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Wired - Editorial With Jon Herbert
Oct 16, 2012At present our business is split fairly evenly between contractor, reseller/wholesaler and OEM markets. A common thread that links most discussions we have is how margins are being squeezed across the board. In some cases goods are free issued by the c
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What's in a Cable? - Part 3 - The Laying Up Process
Oct 15, 2012Part 3 - The Laying Up Process This instalment of “What’s in a Cable” covers the process of laying up. This process is used to create the core bundle once the conductors have been insulated.
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What's in a Cable? - Part 2 - Insulation
Oct 15, 2012This issue’s instalment of ‘What’s in a Cable’ covers insulation. Insulation is a non-conductive material used to coat the conductor to keep the electricity flowing to its intended destination. In the case of a transformer or motor armature this may be
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Issue 10 of The Little Red Book Released
Oct 15, 2012Issue 10 of the FS Cables cabling guide ‘The Little Red Book’ is out now. Extended to 176 pages and increased in size to A5, a host of new products and updated technical tables are included.
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FS Cables Joins CEDIA
Oct 12, 2012FS Cables have joined CEDIA as a trade supplier. CEDIA is a worldwide trade organisation for the home electronics industry and promotes professional standards around the design, supply and installation of automated electronic systems for the modern int
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Multipair Cat 3 & Cat 5 cables
Oct 12, 2012Where you need to run large numbers of pairs of Cat-3 or Cat-5 cables over distances multipair versions may be the answer. Cat-3 10, 25, 50, 100 or 200 pair and Cat-5 25 pair are now held in stock on bulk reels so you can order just the cut lengths you n
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Cat 5 Boxes Now in Stock
Oct 09, 2012Large stocks of Cat 5 / Cat 5E / Cat 6 UTP & FTP boxes are now available from stock in PVC or Low Smoke Halogen Free versions. Boxes contain a metre marked 1000ft (305m) length offering convenience, easy storage and great value.
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Shipboard, Marine & Offshore Cables
Nov 30, -0001The technology used in marine and offshore applications is advancing at an incredible rate and the need for cables to link equipment or systems to enable reliable communications is rapidly increasing. Until recently, the availability of products with..
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Shoal Group Announcement
Nov 30, -0001We’re delighted to announce the establishment of Shoal Group Limited that formally brings together the management teams of FS Cables & Cablecraft. This consolidation will result in a strengthened offer that will underpin our future growth whilst provid...
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Alternatives to Belden - Largest Stock in Europe
Nov 30, -0001For one of the largest ranges of alternative to Belden data cables stocked in Europe, talk to us. Delivered the next working day you can choose from the most popular types in PVC, LSF or LSHF, with additional duct grade or armoured (SWA) versions...
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BS4737 Standard Alarm Cables
Oct 26, 2017The new BS4737-3.30:2015 standard helps installers determine differences between types or grades of alarm cable. A previous lack of regulation allowed high-end installations to be mistakenly connected by poor quality cable - leading to faults, call ..
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Apprenticeship Update
Oct 26, 2017Following the success of the FS Cables Apprenticeship programme, we're pleased to announce a further two members of staff have joined the team. The FS Cables apprenticeship scheme offers school and college leavers the opportunity to learn key skills...
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