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Published 03 Jul 2020
Thorne & Derrick International, based in the UK, are Experts in Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres & ATEX Product Innovation – we supply and distribute the Marechal range of low voltage power, control and signal plugs and sockets for heavy industrial and hazardous area applications where ATEX IECEx Certified products...
Published 21 Oct 2019
ELECTRICAL PLUGS & SOCKET-OUTLETS Industrial Standards In this Blog Marechal discuss different global standards suitable for their ranges of electrical equipment including industrial electrical plugs and socket-outlets, the DECONTACTOR to the industrial connectors. The range of Marechal plugs and sockets are available in a range of current ratings, switching...
Published 24 Sep 2019
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager Amphe-ARC in Rail Mass Transit Application Note BACKGROUND There is a vast range of connector options available for use with today’s modern Light Rail Vehicle or LRV systems in Rail Mass Transit including hazardous area connectors. The...
Published 24 Sep 2019
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager Signal Connector for Power Generation Signal Distribution Amphenol Amphe-Lite Problem A power generation manufacturer needed a signal connector to distribute data to its control units within a generator. The connector would have to be able to handle high vibration,...
Published 24 Sep 2019
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager Amphenol Application Note Amphe-SP3 on Electrical Vehicles BACKGROUND Most modern Electric Vehicles, or EVs, use a DC to DC converter. This is an electronic power supply that takes high voltage DC (direct current) power from the traction battery pack...
