29.06.2011
Let us twist again: IDEAL highlights benefits of modern twist-on wire connectors

Article in Professional Electrician (UK Publication) July/Aug 2011

Twist-on wire connectors are unique in that they can safely and securely connect wide-ranging combinations of solid and stranded wires, while being reusable. However, their use is almost completely confined to the North American market, and in the UK the product suffers from an association with the notoriously unreliable ceramic ‘screw-it’ wire nuts of the 1970s. Here Phil Roberts from IDEAL INDUSTRIES’ electrical division tells us more about twist-on wire connectors, and we offer 100 readers the chance to try them out for free.

06.04.2011
IDEAL INDUSTRIES NETWORKS launches handheld network performance tester and troubleshooting tool with unique capabilities

IDEAL INDUSTRIES NETWORKS has launched LanXPLORER PRO, an inline active and passive network tester with unique capabilities. The easy-to-use, handheld tester is capable of testing active LAN connections over both copper and fibre, and includes a Net Map/Net Verify function to identify all active network devices and compare them against previous device lists.

28.02.2011
IDEAL INDUSTRIES’ PUSH IN CONNECTORS PROVIDE FAST AND SAFE SOLUTION

IDEAL Industries’ range of In-Sure™ push-in wire connectors provides electricians and contractors with a time-saving, modern and safe alternative to traditional screw-down terminal strips.

16.06.2009
IDEAL INDUSTRIES introduces new cable certifier series LanTEK® II

Global manufacturer of advanced cable testing and certification equipment, IDEAL INDUSTRIES, has introduced the new LanTEK® II cable certifier series that provide certification to TIA, ISO and IEC LAN cabling standards.

Additionally IDEAL announces the FiberTEK® FDX fibre optic modules that allow the LanTEK® II to certify multi-mode and single mode fibre to TSB Tier 1 standards.

15.04.2008
New low cost fibre optic cable testing kit is now available

A new low cost fibre optic testing kit has been launched that enables users to certify fibre optic cabling and optical devices. Absolute power and end-to-end cable losses can be calculated at four different wavelengths, including a 1490nm measurement mode, enabling users to certify emerging single mode ‘fibre-to-the-home’ cabling systems (FTTx).

15.04.2008
New CCTV tester is lighter, more compact and offers unique functionality
A new, versatile, easy-to-use CCTV tester is now available, which is both lighter and more compact than its predecessor and offers unique additional features, including video level and sync testing, as well as audio level testing.