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Published 09 Mar 2021
Electrical Safety What are the Best Practices to Prevent the Risk of Electrical Accidents in Industrial Applications? Several factors must be considered in order to optimise electrical safety in an industrial environment. Three main aspects must be considered: Safety rules and standards; Staff training; The equipment used and its...
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Published 04 Mar 2021
Marechal DS4 Recently Marechal Electric have introduced technical improvements to the metal socket casing of their DS4 400A plugs & sockets. Electrical plugs and socket-outlets in the Marechal DECONTACTOR™ range are sized from 30A to 400A. The DS range with integrated switch is the widest and most comprehensive DECONTACTOR™ range....
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Published 17 Feb 2021
Hazardous Area & EHSR Compliance Markings Marechal Decontactors Marechal Ex products including their range of plugs & sockets are marked in accordance with the 2014/34/EU directive and in compliance with EHSR (Essential Health and Safety Requirements). The safety of an installation in a hazardous area is the result of...
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Published 26 Jan 2021
Marechal DS9 Recently Marechal Electric have introduced technical improvements to their DS2 250A plugs & sockets. The same new casing design is now also as standard on the DS9 150A decontactors. Electrical plugs and socket-outlets in the Marechal DECONTACTOR™ range are sized from 30A to 400A. The DS range...
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Published 19 Oct 2020
Marechal Electric 65 Years Of Expertise In Industrial Equipment Thanks to Carin Hannay at Sparks Electrical News & Lighting Design Magazine Founded in 1952, the Marechal Electric counts among the major players in Low Voltage LT electrical connection systems in industrial environments with or without the presence of an...
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