric vehicle charger will be located. Schneider Electric recommends use of a PDL56SW132LEGY isolator and PDL56E1SGY base, installed adjacent to the charging unit.

Note: The socket outlet or cable of the charging equipment needs to be installed at a minimum height of 800mm from the floor.

The pole filler will need to be removed from the distribution board and the appropriate electric vehicle supply protection equipment installed. Schneider Electric has a complete range of Type B EV RCDs, MCBs and load control equipment to cater for all your requirements.

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Ask instore today about an Ideal/Schneider solution

Schneider Electric (New Zealand) Pty Ltd reserves the right to change specifications, modify designs and discontinue items without incurring obligation and whilst every effort is made to ensure that descriptions, specifications and other information in this catalogue are correct, no warranty is given in respect thereof and the company shall not be liable for any error therein. © 2019 Schneider Electric. Life Is On | PDL is a trademark and the property of Schneider Electric SE, its subsidiaries and affiliated companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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SOLUTIONS EXPERTS

The power behind New Zealand’s skyline ELLISCO ARE PROUD TO BE A KEY INDUSTRIAL PARTNER TO IDEAL. With an unrivalled range of industry-leading brands and support services, EllisCo is the partner you need on your next project.

Nationwide Ideal Industrial Branches are now stocking and supporting the very latest EllisCo Industrial Brands like SICK and Danfoss supported their own dedicated Sales Engineers to assist at a moment’s notice across New Zealand.

SICK Blue Pilot Sensors – The very latest hybridized photo electric sensing technology, These state of the art sensors will replace most if not all older PE sensors on the market.

Also stocked are Inductive Proximity’s, Safety Pull Cords & Rope Kits, Emergency Stop Buttons and Safety Relays.

All appropriate mounting and cabling accessory’s on hand.

Select Branches are now stocking IP rated Danfoss Variable Speed Drives up to 37KW. Don’t suffer from Downtime due to long lead times get local solutions from your local Ideal Branch.

FOR MORE PRODUCT OPTIONS SEE WWW.IDEAL.CO.NZ

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VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE • Stock throughout NZ • Technical service and support available throughout NZ • World leading international brands

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1018253 & 1019237 BLUE PILOT SENSORS • Stock throughout NZ • Technical service and support available throughout NZ • World leading international brands

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Are you compliant?

AS/NZS 4836 :2011 – SAFE WORKING ON OR NEAR LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS & EQUIPMENT SECTION 9: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT This AS/NZS Standard states the minimum requirements of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for working on or near Low Voltage Installations and Equipment.

WE OFFER FREE TESTING OF NEW PRODUCTS All your TransNet gear will be ready to go into service as soon as it’s in your hands.

– Rubber Gloves and Sleeves – Dielectric Boots and Shoes – Proximity and Voltage Testers – LV and MV Portable Earths – LV Jumpers Save yourself the trouble of sending your new TransNet equipment away to be tested immediately after receiving it, and save yourself the cost of the test while you’re at it, that’s right, the testing is included in your purchase price! Our in-house test lab fully streamlines the process of purchasing TransNet products that require inspection and testing, allowing us to test items quickly and efficiently, ensure that they are fully compliant, and send them out directly to you to be put into immediate use.

TransNet also has an extensive stock holding of all this PPE, meaning a consistently fast turn around from ordering to receiving your tested goods, all ready for immediate use. If you have any specific testing requirements, please contact your local TransNet rep to find out how we can help.

* All new items (as listed above) purchased from TransNet will arrive with a new test certificate.

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EUREKA ARC RATED WORK GLOVE – MULTIPLE SIZES 13-4HFR

• Flame resistant • Optimized for medium Arc Flash risks • Improved Dexterity • Perfect in tough working conditions with high spark, heat and flame risks • High performance in cut resistance • Cat II • Arc Flash ASTM F2675, ATPV = 30 cal/cm² palm, 5.8 Cal/cm² back of hand

LV GLOVE EN/IEC CL00 500V 11” RED STRAIGHT CUFF RIG0011RS

The Marigold brand of gloves has earned a reputation for superior performance – meeting and exceeding the requirements of current ASTM D120 specifications.

To determine a proper fit, measure (in inches) the circumference around the palm, allow for additional room if cotton glove liners are to be worn.

SWITCHBOARD SAFETY KIT C/W STORAGE BAG 16003

• Tested and stamped here in NZ before delivery • Weather resistant materials • Dual colour drapes offer ease of visual inspection • Grooves on Ground mat offer slip resistance • Magnetic fasteners offer fast and secure placement

Kit includes: 4 x small magnetic drapes, 2 x large magnetic drapes, 1 x ground mat, 1 x Velcro strap, 1 x storage bag.

