Snickers Workwear’s NEW Loose-fit Stretch Trousers
Hi-tech stretch fabrics and ergonomic designs ensure close quarter mobility at work. With a range of new AllroundWork stretch trousers available throughout the UK, there’s plenty of flexibility for every professional craftsman and woman to stretch their performance on site comfortably. The new stretchy work trousers for men have a loose fit for a classic Snickers Workwear look and feel, with stretch Cordura for increased durability as well as improved ventilation and close quarter mobility. Loose-fit Stretch Trousers which are design specially for women What’s more, the new slim-fit work trousers for women are shaped to fit the female anatomy. The ergonomic ‘women’s fit’ includes wider hips and a narrower waist for a street-wise, fashionable look with optimal comfort and freedom of movement built-in. So check out these newest designs – the optimal choice for craftsmen and women who need to get their jobs done comfortably on site. Getting information on the Snickers’ new stretch work trousers is easy. You can call the Snickers Helpline on 01484 854788, check out the website and download a digital catalogue at www.snickersworkwear.co.uk or email info@snickersworkwear.co.uk About Snickers Workwear Snickers Workwear has changed a lot since it was a small Swedish company that revolutionized work clothes in the 1970s. But today, as well as back then, we focus on making working life better, smarter and safer. That’s our reason for being. Everything we do is based on our end-users. Our role is to find solutions that simplify and improve for them and to inspire them and our whole industry to become better, more productive and user-focused. We strive to push the limits everyday and constantly try to redefine the concept of modern workwear. But, in the end Snickers Workwear is not really about what we do, but what we enable our users to do.
C.K Cable and Wire Stripping Tools Effortless and Precise!
Always looking to introduce exciting new and innovative products, C.K is launching a fantastic high quality range of Cable and Wire Stripping Tools. Stripping cables has never been easier, with the new C.K Cable and Wire Stripping Tools combining fantastic features and benefits that offer simple, fast, effortless and precise solutions, whatever the job. Designed to cover a wide range of applications, products include: An Automatic Wire Stripper; Automatic Cable & Wire Stripper; Universal Cable Stripper; Coax Cable Stripper; and Cable Stripper. Not using the right tool can be time consuming and damage cables. Using trimming knives to strip cable can also be dangerous, causing injuries if you slip, with cuts potentially becoming serious by using an exposed blade. Stripping cables has never been easier, with the new C.K Cable and Wire Stripping Tools that offer the perfect solution for any cable and wire stripping task. Manufactured in Germany to the highest standards for safety and long life performance, these top quality cable and wire stripping tools provide a great range of options to suit your needs. Take a closer look at what Stripping Tools are on offer: C.K Automatic Wire Stripper (T1261): Designed for stripping solid and stranded wires from 0.2 – 6.0mm² (24-10 AWG) these clever wire strippers provide automatic wire size adjustment for convenience. Other features include: An integrated wire cutter; a comfortable dual-compound soft grip handle design; with an adjustable length stop of (6-18mm). C.K Automatic Cable & Wire Stripper (T1260): Designed for stripping flat cables up to 12mm in width, this superb cable and wire stripper quickly removes both the external sheathing and internal conductor insulation. An automatic size adjustment makes for added convenience, plus an integrated wire bending hole for termination preparation. C.K Universal Cable Stripper (T1270): Provides razor sharp, pre-set stripping blades for fast, precise and damage free stripping of all common round cables with 8-15mmØ. Two stripping notches with length stop for stripping conductors – suitable for stripping wires of 1.5 and 2.5mm² (16 & 14 AWG). Internal length stop can also be repositioned for left and right handed use. C.K Coax Cable Stripper (T1271): Razor sharp pre-set stripping blades, for fast, precise and damage free stripping of all common coaxial cables. Suitable for stripping cables of 4.8-7.5mmØ, as well as stripping 3-core flex. Both ends of this handy tool are marked for correct order of use, with a dual compound handle designed for improved grip and safety. C.K Cable Stripper (T1280): Blade repositions for cutting both around and along cable sheathing; adjustable cutting depth to prevent damage to inner conductor Titanium-Nitrade (TIN) coated blade to prolong blade sharpness and a handy spare cutting blade stored within the handle. For more information on the new C.K Cable and Wire Stripping Tools, please visit www.carlkammerling.com or call 01758 704704.
