BlogQ&A: What are the different earthing uses of the two forms of Bentonite?
Question: What is the difference between the two forms of bentonite, do they both serve the same earthing applications? Answer: Bentonite moisture retaining clay is available in two forms, Granulated and Powder. Granular is the preferred option for filling trenches where the conductor is covered and then water poured over and mixed in the trench. […]
InfraRail 2014 – Who To Visit?
Held at Earls Courts 2, the annual InfraRail exhibition opens it’s doors to the railway infrastructure industry on 20th May. Providing a unique opportunity for the rail market to connection in one place, against a backdrop of business generation, discussion and innovation. Featuring a myriad of exhibitors, product demonstrations, keynote speakers and seminars, if you […]
What Does The UL94 Flammability Rating Mean?
UL is the abbreviation for the Underwriters Laboratories, this is an independent organisation in the United States to control and certificate product safety. UL provide safety related certification, validation, inspection and testing services to a range of clients including manufacturers, retailers, policy makers and regulators. Contained within their extensive list of testing and product standards, […]
Cable Cleats for Offshore Environments
The Oil and Gas industry spends millions of pounds every year to ensure the very highest levels of health and safety are met, therefore it would seem extremely remiss if a significant aspect was frequently neglected, as with the case of cable cleats. The key issue surrounding cleats and their use in this type of […]
Why Choose An Exothermically Bonded Connection?
Exothermically welded connections and mechanical connections are very similar in their applications, yet their performance can differ greatly. As UK distributors of nVent ERICO Cadweld welding systems, we explore the benefits of a exothermic bonded connection over mechanical connectors. The CADWELD Weld – Will carry more current than the conductor. – Will not deteriorate with […]
Q&A: Maintaining an IP66 seal throughout a cable gland connection and equipment entry
Question: I need to install a brass CW gland into an IP66 enclosure, however I need to ensure the IP rating is maintained throughout the cable connection and equipment entry. How is this done? Answer: All cable glands are supplied with an IP (ingress protection) rating, which refers to the level of sealing effectiveness as […]
