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Published 12 Nov 2021
Project | Lucite (Billingham) Sector | Chemical Manufacturing Date | November 2011 Smith Brothers Ltd is a large, turnkey electrical contractor with over 20 years’ experience. Since their inception in 1999, they have worked on a vast portfolio of projects throughout the UK and overseas, both as an ICP...
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Published 05 Nov 2021
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales + Marketing Manager The European Arc Flash Guide By MIKE FRAIN CEng FIET MCMI This publication is a must-read book which provides a practical approach to the management of arc flash risk in electrical power systems for designers, duty holders,...
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Published 03 Nov 2021
HYSO QD HYSO QD from Socomore is the former PF-QD manufactured by PT Technologies Europe – HYSO QD is a quick drying residue free manual cleaning solvent for surface cleaning and degreasing in manufacture, maintenance and fabrication activities. HYSO QD removes general soils, oils, greases and combustion residues. Features...
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Published 01 Nov 2021
By Stephen Harrison | Training & Technical Manager Current Training Service Pty Ltd Terminations for MV Power Cables The image shows a shed (rain shed) – this is a heat shrink moulded part and component of standard medium voltage cable terminations. The installed rain shed is in operation on...
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Published 28 Oct 2021
Cable Pulling Lubricants Techlube by Socomore Techlube is a range of water-based underground Power & Communication cable pulling lubricants designed to provide superior friction reduction and reduce the risk of cable damage during cable installation, which is the primary cause of 90% of cable damage. All Techlube cable lubricants...
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