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from ECN August 2022
MARSHALL-TUFFLEX LAUNCHES LATEST CATALOGUE
Marshall-Tufflex has released its new catalogue. Featuring the latest Marshall-Tufflex and Bendex product innovations – including the Basor metal and PVC cable trays and ‘Tufflex Tile’, installers can order a hard copy to be delivered free of charge or download from the company’s website.
Titled ‘The Ultimate Guide to Cable Management’, the new catalogue is an essential resource for electrical contractors and engineers. Inside, professionals can find detailed information on both the Marshall-Tufflex and Bendex ranges, spanning both PVC-U, GRP and metal cable management solutions and accompanying accessories suitable across any application.
Also featured is the Basor wire basket and the new metal and PVC cable trays that enable simple routing and support of power and data cables. Thanks to a ‘Fast Coupling’ system that omits the need for separate couplers, the trays are quick and easy to install and available in three duty sizes to suit any project.
The new catalogue also clearly shows how much recycled content is used in each of the manufacturer’s PVC-U systems,
Marshall-Tufflex, marshall-tufflex.com
ANSELL UNVEILS LEO WALL LIGHT
Sleek and modern in its design, Leo is a new external wall light from Ansell Lighting. Available in both half and full lantern styles, Leo features a white reflector with clear polycarbonate diffuser and black casing – ideal for residential and commercial applications. Giving installers an extended level of choice, the half and full lantern luminaires are also available in two distinctive models – CCT Selectable and Connected by WiZ. Traditionally operated, the Leo CCT half lantern and Leo CCT wall lantern are wall lights that offer users the option to manually set colour temperature between 3000k and 4000k. With a L70 54,000 hours lifespan, they are available with PIR options for added convenience and security. For those requiring a smart lighting system, the Leo Half Lantern Connected by WiZ and Leo Lantern Connected by WiZ luminaires are instantly pairable and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled. Embedded with WiZ technology, they are operated via the WiZ app or voice control and have a L70 36,000 hours lifespan. Both lights are tunable between 2700K and 6500K.
Ansell Lighting, anselluk.com
NEW AWARD-WINNING LUMINAIRE FROM THORN LIGHTING
Thorn Lighting has introduced the new Novaline Style. As well as being wall or ceiling mounted, this aesthetically appealing luminaire can be suspended from ceilings with an elegant rod or a wire suspension pendant. Delivering efficient lighting where needed, Novaline Style has IP54 water splash-resistance so it can even be used outdoors in covered walkways.
Office, education, healthcare, retail, hospitality and residential – just some of the applications that Novaline Style is a perfect fit for. Easy to optimise, Novaline Style’s functionality can be increased, taking it from a simple switchable range to a fully adaptable one with wireless controls. Integrated wireless communication allows for Bluetooth control and commissioning. Novaline Style is also available with an emergency lighting mode via a self-contained or central battery (DALI versions only), delivering up to three hours of emergency lighting.
The slim, circular Novaline Style luminaires come in three different dimensions: 320mm, 400mm and 500mm and have a frame depth of just 37mm. High quality housing comes in three different colour options; black, white and silver.
Thorn Lighting, thornlighting.com
LINEAR BATTEN LED LIGHTS FROM OVIA
Inceptor B-Lite from Ovia is a range of 4ft, 5ft and 6ft linear batten multi-current LED fittings, available in standard, microwave sensor, emergency sensor and microwave and emergency sensor versions. They are a direct replacement for conventional battens and boast many features.
Safety, speed and ease of installation have been given top priority. A security wire, pre-attached to the base of the product, allows the diffuser to be hung from the base and means the installer doesn’t have to remove the cover and place it aside during installation. The diffuser can be easily pulled apart from the steel base with the help of spring clips, allowing for quicker and easier installation.
The multi-current driver, with the option for four different wattages, allows the installer to increase or decrease the lumens, depending on the requirements for each individual application. The fitting is combined in single output and twin outputs, so there is no need for two separate units.
