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Telemecanique pushbuttons, switches and indicators now available from over 800 electrical wholesalers
S-elect from Schneider Electric makes a broad range of its products available through small to medium sized electrical wholesalers, as well as through the large national chains. The range of pushbuttons, switches and indicators from Telemecanique, a brand of Schneider Electric, are the most widely used in the UK and available now from over 800 electrical wholesalers thanks to the S-elect initiative. The Telemecanique range of switches and... [more]
Fortress Interlocks Voltage Switching units save time and increase safety
Fortress Interlocks has extended its range of mGard trapped key safety interlocks by introducing a range of Voltage Switching units that prevent the removal of a gate access key whilst a machine is in motion. Voltages on a machine are generated even if the power has been switched off and the machine is in its run-down cycle. The VS units from Fortress monitor the voltage on the windings of the machine’s motor, in addition to any shorts or open... [more]
Copy circuit breakers can be dangerously defective
Being able to buy an apparently equivalent product at a substantially reduced price is always a big attraction. But it’s an attraction that could, according to Schneider Electric, have fatal consequences. The company has become aware that copies of many of its leading products, including circuit breakers, contactors, overload relays, pushbuttons, indicator lamps and many others are being imported into the UK. While there is often no claim that... [more]
Eaton to acquire The Moeller Group and Phoenixtec Power Company
Eaton Corporation has announced plans for two electrical acquisitions, one in Europe and one in Asia Pacific, which will significantly increase the capabilities, size, and geographic breadth of Eaton’s electrical business. The acquisitions’ combined estimated sales for the year ending December 31, 2007 are approximately $2.0 billion. The European acquisition is of The Moeller Group, a leading supplier of components for commercial and residenti... [more]
Selecting the Right Switch for Every Electrical Application
Nearly every electrical device has at least one switch. We take their safe, efficient and reliable operation for granted, but selecting the correct switches can be confusing for the designer and engineer. Incorrect specification can have serious consequences for product reliability and reputation. Toni Hankins, MD of Rowe Hankins Components, the UK distributors of Marquardt switches offers the following guide. Safety first – select a reput... [more]
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