Connectors & cables
PRINCEPS AND COAX SIGN DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
announces it has been appointed an authorised distributor by high-performance RF connector manufacturer, COAX Connectors. COAX Connectors design interconnects incorporating the latest RF connector technology which are manufactured in the UK and Asia to stringent ISO 9001/2015 quality standards. The full range of straight and angled RF
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out to be able to identify which of the specified systems to order and to discern which parts needed to be installed in their correct location.”
BESPOKE REQUIREMENTS One of the challenges of the project was the need for bespoke trunking for both the ticket gates and the station platforms. In addition, design requirements can alter once a project of this nature is in its building stage and obstacles arise, meaning a flexible approach was required. As Paul Moore, area development manager at Legrand, explains: “Bespoke systems are often needed on rail projects, as they each offer unique characteristics. This is particularly the case with trunking, as they need to maintain the required capacity, while meeting the design parameters which often change from the original plans once on site. In this instance, Salamandre IP55 trunking was required for the gate lines at each terminal, an ingress protection rating that is often needed for areas more susceptible to debris and corrosion. With required IP ratings available and the ability to produce exact measurements of trunking, our team’s extensive rail expertise and experience meant we could provide exactly what the project required.”
QUALITY ASSURANCE MATTERS With NG Bailey’s pedigree in the rail field, it is important that they maintain the highest quality installation on every project. As such, the specified building services must pass the stringent quality assessments when the project is handed over to ensure the installation exceeds expectation in terms of its life expectancy. For this reason, the contractor has to
ensure consistency within the quality of solutions they integrate, and so often use
the same suppliers for elements like cable management systems. Gray explains: “We tend to see Legrand cable management systems specified by our senior buyer team because it is known to be able to pass our tests before handing projects over. Legrand’s products are tried and tested within rail applications and we know that we can quickly and easily get all the systems in place to the standard that is expected.
“Being able to fit the solution and hand
over the project safe in the knowledge that we shouldn’t need to do any replacement work later down the line is important, particularly during this busy time. As difficulties often surface with cabling and networking commissioning afterwards, it is absolutely vital that we can install systems as quickly as possible.” Moore adds: “We know electrical contractors are always under pressure to meet tight deadlines and ensure they hand over projects when they say they will. Our ‘Faster by Design’ cable management systems are quickly and easily installed and we aim to provide contractors with a solution that can be done so correctly and effectively first time. Working closely with NG Bailey, we were able to always ensure our cable management solutions solve the challenges the project faced.” With a multitude of cable management
requirements to fulfil, NG Bailey was able to work with Legrand to install suitable systems across the entire Luton DART transport system. With trusted and familiar systems, the high level of quality and reliability for what will become a busy route will ensure the safe passage of all passengers for years to come.
Legrand
www.legrand.co.uk
Instrumentation Monthly September 2022
COAX Connectors’ interconnects are available through Princeps and in addition to standard gold and nickel–plated designs, alternative finishes are available including black nickel, white bronze and stainless steel, as well as custom interconnect solutions.
rinceps, the accredited specialist distributor of obsolete and difficult-to- source electronic, electrical and e-mech components for advanced industries,
To complement its extensive range of RF Coaxial connectors, COAX Connectors can work closely with Princeps to design and manufacture cable assemblies to customers’ requirements for both small prototype quantities or full production orders. David Nash, sales director at Princeps comments: “We are delighted to partner with COAX Connectors – its robust RF products are of the highest quality and its expertise in multiple markets including aerospace & defence, medical, transportation and others aligns closely with our own customer base. COAX Connectors’ latest RF technology coupled with the very competitive pricing structure we are able to offer will also be enhanced by joint FAE customer visits, ensuring customers benefit from product- specific knowledge combined with advice on our flexible ordering and delivery services as designs ramp into production.”
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