Earth Leakage Protection That Works Behind the Scenes—Until It Matters Most
Electrical faults often go undetected—until they cause breakdowns, fires, or safety incidents. In high-risk environments like mining, cement, quarrying, mineral processing, and industrial plants, reactive maintenance isn’t enough.
At NewElec, we design Earth Leakage Relays that detect faults before they disrupt operations, helping facilities like yours prevent downtime, stay compliant, and keep workers safe.
See Why Safety Starts with Early Detection
The Hidden Risk Behind Electrical Faults
- 25% of industrial fires are caused by electrical faults (The National Fire Protection Association)
- Electrical failures are responsible for 28% of unplanned equipment downtime (Plant Engineering, 2023)
- The average cost of industrial downtime is estimated at R1.9 million per hour (Henkel, 2022)
Earth leakage faults often don’t trigger overload protection, making them one of the most overlooked risks in plant safety.
Overload vs Earth Leakage: What’s the Difference?
Many systems are designed to handle overload—but not leakage. Here’s how they compare:
- Overload Protection: Responds to excessive current draw from blocked equipment or excessive load.
- Earth Leakage Protection: Detects current flowing where it shouldn’t—through damaged insulation, moisture, or corrosion—posing shock, fire, and compliance risks.
NewElec ensures both threats are covered—with one integrated solution.
GA Plus Relay – Built for Demanding Environments
Built tough for the world’s harshest industries, the GA Plus Relay delivers high-performance earth leakage protection for both low- and medium-voltage systems.
Key Features:
- IP65-rated durability for dust, damp, or corrosive environments
- Built-in test functionality – fully aligned with updated safety auditing standards
- User and field configurable mA range and 1000/1 CT compatibility
- Immune to Harmonics and simple door mounting for quick panel integration
Learn More About: GA Plus Relay
Test Functionality: Now an Industry Standard and Built In
Industry standards are evolving to require routine verification of protection systems—and NewElec is ahead of the curve.
With test functionality now standard in the GA Plus Relay, you can:
- Simulate earth fault conditions safely
- Validate protection without equipment shutdown
- Pass safety audits with confidence
No extra devices. No service calls. Just smart, compliant protection.
Trusted in South Africa’s Toughest Industries
Join hundreds of South African operators who trust NewElec to keep their systems running.
- Quarries favour our simple and rugged LA Series Relay
- Leading aggregate cement producers choose the reliable 327 Series Relay
- Petrochemical industries depend on the GA and GA Plus relays for frontline Earth Leakage Protection
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