OVIA, oviauk.com
KNIGHTSBRIDGE’S SMART RANGE HELPS BEAT THE COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS
With recent increases in energy costs, consumers are under intense pressure to save money and one major drain on budgets are ‘vampire appliances’. Smart technology may significantly cut living expenses in respect of these appliances, and Knightsbridge offers a comprehensive variety of intelligent app-controlled accessories that help consumers in better managing their energy-burning equipment.
The company’s range includes two 13A, two-gang, smart switched sockets that can be controlled remotely or by voice. The sockets have a power monitoring function that displays live power usage in kWh and a green LED that indicates which gang is in use. For outdoors, there is an IP66, two-gang switched socket with a range of up to 40m depending on Wi-Fi coverage. The range also includes a 16A smart plug adapter, a 10A three-gang smart extension lead with a quad USB charger, and smart motion and entry sensors to help extend the smart capability of the home. Knightsbridge also has a range of smart LED downlights available that may give a variety of illumination settings.
Knightsbridge, mlaccessories.co.uk
SNICKERS WORKWEAR TROUSERS – MORE THAN FIT FOR PURPOSE
Snickers Workwear’s trouser families are suited to any kind of work on site. Delivering maximum functionality, comfort, protection and mobility, they’re the products of choice among discerning professional tradesmen and women. For them, sustainable, street-smart, body-mapping clothing are key parts of their product choices.
Hi-tech fabrics, functionality and fit are the hallmarks of these market-leading products. The AllroundWork trousers are ready for any kind of work in any trade. FlexiWork trousers deliver superior freedom of movement. While LiteWork trousers keep you cool, dry and ventilated.
Then there’s RuffWork trousers, reinforced and tough for the roughest work on site, along with ProtecWork protective wear for hazardous environments and certified high-vis trousers when personal visibility on site is a priority.
Snickers Workwear Trousers also deliver certified protection with the patented KneeGuard System for greater flexibility, comfort and durability. It’s what makes them the optimal choice for craftsmen and women who need to get every job done comfortably and sustainably on site.
Snickers Workwear, snickersworkwear.com
LINDY POWERLINE EXTENDERS
Lindy’s quick and easy solution to send full HD HDMI signals through a power circuit.
HDMI over Powerline extenders provide a useful solution for extending HDMI content to one or more displays within a single electrical circuit. Supporting resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz and bandwidth up to 6.75Gbps, these Powerline extenders ensure excellent full HD quality for the user.
A plug-and-play solution, to install the user simply needs to connect the HDMI outlet of the source device into the Transmitter, which is subsequently plugged into an electrical outlet. As long as the Receiver is plugged into the same electrical circuit, once the HDMI is connected to the display device, full HD images can be displayed. As useful in the home or for commercial installations, this device is ideal for sharing video and audio content into bedrooms, home offices or small-scale digital signage using pre-existing electrical wiring.
An HDMI loop-out allows for connection of a local HDMI display, while connection to three compatible receivers allows for larger scale distribution to multiple displays. The receiver is equipped with a 3.5mm IR connection that allows for simple control from the display side of the setup. Clients that are retro-fitting screens who do not wish to rout out walls and run additional cables, can now benefit from this easy to install and use solution.
The powerline from Lindy provides a simple, hassle-free content distribution within a small office, store front or residential setups.
Lindy, lindy.com
UNICRIMP INTRODUCES NYLON METER TAIL GLANDS
Unicrimp, part of the Scolmore Group of companies, continues to expand its cable accessories portfolio and has just launched a new range of Nylon Meter Tail Glands.
The new 32mm and 40mm White Nylon Meter Tail Glands with Plug have been added to Unicrimp’s Q-Crimp Nylon Glands offering. They are designed to house incoming cables on a metal consumer unit and provide the ideal solution to house incoming cables requiring entry through a 32mm or 40mm knockout due to their specialist grommet allowing fitment for 25mm² or 16mm² meter tails.
A blanking insert plug is also supplied as standard for optional use should no earth wire be present.
Unicrimp, unicrimp.com
KNIGHTSBRIDGE PUTS MEDIA IN THE FRAME WITH SCREWLESS RANGE ADDITIONS
Offering homeowners and commercial clients alike a modern aesthetic and a high degree of versatility, the new screwless multimedia plate range from Knightsbridge brings additional style and functionality to the most demanding of modular applications.
