March 25, 2020
Covid-19 Announcement from E-Tech Components
Covid-19 Announcement from E-Tech Components E-Tech Components is a key supplier to Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Rail, Utilities and Construction industries as well as a key supplier to the UK Transformer Manufacturers. As such and under the prevailing situation, we will continue operating to provide support to our customers, to offer our services and expertise […]
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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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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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April 1, 2019
Authorised Elpress Service Centre: Maintenance, Service & Calibration
Our Authorised Elpress Service Centre maintains, repairs, checks, calibrates and certifies Elpress Tools and power sources. To ensure that your crimped connections maintain a high and even level of quality, you must carry out regular checks of the crimping tools. E-Tech can offer a full repair and calibration service for all mechanical and hydraulic crimp […]
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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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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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December 14, 2018
Elpress New Crimp Tool and Assortment Box for End Terminals
Elpress introduce a New Crimp Tool and Assortment Box for End Terminals: Elpress Crimp Tool PEB0110T is a flexible tool that quickly changes between front and side feed. Elpress Assortment Box RPL5548 is an assortment box including space for the Crimp Tool PEB0110T, Cutting Tool CT10 (Up to Ø 10*mm) and 1550 End Sleeves 0.14-10 mm2. Crimp […]
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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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September 27, 2018
Size matters… when it comes to Narrow Palm Lugs!
Elpress Copper Tube Narrow Palm Lugs (KRFS) Elpress Copper Tube Narrow Palm Lugs (KRFS) are designed to fit even the most confined spaces and available in sizes from 50-400 mm². In order to enable installation in confined areas, the terminal palm on a KRFS connection has a smaller surface area than a KRF standard connection. […]
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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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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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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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June 12, 2018
Prysmian Cable Gland Selection Charts
THE PRYSMIAN GROUP The Prysmian Group is a multinational corporation that manufactures electric power transmission and telecommunications cables and systems. The company is world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry. prysmian bicon cable gland charts Cable Gland Selection Charts Prysmian offers a comprehensive, cutting-edge and continually evolving product portfolio that caters […]
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