Professional clamp meters CTL-100 and CRT-1200

We proudly present our two professional clamp meters: CTL-100 and CRT-1200. The main advantage of our clamp multimeter CTL-1000 is its ability to measure large currents and voltages while the circuit is operating without any risk. The CRT-1200 clamp can test grounding in hard-to-reach spaces, including indoor or fully paved areas where auxiliary test rods cannot be used. The meter can identify the resistance with no need to disconnect and reconnect the grounding installation.

Both comply with EN61010-1, EN61010-2-033, EN61326, CAT Ⅲ600 V / CAT IV 1000 V.

New training center, we invest in safety

Electricity is the engine of progress in every industry and the most widely used form of energy in the world today. However, without the technical and safety knowledge required to work with electricity, there is a very high risk of injury or even death.

As a manufacturer of electrical equipment, we at Sofamel understand better than anyone else the dangers of working with electricity and we ensure our employees, representatives and customers receive the appropriate technical training.

For this reason, we have recently prepared a training center in our facilities equipped with two real medium voltage towers with all the components, where we can teach the correct installation of PAT equipment and the use of both personal and contact voltage detectors. 

Training, together with other preventive measures, is essential in order to avoid accidents related to electric shocks.

Sofamel has been awarded the distinguished title of Innovative SME

This official seal is recognition of our continued commitment to research, development and innovation, especially in recent years, and of which we are very proud. It is a further demonstration of our genuine commitment to R&D&I and the technological transformation of the company and, of course, gives us renewed enthusiasm to continue working with the same desire and commitment.

Sofamel's main objective has been to achieve a high degree of specialisation so that we can provide global solutions to our clients. We listen to their needs, which means we are always evolving, developing new products and improving existing ones in order to provide a rapid response to growing demand, as well as improving productivity and competitiveness.

Our principles are the basis on which we have become one of the leading manufacturers of connection and safety equipment worldwide.   

It is now possible to store renewable energy

If we are to combat the current climate crisis, it is essential that we change the way we supply our energy, leaving behind fossil fuels and opting for greener, cleaner and less polluting energy forms. In our previous post we discussed the discovery of a way to generate energy using seaweed and jellyfish. Today we will tell you about a new project developed by engineers Tommi Eronen and Markku Ylönen: a sand battery that is able to store clean energy for months. 

One of the main problems with renewable energies is that weather conditions tend to be seasonal and it is difficult to maintain supply all year round. This device, developed by the co-founders of Polar Night Energy, allows wind and solar energy to be stored for months, and therefore supply an urban area. 

How do sand batteries work?

Solar panels and wind turbines generate energy, 30% of which is directly used to generate electricity; the remaining 70% is stored in an underground infrastructure with over 100 tonnes of sand. Via heating elements, the renewable energy is used to heat the sand to a temperature of 500°C, which can be maintained for months. 

When energy prices spike or demand increases, the heat from the sand battery is transferred to the heating system that supplies the city of Kankaanpää (Finland). The pilot scheme has been installed in Kankaanpää and has achieved very good results.  

Why is sand used?

1. Sand a very inexpensive material that can reduce the costs of generating clean energy. Moreover, it is very abundant. 
2. It allows heat to be stored for months with an efficiency of 90%.   
3. The heat extracted from the sand batteries remains clean. 

The main advantage of this new storage system is that it allows 100% of the energy generated by renewable sources to be harnessed. As with all pilot projects that prove effective, research into large-scale application is underway. 

Clamps for photovoltaic structures

Why is Power Light the most reliable voltage detector? - SOFAMEL

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KCR-7-SAN-NO-ELECTROLYTE, KCR LEAD-CALCIUM BATTERY IN NON-METALLIC CONTAINER WITH INTER-CONNECTION LINKS, 60 CELLS, FLOAT VPC:2.21-2.22 VOLTS PER CELL, 126Ah, SAN Jar, DIMENSION (W-265mmX L-19.9mmX Height-464mm) MAKE: C&D TECHNOLOGIES

Sofamel presents the new bipolar voltage detector with OLED digital display for MV networks.

It has a double indication of the concordance and discordance measurment by LEDs and by reading through the digital display.

Suitable as a phase comparator and as a voltage meter (True RMS)

Voltage range: from 0kV to 6kV

Frequency: 50Hz

Type: Resistive

Class: S with extension of the contact electrode

Climatic category: N

Use: Indoor and outdoor