DTS, a leading Thomas & Betts global brand for hazardous lighting and cabinets, now offers emergency lighting, linear tubular lighting and floodlights with the efficiency and durability of light-emitting diode (LED) technology. DTS is well recognized in the burgeoning IEC hazardous location market, and all three fixtures offer ATEX or IECex Zone 1 certifications. “The…

The new Kopex-Ex SWA/SWB Cable Glands from Thomas & Betts are designed to terminate steel wire armored (SWA) and steel wire braid (SWB) cable for control, instrumentation, power, and telecommunications. Designed to meet European ATEX directives for protecting employees, the public and the environment from accidents due to explosions, Kopex-Ex SWA/SWB Cable Glands are applicable…

Thomas & Betts (T&B) has published “Analysis of NEC Code Changes 2014,” a free reference guide to changes in the 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) that pertain to T&B’s products. This edition also covers code changes affecting ABB Low-Voltage Products (LP) and ABB Power Products. The 152-page guide is available as a print publication or…

Thomas & Betts (T&B)’s brochure, “Electrical Solutions for Power Generation,” outlines the company’s product solutions for the construction, renovation, and servicing of electrical systems in power generation facilities. The brochure is organized around product groupings that provide solutions to specific challenges in these environments. It also indicates which T&B product lines are designed to address…

The recent 2.0 upgrade to the T&B Mobile iPad application from Thomas & Betts (T&B) features a new tools button to retrieve literature, view videos and even scan barcodes on T&B product packaging. “The new T&B Mobile 2.0 application enables users to retrieve catalogs, brochures, videos and other support tools quickly and easily,” said Chad Smith,vice…

Thomas & Betts (T&B)’s brochure, “Electrical Solutions for Power Transmission and Distribution” outlines the company’s product solutions for challenges typically encountered in the power transmission and distribution (T&D) industry. The brochure provides product groupings that respond to demands for product quality, efficiency and reliability; continuous operation and sustainability; grounding and bonding; and space savings. It…

Elastimold ComboT Integral Separable Connectors from Thomas & Betts are now available with 25/28 kV rating, making it compatible with a wider range of utilities applications. The connectors accommodate multiple cables in one connector, providing the shortest elbow stack height in the industry and eliminating the need to modify or replace entire enclosures. The 25/28kV-rated…

Thomas & Betts (T&B)’s brochure, “Electrical Solutions for Commercial and Institutional Facilities” provides products for challenges typically encountered in commercial and institutional buildings. The brochure provides product groupings that respond to demands for cost reduction, continuous operation and sustainability, grounding and bonding, safety, power quality, and personnel training. It also includes a guide that indicates…

Wind-turbine cable terminations have unique requirements for seismic bracing, resistance to a range of vibration frequencies, and an ability to function reliably in harsh environments. There are also different ways to crimp connectors to conductors. Identifying the proper installation method is easily done with the right tools. Wind-turbine applications put unique demands on cables that…

Elastimold ComboT Integral Separable Connectors accommodates multiple cables in one connector, providing the shortest elbow stack height in the industry. And, it eliminates the need to modify or replace entire enclosures. As loads grow in underground distribution systems, so does the necessity to connect two underground power cables to one common connection point within existing…