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News Release from: Phoenix Contact | Subject: Trabtech surge and lightning protection
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 01 July 2005
Lightning strikes again in the UK
For the second year in a row the British summer weather has resulted in increased incidents of thunderstorms and lightning with more predicted over the coming months
For the second year in a row the British summer weather has resulted in increased incidents of thunderstorms and lightning with more predicted over the coming months with the added consequences of costly interruption to services and network systems Phoenix Contact has the solutions with the Trabtech range of surge and lightning protection products to significantly reduce the damage to electronic equipment and preventing expensive downtime as a result of lightning strikes affecting electrical systems
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 24 Feb 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Fitting of adequate lightning and surge protection devices can provide the added benefit of preventing these risks and therefore reducing costs, downtime and loss of essential services.
The company's range of products, enable the complete electrical system to be protected from the main distribution system, and low voltage control systems, to the lighting and telecoms networks.
They are simple to select and install, plus their modular design makes for easy maintenance without disturbing wiring saving valuable downtime.
Phoenix Contact is one of the world leaders in developing and manufacturing connectivity solutions and automation components.
Its principal product ranges include: printed circuit board connectors; modular terminal blocks; fieldbus components; surge voltage protection systems; industrial plug and socket connectors and interface units.
In all of these areas, Phoenix Contact can offer technical expertise and cost effective solutions. Request a free brochure from Phoenix Contact ...
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