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.

Before the next shutdown, check the basics: Are protection settings still aligned to the motor? Are trip records being r...
08/06/2026

Before the next shutdown, check the basics: Are protection settings still aligned to the motor? Are trip records being reviewed? Are nuisance trips being investigated properly? Are ageing motors being protected differently from new installations? Are critical pumps prioritised? Relay strategy should support maintenance planning, not sit separately from it. Learn More: https://www.newelec.co.za/useful-info/

05/06/2026

Choosing a relay should start with the application, not the product code. What motor are you protecting? What usually causes downtime? Do you need communication into a PLC or SCADA system? Is earth leakage a concern? Will the plant need more automation later? These questions help narrow the choice before specification starts.

View Our Shop: https://www.newelec.co.za/shop/

When a pump, fan, conveyor, or compressor keeps failing, guesswork becomes expensive. The real value of motor protection...
03/06/2026

When a pump, fan, conveyor, or compressor keeps failing, guesswork becomes expensive. The real value of motor protection is not only in stopping damage. It is in giving maintenance teams clearer information before the next failure happens. Better protection supports better decisions. Learn More: https://www.newelec.co.za/products/

A motor trip is not always the problem. Sometimes it is the first warning sign that something else is wrong in the syste...
01/06/2026

A motor trip is not always the problem. Sometimes it is the first warning sign that something else is wrong in the system.

Load changes, phase imbalance, moisture ingress, incorrect settings, voltage instability, or mechanical stress can all trigger repeated trips.

Before replacing equipment, it may be worth asking: what is the relay seeing that the team is missing?

Learn More: https://www.newelec.co.za/industrial-automation/

The Northern Cape continues to lead South Africa’s solar expansion.But with growth comes complexity especially in mainta...
29/05/2026

The Northern Cape continues to lead South Africa’s solar expansion.

But with growth comes complexity especially in maintaining reliable motor and feeder performance.

Protection strategies need to evolve alongside infrastructure.

Find out more: https://www.newelec.co.za/industry-solutions/

Frequent motor trips are often a symptom not the root problem.Voltage imbalance, harmonics, and unstable loads are commo...
27/05/2026

Frequent motor trips are often a symptom not the root problem.

Voltage imbalance, harmonics, and unstable loads are common contributors in solar environments.

Identifying the cause early can prevent ongoing disruptions.

Learn More: https://www.newelec.co.za/faqs/

Renewable energy is reshaping the future of electrical distribution but it’s also introducing new protection challenges ...
25/05/2026

Renewable energy is reshaping the future of electrical distribution but it’s also introducing new protection challenges many grids were never originally designed to handle.

As solar and renewable integration increases, issues like load variability, harmonics, voltage instability, and fault coordination become far more complex. Without effective feeder protection, these risks can lead to nuisance trips, equipment damage, downtime, and wider grid instability.

Modern feeder protection plays a critical role in:
⚡ Protecting motors and critical infrastructure
⚡ Improving grid reliability and fault isolation
⚡ Supporting renewable energy integration
⚡ Reducing costly operational disruptions
⚡ Enhancing long-term system stability

As utilities, industrial plants, and renewable projects evolve, smarter protection systems are becoming essential for maintaining reliable and resilient power networks.

Learn more about NewElec’s motor protection solutions for the electrical distribution industry:
https://www.newelec.co.za/motor-protection-for-electrical-distribution-industry/

Harmonics are one of the most overlooked risks in solar installations.Generated by inverters, they can quietly damage mo...
20/05/2026

Harmonics are one of the most overlooked risks in solar installations.

Generated by inverters, they can quietly damage motors, reduce efficiency, and shorten equipment lifespan.

Monitoring and managing them properly is key to long-term system reliability.

Read More: https://www.newelec.co.za/articles/

Renewable energy isn’t just about generation. It’s about stability.As systems become more dynamic, protection needs to k...
18/05/2026

Renewable energy isn’t just about generation. It’s about stability.

As systems become more dynamic, protection needs to keep up especially at motor level.

Smarter protection means fewer failures, better performance, and longer system life.

Read more: https://www.newelec.co.za/industrial-automation/

Not all protection systems are built for modern energy environments.Traditional relays were designed for stable grids. R...
15/05/2026

Not all protection systems are built for modern energy environments.

Traditional relays were designed for stable grids. Renewable systems don’t behave that way.

Here’s how newer protection approaches compare and where they make the biggest difference.

Learn More: https://www.newelec.co.za/products/

"

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

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when NewElec Pretoria Pty Ltd posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Share