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ATV32 VSD: Schneider Electric launches new Altivar variable speed drives and new range of softstarters(15/06/2010)
Schneider Electric has launched the ATV32, the latest addition to its Altivar range of variable speed drives (VSDs). The ATV32 joins the latest generation of the company's VSDs and is designed to be fully compatible with the space-saving Lexium 32 range of motor controllers. The company is also launching a new range of softstarters. The ATS22 is the next generation in softstarters, complementing the ATV32, it is full of new user friendly benefits. Designed for advanced mid-range machines, the... [more]
Abacus Telescopic Stadium Masts: Abacus Lighting installs new floodlighting system at Qatar stadium(10/06/2010)
When the Al Shamal Stadium in Qatar, home to the Qatar National Olympic Committee (QOC), were looking for a company to design and install a pioneering new floodlighting system at its iconic world-class stadium, they chose Abacus Lighting. The stadium posed a unique lighting challenge to the team at Abacus as its layout included four corner turret structures in each corner of the stadium, mimicking the original Al Shamal fort itself. Abacus was required to explore ways to maintain the tradit... [more]
Adaptalok ATS: Adaptaflex introduces new products for the protection of critical cabling in rail applications(08/06/2010)
At EXPO Ferroviaria on 8 – 10 June, Lingotto Fiere, Turin, Italy, Adaptaflex is introducing its ‘Rail Industry Specification Guide’ along with new products for the protection of critical cabling on locomotive, carriage, trackside and infrastructure applications. Already being specified on international rail projects the Adaptalok ATS range will be on show with new fittings adding to the already extensive offering of this highly versatility and evolutionary non-metallic flexible conduit syste... [more]
Approved Cables Initiative ACI: Approved Cables Initiative tackles the problem of counterfeit cables(27/05/2010)
The UK market for electrical cables and systems has an approximate value of £2bn. It is estimated that up to 20% of cable products in the cable systems supply chain are unsafe, non-approved or fake. This is a major concern for the industry – and many manufacturers, installers and end users may not even be aware of the health and safety threat it poses or the legal ramifications for an organisation or individual. Furthermore, these cables present life threatening risks to the public. Nearly 30... [more]
Aurora B4X-TEMDIS: Carlo Gavazzi launches new range of Aurora light switches, temperature displays and PIR detectors(24/05/2010)
Carlo Gavazzi UK Ltd will use the Home Technology Event in London's Excel, 15-17th June 2010 as the launch pad for its new range of light switches, temperature displays and PIR detectors. These are the first products in the Aurora family of wall fittings, which complement Carlo Gavazzi’s Smart-house home automation system. Designed by Milan-based Bonorandi, the Aurora range combines aesthetics with technology for home automation applications. Powered from the Smart-house two-wire bus, they... [more]
AU-DLM643: Aurora Lighting's low-energy CFL downlight is made for wet rooms and bathrooms(24/05/2010)
Building regulations require that if recessed features are installed, the fire resistance of the ceiling is not compromised, helping to control the spread of fire. Aurora’s SOLA, the 4 in 1 fire rated downlighter range, allows the installer to comply not only with Part B of the building regulations (Fire) they also allow compliance with Part C for heat/moisture losses through the ceiling and Part E for transmission of sound. This new generation of fixture can also be insulation covered and no o... [more]
Altivar 32: Schneider Electric expands Motion and Drives national sales team(10/05/2010)
Schneider Electric has announced that their Motion and Drives national sales team will double in size, to support the continued growth in this area of the business. Since its creation in 2009, the Motion and Drives team headed up by Anthony Pickering and Paul Pryor has expanded due to increasing customer demand, which is expected to rise further with the launch of the new Altivar 32. Paul Pryor, Motion and Drives Product marketing manager said: “Even with difficult trading conditions in th... [more]
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