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The Importance Of Cable Markers

Although labelling cables is a simple task, it is an important part of electrical work. Wherever you’re working, the last thing you want is to be grappling about and trying to figure out which cable is the one you are looking for.

No matter how small or large a job, if you can’t identify a cable, it can significantly hamper your productivity and even lead to serious injuries. Furthermore, the more complex a cable and wiring structure, the harder it is to keep track of everything.

Clip-on cable markers are one of the easiest ways to label a cable quickly and effectively. They also make carrying out work down the road much easier.

Upcoming installations and repairs can be carried out much quicker with cable markers.

Available in different colours and clearly numbered, our clip-on cable markers are available in easy-to-use kits. These include prefilled marker kits to compliment the standard range of loose markers. Each marker is supplied with figures in black and white and a PUJ40 application thimble.

ETS Cable Components can help you easily mark and identify cables with our clip-on markers.

Our products include Z type cable and wire markers in chevron cut format, for easy interlocking and alignment. Our cable markers are available in a range of sizes on discs and reels. Cable identification will be smoother, easier and more affordable.

Contact us today on 020 8405 6789 or email: sales@etscablecomponents.com with your project enquiries.

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The Power of a Single Bolt Cleat

When laying electricity cables, ensuring they are installed properly can save both time and money, not to mention being crucial for health and safety.

As a vital part of cabling installations, cable cleats are often severely under-estimated; even though without them, there can be expensive damage to a cable system. Furthermore, there is a risk to life if cables aren’t restrained correctly: live cables can be extremely dangerous if they aren’t installed to high standards, especially if a short circuit takes place.

When choosing a cable restraint, you want it to be strong, secure and capable of withstanding the forces they generate. It should also have third party certification.

If your company require single bolt cleats, ETS Cable Components supply high performance power products are an approved Ellis Patents stockist, including single-way cable cleats and clamps, suitable for a wide range of applications.

Ellis Patents specialise in cable cleats that are like no other in the world. Benefitting from superior design, expert engineering and extensive testing, their Single Bolt Cleats are tailored to meet your unique needs. Based in Yorkshire, they are currently the world’s leading cable cleat manufacturer.

The strongest cleating solution on the market.

Among our range of cable cleats is the Atlas Single-Way Cable Cleat, which is manufactured from hop-dip galvanised steel. Suitable for installing cables in single-way formation, this Single Bolt Cleat offers incredible mechanical protection. It meets the BS EN 50368:2003 European Standard and has a short circuit withstand of 45kA RMS (100kA peak).

We’re here to help, and if you require further advise on single bolt cleats or have any other power cable component queries, please call us on 020 8405 6789 or email sales@etscablecomponents.com.

Top Quality Cable Glands For Hazardous Areas

Do you work in the challenging environment of the Oil and Petrochemical industries?

In hazardous areas, the atmosphere can contain flammable or explosive gases, dusts or vapours. Such perilous conditions require products which are designed to be both flame proof and explosion proof.

Hazardous areas are categorised into different zones to indicate the level of risk and ensure that the right apparatus is used. In Zone 1, for example, an explosive gas atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation. Meanwhile, in Zone 2, it is not likely to occur; and if it does, it will only exist for a short time.

If you’re looking for a company that stock products for hazardous areas, ETS Cable Components are keen to help.

We are leading distributors of explosive atmosphere and hazardous area (ATEX) electrical equipment for the Oil and Gas Petrochemical Industries. With nearly 30 years’ experience, we have supplied products for many projects in challenging areas, including The Shetland Gas Plant, Hole House Farm Gas Storage and Golden Eagle Oil Field.

Our IECEx and ATEX certified equipment are ideal for within CAT 2 (Zone 1) and CAT 3 (Zone 2) where gasses are present. We also have equipment for zone 21 and 22 where explosive dust is present.

Cable Glands for Hazardous Areas

Within our range, we stock Cable Glands designed for hazardous areas, including flame-proof and explosion-proof cable glands from top manufacturers like CMP and Hawke. We offer an array of glands for a variety of cable types, including stuffing glands, barrier glands and universal gland types.

The A2F LSF Brass Flameproof (ATEX) Cable Glands can be used with all types of un-armoured cables, for both indoor and outdoor use, and within CAT 2 (EExd Zone 2) and CAT 3 hazardous areas (Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 & Zone 22). These cable glands provide mechanical cable retention and an IP66/67/68 LSF Zero Halogen (LSZH) environmental displacement seal onto the cable’s outer sheath.

Always ensure you have the correct type of cable glands for your projects, otherwise unnecessary problems can arise. Our blog Considerations when Choosing Cable Glands provides some helpful tips when choosing glands for industrial applications.

With our experience and knowledge, we can help you find the right equipment for your project and environment. Call us today on 020 8405 6789 or email sales@etscablecomponents.com.

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