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applications, has been found on sale in the UK, prompting the ACI (Approved Cables Initiative) to issue a fresh alert to the electrical supply chain. The latest find of substandard flexible
cords is marked ‘Made in Turkey’ and ‘Ermaks’.
Samples came to light following the
Initiative’s recent ‘Counterfeit Flexible Cords’ campaign, which alerted the electrical supply chain to dangerous industrial flexible cords. In two separate instances, 1.5mm² and 2.5mm² 3 core PVC insulated and PVC sheathed ordinary duty flexibles have been submitted for testing to the ACI. Testing showed that the cable’s
conductors were Copper Clad Aluminium (CCA). This is believed to be a deliberate attempt by the manufacturer to reduce the amount of copper within the core and in doing so the cost of the cables. The flexible cord could potentially be used in domestic extension leads and industrial connection leads which are exposed to constant flexing during their everyday use.
ACI warns of dangerous Turkish flexible cord U
nsafe flexible cord, intended for use in domestic and industrial
Appointment supports global growth plans
Testing showed conductor resistance to be higher than that specified by the British and European standards that the cord claimed to meet. The reduced copper content results in the cords burning out whilst in use creating a significant fire risk to the user. The reduction in copper content of the 2.5mm² conductors meant they only just met the maximum safe current carrying capacity of a 1.0mm². CCA conductors, being predominantly aluminium, are not as robust as copper conductors and break easier during normal flexing. This ultimately results in individual strands breaking leading to no continuity or a hot spot within the cable as electricity arcs between the gap where the strands have broken. ACI is warning that any cable or flexible
cords marked ‘Made in Turkey’ and `Ermaks’ should not be used and should be tested by an approved electrician. Samples can also be sent to the ACI (minimum 5m length) for testing. ●Advice on this issue and other substandard cable can be found at
www.aci.org.uk; you can also call 0208 946 6978 or email
enquiries@aci.org.uk
H
amilton Litestat – the British electrical solutions provider – is partnering with Albert Valdes to support the brand’s next stage of growth as it looks to increase its customer base throughout the EMEA territory. Valdes, based in Barcelona, will
provide business development consultancy and support services for the electrical wiring accessories provider throughout the region. With strong international business
relations experience, Valdes has successfully established profitable long-term partnerships and negotiated distribution agreements for businesses in the electrical, chemical, alimentary and communication sectors, including supporting a high-end Spanish wiring accessories business export to the Middle East and Africa.
Albert Valdes.
Rexel’s James wins £250 gift voucher J
ames Lynch-Garbett, who works in internal sales at Rexel UK, Portsmouth, was the winner of our
September competition in association with Timeguard, which promoted the company’s LED Pro range. A £250 giſt voucher is on its way to James.
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