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RSE bolsters growth into Northern England

Scottish-headquartered engineering group RSE ( Ross-Shire Engineering) late last week completed the acquisition of Darlington company Sheers , a leading provider of modular chemical dosing and control systems for the water, chemical and UK energy sectors.

The deal will see RSE take up a majority equity share in the business whilst retaining the key skills of the Sheers team. RSE Managing Director, Allan Dallas, commented:

“The UK Water Sector faces significant environmental challenges in the coming years. The removal of Phosphorous from wastewater is one such challenge and can be…

    17/03/2021

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ESP has security covered at Stud Farm

When electrical contractor, Tony Hickman, from A J Hickman Electrical, had a query for a security project from the owner of a stud farm in Warwickshire, he contacted his local electrical wholesaler for some product recommendations.

With a great working relationship long established between the wholesaler and local ESP sales manager, Scott Phillimore, Scott was soon brought onto the project to provide his expertise.

A site visit to the Stud Farm was required to provide Scott with details of the security requirements and to put a proposal forward. With no existing security measures in…

SICK Goes Flat Out for Performance with Mini Smart Sensors

SICK has launched the versatile W4F family of miniature smart sensors, developed to achieve next-generation detection performance and incorporating powerful new optical technologies, each purpose-designed to master common sensing challenges in electronics with complete reliability.

The SICK W4F family of photoelectric smart sensors packs a choice of class-leading detection technologies and application-specific optics into the same, rugged, 16mm x 40mm x 12mm housing. Each features SICK’s trademark BluePilot push-turn pinpoint alignment and on-sensor status display. Impressing with their…

    17/03/2021

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High-Speed & Full-Speed USB Type-C Serial Adapter Cables

Connective Peripherals is now in a position to supply the global market with a broad portfolio of converter cabling solutions fitted with USB Type-C terminals.

These new cables from the FTDI-approved module/cabling subcontractor will be of considerable value to engineers, by helping to facilitate the interconnection of modern electronics hardware with legacy equipment and peripherals. Covering USB-to-RS232, USB-to-TTL and USB-to-MPSSE data interfacing, they can be supplied in either Full-Speed or High-Speed versions. Connective Peripherals is currently the only supplier on the market…

Megger launches electric vehicle charge-point adaptor

To help electrical contractors profitably meet the burgeoning demand for electric vehicle charge points, Megger ( http: //www. megger. com) UK has launched the EVCA210-UK, a versatile adaptor for charge point testing.

Designed for use in conjunction with a multifunction installation tester, such as the Megger MFT1741+, the adaptor allows users to fully test Mode 3 AC electric vehicle charge points in compliance with UK, European and other International wiring regulations and standards, including IEC/EN 61851-1 and IEC/HD 60364-7-722.

Suitable for testing both single- and three-phase…

Perceived high charging costs of EVs key barrier to UK meeting 2035 zero emissions target for motor vehicles

The perceived high charging costs of electric vehicles is a key barrier preventing consumers switching from combustion to battery-powered electric vehicles ( BEVs) , according to new research.

The findings from price comparison and switching site energyhelpline. com ( http: //energyhelpline. com/) found almost two-thirds ( 64%) of consumers believe electric-only cars cost up to £50 to fully charge at home despite a new analysis showing that popular BEVs cost between just £6 and £17 to fully charge – less than the £23. 20 a week the average UK household currently spends filling their tanks…

ECA responds to new skills plan

ECA warmly welcomes today’s publication of the Construction Leadership Council’s Skills Plan 2021-2025.

ECA has been a key contributor to the Plan, through its involvement with the CLC People and Skills Network. The Plan sets out the significant skills, employment and competence challenges faced by the construction and built environment sector and how each will be tackled. It is backed by industry and government.

Good practice examples from the electrotechnical and engineering services sector feature widely in the Plan. These include ECA’s own Loan Labour Scheme and the Experienced…

NEW SALFORD BRANCH OFFERS REXEL CUSTOMERS IMPROVED SERVICE

Electrical distributor Rexel has announced the launch a brand new format branch in Salford, which opened on Monday 1st March 2021.

The new format puts self-service at the heart of the customer experience and makes key efficiencies in the way customers purchase. The new Salford branch intends to have up to 3, 500 essential lines ready to pick up through self-service, this is as a direct result of consultation with customers and a review of systems and processes.

Located at Red Rose Retail Park on Regent Road in Salford the new location is less than five minutes from the existing Rexel…

Eaton launches advanced digital MCCB platform to enable the evolution of UK building infrastructure

Power management company Eaton has launched its most advanced digital moulded case circuit breaker ( MCCB) in the UK. Combining IoT connectivity, maximum onsite safety, predictive maintenance and Class 1 energy metering in one compact smart device, Eaton’s digital NZM MCCB platform has been designed to enable building digitisation and decarbonisation.

Prepare for the energy transition

The built environment is estimated ( https: //www. ukgbc. org/climate-change/) to be responsible for around 40% of the UK’s total carbon footprint, with almost half of this coming from energy used in…

New heat shield technology delivers a 35% improvement

Automotive and motorsports heat management specialists Zircotec is launching a new heat shield solution, ZircoFlex® SHIELD which out-performs traditional products in weight, thermal performance and packaging space, depending on the needs of the user, according to a detailed research program carried out by the company.

This revolutionary patented technology comprises a traditional insulation core combined with Zircotec’s proprietary thermal barrier coatings. Whether the need is to improve performance, decrease weight, or save space, ZircoFlex® SHIELD delivers against all these…