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Legrand SA’s next-generation Keor DK single-phase Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) has been designed to deliver high levels of power continuity, efficiency and operational flexibility in commercial, technical and infrastructure installations, where consistent power quality is essential.  The Keor DK range, with ratings from 1 kVA to 20 kVA, is available in both tower and rack versions and for flexibility, this UPS operates with VRLA or lithium batteries.  This energy-efficient system has been developed around high-frequency PWM and online double-conversion technology. This design ...

Legrand has expanded its critical power portfolio with integrated solutions designed for reliable, efficient, safe and flexible power distribution in many applications, including commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, data centres and industrial sites. As demand for dependable electrical infrastructure increases, Legrand’s approach focuses on delivering stable power distribution, while addressing space constraints, operational continuity and energy efficiency.  The company’s critical power solutions combine modular distribution design with high-efficiency upstream equipment, enabli...

New to Legrand’s comprehensive range of cable management systems are Incara Pop-Up boxes, which provide an integrated, modular, aesthetically-pleasing solution for power and data connections within furniture.   Legrand has introduced the latest Incara Pop-Up boxes to the Southern African market, providing an integrated, modular, aesthetically-pleasing solution for power and data connections within furniture.   This new range meets a growing need locally for reliable, unobtrusive connection points in modern spaces, particularly where flexible working patterns require accessible ...

Legrand’s low-voltage power distribution portfolio encompasses the DX³ range of miniature circuit breakers, designed to deliver dependable protection in residential, commercial and industrial installations. The range covers ratings from 1 A to 125 A, with breaking capacities up to 50 kA, making this system suitable for installations where performance and safety compliance are essential.   The DX³ range provides a wide selection of tripping curves - from B and C types for resistive and general-purpose loads, to D and Z types for inductive or sensitive equipment. This flexibility allows ins...

The Legrand team offers a comprehensive support service to the UPS environment, to ensure the highest standards in electrical and digital building infrastructure. Apart from the supply of a wide range of eco-friendly UPS systems – that ensure the continuity of operations during a power outage – Legrand’s support services give users the assurance of safe and fault-free operation of the UPS installation.  Legrand’s UPS services extend from the planning phase to maintenance. Every part of the process is critical and can lead to catastrophic failure if not done correctly. Consistent services...

Legrand has developed a zinc aluminium finish surface treatment for its Cablofil steel wire cable tray system, suitable for both the white and grey space of data centres. Legrand Cablofil wire mesh cable tray systems offer data centre professionals a wide range of benefits, including easy installation, maximum cable capacity and improved airflow. The advanced durable and corrosion-resistant design ensures this system can withstand demanding data centre environments, with customisable options that allow users to create a solution that meets the specific needs of each facility Independent labor...

As data volumes rapidly increase globally, specialists need to take an urgent look at IT and network infrastructure, with a particular focus on vital equipment like servers, racks and fibre cabling. Legrand data centre specialists anticipate that by 2025, the world will produce over 180 zettabytes of data, a significant increase from 79 in 2021. This means that critical infrastructure operators need a new generation of tools that can help them simplify and streamline their operations and this involves investment in the latest flexible data storage, computing and networking systems. Legrand dat...

Swift and flexible cable marking systems Legrand’s cable marking systems have been designed for flexibility and reliability, as well as easy installation and optimum safety in any application, including original installations, extensions and modifications. Legrand’s Starfix crimping tools efficiently perform four functions in one operation, offering time savings of more than 50 % compared with traditional tools that complete the same tasks. The Starfix crimping tool cuts, strips, twists and automatically crimps each Starfix ferrule onto the cable. Starfix crimping tools are available in three ...

High power delivery for modern devices Legrand South Africa has extended its range of Arteor wiring devices, with the recent launch (March 2023) of new Arteor 1 module USB chargers. Legrand has extended its range of Arteor wiring devices, with the recent launch of new Arteor 1 module USB chargers. The 15W charger delivers 3A at 15W, while the 20W charger can deliver 20W of power. The new Arteor 1 Mod USB 3A 15W and 1 Mod USB 20W chargers address the growing demand for fast charging of electronic devices. The smaller, compact 1 module unit allows for more modules to be added to modular combina...

No time for operations to stop in data centres Continuity of operations during power outages is critical in all sectors of business and has become even more important in digitally-driven environments, like data centres. No organisation can afford to experience disruptions of services, especially businesses that depend on critical access to cloud environments. There has been a significant increase in the utilisation of cloud computing during the global Covid-19 pandemic, resulting in greater demand for storage space and infrastructure - all of which is handled by data centres. According to Legr...