Plugs & Sockets | Marechal Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Development
Published 15 Sep 2022
ENERGY EFFICIENCY & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Plugs & Sockets | Marechal
Founded in 1952, the MARECHAL ELECTRIC group was born to enhance electrical safety in industrial environments. Their main product DECONTACTOR™ and unique silver-nickel butt-contact technology offer a safe and innovative solution that allows break under load up to 250 A and reduces the risk of accidents.
Marechal plugs and sockets (DECONTACTOR™) provide low voltage power supply for high current, high temperature and hazardous area (Zone 1 & Zone 2) ATEX power distribution applications – this includes power plugs for electric generator sets, motors, machines, distribution boxes, pumps and electric cabinets.
By choosing MARECHAL ELECTRIC, you select a technology that combines energy efficiency and sustainable development. Thorne & Derrick is committed to a collaborative approach with our supply chain to help solve shared global challenges with the aim to improve quality of life for future generations.
REDUCE YOUR ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Industry requires energy. A running machine produces heat and therefore, energy. The optimisation of the energy consumption is key to reduce operation costs and enhance processes cost efficiency.
LIMIT YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT BY INVESTING IN LONG-LASTING SOLUTIONS
Sustainable development will not happen without sustainable products. MARECHAL ELECTRIC products have often been installed for more than 30 years in extreme environments such as as offshore oil platforms, mines, docksides, water treatment sites and industrial sites in chemicals, food and beverage or aeronautics sectors.
MARECHAL ELECTRIC is committed to safety and the environment:
1. SAFETY FIRST AND FOREMOST
- Goal: 0 accident
- To prevent potential risks related to our business
- To raise awareness among employees to acquire and develop ecological reflexes
- To promote well-being at work to establish a lasting trusting relationship with our employees
2. RATIONAL AND REASONABLE USE OF RESOURCES TO REDUCE OUR FOOTPRINT
- To control our water, and energy
- To encourage good practices for the environment
- To reduce our paper printing
- To sort our waste to facilitate recycling
- To favour local distribution channels, as close as possible to our suppliers
3. DESIGN FOR AN ENERGY-EFFICIENT PRODUCT
- To choose technical solutions and high-performance materials for a durable product
- To propose spare parts to increase the lifespan of our products
- To improve energy efficiency and reduce the users’ energy consumption thanks to MARECHAL ELECTRIC butt-style contact technology
DECONTACTOR™
CONNECTIVITY TO REDUCE YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT
DECONTACTOR™, has been developed in response to a need to limit the heating of the contacts being an excellent compensation of the thermal cycle thanks to the butt-contact technology. The quality of the materials used and especially the silver-nickel tips on the end of our contacts guarantee little contact resistance and excellent environmental performances in extreme environments.
Investing in MARECHAL ELECTRIC’s solutions is therefore the guarantee of a measurable return on investment at all stages of the life cycle of the products:
- investment: the DECONTACTOR™ is an industrial socket with an integrated switch, it is not a simple plug
- installation : our 5 A to 250 A DECONTACTOR™ break under load, hence do not require a contactor-fed pilot
- use: the DECONTACTOR™ with its silver-nickel butt-contact technology reduces heat dissipation compared with pins and sleeves solutions, generating less energy consumption
- maintenance: spare parts are available for repairing damaged components, thus avoiding waste and pollution. MARECHAL ELECTRIC products are internationally recognised for their durability which can reach more than 40 years
KEY FEATURES OF DECONTACTOR™
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| Energy Saving | Cost Saving | Less cooling needed | Less carbon foot print | Dual voltage construction |
The first electrical connector that makes you green has patented butt electrical contact technology is up to 5.7 times more efficient than a standard pin and sleeve product.
HIGH MATERIAL PERFORMANCE & QUALITY
- Exceptional connection quality: up to 10,000 cycles
- Resistant up to 8 times the rating current
- Shock resistant: up to IK10 with metal casings
- Permanent absorption and tolerance to repeat overload
- Resist to temperatures from at least -40°C to +60°C
- Automatically watertight: up to IP69K, 100 bars and 80°C
- Isolator switch integrate
TECHNICALLY DESIGNED TO LIMIT HEATING AND COMPENSATE THERMAL CYCLE
Comparative Heating Curve
Thorne & Derrick, Experts in Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres, are Specialist Distributors of Marechal plugs & sockets in the UK including ATEX and IECEx certified decontactors for LV electrical power distribution.
The range of Marechal plugs and sockets are available in a range of current ratings, switching capabilities, voltage supply and hazardous area certifications (according to ATEX & IECEx) for safe use in potentially explosive atmospheres – this includes Zone 1 & Zone 2 (Gas) and Zone 21 & Zone 22 (Dusts).
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