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Penny Hydraulics Load Lift helps telent operatives lift heavy cable reels more efficiently
With annual revenues of over £350 million, telent supplies a range of network and communications services in the UK and Germany. The company’s urban traffic division provides services covering road management and information system installation and maintenance. Many of these tasks involve handling reels of cable that weigh over 100kg each. It wanted to simplify its operations, remove the need to handle the reels manually and provide its operative... [more]
Confusion over the power cable requirements of BS 8519 2010
According to Draka, the publishing in February of the new BS 8519:2010 Code of Practice has led to a number of misleading claims being made for some cables, with the confusion appearing to have arisen from a misinterpretation of the different test methods required for power and control cables. The new Standard covers the selection and installation of fire-resistant power and control cable systems for life safety and fire-fighting applications... [more]
New pre-printed cable ties from Partex are fast to fit and inexpensive to use
The new pre-printed cable ties from Partex offer convenient and durable marking solutions in a wide range of applications including, for example, adding serial numbers to equipment, providing tamper-evident sealing and confirming that electrical installation and similar work has been carried out by an approved contractor. To provide its customers with the widest range of options, Partex offers printing not only on the tag area of marker ties, ... [more]
Hochiki Europe and Apex Wiring Solutions introduce a rapid-fix electrical cabling solution for fire systems
Hochiki Europe and Apex Wiring Solutions have introduced an innovative, rapid-fix, electrical cabling solution for fire systems that, it claims, could revolutionise the way in which fire detection systems are installed. Called Smart-Fix+, it is described as a “plug-and-play” system that cuts installation costs, reduces waste, diminishes the need for site labour, improves site efficiency, enhances site safety and accelerates construction programm... [more]
Newey and Eyre significantly extends Newlec range
Newey & Eyre has launched its biggest Newlec catalogue yet. The new edition contains a full range of electrical products from the Newlec brand, including lighting, cable management, HVAC and security, as well as tools, fasteners and fixings from the Defiance range. An extensive new products section clearly highlights all the additions, which this year includes fire rated downlights offering greater energy efficiency with a 35W energy saving la... [more]
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