Electrical connector manufacturer Victor Industrial Equipment was established in South Africa in 1979 and forms part of the global Victor group, which has offices in the US and the UK.

The company manufactures a range of electrical connectors both for opencast and underground mining machinery. Victor also specialises in explosion protected electrical connectors for the coal mining industry. The electrical connector range covers voltages from 110 V up to 15 kV 600 A, continuous up to 12 000 V and current up to 750 A. The company’s research and development department gives it the ability to tailor its product range to meet most customers’ requirements.

Victor Industrial Equipment also sells its products to other sectors of the tunnelling industry including those involved in gold, diamond and platinum mining. Opencast mining machines such as draglines, electric shovels and drill rigs are also part of the product range.

Victor Industrial Equipment’s range includes flameproof and non-flameproof couplers and coupler spares, flameproof and non-flameproof connectors and connector spares, plugs, sockets, couplers and skids for couplers specifically designed for the arduous conditions in opencast mining, and light-emitting diode lighting for underground operations. The company also offers communication and tracking solutions.

With more than 80 years of experience (globally), Victor Industrial Equipment is very active in sub-Saharan Africa and South America. The Victor group of companies is able to provide solutions to suit local mining needs and has dedicated teams and facilities in South Africa, Europe and the US.

In South Africa, Victor Industrial Equipment is located at 245 Power street, Boksburg East, Gauteng. The company owns the building and all equipment it uses to manufacture products.

The company has established and maintained an effective and efficient quality management system that meets the requirements of ISO 9001:2000. Its products also carry four South African Bureau of Standard mark schemes, including South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) 314 – flameproof enclosures, SABS 969 – dust ignition proof light fittings, SABS 970 – non-sparking light fittings and SABS 1489 – flameproof plugs and sockets.

The technical support, international certification, approval and quality of the complete product range, along with the experienced and dedicated team, are the foundations of Victor Industrial Equipment’s trusted reputation.
The company, which employs 38 people, prides itself on its ability to deliver its products with short lead times, with the aim of providing a good service, along with a world-class product. As its products are mine specific, items are worked singularly by a select number of employees with the right skills. This approach also ensures products are of a high quality and meet individual customer needs.

Victor Industrial Equipment’s holding company is Victor Products, UK. The ultimate holding company is Federal Signal, from the US.