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Using a 3M STFF Joint Sleeve within Section 12 areas of the LU Network
To allow compliance with the LUL fire regulation standards, all joints for use within Section 12 of the London Underground Network must comply with the LUL 1-085 standard. To enable compliance for joints required in Section 12 areas, 3M developed a universal joint protection system to manage this. It is known as the Smoke, Toxicity, […]
ETS Support The Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walk
The staff from our Midlands Project Office volunteered in the local Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk which took place at Cannock Chase last weekend. Their role consisted of helping to organise the day as well as marshalling the route. The society organises these sponsored walks throughout the UK as a way of raising much needed funds […]
Cable Crimping – Best Practices – BS7609
There is more to crimping a cable than simply affixing a lug to the conductor. The BS7609 standard highlights the code of practice for installation and inspection of uninsulated compression and mechanical connectors for power cables with copper or aluminium conductors. The purpose of this code of practice is to give guidance to manufacturers and […]
Bentonite vs Marconite – Earthing Compound Comparison
Bentonite and Marconite have certain similarities, they are both ground enhancement materials used to lower the resistance to earth. However, there are a number of differences between the products and the applications they should be used for. Bentonite Moisture Retaining Clay Bentonite is often used to reduce the resistance between the soil and earth-electrode (earth […]
Centaur Cable Saddles – A Short-Circuit Tested HV Cleating Solution
The Centaur Cable Saddles are the only solution for cleating large diameter High Voltage power transmission cables, that has been put through, and passed, the most rigorous of short-circuit testing procedures. The cable saddles were designed by Ellis Patents to fill the gap in the market which presented serious safety risks. The Centaur product range […]
Galvanic Corrosion Protection and Prevention in Harsh Environments
When specifying products for use within harsh environments, choosing the correct materials is vital. For example, in offshore oil and gas installations, equipment experiences exposure to high levels of seawater and salt-spray, which are highly corrosive due to the dissolved chlorides within. Offshore installations are not the only projects that experience harsh, corrosive environments, other […]