C.K Magma Toolbelts and Accessories
Following research with professional users, C.K Magma is set to launch its new and improved range of Toolbelts and Accessories, including: Tool Pouch; Drill Holster; Padded Toolbelt Set; 3 Pocket Pack and Mobile Phone Pouch, all designed to meet every tradesman’s requirements and make every task that much easier. Ideal for tradesmen who want maximum organisation and safety whilst working at height, the new C.K Magma Toolbelts and Accessories offer the perfect solution, with some great features and benefits that provide convenient access and protection for valuable tools and work-related items. Hardwearing, strong and durable, the toolbelts and accessories include: Tool Pouch: This convenient pouch features over ten easy access vertical pockets/holders and a unique hammer loop system that can be clipped on either side of the pouch for right or left handed use. This versatile tool pouch can be securely belt mounted or used separately with carrying handle. Drill Holster: The drill holster is manufactured from durable polyester and features secure and accessible drill and bit pockets with Velcro securing strap. Its universal design is makes it perfect for right or left handed use. Padded Toolbelt Set: Manufactured from durable polyester, this handy toolbelt set offers extra comfort and features a securing clip to stop the belt pulling through loops when loaded. The tool pouch and drill holster completes the set to ensure tools are easy to find and accessible. 3 Pocket Pack: Ideal for storing all those loose items you need to keep in one place, the 3 pocket pack features a tough, see-through rear panel for clear visibility of contents. The pockets can be clipped onto belt or bag for easy access. Mobile Phone Pouch: The mobile phone pouch features a flexible construction which securely accommodates the latest generation of mobile phones. A padded interior protects a smart phone in the most rigorous working conditions. A strong spring metal clip offers strength and security, with the design providing easy attachment and removal. Whatever the task, these smart C.K Magma Toolbelts and Accessories offer a multitude of options to suit the individual, by not only ensuring organised and protective storage for valuable tools, but also maximum safety for those working at height, allowing that all important job to be completed quickly and efficiently. For more information please call 01758 704704 or visit http://www.ck-magma.com
Women in Construction at London Build
London Build has been celebrating women within the construction industry since 2015, hosting an annual Women in Construction networking attended by over 1,200 women working across all sectors – making it the UK’s largest meeting of Women in Construction. This free-to-attend session gives professionals the opportunity to learn from a panel of established experts and rub elbows with some truly inspirational women who have made a significant impact on the industry. The event will look at issues of gender imbalance and inequality within the built environment, as well as highlighting the outstanding achievements of those who are driving change across the industry. Kicking off at 10.30am on day two of London Build (28th Nov), we’ll see the Women in Construction panel take over the main stage – an upgrade from 2018 in order to accommodate the ever-increasing audience. Moderated by Cristina Lanz Azcarate, London and South East Chair – NAWIC, the panel will feature five renowned speakers: Ruby El-Kanzi, Senior Design Manager I Construction London – Wates Pamela McInroy, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager – High Speed Two Sharon Duffy, Head of Transport Infrastructure Engineering – Transport for London Michelle Hands, Director – N J Engineering Michaela Wain, Managing Director – We Connect Construction After the panel, the event will move to the Built Environment Networking Hub – a chance to network with established experts including the event’s Women in Construction Ambassadors and discuss the untapped opportunities for both women and men working in construction, diversity and equality. Becoming a Women in Construction Ambassador Part of London Build’s commitment to amplifying the voices of Women in Construction is its active recruitment of professional and talented individuals driving change within the construction industry. We seek out ambassadors to represent the extraordinary skill sets and expertise the industry has to offer. Both women and men are welcome! London Build focusses on showcasing the advantages of being a woman in construction, and strives to have a strong female line-up in its content programme. This mission to ensure that businesses within the construction industry have every opportunity to thrive, by telling inspiring and motivating stories from exceptional women, is something that we encourage industry professionals to become a part of. You can get involved by joining industry-leading names such as Christina Riley, Angela Brady, Alison Coutinho and Angela Dapper in becoming a Women in Construction Ambassador. By promoting the Women in Construction Networking Event and London Build to your contacts, you’ll have a WIC Ambassadors’ badge, priority seating at the conference, first-hand introductions during the networking event to help you gain an active role in promoting the WIC initiative and keep striving to make incredible change in the UK’s construction industry. Anyone of any gender who is passionate about driving change in the UK’s built environment, from students to architects to CEO’s, is welcome to get involved. To find out more or to sign up, click here. Women in Construction at the London Construction Awards The London Construction Awards are the leading construction awards for London, recognising achievements, developments and innovation in London’s booming construction industry. A recognised industry accolade, the London Construction Awards have niche award categories to suit each specialism – and continues the London Build theme of championing equality, diversity and inclusion with its tailored Women in Construction and Diversity and Inclusion awards. Both categories are free to enter, and entries close at 5pm on 27thAugust 2019 (an extension on the deadline). For further information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team here or call 0203 058 2350.
