Adaptaflex has introduced a new guide the specification of Flexible Electrical Conduit Systems. It will assist in the understanding of exactly which conduit systems should be used in particular electrical installations.
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Electricians fully armed with this knowledge will feel confident in using the correct electrical conduit in any type of application. Copies of the guide are available from the company or can be downloaded from www.adaptaflex.com.
The guide looks at the many demands, way beyond simple cable management, that are put on flexible conduit systems. These include considerations such as environmental protection, mechanical protection, fire resistance, vibration resistance and various types of liquid resistance. There is a flexible conduit system available to meet any of these essential requirements in application areas from traditional contracting in the domestic and commercial sectors, through to specialist areas such as security installations, the rail industry, machine tools, marine, offshore, data cabling and many other sectors.
Flexible conduit and fittings have almost mistakenly become commodity items, resulting in many suppliers producing similar-looking products but with vastly different properties and quality standards. The main differentiation between these conduit systems is most obviously the price, but there are many other differentials between what may seem to be similar flexible conduit systems. The guide looks at these and also considers the implications of the Wiring Regulations, International Standard BS EN 61386, conduit approval processes and the selection of complementary fittings.
With the onus on the contractor when making the choice of which flexible conduit to buy, the guide will help to avoid premature failures in the field as well as potential health and safety issues.
When contractors need support and advice on a particular application Adaptaflex not only offers this new guide, but also provides highly informative catalogues clearly detailing approvals, applications, IP ratings, temperature ranges, UV resistance, flexibility and fatigue life, fire performance and EMI screening capabilities.
For a copy of the guide, visit www.adaptaflex.com or contact Adaptaflex at CMG House, Station Road, Coleshill, Birmingham, B46 1HT, Tel: 01675 468200, Email: marketing@adaptaflex.com
Adaptaflex is now a part of the Thomas & Betts Group, as the world leader in electrical conduit manufacturer. The company has over 100 years' experience and leadership in electrical products technology in many markets including offshore/onshore oil & gas, commercial and industrial construction, industrial plant maintenance, repair and operation, electrical utility distribution, communications and the OEM sector.
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