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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June 29, 2018
Halogen Free Terminals: A trend or a necessity?
In a vast range of applications, engineers and project managers are encountering new industry requirements that are leading to the emergence of alternative “halogen-free” material-based wire management products (e.g. halogen free terminals/ LS0H or zero halogen). As industry requirements, environmental trends and risk prevention drive toward future growth of these products, there are still many […]
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