NEWS Hager enters the UK switchboard market
Hager has launched a factory-built switchboard offer combined with their own ACBs and MCCBs.
Ian Smith, Hager’s country marketing leader, said: “The driving force behind the subsequent creation of Quadro Evo has been a clear focus on these primary areas that we know resonate with the UK customers’ needs. This is a very specific development by Hager for the UK market and we are thrilled with the outcome.
“By innovating and pushing what is possible, we have ensured that installers now have the freedom to create customised distribution boards up to 1600Amp that can fit into the tightest on-site spaces. Ease of wiring has been a priority and the
newly incorporated aluminium busbar no longer requires hole punching to connect outgoing circuits. This saves precious on-the-job time and valuable costs.”
Mr Smith continued: “Combine this with our fantastic new range of Hager h3+ ACB and MCCB breakers, which are 100% Hager manufactured, and we are really excited to be able to offer an outstanding solution to the UK market.”
Mr Smith said that Quadro Evo is designed to comply with BS EN 61439-2 and provides tailored solutions to achieve the ultimate internal separation of busbars, functional units, and terminals, according to project requirements.
Altus achieves record UK installations of Heller’s MK7 convection reflow system
Altus Group has revealed that since partnering with Heller Industries, it has seen unprecedented installations throughout the UK particularly, following the launch of the new MK7 convection reflow system thanks to its ground-breaking design and features.
The new MK7 line of reflow ovens have been hailed as the most economical systems ever released. Building upon the remarkable success of the MK5 oven, the MK7 brings significant
advancements in various aspects of reflow technology.
Joe Booth, chief executive of Altus Group, said: “The response to the Heller MK7 reflow ovens in the UK have been extremely positive. The innovative improvements in energy efficiency have been especially important but there are also advances in thermal management, ease of operation and maintenance which have caught the attention of electronics manufacturers and resulted in record numbers of installations.
“Our commitment to delivering industry-leading solutions that maximise productivity, minimise costs, and increase performance are integral to Altus. Heller Industries’ innovative solutions perfectly align with these objectives.”
One of the key highlights of the high-throughput MK7 is the redesigned thermal heating zone, which effectively reduces thermal mass and brings the fans closer to the product.
This update includes an enhanced low height heater module providing the lowest Delta Ts for superior thermal uniformity and improved air flow. MK7’s clever design and Industry 4.0
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integration into existing production setups for those already using Heller’s systems.
Mr Booth said that energy consumption of the MK7 has been reduced by at least 25% compared to the MK5, which was a market leading system when launched, with the Uniform Gas Management system eliminating ‘net flow’ which results in nitrogen consumption reductions of up to 40%.
The energy required for start-up has also been significantly reduced, improving the speed of initialisation. Additionally, the reduced thermal mass in the heating zone, coupled with new software-based energy reduction capabilities, further enhance the efficiency of the oven when idle.
6 JUNE 2023 | ELECTRONICS TODAY
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