January 22, 2021
A Crimping System is No Stronger than its Weakest Link
An unpopular truth in the Electrical Installation world, is that to achieve the best possible Crimping result and to conform to British Standards for Crimping (BS7609, BS7727) and International Standards (IEC61238:1), all the tools, components, solution and products used when Crimping should be part of a System. And that is because… A Chain Crimping System is […]
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October 20, 2020
Steel Wire Armoured Cable: All you need to know
SWA Cable, abbreviation for Steel Wire Armoured Cable, is a hard-wearing power cable designed for the supply of mains power, or to quote most electricians a pain in the ar… neck. swa stripping tool SPOILER ALERT: A solution for Electricians, Engineers, Contractors, Construction Managers, Project Managers and anyone dealing with SWA Cable at the end of […]
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August 26, 2020
IEC 61914 Cable Cleats For Electrical Installations
IEC 61914 Cable Cleats For Electrical Installations defines Cable Cleats as “Devices designed to provide securing of cables when installed at intervals along the length of the cables”. In other words, they ensure the retention and support of cables, restrict the cable movement and provide resistance to electro-mechanical forces. (For more info on what Cable […]
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May 15, 2020
Short Guide to Prysmian BICON Link Boxes
Link boxes are crucial in assisting the reduction of the number of power supply interruptions to businesses and households. That’s because they provide flexibility to the underground low voltage electricity supply network by enabling circuit switching to route around problems. A link box does what it says on the tin. You install it in a […]
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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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June 11, 2019
BS7609 & BS7727: British Standards for Crimping
BS7609 & BS7727 : British Standards for Crimping are codes of practice for the installation and inspection of un-insulated and pre-insulated compression and mechanical terminals and connectors for power cables with Copper conductors or Aluminium conductors. This article aims to explain those standards and answer most Frequently Asked Questions on Crimping. BS7609: 1992+A2: 2009The BS7609 […]
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May 2, 2019
Next Generation of C-Sleeves by Elpress
Elpress C-Crimp – New Range of Elpress C-Sleeves! Elpress have developed a new range of C-Sleeves (C-Crimps) for splicing, previously consisted of 41 different sized C-Crimps and has now been compressed to only 8. These next generation C-Sleeves are suitable for splicing and branching Copper conductors and earth wires. Widely used when earthing cables. […]
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February 25, 2019
18th Edition Wiring Regulations Explained
If you are installing ANY type of cable on a project, whether it’s permanent or temporary, the new IET Wiring Regulations apply to you. You can get yourself up to date on the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations changes here: 18th Edition wiring regulations (BS7671) The 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671) came into […]
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November 19, 2018
Connecta Fire Resistant Tunnel Lighting & Power System – Prysmian | Draka
Prysmian | Draka specifically developed the Connecta Fire Resistant Tunnel Lighting & Power System to provide lighting and small power applications in harsh environments such as road and railway/rail tunnels and bridge environments. The system’s objective is to significantly reduce the costly onsite electrical installation work, traditionally necessary during infrastructure projects. draka firetuf When used […]
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October 14, 2018
ATEX Glands and Hazardous Locations
Anyone who has been in the industry long enough knows the importance of ATEX Glands… or Hazardous Area Glands, A2EX Glands, Hazardous Glands, Hazardous Location Glands, Explosion-Proof Glands, Flame-proof Glands, Fireproof or however you want to call them! This article will focus on identifying the science behind these polyonymous glands starting by defining the terms hazardous […]
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July 23, 2018
Introducing our new Electrical Wholesaler Catalogue!
New Electrical Wholesaler Catalogue We are excited to introduce you to our new Electrical Wholesaler catalogue (E-Tech Components Electrical Cable Accessories Catalogue 2018), bursting with High Quality Cable Accessories from the Major Manufacturers in the industry! This is our first Shortform Catalogue and it contains our vast range of high quality, innovative and unique products […]
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