November 15, 2024
CASE STUDY: E-Tech Components & Elpress – Empowering Winder Power’s Electrical Excellence
E-Tech Components, alongside its long-standing partner Elpress, is proud to contribute to the advancement of the power industry. By providing state-of-the-art Cable Crimping Systems (System Elpress), we empower Winder Power to manufacture high-quality Transformers and Transformer Systems. Our commitment to excellence ensures that our solutions meet the highest industry standards, delivering reliable and efficient electrical […]
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May 30, 2024
Enhancing Safety with FP Cables: Everything You Need to Know
What is FP Cable? FP Cables (often called Fire Rated, Fire Proof, Flame Retardant, Fire Resistant/ Resistance, or Fire Performance Cables), play a crucial role in enhancing safety in buildings and various installations. Flame Proof Cables such as Prysmian FP200 Gold and FP PLUS maintain circuit integrity and continue functioning during a fire. Engineers design […]
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December 10, 2023
Cable Management for Data Centres
E-Tech Components hold stock of a vast range of power cable components, equipment and solutions for Data Centres. Solutions available include Cable Glands, Cleats, Separable Connectors, Terminations, Cable Management Solutions, Labelling and Earthing Products from Leading Industry Manufacturers brands such as Elpress, Prysmian Group, Erico nVent Caddy, Dutchclamp, Silver Fox and more. data centre providers, […]
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March 20, 2023
Crimping Standards: The Key to Safe & Reliable Connections
When it comes to creating reliable connections between electrical conductors, crimping is a common method in various industries. However, not all crimping results are even or equal, and using the wrong crimping standards can lead to subpar performance or even safety hazards. In this quick introduction guide, we’ll explore the different Crimping Standards you need […]
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December 13, 2022
Elpress gets Full IEC Approval for their High-Temperature Solutions!
Rising technological needs and emerging climate changes are making the demand for more resilient and innovative electrical solutions to increase rapidly in a global scale. This has prompted Elpress to run extensive tests with an increased continuous high temperature on some of their Connector Solutions. And the results were excellent! Elpress KRF/ KSF Connectors (95-240mm²), […]
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October 1, 2021
The Definitive Guide to Underground Cable Ducting
INTRODUCTION Have you ever wondered what is underground cable ducting? Perhaps you’re curious about where it’s used or why there are so many types and colour variations of electric ducting. Or maybe you are not sure about how to install cable ducting? Or what the law says about it? Then this article is tailor-made for […]
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May 4, 2021
Signalling Power Distribution Cable Jointing Course by Prysmian
Signalling Power Distribution Cable Jointing Course by Prysmian For Network Rail Approved Cable Joints The Cable Jointing Course is designed to give the delegates the required knowledge and practical skills for the correct jointing of two core and four core Aluminium and Copper rail signalling power distribution cables using Prysmian RPJ enhanced cold pour resin […]
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March 10, 2021
Crimping: Common Mistakes & Good Practice
Common Mistakes & Good Crimping Practice Campaign Elpress are world leaders in Quality Crimping Systems and have been trying to raise awareness of the poor quality products and crimping practice in the UK for many years. E-Tech Components, the UK Distributor for Elpress Crimping Systems, are launching a Good Crimping Practice Campaign to highlight issues […]
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February 4, 2021
What are Cable Cleats? The Definitive Guide
What are cable cleats? Cable cleats (also known as cable clamps) are an essential component when installing cable and recommended in every electrical installation. This article aims to answer FAQ on Cable Clamps and Cleats, like: what are cable cleats, when to use cable cleats, cable cleat types & specification, correct cleat spacing, how to […]
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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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April 23, 2020
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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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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