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specialist Martindale Electric’s latest range of industrial socket testers, known as the ‘CP Series’ are designed to provide a quick and reliable way of confirming 16- and 32-Amp sockets are wired correctly. Featuring three brightly illuminated LEDs and an on- tester lookup chart, the CP series ensures fast and simple fault diagnosis,
enhancing safety and efficiency in industrial and
commercial settings.
Socket outlet testers, commonly the first line of defence when working with or around electricity, are used by electricians and contractors for basic tests on standard 13 Amp outlets. As the demands on electrical safety increase, particularly in industrial environments, the need for specialised tools like the CP Series has become more critical. These testers are invaluable for identifying unsafe installations and wiring
faults, especially before the installation of new plant and equipment. For 230V applications, the CP201, part of the CP series, is fitted with a 16A plug that conforms to BS 4343/ IEC309 standards. Capable of identifying 28 different fault conditions, the CP201 provides immediate wiring fault detection through its intuitive LED system, where the pattern of lit LEDs indicates the specific fault type.
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Collaboration, creativity and community at CWIEME Berlin
thousands of visitors and exhibitors to Messe Berlin, with a footfall across the three days of 6,700 visitors to the leading exhibition for the electrical
C manufacturing industry.
Across five halls, more than 600 exhibitors showcased their latest innovations in coil winding, insulation and electrical engineering, with several product launches taking place across the three days. Visitors from over 80 countries were also treated to over 25 hours of content across CWIEME’s central and e-mobility stages. This year, the central stage was sponsored by Shell and included speakers from Siemens, thyssenkrupp, Bosch, Hitatchi and Toyota. On the e-mobility stage, there were talks from Ford, McKinsey & Company, S&P Global and many more. On day two, focus moved to diversity as part of the Women in Engineering initiative – a key theme for the 2024 show – with a session involving speakers from Syensqo, Shell, Cargill and WoMen4Metals, who explored how businesses can encourage a more diverse workforce. The session, which was moderated by Keitlin Vandemark from Hitatchi Energy, followed a networking session for attendees. On day three, CWIEME Berlin’s focus was on the Future Engineers programme. This is where the exhibition welcomed many students who participated in mentoring sessions, talks about key trends predictions for the future and a panel discussion exploring career opportunities in the sector. “We’re thrilled to have received such positive feedback from CWIEME Berlin attendees,” said event director Patrick Hyslop. “There’s such a huge amount of opportunity in our sector, with companies working towards their sustainability goals and with the rise of electric vehicles. The level of innovation is staggering, and we feel honoured to have showcased so much of this at CWIEME.”
he next government is being urged to do more to help drive the transition to electric vehicles as private sales of new pure battery models go into reverse.
According to data covering May released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), there was a 2% dip in UK sales of new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) among consumers when compared to the same month in 2023.
The organisation’s chief executive said that was despite “very attractive offers” to lure buyers.
Mike Hawes warned manufacturers could not sustain the level of discounting indefinitely and argued a fairer transition was needed with “carrots, not just sticks” required from ministers to help improve future uptake. David Hall, vice president, power systems at Schneider Electric UK & Ireland, said consumer concerns over
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New Government urged to do more to drive EV transition T
our charging infrastructure is bound to have an impact on demand for EVs. “To drive EVs forward as a viable path to a low carbon future, as a nation we must shift our investment up a gear to incentivise consumers
WIEME Berlin welcomed
who haven’t yet made the switch and keep up with current demand,” Mr Hall said. “Funding towards the installation of EV chargers in vast quantities, evenly throughout the UK, is the vital first step in creating sustainable cities of the future. We must ensure the switch to EVs is accessible for all.” He continued: “As we push the pedal on a low carbon future, private firms, councils and the Government must become the driving force behind this transition to renewables, with the primary focus on innovation and infrastructure installation and upgrades. “But, we mustn’t forget the simultaneous investment that is needed to our electrical grid. EV uptake is set to increase electricity consumption by 40% and this must be planned and catered for to avoid disruption to our energy supplies.”
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