Reach new heights! Win a Fibreglass Platform Stepladder with WernerCo
To help you with the job at hand you need to be equipped with the right tools. That is why the market leaders in access equipment, WernerCo, is giving one lucky reader the chance to win in our prize giveaway. Up for grabs is the 717 Series 4 Tread Fibreglass Platform Stepladder! The Fibreglass Platform Stepladder is designed to withstand heavy duty use around the work site and is constructed using extremely durable, non-conductive, seven-layer fibreglass stiles. Highly resistant to weathering and ideal for working around electricity, the 4 tread platform stepladder provides a platform height of 0.93m enabling a safe working height of 2.68m. The 7170418 ladder features a multi-functional HolsterTop™ to keep tools organised and limit trips up and down the ladder and is ideal for working around electricity. Other features include slip-resistant steps for comfortable standing and EDGE bracing to help prevent rail damage. Visit www.wernerco.com/eu for more information. Enter here and answer the following question. How many layers of fibreglass are used in a Werner 717 Series? a. Seven b. Three c. Five ***The administrator of this competition is the Electrical Trade Magazine (“administrator”). By participating in the competition, each Entrant unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these Official Rules and the decisions of Administrator, which shall be final and binding in all respects. Administrator is responsible for the collection, submission or processing of Entries and the overall administration of the competition. Entrants should look solely to Administrator with any questions, comments or problems related to the Competition. Administrator may be reached by email at socialmedia@euromediaal.com during the Promotion Period. * This giveaway will close at 12.00am, 21st November 2019. * The prize is a Fibreglass Platform Stepladder with WernerCo. The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable. There is no cash alternative. * Open to UK residents aged 18 or over, excluding employees of the Administrator, the sponsor, their families and anyone else professionally connected with this promotion. * There is one compulsory entry which requests that to enter the competition you answer a question based on the Fibreglass Platform Stepladder. Additional entries are available. * The prize winner will be asked to provide their email address so that contact can be made to arrange prize delivery, and their name and county be published in the next issue of the magazine * By entering the competition, you grant the Administrator permission to add your details to the mailing list, share your email address and any other personally identifiable information with the other competition Entities for the purpose of administration and prize fulfillment, including use in a publicly available Winners list. * Entries will only be accepted as instructed and any entrant that does not complete the qualifying requirements will be disqualified * The winners will be chosen using the random entry selector built into the widget. * The winners will be informed by email within 5 days of the closing date, and must respond within 5 days to claim their prize. If there is no response within the 5 days and new winner will be drawn at random. *This prize draw is governed by English law and the courts of England shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising in connection with it. For further T&C and our privacy policy please see here Euromedia Associates Ltd: Privacy Policy https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/66331438/legal**
Emergency Lighting – Compliant, safer, better: Emergency lighting for the 21st century
Compliant, safer, better: Emergency lighting for the 21st century Wednesday 13 November and Thursday 14 November 2019 | ExCeL London At this time of heightened concern about fire safety standards, it’s more important than ever that emergency lighting is fully compliant with all relevant standards and is maintained and tested regularly. In this special seminar along with headline sponsor P4, we’ll bring together the top experts in the field to answer all the key questions and we’ll explore emerging technologies and protocols such as automatic testing, internet-connect systems and stay-put lighting. Delegates can secure their registration at the links below: LuxLive – www.luxlive.co.uk Marketing/Editorial: Mihir.Patel@clarionevents.com Sales/Commercial: Michael.Alexiou@clarionevents.com
Climate Control maintenance is no false economy…
