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BASEC suspend licence of Turkish manufacturer
Atlas Kablo Sanayi Ticaret Anonim Sirketi of Turkey has violated their BASEC product certification licence which has now been suspended by BASEC with immediate effect and until further notice. They are better known in the UK as Atlas Kablo who supply a number of cable distributors and wholesalers with PVC house wiring, flex and conduit wires.
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Approved cables initiative revealed to electrical supply industry
Today, the Approved Cables Initiative (ACI) launched its proactive and co-ordinated plan to investigate and address the issue of unsafe, non-approved and counterfeit cables in the UK marketplace.
Excess Stock
We currently have a number of items that we do not consider part of our ideal inventory. Please see our "Excess Store" link to view the items and feel free too seek.
BS 5308 SPECIFICATION WITHDRAWN
The British Standards Institute (BSI) has withdrawn the standard for instrumentation cable BS 5308:1986 Instrumentation cables parts 1 and 2.
BASEC issues warning notice
BASEC has issued a public warning notice about certain cables which have been sold into the UK market.
TRATOS Armaflex
Instrumentation, Power and Composite Interlocked Armoured Cables
BS 5308 SPECIFICATION WITHDRAWN
November 2009
The British Standards Institute (BSI) has withdrawn the standard for instrumentation cable BS 5308:1986 Instrumentation cables parts 1 and 2, however because of the extent of the worldwide recognition and demand for these types there is a new publication - PAS 5308-1:2009 Control and Instrumentation cables. Part 1: for polyethylene insulated cables and Part 2: for PVC insulated cables.
These “Publicly Available Specifications” available from BSI are endorsed by the BCA (British Cable Association) and the ECA (Electrical Contractors Association) and we will be manufacturing in accordance with the new documents.
