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Rittal’s New Laser Machining Centre to Revolutionise Control Panel Production at Engineering Firm
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KLEIN TOOLS LAUNCHES FIRST USB TESTER RANGE
n a “UK first”, Hawarden-based electrical engineering firm, LCA
Group, has switched its control panel operations from manual production to end-to-end automation, including laser-machining. The move is expected to transform its productivity and efficiency.
LCA Group, which recently came under new ownership, has invested in:
lein Tools has launched a new range of USB meters and testers, providing installers with the professional tools
they need to effectively monitor and test the performance of USB charging ports. The range is thought to be the first branded equipment
of its kind available in the UK and it meets growing demand for test and measuring equipment for USB sockets which are increasingly fitted in a variety of locations from homes and cafes to hotels and student accommodation. The Klein Tools USB test range includes three variations
– the ET900, ET910 and the ET920. The compact ET900 measures USB-A power delivery devices, the ET910 tests and measures USB-A ports and their maximum current output, and the ET920 measures both USB-A and USB-C connectors. The equipment is suitable for troubleshooting a range of USB ports including wall sockets, car chargers, portable power banks and any other ports with charging capabilities.
Klein Tools 01495 792000
www.kleintools.eu
• a Rittal Automation Systems 3D laser machining centre to revolutionise construction of its stainless-steel panels by automating processes previously done by hand • a Secarex cutting centre to cut DIN support rails, C rails and cable ducts • an Averex wiring centre to cut wires to the correct length before stripping and crimping them with wire ferrules
With Eplan Propanel software providing integrated 3D-modelling and computer-aided design (CAD) capabilities, the machining centre is programmed to manage measuring and machining to an extremely high degree of accuracy, processing panels in a fraction of the former time. It allows LCA Group to service higher volume orders going forward, as well as rapid turnaround of bulk orders – including next day delivery. “Our investment in this new Rittal Automation Systems machine is incredibly important for the growth of our
control panel manufacturing and design business here in the UK,” said Alan Sheppard, Managing Director of LCA Group.
“It is a statement of intent in terms of our growth, as it means we now deliver more, faster, better, more
efficiently, for customers across the world without compromising on the quality we’re famous for.” LCA Group’s control panels are used across a range of industries including nuclear, food manufacturing, power
generation, water and utilities, oil and gas and pharmaceutical companies. Rittal
01709 704000 Seaward offers free PAT webinars
working in the industry the chance to gain in-depth knowledge about the latest advances in PAT testing thanks to a series of free webinars. As a leading manufacturer of electrical testing equipment, Seaward hopes the new webinars will give people the chance to widen their knowledge of PAT testing and keep up with industry standards – as well as providing hints and tips for those who are new to the electrical safety tests. Portable appliance tests (PAT) are quick and simple checks performed on electrical appliances. Employers are legally required to
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ensure any electrical equipment they provide to staff is maintained in a safe condition – and PAT tests are the simplest way to do this. The on-demand sessions cover topics such as legal requirements, industry guidance and common practice, how
to perform PAT risk assessments, how to run an efficient PAT system and how to improve safety standards – and new ones are added regularly. Kevin Smith, category manager for Seaward’s test and measurement range, said: “We believe our customer care
is second to none and this is just one of the ways we can help those working in the electrical testing industry. “From helping them choose the right tester to offering specific training for topics such as fixed appliance testing,
our webinars are ultimately about sharing our knowledge to keep people safe – a responsibility we take very seriously. “We regularly update our PAT equipment and it is important that we give our customers the chance to keep up to
date with the latest technology, such as the Apollo series of PAT testers and PATguard 3 software.” To sign up visit
www.seaward.co.uk/ee
Seaward 01915863511
www.seaward.co.uk
CONNECTINGINDUSTRY.COM/ELECTRICALENGINEERING
N ELECTRICAL testing expert is offering electricians and those
Proximity switch for Ex zone 0/20 for direct connection to 24 V
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ntroducing the IGEX20a inductive proximity switch, EGE provides a very compact sensor for zone 0/20 hazardous
areas that can be used without additional amplifiers. IGEX20a is certified according to ATEX and IECEx. The IECEx certification simplifies worldwide use of the sensors. Certified for use in Ex zones 0 and 20, the proximity switches can be employed in hazardous areas with gas or dust atmospheres, for example in gas stations and facilities with gas-conveying parts. The switching function is indicated by an LED on the back of the device. The sensors are available in an M12, M18, or M30 design. Flush installation provided, the nominal switching distances are 2 mm, 5 mm, and 10 mm, depending on the design. The proximity switches are connected via a 2 m PUR cable. EGE supplies the sensors with different cable lengths on request.
EGE
info@ege-elektronik.com
www.ege-elektronik.com
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