April 23, 2020
What is a Cable Clamp/ Cleat?
What is a Cable Clamp/ Cleat? Cable clamps (popularly known as cleats) are an essential component when installing cable and recommended in almost every electrical installation. According to IEC 61914:2009, Cable Clamps/ Cleats are “devices designed to provide securing of cables when installed at intervals along the length of the cables”. In short, these devices […]
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Importance of Cable Cleats: When are they required?
Importance of Cable Cleats: When are they required? Why are cable cleats necessary? What are their benefits? Why are they used and when are they required? What can happen if clamping of a cable fixing is not correct? Are they good when it comes to Short Circuit Protection? Those are some of the most common […]
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Selecting the Perfect Cable Cleat
Specifying Cable Cleats: Selecting the perfect Cleat “Which cleat should I use?” “What size cable cleat for…?” “How can I select the perfect cleat for..?” “Who can specify / select cable cleats for me?” Those are some of the most common questions we hear when it comes to selecting the perfect cleat. And the answer […]
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Method of Fixing: How to install and use cable cleats
Method of Fixing: How to install and use cable cleats Selecting the correct cleat or fixing (cable cleat specification), is only part of the job. The power cable system designer or installer has an obligation to consider the method in which he will fix, install and fasten cables to cleats. That way he can restrain […]
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Calculating the Correct Cable Cleat Spacing
Correct Cable Cleat Spacing The way to calculate the Correct Cable Cleat Spacing (or other fixing spacing) differs depending on whether it is a Single or a Trefoil Cleat Spacing that you are after. In the tables and formulas below you can find the best way to calculate the maximum distance / spacing between cable […]
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April 9, 2019
New Range of Metal Cable Supports & Fixings from Tidi-Cable
The 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671) came into force on January 1, affecting all construction site in relation to how cables are supported in the event of a fire. To help your construction site comply with them, Tidi-Cable have developed a new range of metal cable supports & fixings. View Tidi-Cable’s New […]
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March 26, 2019
Erico nVent CADDY Telescoping Screw Gun Box Bracket
The ERICO nVent CADDY Telescoping Screw Gun Bracket (TSGB) is a cleverly designed and unique bracket that allows easy installation of one or more electrical boxes between wall studs. (Caddy Article Numbers: 187190, 187191, 187199) This one-piece, break-apart bracket is pre-drilled, fully adjustable (for non-standard stud spacing) and requires only one screw gun to install. Additionally, it […]
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July 3, 2018
Prysmian Multicleat System – Multi strap, Quadrafoil, Quadcleat
Prysmian Multicleat System – Multi strap, Quadrafoil, Quadcleat 378AB/378JB/378PF Series – General Information Prysmian BICON Multicleat System (aka Multi Cleat, Multi strap, Quadrafoil, Quadcleat) 378AB/378JB/378PF Series (Trefoil Cable Cleat or Single Way Cable Cleat) is suitable for use with cables diameters 24 to 145mm. Consisting of Aluminium or Stainless Steel bases with a Stainless Steel […]
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March 12, 2018
Complete guide of the Prysmian Group’s range of products & accessories
The Prysmian Group is an Italian multinational corporation headquartered in Milan that manufactures electric power transmission and telecommunications cables, components and systems. Prysmian Group’s range of products covers a huge variety of industries. The company is world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry and also operates in the businesses of underground […]
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