productSlimline switches
Fortress Interlocks has brought out two new slimline modules for its amGardpro range of interlock safety gate switches: a slimline solenoid switch body and a slimline option pod body.
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productOpening up data from substations
Currently, electricity network operators don’t have enough information about how much spare capacity there is on local electricity networks. This makes it difficult to know whether a cluster of EVs charging at peak times will push the demand over the limit.
articleArc Flash knowledge gap could be putting lives at risk
Arc Flash Protection specialist, ProGARM, in conjunction with the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), has commissioned a new study into electrical safety across UK industry in a bid to shine a spotlight on the potentially life changing and threatening risks of Arc Flash. Alarmingly, it reveals not only a lack of awareness at every level to current safety standards governing Arc Flash, but an apparent failure from employers to properly educate staff about this high-risk threat.
productElectrician’s case
Hand tool manufacturer Wiha is launching its second generation Electrician’s Competence XXL. Tested and approved since 2015, this case concept is now offered with optimised contents precisely tailored to electricians’ needs.
articlePortable appliance testing: What you need to know
Portable appliance use is widespread across all industries, from a small-scale office to a large construction site. There is a clear business need for expertise in how often and how much Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is necessary; to gain the benefit of that equipment while avoiding unnecessary cost.
productElectrical safety compliance in one
With around 1,000 serious accidents in the workplace each year and 16% of all fatalities linked to electricity, it’s clear to see how following simple safe isolation procedures and using the correct equipment can keep your team safe and avoid heavy penalties for non-compliance.
productSwitch smartly, save energy
With PITestop active, Pilz has a new range of E-STOP pushbuttons that can be activated electrically and indicates by illumination whether or not it is active.
productIntegrated fuse provides additional protection
MVP12 Metal passive distribution boxes from Murrelektronik are not only made to withstand harsh environments, but also feature an additional protection function built into the module.
product10th anniversary of PAT testers
The classic PrimeTest range by North East England firm Seaward, which is claimed to have ‘revolutionised’ Portable Appliance Testers (PAT), is still leading the field 10 years after first being introduced to the market.
productSeaward PrimeTest range still leading the PAT testing market
The classic PrimeTest range by North East England firm Seaward, which is said to have revolutionised Portable Appliance Testers (PAT), is still leading the field 10 years after first being introduced to the market.
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