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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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 3, 2020
New High Precision L1-L2-L5 GNSS Antennas by 2J Antennas
2J Antennas are bringing the Most Advanced High Precision GNSS Technology to the Global Navigational Platform High Precision GPS/ GNSS/ BeiDou/ Galileo/ IRNSS/ SBAS/ L1L2/ L1L5 External Active Screw and Magnetic Mount Antennas & Internal Passive Ceramic Antennas. Cable types, lengths and connector types as per customer requirements. Specific Housing colour or logo printing upon […]
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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
Introduction: British Standards for Crimping (BS7609 & BS7727) British Standards for Crimping set out codes of practice for installing and inspecting compression and mechanical terminals and connectors. These apply to both uninsulated and pre-insulated types used with power cables that have copper or aluminium conductors. This article explains these standards and answers the most frequently […]
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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 | Tool Maintenance, Calibration & Repair
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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