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Cudis to showcase Tardis CPN slimline consumer unit at Elex
Cudis will showcase its CPN slimline consumer unit at Elex at Harrogate on March 10. Known by some contractors as the Tardis, the slimline is set-up for easier wiring and has a more compact and elegant case. In addition to a robust insulated metal buzz bar, each model is now fitted with a 100A main switch and two RCDs of 80 or 63 Amps. While Cudis is best known for its domestic and light commercial products the company will also showcase contr... [more]
Legrand's lockable brackets address a common safety and security issue for consumer units
Legrand has introduced lockable brackets for its consumer unit range that allow contractors to meet on-site health and safety requirements for the safe and secure isolation of circuits in a cost effective and easy to use manner. The brackets, which are available in two sizes, are designed for use with the company’s 16 and 22 module surface mounted insulated consumer units. They can be fitted with ease around the consumer unit and can be secu... [more]
FDB Electrical's FDB 17 RCCB is designed specifically for use with mobile industrial equipment
FDB Electrical has released the FDB 17 RCCB/ECM with 3-phase socket outlet. This unit is designed specifically for use with remote, transportable or mobile industrial equipment such as steam cleaners, floor polishers, power distribution trolleys, generators, pumps etc, where it provides an Earth Monitor and Trip function incorporating a triple pole MCCB for overcurrent and short circuit protection. The FDB 17 comprises a range of heavy duty el... [more]
DIRAK expands SNAP-Joiner range to include a joiner with an integral grounding clip
DIRAK has expanded its SNAP-Joiner product offering to include a joiner with an integral grounding clip to address the growing global concern for grounding in electrical applications across many industries. The new 1-043SL SNAP-Joiner combines the function of mechanically connecting two sheet metal panels together while simultaneously creating an automatic and secure metal-to-metal connection between two coated or uncoated sheet metal panels. ... [more]
Grosvenor Power Services uses the Pianoplan load carrying machine to handle heavy and bulky electrical panels safely and efficiently
Grosvenor Power Services installs large format electrical switchgear and control boards in substations operated by the National Grid and other Power companies. From its base in Manchester the company undertakes contracts throughout the UK on behalf of many of the leading manufacturers. The panels can be up to 2.2m high which is taller than the doors in some of the older buildings where the equipment must be installed. The only practical option ha... [more]
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