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• Angle grinders launched 

  MAKITA has introduced two heavy duty cordless angle grinders to its industrial range powered by twin 18v batteries to give 36v power to the brushless, high performance motor and says these new cordless grinders deliver remarkable mains machine type performance with the added benefit of total manoeuvrability.

• Composite repair solution extends pipe life for EDF 

  The decision by power generation company EDF to repair, rather than replace, leaking pipework at its nuclear power plant in Bugey has proved hugely beneficial both practically and financially. Maintenance engineers used Henkel’s Loctite Composite Pipe Repair System to restore the integrity of 170m of freshwater pipes, a process that was undertaken without the need to stop production and at a cost that was 35% less than the replacement value. PWE reports.

• New power bus system  

  WIELAND ELECTRIC says its new podis power bus system helps to implement the distribution of power quickly and easily. The company says iIdeal for use in airports for baggage conveyor systems, office buildings, shopping centres for the ruting of power, the podis power bus system has found popularity more recently for the installation of vehicle charging stations for electric cars in public parking garages. The podis decentralised energy distribution system allows a large number of charging stations to be connected with just one supply cable.

• Power and energy logger  

  Until 30th June 2019 and while stocks last at authorised distributors, FLUKE is offering its 1738 Three-Phase Power Logger with Fluke Connect as a Gold package. The company says ideal for maintenance managers and industrial electricians, electrical contractors and energy consultants, the Gold packages are offered at lower recommended prices than the standard product and include free accessories, and a free, unique offline training program. Potential purchasers who have a suitable application can obtain more information about the package offer and its benefits by visiting www.fluke.co.uk/gold.

• Earth leakage is just one parameter 

  With the 18th Edition’s increased emphasis on earth leakage and the associated problems, electricians are being encouraged to get a dedicated clamp-meter. However, METREL, a provider of innovative test solutions, says it thinks this is a wasted opportunity, and that’s why its earth leakage clamp meter, MD 9272, includes a range of power quality functions too.