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BSSI Kitemark is key to specification of electrical conduit systems


daptaflex is warning electrical industry professionals that flexible conduit and fittings should not be regarded as commodity items. On face value there appears very little difference between the many different conduit brands available in the UK other than price.


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from the truth and they need to be judged on performance in the field and quality in manufacture rather than price. One way for a contractor, specifier or wholesaler to assess the quality of an electrical conduit is to make sure it carries a third party approval such as the BSI Kitemark which indicates its conformance to the International conduit standards BS EN 61386 parts 1, 22 and 23. Within the current Wiring Regulations this Standard covers the performance requirements for flexible, rigid and pliable conduit. Adaptaflex advises that using an unapproved conduit system could lead to its premature failure in the field and serious consequences in terms of safety.


Adaptaflex Tel: 01675 468200 Web: www.adaptaflex.com


enter 815 Nordson EFD PICO™


Jet dispensing system Combines High Production Speed and Exceptional Accuracy


• Dispenses a wide range of low to high viscosity fluids • Can apply consistent shots as small as 2 nanoliters at speeds up to 150 dots per second • Combine high production speed with exceptional accuracy and process control • Ideal for high-speed, high volume applications that require many small, precise fluid deposits. • Ideal for use on uneven substrates or hard-to-access areas • Huge range of possible applications: electronics (bonding cell phone speakers with UV-cure adhesives), life sciences (attaching needles to medical syringes), and precision mechanical applications (jetting small amounts of grease on micro gears).


• Easy to set up on Nordson EFD’s automated desktop and in-line dispensing systems three or four axis for simple programming of dots, stripes, arcs, compound arcs and patterns on different planes.


Nordson EFD


Expert logistics has 360 vision with EnerSys


Hawker batteries, chargers and management systems from EnerSys for the lift trucks at its new national distribution centre in Crewe. The solution devised by EnerSys supports arduous round-the- clock operations while offering an ideal combination of performance, simplicity and energy efficiency. “We were looking for a long-term commitment from a supplier that could work with us and our established lift truck partner to support our new operation and predicted growth plans,” says Chris Adamson, Project Manager at Expert Logistics who was responsible for commissioning the new facility.


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Expert Logistics distributes white goods for customers who include many of the biggest and best-known high street, multiple and internet retailers. Sustained growth led the company to assess its warehousing provision and consolidate multiple sites into ProLogis 360, a 360,000ft2 (33,445m2) facility in Crewe.


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distribution centre used gas powered counterbalance trucks but these were impractical for the new operation. Instead the company wanted to introduce clean and efficient electric powered equipment. Working with its long-standing partner Toyota the company specified a fleet comprising 22 counterbalance trucks and eight VNA trucks. The warehouse operates around the clock and the application is demanding which meant the choice of batteries was critical. EnerSys proposed its Hawker Perfect Plus range of advanced batteries which incorporate the Hawker Electrolyte Circulation System. Charging times can be up to 30% shorter and energy consumption is reduced by up to 20% compared with conventional batteries. Minimised gassing and less sludging help to reduce water consumption by up to 70% which means topping up is required less often. Battery charging is optimised using the latest-


generation Hawker LifeIQ high-frequency chargers. These are fully-programmable and offer improved efficiency and lower charging factor than conventional models which results in reduced energy consumption and lower carbon footprint. They automatically detect the battery’s level of discharge and only supply the amount of power needed to restore full charge,


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down afterwards. This further reduces the mains power required leading to additional savings in electricity costs.


EnerSys Tel: 0161 794 4611 Web: www.enersys.com


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Arco ensures cleanliness with Kärcher professional cleaners


occupational hygiene standards and ensuring floor space is clear are all important reasons to maintain a clean and tidy workplace. All industries suffer from unique cleaning challenges which are sometimes problematic and tiresome to address, yet employers have a duty to anticipate, recognise and control workplace health hazards in order to safeguard the well being of their employees. One of the most effective methods of fulfilling this is through regular workplace cleaning. The extended range of Kärcher Professional Cleaners, designed as a simple, hygienic and effective solution to maintaining a clean working environment, is now available through Arco, the UK’s leading supplier of safety equipment and work wear. Each product has been designed to enable the user to easily clear away dirt and other contaminants using a high powered pressure cleaner, vacuum or sweeper which will quickly transform a potentially hazardous environment into one that is clean and above all, safe. To coincide with the extension to the Kärcher range, Arco has produced a dedicated catalogue to Kärcher Professional Clearing Equipment. By helping users select the correct machine for their cleaning requirements, this comprehensive guide will help employers tackle any cleaning issue within the workplace.


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Arco Ltd Tel: 01482 222522 Web: www.arco.co.uk/karcher


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