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Everything for the wiring of your control cabinet Automation24 provides a full service from the sensor to the control cabinet, including the wiring.
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he internet has found its way into most areas of life. In the course of daily business operations, it has become indispensable. With business coordination, communication and simple forms of procurement such as the ordering process, the internet is becoming increasingly vital. In order to meet this trend, Automation24 has taken their business model to the market. The operation is based on the idea and realisation of an international online shop for automation technology products with a low-price strategy, that provides full service from the sensor to the control cabinet which now also includes everything for the wiring of your control cabinet.
Who are the targeted groups? The target groups are small and medium sized firms in the fields of mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing as well as electrical trades and public institutions such as universities, for example. The more than 3,200 products cover such items as position sensors, process sensors, control systems and drive technology, industrial Ethernet, control and signalling devices, industrial luminaires, switching and protection technology, industrial controls, power supplies, work tools, enclosures and connection technology. All items are sold exclusively through the online-shop automation24.co.uk, via telephone, fax,
Filter-Function of the technical features help customers to find the required product easily and quickly.
e-mail and other online platforms. Automation24 provides a full service operation without a field sales team, network of branch offices or participation in trade fairs. The resulting savings benefits are therefore directly passed on to the customer while still providing excellent sales and technical service. This saves the customer on small quantities from the very first item with no surcharge, an average of 25-30 % compared to the RRP. With this, overall installations from the sensor to the control cabinet along with the wiring of your control cabinet are now more cost effective than ever.
One stop shopping for a complete control package In addition to our wide selection of sensors, associated cabling, enclosures, control and signalling devices and control systems, the online shop now offers everything required for the wiring of your control cabinets. Cable bushing systems and cable glands for secure cabling With the cable bushing systems from Lapp Group, your cables are terminated to the enclosure securely and productively with protection ratings of IP66/IP67/IP68. In the category of enclosures, you will find the Lapp SKINTOP CUBE FRAME 24, Lapp SKINTOP CUBE FRAME 16, Lapp SKINTOP MULTI Version 1 and Lapp SKINTOP MULTI Version 2 with all the associated accessories required to provide for a solid installation of your cabling systems into your control cabinet. Cable glands and accessories from Pfltisch and Lapp Group complement your
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cover story needs for cable terminations in both nickel plated brass and plastic versions as well. Single core cables for internal control cabinet wiring To address the internal wiring requirements of your control cabinets the online shop is now also offering the high quality single core cables from Lapp Group. In the category connection technology, you will find H05V-K and H07V-K cables from Lapp group in sizes ranging from 0.5 mm to 16 mm in different colours for the internal wiring needs of your control cabinet. In the same category you will also find terminal blocks from PHOENIX CONTACT, wire end ferrules from KARL ENGHOFER for secure termination of your wires, and cable ties from BIT in various sizes to provide for neat and professional bundling of your wiring. Specialty electrical tools to perform the best installations In order to perform the wiring of your control cabinet the online shop offers high quality tools from Weidmüller. The name Weidmüller stands for quality tools which guarantee consistent quality without any wear and tear even after long term use. As a market leader in stripping and crimping, the company has more than 30 years of experience and is the inventor of the automatic wire stripping tool we see today in so many different variations. The specialty tools offered by automation24.co.uk for the electrical industry cover all the classic standard applications. The new products include cutting tools for cutting copper or aluminium cables as well as tools for stripping wires and cables and crimping tools for wire end ferrules and other contacts. To terminate the conductors, the online shop also offers professional screwdrivers in four handle sizes. The handle concept of the screwdrivers
guarantees a perfect grip as it takes into account the human hand as well as different working requirements. Also available at automation24.co.uk are various pliers, which are optimally adapted to the hand shape due to their ergonomic design and thus enable efficient working. Control cabinet keys with bit holders and double-ended bits as well as voltage testers complete the range of tools now offered at automation24.co.uk for you to wire and test your control cabinet.
The best evidence – what the customers say: Primary consideration for a company is the point of view of the customer. Therefore, Automation24 relies on the Trusted Shops seal of approval, which ensures buyer protection and provides transparency about their performance. Automation24 strives to provide their customers with quick and easy purchasing with competent advice as well as a guaranteed fast and safe delivery. Automation24 is thrilled with their more than 30,000 satisfied customers who have taken up their products and services. This is verified by their “Excellent“ Trusted Shops Customer Rating with 4.81 out of 5.00 stars in all three categories; Delivery, Goods and Customer Service. Fast delivery, good service with live chat and technical expertise, along with comprehensive information about the delivery after the order are therefore highly valued. Tel: 0178 489 5006 Fax: 0178 489 8360 Email: info@automation24.co.uk Website: www.automation24.co.uk
30,000 satisfied customers say “Excellent” to Automation24.
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