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Work Smart with Smart Motor Control SPECIALISTS IN ELECTRICAL AND AUTOMATION PRODUCTS, SYSTEMS AND SOLUTIONS A Smart Motor Control solution is built on smart devices capturing realtime data shared via EtherNet within an integrated architecture. This data is contextualised to provide opportunities to reduce your energy costs, proactively maintain your assets, minimise downtime, collaborate with colleagues and improve worker safety.

View and trend device specific energy usage for each motor, enabling you to focus improvement programs on power quality, starting technology and process optimisation. Understand when you incur peak demand changes, what your most energy intensive processes are and identify equipment running that could be off.

Smart control of the whole system

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Logix Programmable Automation Controller

Information Software

Motor Protection

Find problems before they occur by remotely monitoring and proactively alerting users on key parameters of specific devices in real-time (% thermal capacity,% FLA, Time to trip). Monitor not only electrical parameters but also mechanical with integrated vibration analysis to signal early warning signs such as bearing issues, unbalances, shaft problems, pump cavitation and blower turbulence.

Move from disparate systems to working in a single control architecture and software environment across standard, motion and safety control.

Reduce your engineering time, training and maintenance across multiple platforms.

Communicate, share and manage incidents with team members at the touch of your smart phone.

Save time and production with your maintenance team responding to the latest information.

Integrate safety for high productivity and safe machine interaction with a quick return to production from routine maintenance procedures, minimising likelihood of bypassing the safety system.

Work smarter and leverage the benefits of Smart Motor Control as part of a Connected Enterprise from NHP and Rockwell Automation.

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Detect and protect with NHP’s Integrated Condition Monitoring solutions With a Smart Motor Control system and the help of our condition monitoring products, NHP and Rockwell Automation help you keep your plant floor running by detecting potential mechanical issues before they impact production.

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For more information on our realtime protection modules, sensors, surveillance software and portable instruments call NHP today.

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Introducing the new generation of clickable cable trays.

DISCOVER THE LATEST STANDARD IN THE FIELD OF CABLE TRAYS! Vergokan is a true specialist in the field of metal cable support systems. The result of this persistent search for optimization has now led to a new generation of cable trays that is strong and reliable, but mostly stands out for its simplicity.

Unistrut New Zealand, part of Atkore international, is excited to announce the international acquisition of leading European cable support company Vergokan.

Vergokan is one of the world’s most innovative designers and suppliers of cable support systems.

The product range has grown over the years to as many as 6,000 products. The range includes standard cable trays, wire cable trays, cable ladders, floor trunking systems, industrial floor trunking and all the assembly and support systems to go with them.

All products are fully engineered, and most have full fire rating certification to European standards.

Vergokan has three manufacturing facilities in Belgium and one in Russia, exporting its products to Western and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Russia, Africa, South America and New Zealand.

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Unistrut NZ will shortly have a select range of cable trays available, including the exciting new KBSCL Fusion cable tray product.

This internationally patented tray joining design, allows for cable tray lengths to be snapped together, thereby removing the need for fasteners/ joiners. Coupled with a 60mm high side, the product is strong, aesthetically pleasing, and offers considerable installed cost labour saving.

Another exciting range of products soon to be available from Unistrut NZ, are the vertical cable support mounting systems. Quick and easy to install, they offer an extremely strong and seismically rateable support system, which allows for side loading of cable. Again, a major laboursaving system for all installations (Image 1).

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Hidden profits found in quick detection of compressed air, gas and vacuum leaks NEW “GAME-CHANGING” TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP AVERT DOWNTIME For industrial plants and facilities, compressed air, gas and vacuum systems are a vital source of converted energy. Easier than other resources such as electricity, compressors are everywhere in today’s factories. They run machines, tools, robotics, lasers, product handling systems, and much more.

Yet many compressed air, gas and vacuum systems are compromised by wear and poor maintenance practices, which contribute to the greatest waste of all— the ever-present leaks. These leaks can be hidden behind machines, at connection points, overhead in fixed pipes, or in cracked pipes or worn hoses. The waste adds up quickly and can even lead to downtime.

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THE HIGH COST OF WASTED AIR The New Zealand government, as part of its Target Sustainability project, estimates that system leaks can account for 30 % to 50 % of a compressed air system’s capacity. The energy costs associated with air leaks are a single factor in the overall cost. Air leaks can also lead to capital expenses, rework, downtime or quality issues and increased maintenance costs To make up the pressure loss due to leaks, operators often overcompensate by buying a larger compressor than is needed, which requires significant capital costs along with increasing energy costs. System leaks can also cause air dependent equipment to fail due to low system pressure. That can lead to production delays, unplanned downtime, quality issues, decreased service life, and increased maintenance due to unnecessary cycling of compressors.

It’s no wonder that utilities, industry, and government all target compressed air systems as a potential source of cost savings. Leaks lead to waste. Correcting those leaks can save the operator money and prevent the utility from having to build additional capacity into their system.

