FACILITIES MANAGEMENT FEATURE


Industries demand effective cable protection P


rotecting cables and wires is an important step to take to help


safeguard the integrity and reliability of electrical systems. To support this, the Components Division at Optimas offers the Techflex range of braided cable sleeves, which provides end users with aesthetic, durable and specialised solutions for protecting cables from the wear and tear of everyday life. Optimas offers a vast range of c-class


components and fasteners; this extends to the Techflex braided cable sleeve range, which is designed to support demanding industries like manufacturing, automotive and aerospace. With the Techflex range end users can


specify a wide variety of colours and sizes to suit application demands, promoting a tailor-made approach. All variants offer a high resistance to abrasion and ease of installation, the latter of which allows end users to retrofit the sleeve to existing systems with minimal disturbance. The Flexo Clean Cut Fray Resistant


Braided Sleeving is designed to resist fraying when cut with scissors, offering simplified installation compared to using a hot knife. This is achieved thanks to an


increased sleeve braid density. The Insultherm Tru-Fit also offers these benefits, but is specialised to support high temperature and low voltage applications. For general applications,


end users have access to multiple options. The Flexo PET offers expansion up to 150 per cent and a resistance to UV, petrol, engine chemicals and cleaning solvents – which has seen the sleeve adopted in the industrial, electronics, marine and automotive sectors. For increased flexibility, end users can rely on the F6 Woven Wrap Slit Tubular Harness or the Flexo F6 wrap, respectively offering a split construction and wrap application for easy installation. Flame resistant models can be specified;


the Flexo Flame Retardant Braided Sleeving offers an improved flammability rating, an increased resistance to petrol


Left: The Flexo PET offers expansion up to 150 per cent and a resistance to UV, petrol, engine chemicals and cleaning solvents


Right: The Insultherm Tru-Fit is specialised to support high temperature and low voltage applications


and engine chemicals and an expansion capacity of up to 150 per cent. Liam Marriott, technical manager at


Optimas Components, comments: “The Techflex range we offer to our customers leads the way in terms of choice of specification. Backed by our global logistical capabilities, the Techflex range offers end users an economic and suitable cable protection solution on short lead times for general, or the most demanding applications.” Optimas www.optimascomponents.com


Time to consider outdoor lighting


It is essential that efficient outdoor lighting is in place to keep personnel safe and sites secure after dark, says Ecolighting’s Tom Tierney. With the clocks now having gone back in the UK, it is the time of year when many people will arrive


at and leave their workplace in the dark. The shortening daylight hours often prompt business owners and senior managers to consider the effectiveness of their company’s exterior lighting. They are right to do so: after dark poorly lit spaces invite crime and increase the likelihood of an accident. “Security lighting is one of the most useful steps businesses can take against intruders,” says


Ecolighting’s Tom Tierney. “But make sure your security lighting doesn’t undermine the effectiveness of your CCTV systems – remember that a bright glare from a badly located security light might well impact on a camera’s ability to record a clear image. “Exterior lighting is often scrimped on because of the energy costs and maintenance regime


involved. Normally floodlighting is mounted up high on posts or walls to prevent interference and maximise light distribution, but this creates issues with lamp replacement, cleaning and repair. “Most of these issues can be avoided with new LED floodlighting. The market is saturated with


cheap LED floodlights, but don’t be fooled. Good quality floodlighting will pay for itself in light output and reliability in the long term.” To minimise energy consumption, security lighting should be controlled by sensors, as Tierney


explains. “There are two types of sensor typically used in outdoor security lights - a PIR sensor and photocell. The PIR sensor is essentially a motion sensor and so movement within a given range will trigger the light for a short, often adjustable time. Alternatively, a photocell measures ambient light levels and triggers light on and off at dusk and dawn.” When it comes to the wellbeing of staff and visitors at a site now that the evenings are darker, it is


important that all areas are lit at approximately the same level. Light that is not uniform creates shadows that can render steps, curbs, or even fallen tree branches serious safety hazards. “To avoid slips and trips or more serious mishaps, it is essential that outdoor spaces are clearly


illuminated,” continues Tierney. “To this end, it is recommended that you pay special attention to the lighting around the building’s perimeter; entrances used by vehicles and/or pedestrians; any on-site roadways; open yards and car parks; and, of course, loading docks. Usually bulkhead style lighting is used to add extra illumination to these key areas. Ecolighting www.ecolightinguk.com T: 01455 552511


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