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Victor Industrial Equipment Manufacturers of Electrical Mining equipment. Victor is the name of quality in the mining industry.

As Victor Products have been established since 1929 there is a considerable amount of history behind the company. A selection of highlights are listed below with further information via the link provided.
1929 Company Established
1936 Commenced Manufacturing Flameproof Equipment for Mining Industry.
1955 Victor Products Ltd. Become a plc
1979 Victor Industrial Equipment, South Africa Established
1982 Victor USA Incorporated.
1996 Acquired by the Federal Signal Corporation
1997 Relocate to a purpose built facility in New York and Newcastle upon Tyne in the North of England.
2005 Victor Products Concentrate focus on Mining Industry
2008 Victor Products gain MA (Chinese Mining Authorities) approval.

Let’s Connect - Mining Mondays: One supply, two connector ratings, no costly electrical overhauls needed.In underground ...
19/10/2026

Let’s Connect - Mining Mondays: One supply, two connector ratings, no costly electrical overhauls needed.

In underground mining, mismatched equipment sizes can cause frustrating operational bottlenecks. A Tramming Adaptor bridges the gap, allowing a machine fitted with a 60A connector to seamlessly hook up to a 150A supply connection.
Why it matters for your operation:
• Flexibility: Connect different ratings without changing your machine's electrical setup.
• Efficiency: Reduce downtime and keep your fleet moving safely.
• Reliability: Built tough with internal wiring designed for demanding mining environments.
Victor Tip: Always verify that your equipment and connections match your application’s exact requirements before powering up.
Because Trust is Earned.

We want to hear from you: Does your operation currently use tramming adaptors to handle different machine and supply connector sizes? Let us know in the comments below!

Let’s Connect - Mining Mondays: Hear the fault. Find the problemSometimes, finding a cable fault takes more than looking...
12/10/2026

Let’s Connect - Mining Mondays: Hear the fault. Find the problem

Sometimes, finding a cable fault takes more than looking, it takes listening.
Acoustic fault location techniques can help pinpoint the position of a cable fault by detecting the sound produced when a high-voltage surge reaches the fault point. By listening for the acoustic signal and using the appropriate locating equipment, trained technicians can narrow down the fault location and prepare for an accurate repair.
The result? Less time spent searching and a clearer path towards restoring reliable power.
Because Trust is Earned.

Have you used acoustic techniques to locate an underground mining cable fault? What has your experience been?

Let’s Connect - Mining Mondays: Check the route. Protect the cable. Prevent the problem.Cable routing is often overlooke...
05/10/2026

Let’s Connect - Mining Mondays: Check the route. Protect the cable. Prevent the problem.

Cable routing is often overlooked, but it plays an important role in the reliability and service life of mining cables.
Poor routing can expose cables to unnecessary mechanical stress, abrasion, movement, and damage, increasing the risk of faults and unplanned downtime.
From keeping routes clear and maintaining the correct bending radius, to using suitable protection, supports and fixings, good installation practices are an important part of cable reliability.
A well-routed cable isn't just about neatness. It's about protecting the cable, the equipment and the people relying on it.
Victor Tip: Good cable routing is a simple but critical risk control. Follow the cable manufacturer's requirements and approved site procedures for routing, protection and support.
Because Trust is Earned.

Are your cable routes and supports inspected as part of your regular maintenance routine?

Let’s Connect: Mining Mondays – Surge Detection to SolutionFinding the fault is only the beginning. Once a cable fault h...
28/09/2026

Let’s Connect: Mining Mondays – Surge Detection to Solution

Finding the fault is only the beginning.
Once a cable fault has been located, the next step is critical: repairing it safely, correctly and to standard.
From isolation and cable preparation to joint installation, testing and returning the circuit to service, every step matters.
Victor Tip: A successful repair isn’t just about fixing the cable. It’s about having the right tools, trained people, and correct procedures to do the job safely.
Because Trust is Earned.
What tool or procedure is most important in your toolbox for ensuring a safe, reliable repair?

Let’s Connect: Mining Mondays – Find the FaultBefore a cable fault can be pinpointed, the search area must be reduced.A ...
21/09/2026

Let’s Connect: Mining Mondays – Find the Fault

Before a cable fault can be pinpointed, the search area must be reduced.
A TDR sends a low-energy test pulse along an isolated cable. When that pulse encounters an impedance change, such as a fault, part of the signal is reflected. By measuring the return time, the tester can estimate how far along the cable the fault may be.
Pre-location narrows the area. Pinpointing finds the position.
1. Send the pulse
2. Read the reflection
3. Estimate the distance
Victor Tip: Confirm the cable type, route, length, and test settings before interpreting the trace.

Let’s Connect: Mining Mondays - Power Surges: Small Events. Big Impact.A power surge is a sudden, short-lived increase i...
14/09/2026

Let’s Connect: Mining Mondays - Power Surges: Small Events. Big Impact.

