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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 5, 2019

Silver Fox Ladder Heatshrink: Climbing the ladder to success!

Last week has been momentous for our supplier Silver Fox. Their team has been working hard for the past 7 years and they are now ready to present to the rest of the world their innovative new solution, the Silver Fox Ladder Heatshrink!!! Silver Fox Ladder Heatshrink Like others within the range, the Legend Ladder Heatshrink […]

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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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December 12, 2018

Silver Fox Labacus Innovator Software Update

Great news from Silver Fox: There is a Labacus Innovator Software Update available and it now includes new templates for the 3 across Fox-Flo® and the 50mm Fox-Flo®! The latest version also has amazing functions, such as the text rotate function and the wide middle strip for the 50mm, 25mm Fox-Flo® and the LXL labels (Legend™ […]

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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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May 9, 2018

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance

In light  of the upcoming changes to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), E-Tech Components UK Ltd are looking to refresh our email marketing lists. GDPR is a law that comes into effect in Europe on May 25th and part of it means we need your permission to keep in contact with you via email. We take your privacy seriously and […]

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