NewElec Pretoria Pty Ltd

NewElec Pretoria Pty Ltd Innovative Solutions from SA’s Leading Motor Protection Specialists. Locally manufactured electronic motor protection relays.

NewElec designs and manufactures a wide range of superior electronic motor protection relays for both local and international markets. NewElec's goal, for the past 31 years, has been to exceed the expectations of every client by offering quality products, outstanding customer service and greater value, thus optimizing system functionality and improved operational efficiency. As experts in motor pr

otection, NewElec is involved in every stage of the client's selection of the required protection relay offering ongoing functional and technical support. Our R&D division is continually designing the most up to date motor protection products to meet customer requirements. NewElec's electronic motor protection relays can be found in refineries, mining, steel, petrochemical, pulp and paper, sugar mills, agriculture and material handling industries to name a few, both locally and internationally. The NewElec product range includes software programmable LV motor protection relays for process control applications, protection relays for LV and MV motors, relays for pump motor protection, as well as earth leakage protection relays. NewElec is continually expanding and has recently installed a manufacturing division for its relay housings. This ensures that the final product meets NewElec's precise requirements. With headquarters in Pretoria West, Gauteng, South Africa, NewElec was established in May 1978 and is accredited with ISO 9002. Where motor protection is required, NewElec is the ideal choice.

07/09/2026

Two motors may carry the same kW rating but face completely different operating risks. A pump may be vulnerable to dry running, while a conveyor faces jams, overload and repeated starts. Correct motor protection starts with understanding the application not simply the motor size.

Explore NewElec's protection solutions for industrial applications: https://www.newelec.co.za/shop/

A plant-wide automation project can feel complex, expensive and disruptive. A more practical starting point is to identi...
04/09/2026

A plant-wide automation project can feel complex, expensive and disruptive.

A more practical starting point is to identify one critical motor or application where repeated trips, limited fault information or poor visibility create operational risk. Protect it better. Capture more useful information. Learn from the result.

Then expand the approach where it creates measurable value. Why wait to automate? https://www.newelec.co.za/why-wait-to-automate/

Across South Africa and growing industrial markets such as Zambia and Ghana, mines, processing plants, utilities and man...
02/09/2026

Across South Africa and growing industrial markets such as Zambia and Ghana, mines, processing plants, utilities and manufacturers face a shared challenge: keeping critical motor-driven equipment operating under demanding conditions.

NewElec’s South African technical expertise provides a strong platform for helping African operations improve protection, monitoring and automation. Reliable industry needs practical engineering support.

Learn more: https://www.newelec.co.za/

01/09/2026

A motor relay protects a specific motor-driven application.

Feeder protection considers the electrical circuit supplying equipment or a section of the distribution system.

Although the functions may overlap, the risks, measurements and protection objectives are not identical.

Selecting the correct solution starts with understanding what is being protected: the motor, the feeder or both.

Learn more: https://www.newelec.co.za/feeder-earth-leakage-protection-for-electrical-distribution-networks-what-engineers-should-know-in-2026/

Basic overload protection may not provide enough insight for every industrial application. Depending on the process, eng...
28/08/2026

Basic overload protection may not provide enough insight for every industrial application.

Depending on the process, engineers may need protection against current imbalance, earth leakage, earth faults, short circuits, breaker failure or abnormal temperature conditions.

The MA Series brings multiple protection functions together to support demanding motor-driven applications.

Explore the MA Series: https://www.newelec.co.za/product-category/ma-motor-protection-relays/

Borehole and submersible pumps are the unseen heroes of irrigation, municipal supply, and industry. But just because the...
26/08/2026

Borehole and submersible pumps are the unseen heroes of irrigation, municipal supply, and industry. But just because they’re underground doesn’t mean you can’t see trouble brewing!

Changing electrical behavior is your early warning system:

Underload = Potential low water or loss of flow

Overcurrent = Possible mechanical resistance or blockage

Voltage imbalance or phase loss = Increased motor temperature and shorter equipment life

Catch problems before they become costly failures. Learn how to protect your pumps: https://www.newelec.co.za/agricultural-motor-protection-relays/

24/08/2026

Industrial automation does not always need to begin with a complete switchgear replacement.

Why Wait to Automate™ gives operations a practical way to modernise an existing motor control centre by introducing better protection, communication, monitoring and system visibility.

A phased upgrade can reduce disruption while creating a foundation for smarter future operations.

Discover Why Wait to Automate™: https://www.newelec.co.za/why-wait-to-automate/

21/08/2026

Dewatering pumps are essential in mines, construction sites and flood-control applications, but they seldom operate in clean, predictable water.

Sand, silt, debris and corrosive material can block or damage the pump.

Falling water levels can create dry-running conditions, while damaged power cables may expose the motor to electrical failure.

Effective protection must consider both the electrical equipment and the environment in which it operates.

Learn more: https://www.newelec.co.za/industry-solutions/mining/

When a motor or protection system repeatedly trips, replacing components without understanding the application can lead ...
19/08/2026

When a motor or protection system repeatedly trips, replacing components without understanding the application can lead to further frustration.

In one customer example shared by NewElec, the technical team identified that the existing relay was unsuitable and recommended an MA10 module that better matched the drive.

Technical support is not simply about supplying a relay. It is about helping identify the right protection approach for the equipment and operating conditions.

Learn more: https://www.newelec.co.za/

Panel space, installation complexity and long-term reliability all matter when selecting motor protection equipment. New...
17/08/2026

Panel space, installation complexity and long-term reliability all matter when selecting motor protection equipment.

NewFeed provides a practical NewElec protection option designed to be easy to install and simple to use while supporting reliable motor operation.

The best solution is not always the most complicated one. It is the one that provides the right protection for the application.

Explore NewFeed: https://www.newelec.co.za/product/newfeed-relay/

Address

298 Soutter Street
Pretoria
0183

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

012 327 1729

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