Earthing and short circuiting devices
December 2011
Electrical Power & Protection
Earthing and short-circuiting devices must be optimally adapted to the situation if they are to work reliably in emergencies and safely prevent danger to personnel. Surgetek’s comprehensive range of locally manufactured portable earthing and short-circuiting devices is designed to ensure the safety of personnel from dangerous voltages. The devices are rated in accordance with SANS 1934 to withstand full system fault current conditions for the total duration of the fault.
Suitable for a wide range of applications, including overhead lines, switchgear systems and LV distribution systems, devices are tested to simulate the worst possible conditions and comply with the electrical, mechanical and humidity penetration requirements of SANS 61230.
Single-pole and three-pole earthing and short circuiting devices, tubular busbar clamps, phase clamps, earth clamps, fixed phase and earth connection points and various accessories are available to meet all earthing and short circuiting requirements.
For more information contact Johan van Staden, Surgetek, +27 (0)11 792 1303,  [email protected],  www.surgetek.co.za
	
 
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