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Cost-effective electrical termination

solutions for the construction industry

ratley has a range of cost-effective it is IP68 (2 m continuous) and IP66 rated, Contact Sales, Pratley,
electrical solutions available to and can accommodate an N35 rail, spacers Phone 011 955-2190, sales@pratley.co.za,
Passist contractors in a recovering and terminals. www.pratleyelectrical.com
construction industry. “It is important The ZED gland range, for armoured Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
that one does not compromise on and unarmoured cable, is a low-cost PratleySA/
quality in favour of cost, which is option of nickel-plated brass cable glands Twitter: https://twitter.com/PratleySA
especially important when it comes for use with SWA and unarmoured cable.
to safety-critical electrical termination Supplied complete with nickel-plated
equipment such as cable glands and locknuts, the range is SABS approved
junction boxes,” comments Pratley to SANS 1213. A range of accessories is
Marketing Director Eldon Kruger. available, and the unarmoured range of
“We have a range of cable glands and ZED glands is IP68 rated when fitted with a
junction boxes that strike this balance nipple gasket.
well, ensuring both quality and cost- “All of these products form part of our
effectiveness on your next project.” extensive range of cable glands, junction
When it comes to non-metallic cable boxes and related accessories for both
glands, and unlike ordinary PVC cable normal and hazardous locations available
glands, Tufflon compression glands from Pratley,” concludes Kruger.
from Pratley are made from a tough
engineering plastic, which means that
they are virtually unbreakable and
do not suffer from frustrating ‘thread
jumping’.
They are SABS-approved and
comply with SANS 60529. An IP68 seal
protects these glands from dust ingress
and ensures that they are completely
waterproof for immersion up to 2 m.
The glands can be adapted for use with
flat twin and earth cables by simply
replacing the standard compression
bush supplied with a special adaptor
bush. They are available in various sizes
in black, grey, or white.
The Pratley Econo Box junction
box is designed and manufactured
specifically with the needs of the
contractor in mind. Made of a tough,
corrosion-resistant engineering plastic,
it is fitted with a raised dome lid that
is held down by stainless steel screws
to make the Econo Box tamper- and
waterproof.
This SABS-approved junction
box is manufactured complete with
encapsulated internal earth to ensure
earth continuity between all gland
entries. Featuring four threaded entries,

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