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  • The Importance of Quality Crimp Connections

    The Importance of Quality Crimp Connections

    Jun 30, 2020

    Tim Harris, Technical & Support Services Manager of our sister company Cablecraft Ltd, discusses why it is important to achieve a quality crimp connection.

  • Cat 7 External - Now In Stock

    Cat 7 External - Now In Stock

    Jun 18, 2020

    Designed for fixed installations, the duct grade Cat 7 cable uses the original high performance Cat 7 as a base cable but with an additional heavy UV resistant PE (polyethylene) jacket to protect against moisture and give the cable extra strength.

  • Green Shoots of Recovery?

    Green Shoots of Recovery?

    Jun 04, 2020

    With lockdown restrictions now being eased by some governments, small green shoots of recovery are starting to emerge. In the UK some schools have re-opened, work can begin on construction sites, and families can, at last, be reunited.

  • CCA Group Policy Statement Regarding Coronavirus 'COVID-19'

    CCA Group Policy Statement Regarding Coronavirus 'COVID-19'

    Mar 18, 2020

    The spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) is on all our minds and at the forefront of the news and it goes without saying that our thoughts are with everyone that has so far been affected by this global outbreak.

  • Marine & Offshore Cables

    Marine & Offshore Cables

    Mar 17, 2020

    We’re seeing the technology used in marine and offshore applications advancing at an incredible rate and the need for cables to link equipment and systems to enable reliable communications is rapidly increasing...

  • WF100 Coax Cable now Cca

    WF100 Coax Cable now Cca

    Mar 16, 2020

    Are you looking for a high fire safety coaxial cable that is also CAI-approved? Our CAI-approved WF100 cable is now rated to CPR class Cca.CPR Class Cca s2 d0 a1. LSHF throughout, our Class Cca WF100 has a 1.00mm plain annealed copper conductor...

  • Alternatives to Belden - Largest Stock in Europe

    Alternatives to Belden - Largest Stock in Europe

    Mar 05, 2020

    For one of the largest ranges of alternative to Belden data cables stocked in Europe, talk to us. Despatched 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...

  • Curly, Spirals & Coils - What you need to know

    Curly, Spirals & Coils - What you need to know

    Feb 19, 2020

    Retractable cables, also known as coiled cables, curly cables or spiral cables are a highly durable and flexible cable solution where extension and retraction of a cable is required. Spiral cables are used in a broad range of industries including...

  • Cat 5E, Cat 6 & Cat 6A HDBaseT Cables in a Range of Different Colours

    Cat 5E, Cat 6 & Cat 6A HDBaseT Cables in a Range of Different Colours

    Feb 12, 2020

    HDBaseT is the leading standard for distribution of uncompressed HD media over a single cable. The HDBaseT standard allows for distribution of Ultra HD video, audio, 100BaseT Ethernet, power and control with runs of up to 100m.

  • What Makes a Quality Defence Standard Cable?

    What Makes a Quality Defence Standard Cable?

    Feb 03, 2020

    Originally developed for military use, defence-standard (Def-Stan) cables are now widely used commercially. FS Cables explores the elements that make a quality Def-Stan cable.

  • Copper - Mans Eternal Metal

    Copper - Mans Eternal Metal

    Jan 21, 2020

    You probably already know that some of coppers’ properties include superior heat transfer, electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance. It’s the standard benchmark for electrical conductivity and conducts electrical current better than any other...

  • SHF1 CAN Bus Offshore Marine Approved Bus Cables - DNV-GL Approved

    SHF1 CAN Bus Offshore Marine Approved Bus Cables - DNV-GL Approved

    Jan 08, 2020

    CAN Bus offer many advantages on vessels and rigs, their small diameters and light weight enable easy routing even in confined spaces. Large amounts of data can be sent between intelligent devices over a single cable.