Key factors to consider when selecting cabinets for 19” mounted electronic equipment Alan Cook, Sales Director of Foremost Electronics, the engineering-led Essex based importer and specialist distributor of electromechanical components, recommends designers and systems integrators take into account the following seven key considerations when considering the selection of a suitable cabinet;Selecting a suitable cabinet for any electronic system can be a challenge. Applications and environmental conditions are major influences on sourcing the correct product. Other than the large 19” datacomms and telecoms markets and clean room or laboratory use, cabinets may be required… 14/09/2020Tags: News
Dust Extraction System Maintenance: Tips to Keep Dust Collector Running Efficiently Investing in a dust extraction system in the workplace helps keep equipment and employees safe. After all, the industrial process usually generates hazardous fumes and dust. So make sure you are investing in and installing a high-quality dust extraction system that will work to maintain safety. It is always wise to look at cost before quality as several types of dust extraction systems are available in the market. However, industrial dust extraction is an area in which one does not want to compromise on safety. Therefore here we have outlined the tips to ensure the safety of your dust… 14/09/2020Tags: News
Lighting and the Circular Economy webinar – moving towards a sustainable industry The third Recolight webinar in the Lighting & the Circular Economy series is scheduled for 15 September at 11: 00. It will look at the next steps the lighting industry needs to take to move towards a Circular Economy. This will follow on from the presentations and discussions during the first two webinars. In the first webinar Defra, Lighting Europe, and Recolight presented new regulations & standards for lighting. In the second presenters challenged lighting producers to be more sustainable and presented solutions to enable this. Introducing and chairing the webinar series is Ray… 03/09/2020Tags: News, LightingTopics: Lighting
Vantrunk provides cable management solutions to Hinkley Point Power Station Vantrunk ( Part of the Unitrunk Cable Management Group) signs contract to provide cable management solutions to Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station. Hinkley Point C ( HPC) on the Somerset coast will be the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years and will provide enough low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes. HPC, situated adjacent to the existing Hinkley Point A and B stations will be the first European Pressurised Reactor ( EPR) built in the UK by EDF. “Nuclear is crucial if the UK is to achieve Net Zero. It provides low-carbon electricity… 03/09/2020Tags: News, Cables & AccessoriesTopics: Cables & Accessories
CEF LAUNCH LATEST TRADE CATALOGUE – NOW IN PRINT, ONLINE AND WITH NEW TRADE APP CEF, the UK’s leading electrical wholesaler has launched issue 4 of the CEF Trade Catalogue along with an interactive online version and new Trade App, to enable customers to quickly and easily access the electrical products they need to get the job done. Packed with almost 30, 000 products from exclusive in-house and leading brand suppliers at every day value prices, the new catalogue features over 800 new products and a brand new EV Charging section, as well as the company’s lowest priced Trade Essentials range, cable and cable management solutions, heating and ventilation, lighting… 01/09/2020Tags: News, Electrical EquipmentTopics: Electrical Equipment
What are the different types of standby generators? Every critical business must have the ability to operator without GRID power. Therefore, Power Continuity offer many different types of standby generatorsTrue NO Break Power Protection Solutions requires an installed uninterruptible power supply, called a UPS system. That’s fine for any short power outage but for real reliable electrical power we always recommend being backed up with a diesel generator. This is most important as you can refuel continuously a generator ensuring your emergency power solution can run for hours, days or even weeks. OFF Grid standby power in your own… 28/08/2020Tags: News, UPS & Standby PowerTopics: Power, UPS & Standby Power
CENTIEL UK Grows Sales Team Leading UPS manufacturer, CENTIEL UK, has appointed Jay Rai as its newest sales engineer, as the company continues to expand its UK operations. Jay Rai will now be responsible for key account management and hardware sales for London and the South, reporting to Louis McGarry, sales and marketing director. Louis McGarry, sales and marketing director, CENTIEL UK confirmed: “CENTIEL’s customer base for our true modular, UPS solution CumulusPowerTM plus our stand-alone UPS, PremiumTowerTM continues to grow. We are delighted to welcome Jay to the team as a field-based sales engineer. 21/08/2020Tags: News
Hultafors Tools’ NEW Range of SCREWDRIVERS Precision, quality and ergonomics are the hallmarks of these superb new products. Hultafors Tools has launched a new range of Screwdrivers for professional craftsmen and women. With VDE Screwdrivers specially designed for electricians – including tested and certified SL/PZ and VOLTAGE TESTER models - theres over 80 other SLOTTED, PHILIPS, POZIDRIV, TORX® STUBBY Screwdrivers, plus Hex Drivers and Bit Holders that can be bought individually or in sets – or by size - to suit the jobs you have in hand. Researched and developed with craftsmen and women for professional use, they all have a… 21/08/2020Tags: News
Improving availability of energy storage technology Following the Government’s announcement to relax planning legislation around constructing larger batteries for renewable power sources, energy storage suppliers should take similar steps to make the technology available on a smaller scale. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s ( BEIS) announcement that barriers will be removed for storage projects over 50 MW in England and 350 MW in Wales will boost construction of larger battery facilities. Chris Rason, Managing Director for Aggreko, is therefore encouraging uptake in this technology as the UK moves to a… 18/08/2020Tags: Energy Efficiency, NewsTopics: Power, Energy Efficiency
Wieland’s new podis power bus system – for the simple distribution of power The new podis® power bus system from Wieland Electric helps to implement the distribution of power quickly and easily. Ideal for use in airports for baggage conveyor systems, office buildings, shopping centres for the ruting of power, the podis® power bus system has found popularity more recently for the installation of vehicle charging stations for electric cars in public parking garages. The podis® decentralised energy distribution system allows a large number of charging stations to be connected with just one supply cable. High currents have to be distributed safely without disturbing… 30/07/2020Tags: News