The extensive screwless multimedia range covers all application requirements with a large selection of faceplate designs to choose from, all available with or without FASTCHARGE A+C USB charging ports, which can deliver a charging rate of up to 12V DC 1.5A (18W) to compatible devices. These plates can all be customised with Knightsbridge’s complete selection of 25 x 50mm and 50 x 50mm euro modules – from A+C USB chargers and telecom ports, to its new touchless switches and PIR sensor modules. Knightsbridge has always offered a comprehensive selection of decorative finishes, and the screwless multimedia plate range is no different. Five finishes – such as matt white, matt black, and brushed chrome – are offered; plus two recent and highly contemporary introductions: smoked bronze and anthracite.
PACE PLUS BACKLIT PANEL LIGHT UNVEILED
Delivering a market leading 180lm/w, Pace PLUS is the most efficient backlit LED panel light available on the market.
Newly developed by Ansell Lighting, it is an innovative luminaire designed for educational, commercial and ancillary buildings and offers a choice of three power selectable outputs – 11.5W, 13.5W and 17W, all in one luminaire.
UGR<19 compliant, the 600 x 600 Pace PLUS assists in the elimination of glare, providing visual comfort for building occupants, emitting a cool white, 4000k CCT. Easy to install in shallow ceiling voids, it also features a slimline design and is TPa as standard.
Pace PLUS is also available with a range of options and accessories designed to harness further energy savings. Options include OCTO Smart Control and Digital Dimming, whilst the luminaire is also compatible with Panel Pod Sensor Pod which converts it into microwave sensor operation. Pace PLUS can also be used with Panel Pod Emergency Pod, which converts it instantly and easily into an emergency light.
Ansell Lighting, anselluk.com
SMART LED TAPE CONTROLLER ADDED TO CLICK SMART+ RANGE
Scolmore continues to develop its ClickSmart+ home automation range and has introduced a new Smart RGBW LED Tape Controller – a wireless control solution that allows you to control LED tape lighting whenever and wherever you are via the ClickSmart+ app.
The Smart LED Tape Controller can be used with the ClickSmart+ app to create a wide range of lighting effects to suit the mood or occasion required. There are three different modes available – White, Colour and Music. White mode allows control of the brightness of the LED tape, while with the Colour (RGB) mode you can choose any colour to create a range of lighting effects. With the ClickSmart+ app open and set to ‘Music’ the LED tape will change colour with the music. The new controller also offers dimming and saturation adjustment features to help create the right light setting at all times of the day. The Smart LED Tape Controller is compatible with all current Ovia LED Tape variants and requires the ClickSmart+ Hub (sold separately).
Scolmore, click-smart.com
FASTER, SAFER, BUILDING EVACUATIONS WITH ADVANCED DYNAMIC SAFETY SIGNAGE
Fire and life safety systems manufacturer, Advanced, has extended its emergency lighting range with Dynamic Safety Signage (DSS) – proven to make building evacuations faster and safer.
DSS uses green moving and pulsing LED arrows to clearly indicate safe exits and red LED crosses to boldly show no-go areas. This distinctive indication supports effective escape and avoids congestion at exits.
DSS is ideal for settings where large numbers of people may be unfamiliar with emergency escape routes. The new range of signage provides different tiers of functionality, making it very versatile in meeting requirements across a wide range of sites and scenarios.
The lighting can be used standalone or integrated with conventional/addressable fire alarm panels to trigger emergency lighting if an incident occurs. Cause and effect can be programmed, allowing DSS to be used adaptively. This ensures that as evacuation situations evolve, only the safest escape routes are highlighted whilst unviable exits are clearly marked as no-go areas.
Advanced, advancedlightingsystems.com
ESP INTRODUCES ITS LARGEST CCTV MONITOR TO DATE
Capitalising on the growing demand for larger monitors to display images from multiple CCTV cameras, ESP has added a new 32in LED monitor to its range.
With more and more homeowners and businesses relying on multiple cameras to cover and protect all areas of their properties and premises, the new, larger format monitor will allow them to capture and view all images on one screen, helping them to easily keep track of any movement and activity.
