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DIRAK expands SNAP-Joiner range to include a joiner with an integral grounding clip

DIRAK has expanded its SNAP-Joiner product offering to include a joiner with an integral grounding clip to address the growing global concern for grounding in electrical applications across many industries. The new 1-043SL SNAP-Joiner combines the function of mechanically connecting two sheet metal panels together while simultaneously creating an automatic and secure metal-to-metal connection between two coated or uncoated sheet metal panels. ... [more]

Grosvenor Power Services uses the Pianoplan load carrying machine to handle heavy and bulky electrical panels safely and efficiently

Grosvenor Power Services installs large format electrical switchgear and control boards in substations operated by the National Grid and other Power companies. From its base in Manchester the company undertakes contracts throughout the UK on behalf of many of the leading manufacturers. The panels can be up to 2.2m high which is taller than the doors in some of the older buildings where the equipment must be installed. The only practical option ha... [more]

Abacus Lighting installs new floodlighting system at Qatar stadium

When the Al Shamal Stadium in Qatar, home to the Qatar National Olympic Committee (QOC), were looking for a company to design and install a pioneering new floodlighting system at its iconic world-class stadium, they chose Abacus Lighting. The stadium posed a unique lighting challenge to the team at Abacus as its layout included four corner turret structures in each corner of the stadium, mimicking the original Al Shamal fort itself. Abacus w... [more]

Controlgear's QFS consumer units now supplied with a full metal din rail to provide easy fitting of modular components

Controlgear have introduced an updated range of QFS consumer units which incorporates a new board with flexible configuration. The units are now supplied with a full metal din rail to provide easy fitting of modular components, whilst the increase in internal cabling capacity ensures quick and easy first fix. The 17th Edition boards, fitted with 2 RCCBs and the main switch can now be configured on site, allowing all circuits to be RCCB prot... [more]

Cudis' slimline 2010 CPN consumer unit has more room for wiring but is no higher than the previous model

Cudis' new 2010 CPN consumer unit has significantly more room for wiring but has less depth and is no higher than the previous model. Challenged to create more room for wiring within a more slimline consumer unit box Cudis designers have come up with the goods. With sharp styling and a choice of a plain ivory or smoked cover the new consumer unit is even more attractive to install. “The changes are more than cosmetic,” explained sales director... [more]

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