PECM Issue 33 2018 | Page 56

Guhring ELECTRO-WIND Drill Is The TECHNOLOGY Top Prize For TRANSFORMS Robot TRAILER

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Over the summer months Robot Wars has been Guhring . The Guhring 245 Series Taper Shank Drill back on our TV screens with 40 distinct combat has been used throughout the series as a tactical Electro-wind ’ s DC power supply units provide the power service departments or large logistics centre , these units robots battling it out for the prestigious accolade feature in battles with contestants . Manufactured required to a trailers moving deck lift , tail lift and internal can be produced to customers particular requirements . of being crowned the 2016 champion . Self-built by Robo Challenge , a Birmingham based company lighting when unaccompanined by a tractor unit for

by the competitors and fighting in a purpose-built of enthusiastic , creative and downright whacky arena

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ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS

SWITCHTEC ’ S ENCLOSED FUSED SWITCH DISCONNECTORS OFFER A COMPACT SOLUTION WITHOUT COMPROMISING ON QUALITY

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS

Now available with Rotary Isolator and separate Fuse Holder , Switchtec ’ s NTFS enclosed fused switch disconnectors offer improved performance at a more competitive price .

The NTFS Fused Switches use the industry standard combination of Rotary Isolator linked to a DIN rail mounted fuse holder fitted into an IP65 metal enclosure .

This enables Switchtec to offer a cheaper solution whilst maintaining the use of high quality components ensuring there is no compromise on quality .

As a result of Switchtec ’ s experience and knowledge of the marketplace , its vast supplier network and buying power , it is able to source the components at a more competitive price and passing this on to its customers . Fitted with high quality Telergon switches & Mersen Fuse Holders , the packaged enclosures are available in ratings 32A , 63A , 80A and 125Amp ex-stock .

All of the NTFS enclosed fused switch disconnectors are supplied in a high quality IP65 , RAL 7035 , pale grey painted , mild steel enclosure and for versatility , they have removable top and bottom gland plates .

The switches offer an IP20 level of internal protection with their touch proof terminals . They have a door interlocked , padlockable facility deployable in the operating handle ‘ off ’ position and are supplied with a door earth lead . All products conform to IEC60947-3 , are certified by UL , EAC , CCC , and are CE approved .

Aimed at electrical contractors , equipment manufacturers and machine builders , the fused switch disconnectors provide a solution where general switching duties are required .

They are suitable for control switches for multiple circuits and for use in resistive load applications as main circuits for machines , heating equipment , lighting , ventilation and air-conditioning .

Switchtec ’ s knowledgeable field sales engineers are available to provide application advice and product choice assistance as are the company ’ s in-house sales and design team .

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