A power surge is a sudden, short-lived increase in voltage; but even one surge can be enough to indicate a serious underlying issue within an electrical system.
In mining environments, where electrical reliability directly affects safety, productivity, and downtime, identifying the cause quickly is critical.
Surge generators, together with pre-locators and reflectometers, are valuable fault-finding tools used to help locate faults in underground cables accurately and efficiently. By narrowing down the fault location, repairs can be more targeted, and unnecessary excavation can be reduced.
Victor Tip: Never dismiss a surge as “just one event.” A single surge can point to an underlying fault or system condition that warrants investigation. Identify the cause early, use the correct diagnostic equipment, and prevent further damage before it leads to costly downtime.
Small event. Big warning.

Let’s Connect: Mining Mondays with Victor Industrial Equipment | Respect the BendTrackless and Type 41 cables are design...
31/08/2026

Let’s Connect: Mining Mondays with Victor Industrial Equipment | Respect the Bend

Trackless and Type 41 cables are designed to move, but flexibility does not mean unlimited bending.
When a cable is bent too tightly, its outer layers are stretched while its inner layers are compressed. This can distort insulation, stress conductors and screens, weaken the outer sheath, and shorten the cable’s service life.
But what do “4 × D” and “5 × D” mean?
“D” is the cable’s actual overall outside diameter.
For Type 41 cable:
• Fixed installation: minimum bend radius = 4 × D
• Flexible operation: minimum bend radius = 5 × D
For example, if the cable has an overall diameter of 50 mm:
• Fixed: 4 × 50 mm = 200 mm minimum radius
• Flexible: 5 × 50 mm = 250 mm minimum radius
The bend radius is measured to the cable’s centreline. Because 16 mm² and 25 mm² describe conductor size, not the complete cable diameter, the manufacturer’s actual outside-diameter specification must always be checked.
Victor Tip: Never estimate bend radius by appearance or conductor size alone. Confirm the cable’s actual overall diameter and follow the manufacturer’s specified installation requirements.
How does your operation control bend radius along cable routes and at equipment connection points? Share your experience in the comments; practical knowledge from the people doing the work is what Let’s Connect: Mining Mondays is all about.

Come visit us at Electra Mining Africa 2026 to discuss all your mining cable requirements. We know what we’re talking about.
7–11 September 2026 | Hall 5, Stand C5
Expo Centre, Nasrec, Johannesburg

Let's Connect: Mining Mondays with Victor Industrial Equipment | Where Reliability BeginsLast week, we looked at how som...
24/08/2026

Let's Connect: Mining Mondays with Victor Industrial Equipment | Where Reliability Begins

Last week, we looked at how something as small as a trapped air pocket inside a cable joint can lead to partial discharge, insulation deterioration, and eventual failure. But reliable cable joints don’t begin when the connection is made. They begin with preparation.
Imprecise cuts, damaged insulation, dirt, moisture, or grease may seem like small details during cable preparation, but each can introduce a weak point into the completed joint.
In mining environments, where cables operate under demanding electrical, mechanical, and environmental conditions, those small mistakes can have much bigger consequences.
Careful preparation helps protect the integrity of the joint, reduce the risk of premature failure and ultimately support safer, more reliable operations.
Victor Tip: Take your time during preparation. Once the joint is complete, some mistakes cannot simply be undone.
Question for you: Which stage of cable preparation do you believe requires the most attention to detail?
Share your experience in the comments — practical knowledge from the people doing the work is what Let’s Connect: Mining Mondays is all about.

Let's Connect: Mining Mondays with Victor Industrial Equipment Mining is an industry built on knowledge, experience, and...
17/08/2026

Let's Connect: Mining Mondays with Victor Industrial Equipment

Mining is an industry built on knowledge, experience, and connection. With “Let’s Connect: Mining Mondays”, Victor Industrial Equipment aims to share practical insights, technical knowledge and useful information that matters to the people working in our industry.
Every Monday, we will explore different (or similar) topics, ask questions, share knowledge, and encourage conversation that benefits the entire industry.

Did You Know? Air is the Worst Insulator Underground: Tiny air pockets inside a cable joint can lead to partial discharge, causing treeing, insulation deterioration and ultimately cable failure.
Understanding these hidden defects before they become failures is key to improving mine reliability, reducing downtime, and protecting valuable equipment.

Follow our Let's Connect: Mining Mondays series for practical electrical connector and cable jointing insights from the Victor team.

Are you feeling excited yet? Because we are!Victor Industrial Equipment is excited to again be exhibiting at Electra Min...
13/08/2026

Are you feeling excited yet? Because we are!

Victor Industrial Equipment is excited to again be exhibiting at Electra Mining Africa 2026! Join us as we showcase our products and services designed to support the demanding mining environment.

Whether you're looking for Submersible, Borehole, End-Suction or Slurry Pump Solutions, our team will be there to connect, discuss your requirements, and explore the right solution for your operation.

Hall 5 - Stand C5
7-11 September 2026
Expo Centre, Nasrec, Johannesburg
9:00am-5:00pm daily
We look forward to connecting with you at Electra Mining South Africa 2026!

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245 Power Street
Johannesburg
1459

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 13:00

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+27 (11) 914 1340

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