Climate Control maintenance is no false economy…It’s the key to efficiency By Karl Lycett, Rittal’s Product Manager for Climate Control £480,000…. Is a lot of money! But that is what I was told it costs one of the UK’s largest automotive manufacturers PER HOUR when they experience downtime on their paint plant. Your overheads may not be as substantial as the above example, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that the old adage you hear in every corner of business and production is true: Time is Money Regardless of your industry and the product you manufacture, production downtime is a crucial performance indicator to monitor because of the direct impact it can have on your bottom line. More downtime equals increased spares/maintenance costs, taken directly from your profit. This could have been invested to meet more pertinent business objectives, purchasing new machinery etc.. When I speak with customers across the UK regarding their attitude towards climate control maintenance, it tends to fall by the wayside on the priority list and there seems to be some main drivers for this thought process: “I will just fix a problem when it occurs” In the past, the approach of reactive maintenance was seen as acceptable for most businesses. However times have changed. The key goals of any sized business are now becoming “increased throughput”, “Cost Efficiency”, “Continuous Improvement”. Potential roadblocks to output targets need to be nipped in the bud and nobody wants to be the one in the morning meeting explaining why yesterday’s targets weren’t met! The implementation of a semi-regular maintenance schedule doesn’t have to be massively time-consuming. Even something as simple as a weekly visual check of cooling equipment filter mats or any system alarms can alert you in good time to call in the experts, who can then perform a more detailed review for you. “My equipment is currently operating and I haven’t serviced it in months/years” The problem may be “out of sight, out of mind” for now but the longer your cooling equipment is left unchecked, the higher the risk. For example, if a fan unit is in a dusty environment and the filter mat becomes clogged, this will reduce its effectiveness to cool the electrical equipment within due to a reduced level of air throughput. This in turn can increase the enclosure internal temperature. As a rule of thumb, for every 10°C you increase your internal temperature, you halve the life of the equipment within and increase the likelihood of an unexpected failure. “We just open the enclosure door for a while” This is treating the symptoms rather than the illness. If you are having to resort to a tactic such as using large fans to blow ambient air into an open enclosure you could be doing more harm than good. Not to mention that this is a massively dangerous solution from a health and safety standpoint. An enclosure’s purpose is to create an environment in which electrical equipment is protected from ambient contaminants. Having the door open allows a constant stream of dirty air to be pulled into the enclosure. This will then gather in switchgear/connection points and can cause short circuits or block on-board fans which will result in damage to componentry, reduced life and possible critical component failure. If this course of action is required it can point to the fact that the cooling equipment currently employed is not adequate for the installation, or it requires some level of maintenance to bring it back into working order. A RiAssure FREE Cooling Reviewfrom Rittal is perfect in this instance as your local Climate Control expert will perform a short appraisal of your existing equipment, give you honest feedback as to whether the equipment is adequate, and also provide details/quotations for a service contract to suit your ongoing needs. “I don’t have the manpower/we have a company who does that work for us” Many companies I visit tell me that they outsource their servicing to a third party, however I tend to question what checks they are performing, given that I have been called onto site because an enclosure is overheating! On one occasion, I asked the customer to speak with his current service provider to understand what checks were being undertaken, because his cooling units were in quite a state of disrepair. It became clear after a short discussion that they serviced “Air Conditioning” in the offices and didn’t even look in the factory… Obviously this is not the case for all service providers out there, however climate control equipment becoming increasingly efficient, while new, sophisticated, cutting-edge technology is launched every year. The only guarantee of the highest level of checks and service will come from engineers who have been trained by the manufacturers about the technology and its detailed workings. Rittal has been manufacturing industry-leading climate control equipment for 30 years and all of our service staff are highly trained on the whole portfolio to ensure they can remedy your issues. Take the introductory example again and turn the spotlight onto your business. Everyone has budgets and savings targets to hit, so ask yourself, can you afford NOT to have correct maintenance in place? For more information, email klycett@rittal.co.uk, go to www.rittal.co.uk or www.friedhelm-loh-group.com, or on twitter @rittal_ltd.
