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Eaton Demonstrates their Turn-Key Solutions to Address Growing Energy Requirements

8th September 2016

  

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Johannesburg, South Africa … Power Management Company Eaton are participating in this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition from 12th to 16th September 2016, held at the Expo Centre Nasrec, Johannesburg, South Africa. The company will showcase a top selection of their safe and efficient turn-key solutions that help customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power to increase uptime in critial operations.

Eaton - the only company providing cross- business solutions, continues to leverage its expertise and capabilities in Africa through its manufacturing facilities, extensive distributor network and a dedicated team of over 900 employees across the continent. The company is continuously focused on supporting its customers in solving their power management challenges through wide-ranging and world renowned products and solutions.

“We pride ourselves on being the go to provider of reliable, safe and efficient products within the mining ecosystem, through our balanced portfolio of best-in-class technologies. Our 89 year history in Africa demonstrates our expertise in helping our customers to better manage costs and capital, mitigate risk and work safely by providing innovative solutions to manage power in key industry segments “said Trevor Sansom, Head of Mining, Africa.

Products to be launched at Electra Mining will include: Power Xpert CXH – a low voltage motor control and power distribution solution which is designed to deliver superior performance in the most demanding operations. Powered with industry-leading motor control and protection component technologies, the Power Xpert CXH provides a level of reliability and safety that exceeds IEC standards. Its broad array of sophisticated features ensures fewer process interruptions and greater confidence in the safety of operation. Its modular design provides the ability for a fit-for-purpose low voltage switchgear system with ratings up to 6300A.

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. The Power Xpert C445 has the highest level of monitoring accuracy and protection for the entire power system-from the incoming power source feeding the motor all the way to the individual pump or load. C445 helps customers provide the highest level of motor protection for their motors while maximizing uptime. The benefit of the Power Xpert C445 is the user definable alarm and trip levels and the programmable delays that provide the most protection while avoiding downtime and nuisance tripping.

Other products launching are the Series NRX Low Voltage Air Circuit Breaker designed to meet the needs of low voltage power distribution applications. The compact size minimizes non-revenue generating floor space, and the modular design and common accessories 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 hazardous 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 utilizing emergency shutdown, misalignment and pull rope switches, with an integrated encoding circuit for identification. All the equipment is certified as per Ex requirement, equipment group 1, for mines endangered by fire damp.

Eaton also has a modular solution available, The Power Xpert Modular™ was designed and developed by Eaton’s engineers 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 customers complete power assembly requirements. The design also allows for easy transport via truck, reducing cost and optimising time for the energy, mining infrastructure, data center and construction segment needs.

Eaton in Africa

Eaton has been in Africa since 1927 with offices in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, the Ivory Coast, Morocco, Algeria and Nigeria. With 200 sq. ft. of manufacturing space located in South Africa and Morocco. Eaton offers a broad portfolio supplemented by “made for Africa” products and services. 900 Eaton employees and numerous distributors across the region are dedicated to the growth and transformation of Africa’s businesses.

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company with 2015 sales of $20.9 billion. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, reliably, safely and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 97,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.

 

Further press information:

Roshanne Smith

On behalf of Eaton
Tel: +27 11 235 4702

Cell: +27 83 222 6818

Email: rsmith@webershandwick.com

Edited by Creamer Media Reporter

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