Eaton releases the new Kyoritsu 2200 Ultra Slim Clamp Meter. The 2200 clamp meter is capable of measuring load current up to 1000A AC with a CAT III 600V safety rating. It also has measurement functions typically found on most digital multimeters such as AC/DC voltage, resistance and even checks for continuity. The 2200 clamp meter is an ideal companion for electricians and contractors who need a versatile, yet compact measurement tool that can easily fit in their pocket.

Features & Benefits

• 
  Ultra Slim and Lightweight design
• 
  1000A AC Clamp Meter
• 
  AC40/400/1000A Auto Range
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  33mm Tear Drop Jaw easy to reach in tight places
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  DMM function ACV, DCV, , Continuity Buzzer (all using test leads)
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  Fuseless electronic protection on / up to 600V
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  IEC61010-1 Safety Standard
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  CAT III 600V (AC A)
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  CAT III 300V / CAT II 600V (AC/DC V)

 Available now from all EIW Branches complete with test leads, soft carry case, wrist strap and batteries(x2)
Special Price of $75.00+GST 

The new 3M PL150 is a compact, rugged tool for fast, on-site creation of labels that last in challenging industrial environments.

Features:

• An all-new ‘QWERTY’ style keypad (same key layout as your computer), for fast, intuitive content input.
• One-touch formatting keys make setting up common label formats a breeze, saving even more time on-site.
• ‘Favourites’ function provides single-key access to frequently used labels, symbols and terms – eliminating repeated input & setup.
• Integrated rubber bumper absorbs the knocks on the job, day after day.
• Accepts industrial-grade 3M label cartridges up to 19mm wide, including heat-shrink tube cartridges.

Available now in all EIW branches.

SubstiTUBE Basic is the evolution in LED replacement for the traditional T8 18W and 36W fluorescent, working on conventional control gear providing instant-on LED lighting without warm up time. The exchange of starter and the replacement of the lamp is all that needs to be done. SubstiTUBE® BASIC has an homogenous light output and a uniformly diffused 120° light distribution pattern. The BASIC emits no UV, contains no mercury and with the longer average life provides lower maintenance cost whilst still reducing energy consumption by 50%. SubstiTUBE Basic – the simple energy saving solution.

Features and Benefits:

• More than 50% energy savings
• Simple & easy installation
• Very high efficiency
• Long life of 30,000 hours
• Mercury free
• Available in 2 and 4 foot versions
• No UV emissions
• Fits directly into standard T8 fluorescent luminaires
• Uniformly diffused light 120° lighting
• Flexible and robust construction
• CO2 footprint reduced by half
• Meets IEC 62560 safety standard
• Instant switch-on time

Legislation that imposes a 30 per cent tax on the extraordinary profits of coal and iron ore miners passed the Senate on Monday night 38 votes to 32, with support of the Greens. It plans to use the $11 billion it will generate over three years to boost compulsory superannuation contributions, pay for infrastructure and provide a one per cent tax cut for business.

Labor’s initial proposal in 2010, to tax mining companies’ super profits at 40 per cent, attracted industry-wide opposition which contributed to the downfall of former prime minister Kevin Rudd.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard later negotiated a modified tax rate with BHP, Rio and Xstrata, but smaller miners remain unhappy with the deal with Queensland mining magnate Clive Palmer threatening a High Court challenge. Opposition Leader Tony Abbott is vowing to repeal the tax if he wins government.

The Australian Greens made a last ditch bid on Monday night to have the tax rate increased to 40 per cent but that amendment was defeated. Another Greens amendment to apply the tax to gold, uranium and rare earth minerals was ruled out of order by Senate President John Hogg and thrown out.

The mining tax will operate from July 1, 2012.

(Source: http://www.watoday.com.au/environment)

You can choose a team jersey from the following codes*:

• AFL
• NRL
• ARU
• A-League
• Premier League
• And other popular soccer teams!

You want to buy a pack don’t you? Simply visit your nearest EIW branch ! Terms and conditions apply, please visit the Hager B&R website for more details.

You could be forgiven for thinking that every possible enhancement and innovation has been eked out of this remarkable design. However, not so. The engineering team at Clipsal’s head office in Gepps Cross, South Australia has now introduced a new model to the 30 Mech family, the 30USM (Universal Switch Mechanism).

The new 30USM has a whopping 20A capacity and can switch fluorescent loads up to 16AX as well as increased performance in high short circuit conditions, which makes it a truly universal switch mechanism and ideal for any application.

The team has also introduced a deep contact action and 3mm air gap within the mechanism. This eliminates visible arcing and “crackling”, preventing carbon deposits on the dolly (switch) and aperture. Not to mention an independent “snap” action of the dolly bridge that stops the switch from being partially turned on or off.

Cathryn Blair, Clipsal Marketing Operations Manager says that the combination of new features and modular 30 Mechanism design gives electrical contractors a flexible switch solution.

“The huge switching capacity and modular design of the 30USM provides contractors with a convenient and flexible switch solution, which can be used across many applications. The great advantage of this is that contractors only need to carry one switch mechanism, preventing the need to carry several switch mechanisms for different applications.”

(Source:  http://www.clipsal.com/trade/news)

The new flexible fire rated cable that stays cool under fire.

When a fire strikes, its effects are devastating. In places where the safe evacuation of people is paramount, maintaining power to critical safety systems
such as emergency lighting, pumps and fans is vital. The new Pyroflex™ single core flexible fire rated cable from Olex is specifically designed to meet these demands. Constructed with a flexible conductor to enable easy handling, and therefore, installation, Pyroflex™ cables are also manufactured using materials which do no emit smoke or dangerous chemicals (LSOH).

Designed and manufactured in Australia, Pyroflex™ cables are fully compliant to Australian and International standards.

Benefits

• Easy to handle and install in tight applications
• Greater flexibility
• Halogen free, low smoke, low toxic & corrosive emissions and flame retardant
• 110°C continuous operating temperature enables high current ratings and reduced cable size
• Independently tested and certified to AS/NZS 3013:2005 – (WS52W rated), IEC 60331 and BS 6387

For more information contact your local EIW branch today!

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Toyota Deputy Managing Director, Tony Walker, commented:

“Using solar power to supply electricity to the plant underlines our commitment to the UK’s low-carbon economy and our own ambitions to further reduce our carbon footprint.”

And now it looks as though Honda and BMW are following suit. Honda has been installing solar power generation systems at its operations in locations around Japan, reaching a total capacity of 3.3 megawatts. Not only that but Honda says it will install 2.6-megawatt Soltec system at its new Yorii Plant, which Honda says will be the largest solar power generation system installed at an auto-mobile facility in Japan.

BMW has also taken the solar path, having recently completed installing 400 solar modules, each with a 240 watt capacity, at BMW’s Manufacturing’s heritage museum and visitor’s center. The $500,000 solar power system provides all the electricity required to run the Museum and will also be powering three new electric vehicle charging stations throughout the main facility.