GAME-CHANGING TECHNOLOGY What if there were a leak detection technology that could pinpoint the precise location of a leak from up to 50 meters away, in a noisy environment, without shutting down equipment? Fluke has developed an industrial imager that does just that. Industrial maintenance managers are calling the Fluke ii900 Sonic Industrial Imager, a “game-changer” in the pursuit of finding compressed air leaks. This new sonic industrial imager— which can detect a broader range of frequencies than traditional ultrasonic devices–uses new SoundSight™ technology to deliver enhanced visual scans of air leaks, similar to the way infrared cameras detect hotspots. The ii900 includes an acoustical array of tiny super sensitive microphones-that detect both sonic and ultrasonic sound waves. The ii900 recognizes a sound source at a potential leak location and then it applies proprietary algorithms that interpreter the sound as a leak. The results produce a SoundMap™ image—a

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colour map superimposed over the visible light image— showing exactly where the leak is. The results are displayed on the 7” LCD screen as a still image or a real time video. The ii900 can save up to 999 image files or 20 video files for documentation or compliance purposes. Large areas can be scanned quickly which helps locate leaks much faster than with other methods. It also allows for filtering on intensity and frequency ranges. A team at a large manufacturing plant recently used two ii900 prototype units to locate 80 compressed air leaks in one day. The maintenance manager said it would have taken them weeks to find that number of leaks using traditional methods. By finding and fixing leaks quickly, the crew also saved potential downtime, which at this plant can cost an estimated $100,000 an hour in lost productivity.

HOW MUCH AIR ARE YOU WASTING? The first step in controlling leaks in compressed air, gas and vacuum systems is to estimate your leak load.

Some leakage (less than 10 %) is to be expected. Anything beyond that is considered wasteful. The first step is to determine your current leak load so you can use that as a benchmark to compare improvements against. Talk to the Industrial Team at Ideal Electrical or contact New Zealand Fluke distributor CSL who has a large team of Fluke experts who can assist with advice and demonstrations.

Where to find leaks: – Couplings – Hoses – Tubes – Fittings – Threaded pipe joints – Quick disconnects – FRLs (filter, regulator, lubricator combinations) – Condensate traps

– Valves – Flanges – Packings – Air-lines – Pneumatic holding tanks.

When a production line relies heavily on compressed air to run tools and processes, even tiny air leaks can multiply product and energy waste and lost production time. Staying on top of those air leaks is a priority. Genie, a Terex brand, is a leading global manufacturer of aerial lift equipment recently found a new weapon to help it combat those pesky and costly leaks.

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POWER reliability POWER FOR SUPERIOR SYSTEM AVAILABILITY QUINT Power Supply Range

Combine our high-quality POWER products with our state-of-the-art surge protection for complete confidence.

QUINT UPS IQ Technology

Our power supplies, DC/DC converters, redundancy modules, and uninterruptible power supplies are optimally tailored in terms of their functionality and design to the requirements of a wide range of industries.

Our State-of-the-art power supply solutions guarantee superior system availability.

We offer a wide range of products with different functionalities for every application.

All products are designed for flexible use due to international approval package and adjustable output voltage.

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MAXIMISE SYSTEM AVAILABILITY WITH HIGH-PERFORMANCE QUINT POWER SUPPLIES The QUINT design utilises SFB Technology to selectively trip standard miniature circuit breakers allowing consumers connected in parallel to continue working.

Preventive function monitoring indicates critical operating states before errors occur.

Static boost allows for easy system extension and dynamic boost enables the starting of difficult loads.

The integrated gas-filled surge arrester prevents high voltage interference.

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PROTECT YOUR SYSTEM AGAINST POWER SUPPLY FAILURE Our uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) continue to deliver power even in the event of mains failure.

We offer solutions for every application in industry, building automation or engineering as well as the supply of AC and DC loads Our software allows for configuration and monitoring of your UPS system with the addition of buffer modules which can be used to extend your UPS system.

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QUINT POWER SUPPLY Maximum functionality

Primary-switched QUINT POWER supply for DIN rail mounting, with selectable output characteristic curve and SFB Technology (selective fuse breaking) and optimised coating.

• Easy system expansion, reliable heavy load startup.

• Equipped with signalling function for fault prevention.

QUINT UPS Flexible and highly communicative

Monitor and configure your UPS system using the UPSCONF configuration and management software. Easily integrate the QUINT DC UPS into your existing network via the interface with established industrial networks.

• Offers flexible configuration to suit requirements.

• Integration allows for monitoring, evaluation and communication of system faults and variations with IQ technology.

TYPE 3 DEVICE PROTECTION PLUGTRAB SEC

Protect AC and DC applications with our reliable PLUGTRAB SEC type 3 surge protection devices.

The internal disconnect device offers maximum safety at electrical and thermal overload.

Our Push-in connection technology enables quick and tool-free installation, maintenance and testing.

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