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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS… 4 Marshall Tufflex 16 Flexicon Nick Hayler, technical services manager at Marshall-Tufflex, provides his top tips for implementing high quality, cost effective and innovative cable management solutions. Everything installers require to protect performance critical cables in food and hygienic processing environments is included in the I-Pack, explains Tim Creedon, sales and marketing director for Flexicon. 6 Marco Cable Management 18 Deta Marco sales manager, Jeff Kerridge, explains why people are at the heart of its business. 8 CK Tools CABLE TIES Without the humble cable, our sector would simple not exist. From the smallest domestic connector to the largest commercial examples, cables need to be treated with the same level of care, knowledge and forward planning as the more obviously complex pieces of equipment contractors use every day. Get the back-bone of the project right and most problems, challenges and issues can be solved; get it wrong and you can be in a whole world of hurt, not to mention lost profit. In our special supplement, some of the biggest names in the business provide insight into how to get the job done right first time, all of the time. Marshall Tufflex, CK Tools, Flexicon, Deta Electrical Cable, PEMSA and Marco Cable Management are amongst the names offering insight into their latest innovations. If you have a subject that you would like us to create a specialist supplement for, do let us know, enjoy. Daniel Sait Editor in Chief Graham Godfrey, brand manager at CK tools, highlights the importance of tool and equipment selection in order to tackle the efficiency issues faced by tradesmen. 10 FS Cables Most cables designed for use in domestic, residential and commercial buildings are now subject to the Construction Products Regulation. Here FS Cables advises contractors on staying compliant and the role this can play in stopping the spread of fire. 12 Pemsa Alan Darlow, commercial director at Pemsa UK, looks at cable tray finishes and how to address the issue of zinc whiskers in data centre environments. Robert Tucker, product manager at Deta Electrical, explores the various levels of specification within the BS EN 61386 standard. As he explains, not all conduit tube is equal. 20 Cambridge Electronic Industries Ultra-high definition 4K video relies on high performance cable assemblies. Stephen Smith, managing director of Cambridge Electronic Industries, explains how the company’s latest connector and cable solutions achieve high frame rates over greater distances. 21 SWA SWA’s patented new cable companion solves the tricky problem of cables snagging on the drum. 22 ED&I Expo Register for free at www.edandiexpo. com: Birmingham NEC, September 6-7, 2017. 14 Tamlex Rapid installation and on-site flexibility are just two advantages of the new FastConnect coupling system designed for use with steel cable management solutions from Tamlex. EDITOR IN CHIEF – DANIEL SAIT E: [email protected] STUDIO MANAGER – BEN BRISTOW T: 01634 673163 E: [email protected] BUSINESS SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR – CAROL GYLBY T: 01634 673163 E: [email protected] NEWS EDITOR – CLAIRE FLETCHER E: [email protected] DESIGNER – JON APPLETON E: [email protected] MANAGING DIRECTOR – DAVID KITCHENER T: 01634 673163 E: [email protected] GROUP ADVERTISEMENT MANAGER – KELLY BYNE T: 01634 673163 E: [email protected] ACCOUNTS T: 01634 673163 E: [email protected] The editor and publishers do not necessarily agree with the views expressed by contributors nor do they accept responsibility for any errors in the transmission of the subject matter in this publication. In all matters the editor’s decision is final. Editorial contributions to ECN are welcomed, and the editor reserves the right to alter or abridge text prior to the publication. Published monthly by All Things Media Ltd., Suite 14, 6-8 Revenge Road, Lordswood, Kent ME5 8UD. Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Overseas Subscription Rates: Europe £60.00; Rest of World £70.00 Copyright © 2017. All rights reserved. Printed by Pensord, Tram Road, Pontilanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2YA Cable & Cable Management July 2017 | 3