A WEEE lamp update
Visiting trade shows across the country, Recolight have learnt that disposing of waste electricals and lighting can be a headache for contractors. The Waste Electronic and Electrical Regulations were introduced to the UK back in 2007, but many contactors we spoke to either weren’t aware of them or didn’t know how to use them. Recolight is a not for profit WEEE Compliance scheme, set up and funded by the lighting industry to manage a free lamp recycling service. If you collect 1000 lamps each quarter, the container and collection is free too. This is great for contractors carrying out a large re-lamp project, but not if you’ve only got a small number of lamps in your van. Recolight can still help though, as we have a UK network of 850 drop-off points. Search the map on the Recolight website to find the closest one, and then simply drop off your lamps between jobs. It’s free, but you do need to take a consignment note with you. A consignment note is an Environment Agency requirement. They’re used to track the movement of hazardous waste. There are three copies, one to leave at the drop-off point, one for you, and one for your customer (where you pick up the waste from). The benefit to you, is that you can prove to your customer that you’re doing the right thing, and if you were to be stopped for a spot check by the Environment Agency, you are compliant. You will find guidance on the Recolight website to help you with consignment notes, WEEE storage exemptions, and waste carrier licences.
Metway Lighting Control Systems
At Metway Electrical Industries we have several different Lighting Control options to cater for most lighting control requirements. The following summarises the benefits, applications and criteria of each option to allow you to choose the most suitable system. The following three systems all utilise dual latching luminaire outputs complying with LIF requirements and preferred industry practise. More details are available on our website or by phone from our sales office. Metway can also quote based on lighting layout drawings and a specification. This would include all Lighting Control Modules, presence detectors and leads, producing a fully costed solution. WHICH SYSTEM TO CHOOSE? Metway Connection Centre (MCC) Standalone system. Quick and easy to install with usually no commissioning required 8 output and 10 output variants available.With two separate presence detector inputs. Units can also be wired in parallel to have multiple boxes controlled together (providing these oblige to the Amperage restraints) Suitable for dimming and non-dimmable applications.Different presence detectors and luminaire leads can be used for either dimming or switching arrangements Presence or Absence detection.We can supply presence detectors with additional cabling and plug to allow the introduction of an override or absence switch. 1 or 2 channel applications.The MCC can be installed to accommodate all the outputs switching together or split to have two halves switched separately (8 way MCC split to 2x 4 way & 10 way MCC split to 2×5 way) see MCC section Standalone DALI ConnectionCentre (MDCC) Use with DALI Ballasts luminaires.This system communicates with each luminaire via the DALI protocol to allow individual grouping of each light fitting depending on the desired layout. For example this allows for fittings nearest interactive whiteboards to grouped and switched separately. Graduated Dimming.This allows for rows of luminaires to dim at different percentages parallel to the window (see example) and reduces the need for a photocell per row of lights. Future Proof.Via the installation of network cabling and minimal additional control equipment this option can become a fully communicating system. Plug and play installation.Simpler installation with all items supplied with plugs for quick and accurate installation. Simple on site configuration.The individual set up of each room can be done by the installers using a simple programming remote to group the luminaires as required. (Metway commissioning also available). Metway Fully Addressable System 10 individually addressable outputs. Each Lighting Control Module has 10 outputs and 4 switch inputs to cater nearly every required scenario. Fully communicating. This allows occupancy information to be shared between the presence detectors to keep any essential lighting on if required. Can communicate without the need for DALI ballasts.Although the system will normally. communicate using the DALI protocol it can also work using its own open network allowing the use of DSI ballasts or switching only luminaires. Emergency Monitoring. If required this system allows for emergency monitoring with fault reporting. Head End P.C. available.For integration with a building management system. Commissioning. Commissioning will be carried out by a Metway Commissioning Engineer. www.Metway.co.uk Sales@Metway.co.uk 01273 431600
