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Forest luminaires: Chelsom Forest luminaires for Barton Grange Garden Centre

(20/07/2009)

Swirling hand-wrought iron branches and twigs supporting faux alabaster glass shades were the perfect lighting selection for the atmospheric Willows restaurant, part of the brand new Barton Grange Garden Centre complex in Brock, Preston. Blending effortlessly into the woodland themed restaurant, the ‘Forest’ family of luminaires from Chelsom offers a decorative focus in daylight together with subtle ambient illumination for duskier dining. The Chelsom Forest collection features finely hand... [more]

F87 series stepper motors: F87 series stepper motors from Astrosyn can operate in harsh or even submerged conditions

(30/06/2009)

A range of rugged stepper motors with IP68 protection ratings has been introduced by Astrosyn International Technology. Intended for operation in harsh, wet environments, the F87 series have been tested underwater to a pressure of 1 bar - corresponding to a water depth of 10 m. The Nema size 34 motors are ideal for use in the food processing industry, where process equipment has to be regularly washed down and decontaminated. Other applications include in equipment that is submerged or expose... [more]

Fireguard MLED: Fireguard MLED low energy downlights are extremely energy efficient

(05/06/2009)

With energy saving high on everyone’s priority list, JCC has expanded its range of low energy downlights with the introduction of the new Fireguard MLED. Complete with an anti-theft device and featuring the latest Philips LED lamp technology, Fireguard MLED is ideal for a wide range of applications including residential, ambient retail, commercial and hospitality projects. Fireguard MLED is extremely energy efficient, delivering up to 80% energy savings compared to standard halogen or GLS lam... [more]

Fozz Lighting: Megaman adds new energy efficient lamps to its 2009 lighting catalogue

(25/04/2009)

Energy saving lamp manufacturer Megaman UK has released a new concept in catalogues. Split into two distinct sections, the 2009 catalogue details the company’s energy efficient lamps on one side and, when turned over, highlights the Fozz Lighting range of products, that provide flexible energy saving lighting solutions for a wide range of domestic and leisure applications. Simple and intuitive navigation is central to the catalogue concept which, in addition to detailed product descriptions a... [more]

Firetuf Powerplus cable: Draka offers installers a full range of third-party approved SWA power cables

(06/04/2009)

Draka claims to have become the only cable manufacturer in the UK to be able to offer installers a full range of third-party approved SWA [Steel Wire Armoured] power cables down to 4mm2. The newly enhanced LPCB [Loss Prevention Certification Board] approved 600/1000V Firetuf Powerplus cable offering is available in two, three and four-core options with nominal conductor areas spanning from 4mm2 to 400mm2. The range also includes a 2.5mm2 seven-core cable. Firetuf Powerplus is designed to p... [more]

FireBrake Electrical Conduit: Polypipe Ventilation donates fans and FireBrake Electrical Conduit to HMP Wolds training scheme

(23/03/2009)

Run by G4S, HMP Wolds is a category C training prison in East Yorkshire. Home to 395 adult men, the prison seeks to "normalise" prison life to reflect life in the outside community as far as possible. It also aims to create a constructive prison regime through the provision of education, work and other programmes in order to best prepare people for re-integration into mainstream society. As part of this philosophy prisoners are taught a variety of vocational subjects, including electrical s... [more]