Circuit Breaker Manufacturers in South Africa

CBI-electric or Circuit Breaker Industries has been serving its clients since 1949. It was part of the Reunert Group that forged a joint venture with New Jersey’s  Heinemann Electric Company in Trenton.

In 1986, after merging with Fuchs Electrical Industry, CBI-electric: low voltage was created. This Johannesburg-based company has international operations in the whole of Africa, Australia, Asia, the USA, and Europe.

For over 79 years, CBI-electric supplies the global niche market with specialized precision protection products like circuit breakers.

It offers miniature circuit breakers, air circuit breakers, and current breakers for equipment (CBE). Check its page to view the comprehensive range of circuit breakers, accessories, and other auxiliary products.

Plumstead Electrical started its operations in 1967. This family-owned business has been supplying the Southern and Northern Suburbs as well as the West Coast with branded electrical and lighting products.

To serve customers across the nation, it established Buy Lights Online. It takes pride in being the leading independent wholesaler of indoor and outdoor lighting, LED lamps, strip lighting, and other essential electrical items.

The company sells high-quality circuit breakers like Schneider’s (10 to 63A) single pole,  double pole din rail, and triple pole din rail. Other in-demand products from Plumstead Electrical are the SP&N 3KA to 63A for Samite rails, C/B 3KA 10A to 60A single pole for Samite rails, isolators, and 2.5 KA earth leakage.

Livecopper was established to assist professional shops with their building fixtures needs. Whether it is for new structures or renovation projects, finding the best supplier of lighting, kitchen, or bathroom fixtures can be time-consuming. Livecopper’s experts will help you find the right fixtures and deliver them to your doorstep.

Its list of customers has architects, interior designers, facility managers, project managers, hospitality & trade contractors, and shopfitters.

This one-stop shop for essential fixtures has a wide selection of Scheider’s circuit breaks for commercial and industrial purposes. Some of the popular items are the mini circuit breakers C-Curve (1P to 4P), B-Curve (2P to 4P), residual current circuit breaker 2P, and a lot more. Go to their web store to find other products that you need.

NUR is a top manufacturer and distributor of high-quality electrical products in South Africa. It was established in 2010 to meet the increasing demand for electrical components and accessories.

The company has a group of trusted wholesale suppliers, electrical distributors, and retail outlets. It also sets a global standard in terms of service, products, and pricing. 

NUR’s product catalog includes high-grade circuit breakers like din rail SP+N, din rail isolator, din rail earth leakage, 3KA and 6KA din rail, 3KA and 6KA mini rail, mini rail SP+N, mini rail isolator, mini rail earth leakage, and moulded case (MCCB). It also offers distribution boards, surge protection devices, switches and sockets, and more.

CBi Online is a virtual brand store under Livecopper. As an e-commerce online shop, it showcases the Cbi line of products, making it easy for customers to secure the items they need. It has a Live Online Chat Box that is manned by a technical support team and sales consultants.

With CBi Online, you can conveniently buy and get the items delivered to your address without any cost within South Africa. All products are covered with a CBi warranty.

It has MCB breakers like residential 3kA breakers and commercial & industrial 6kA breakers. There is a wide selection of samite and dual-mount breakers that provide protection against short circuits and overloads.

CBi Online also offers air circuit breakers, circuit breakers for equipment, and moulded case breakers. Visit CBI Online to order the items you need. 

CBi-electric Group is under the umbrella of Reunert Holdings, a JSE-listed South African company that specializes in electronic and electrical equipment. It caters to the needs of industrial sectors.

This division has a diversified group of companies that work to meet the growing and comprehensive needs of clients. It is composed of highly vertically integrated firms with expertise in the telecommunication and electrical industries.

The miniature circuit breakers that it offers are designed and manufactured using hydraulic-magnetic technology.

Each product provides protection to vital equipment and installations, mitigating the risk of short circuits and overloads in residential or commercial applications. The wide selection of miniature circuit breakers come in dual-mount and mini-rail with sturdy black shells while the DIN mount is covered by grey shells.

DBSA is an expert when it comes to consulting and producing low-medium voltage switchgear. It has a stellar team of ECSA-registered professionals and engineers who are adept at providing highly-effective and efficient engineering solutions.

DBSA has SABS certification to comply with international and local SANS/IEC standards & regulations. Its vision is to become the new industry standard.

DBSA has a loose supply of equipment that is necessary for the maintenance and protection of industrial and commercial areas. One of them is the circuit breaker that comes in series (XT 1P to XT4 P), XT1B 160 TMD (63-630, 50-500, 40-450, 32-450, 25-450, 20-450, 16-450), and XT1C (20-450, 16-450, 63-630).

MCE ELECTRIC entered the market in 2001. In a short span of time, it has become a leading supplier of industrial products which include control gear, switchgear, distribution boards, MCBs, ACBs, NCCBs, industrial plugs & sockets, mini circuit breakers, and a lot more.

It has trusted local and global partners that supply quality items. To serve more customers, it has a network of dependable distributors, wholesalers, and agents. 

Its line of circuit breakers includes miniature circuit breakers mini rail (1-4 pole), adjustable moulded case thermal circuit breakers in various capacities, miniature circuit breakers DIN (single, double triple,4-pole), and moulded case circuit breakers (in different frame size and capacity).

Communica (Pty) Ltd started its operations in 1977 with only four people. Fast forward to the present, the friendly corner hobby shop has expanded into one of the biggest independent distributors in Southern Africa.

Its staff has grown to 135 personnel and has subsidiary companies both in the industrial and consumer sectors. Moreover, its strong network of sub-distributor keeps the business on top of the game. 

The company’s circuit breakers include Siemens Sentron residual current operated circuit breaker, Siemens miniature circuit breaker, circuit breaker resettable (12A, 15A), circuit breaker 12VDC, circuit breaker 16AMP, S-TEC DIN rail changeover switch.

Growcol PV DC circuit breaker, ZJBENY PV DC circuit breaker, Hager circuit breaker, ACDC earth leakage 63A, Fuse switch disconnect multi-bloc holder, motor protection-circuit breaker, and more.

Glo Lighting was established in 2010 as a lighting showroom that displays the best collection of local and international lighting brands. It is the leading online lighting supplier and retailer in South Africa. With a variety of items to choose from, Glo Lighting is your reliable webshop for iconic and rare products. 

Also available from Glo Lighting are residual current circuit breakers, miniature circuit breakers, and isolator switches from various brands.

The list in the product catalog includes Eurolux circuit breakers (1-pole, 2-pole, 3-pole), Major Veti single and double pole circuit breakers, Major Veti single pole isolators, and Eurolux E11-20 isolator switches.