The new monitor offers the perfect combination of 4K resolution and a widescreen 32in panel size. The 4K resolution is supported through two HDMI ports. The monitor features in-built speakers and is supplied with a desktop stand. An additional wall mount bracket is available separately. The new 32in 4K LED monitor joins ESP’s existing range, which currently comprises 18in, 21in and 23in options. It is suitable for use with ESP’s extensive analogue and IP CCTV systems, and it will also offer support for other HDMI enabled devices.
ESP, espuk.com
Thunder ECO is a new high performance LED batten light from Ansell Lighting.
Suitable for industrial and ancillary applications, the robust Thunder ECO is built for heavy duty use. It is made from a durable, non-corrosive polycarbonate and has a dust tight and water jet resistant IP65 rating.
Available in 600mm, 1200mm and 1500mm lengths, Thunder ECO offers high levels of efficacy and is also power selectable, with high and low output options in each size. The luminaire is also available in two different colour temperatures - 4000k which emits a cool white shade and 6500k which gives a daylight glow, providing a choice of hue dependent on the application.
Each product also has two selectable wattage choices, giving the installer more flexibility.
Designed with installers in mind, the Thunder ECO is easy to fit. It has a twist off end cap, providing easy access to cable entry points as well as push and fit terminals at each end to aid fast installation.
Marshall-Tufflex has extended its partnership with Basor Electric and now holds in stock Metal and PVC Cable Tray. The products join the company’s existing Basor Wire Basket range and, as part of the agreement, Marshall-Tufflex is the exclusive UK distributor of Basor products.
The metal cable tray is available in light, medium and heavy profiles and has a pre-galvanised finish. The product is ‘Fast Fix’ – allowing sections of tray to be simply interconnected and bolted together without the need for separate couplers, saving on both installation time and costs. The comprehensive range also includes an adjustable riser, allowing for angles between 0 to 90 degrees to be formed to the exact height and angle required.
The PVC cable tray range is ideally suited to harsh outdoor environments where a non-corrosive solution is required. Available in five different sizes ranging from 100 to 400mm wide, the PVC cable tray is corrosion free, 100% recyclable, extremely lightweight and easy to install.
Marshall-Tufflex, marshall-tufflex.com
INTRODUCING THE ELEGANT CURVEX RANGE BY AXIOM
The Axiom Wiring Accessory Range is turning a corner with the introduction of Axiom Curvex. Designed to complement modern interiors, this attractive modular white accessory range, manufactured in durable fire-resistant thermoplastic, has a low profile and elegant rounded curves on all four sides.
The Extensive Curvex range is designed to meet the vast majority of installer requirements, with switches up to three-gang/two-way, 20A and 45A double pole, plus intermediate and dimmers. Sockets have one- and two-gang single/double pole fittings, switched and unswitched, plus a range of data and shaver sockets. 45A cooker switches, fused connection units and much more complete a Curvex range of up to 50 lines. Designed for ease of installation, Curvex features solid screws for deep fastening into terminal blocks, with captive screws and clear terminal markings to ensure long lasting connections. The Curvex range has 56mm thick plates, is certified to all relevant BS and BS EN Standards and is backed by a 25-year guarantee.
CED Electrical, cedelectrical.co.uk
KNIGHTSBRIDGE BRINGS THE GREAT OUTDOORS TO BOOK
Knightsbridge has curated its impressive IP-rated outdoor ranges into a single collection that meets the needs of developers, contractors and homeowners alike.
The Complete Outdoor Range – a 49-page brochure – is packed with high quality full colour product and lifestyle illustrations and shows how Knightsbridge caters for all demands in weatherproof and garden installations.
With safety paramount, all wiring devices and ancillaries are rated to a minimum of IP44, while connectors are rated to IP68.
Floodlights come in a huge variety of IP-rated combinations and provide for every requirement, environment, budget and taste. Exterior decorative lights come in a range of either contemporary or traditional designs, lamp choices of LED, GU10 or E27, and wattages from 3W to 60W.
Spike lights for garden accents and pathways are offered in either thermoplastic, stainless steel or die-cast aluminium; and Knightsbridge’s stainless steel or aluminium groundlights are ideal for driveways, decks, patios and even indoors, such as in kitchens.
