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Nexans partners with Bel Stewart to develop a Cat7 jack for active equipment

Nexans has signed a partnership agreement with Bel Stewart, for the development of a high-speed GG45 connector interface. This partnership will allow both firms to offer a comprehensive product range. Nexans and Bel Stewart are already producing components using the GG45 interface for copper cabling (GG45 IEC60603-7-7) and their R&D teams have now joined forces to develop an 8-way PCB-mounted connector especially designed for active-equipment... [more]

ATEX flameproof gland from Kopex gains IECEx certification

IECEx Certification is designed to cross national boundaries and set an international standard of conformance; the scheme is aimed at facilitating international trade in electrical equipment while maintaining the required level of safety. Already most of Europe and countries from Australia to China and the United States are participating. Following tests carried out by BASEEFA, the ATEX flameproof gland from Kopex now complies to the requirem... [more]

Are British Standards stifling innovation?

BS7671 provides for the use of new material and inventions which depart from the requirements of the Regulations, provided the safety of the installation is not less than that obtained by compliance with the Regulations. The departure from the Regulations must be noted in the Electrical Installation Certificate. BS951, the British Standard for earth clamps used to connect equipotential bonding conductors to gas, water and central heating pipe... [more]

Eaton Electric supplies complete electrical installation package to Welbeck College

Welbeck College in Leicestershire has provided the armed forces with many of its future Technical Officers for more than fifty years. The College, known as the Defence Sixth Form College (DSFC), has new purpose-built premises at Woodhouse near Loughborough. Eaton Electric has supplied a complete electrical installation package, from the incoming 11kV circuit-breakers to socket-outlets. This includes two 11kV/433V packaged substations, 25 sub-... [more]

Eaton plans to grow its LV systems business with Capitole range

Eaton is introducing its Capitole range of LV assemblies. Its main features include: • Operational reliability • A rigid construction • Fast delivery • A full range of distribution devices including fuse and circuit-breaker technologies • Minimum footprint with no compromise on space for cabling • Suitability to a wide range of applications and standards • High levels of safety in service and during maintenance • Outgoing fixed, withdrawa... [more]

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