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Stephen Walton, Ellis’s chief engineer, said: “We are not a company that will ever rest on its laurels. We are always looking at ways to enhance our current offering, or add to it with innovative new solutions, and the twist- foot Vulcan+ is a perfect example of this approach. “We’ve taken an already extremely successful product and developed it in a manner that broadens its appeal; not just in terms of channel usage, but also by turning it into a truly quick-fit, easy-to-order-cable cleat solution.” The twist-foot fixing mechanism operates by simply placing the Vulcan+ cleat into the channel and twisting it 90 degrees. It is suitable for trefoil cables ranging in diameter from 19 to 58mm, and single cables between 30 and 104mm.

higher transmission frequency of 600MHz. This ensures performance and transmission reliability, even when cables become damaged or aged. The cables comply with the Profinet standard, and are certified for the North American market.

New twist

Cable cleat manufacturer, Ellis, has launched its twist-foot Vulcan+.

Designed for installation on cable channels and ladders with inverted rungs, the cleat features a new pre-installed fixing mechanism to significantly reduce installation time and simplify the ordering process. It is also short circuit tested to meet the stringent requirements of IEC61914.

Two teeth better than one?

Elematic’s new range of 2-Lock cable ties with a double metal tooth has been designed to provide maximum reliability and safety with excellent resistance to vibrations and dynamic loads. A new locking system, based on an over- molded stainless steel cage with double tooth, acts symmetrically on the cable tie body, so allowing a higher tensile strength

S S The Vulcan+ from cleat manufacturer Ellis

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