3rd place: Lapp - cables with high fire protection 'Ölflex Classic 128 H BK SC' and 'Ölflex Classic 115 CH'

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3rd place - Lapp

Lapp is expanding its portfolio of cables and wires with halogen-free plastic composition with two new products: The Ölflex Classic 128 H BK SC is a single-core cable especially for building cabling. The high-current sheathed cable has CPR classification Cca in accordance with EU Directive 305/2011 (CPR/CPR). It offers a high level of electrical safety thanks to its 4000 V test voltage. The single core can be used universally for wiring internal machine and cross-system control circuits, is suitable for fixed installation and occasional movement without tensile stress and can be used in both dry and damp rooms. More...

Guido Ege, Head of Product Management and Product Development at Lapp, was delighted to receive the trophy for the cable solutions and reported on the other details and benefits of the award-winning cables. He also gave an insight into plans for future product developments.

2nd place in the electromechanics category

2nd place: Rittal - Maintenance-free LED signal towers

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2nd place - Rittal

The LED signal tower system from Rittal can be installed via wall, floor or pipe mounting and connected to Rittal support arm systems using adapters. The signal tower portfolio consists of a ready-to-connect and a modular system. In the ready-to-connect system, pre-assembled LED signal towers are available with the three standard signal colors green, yellow and red. More...

Kim-Pascal Mühlich, Product Management Enclosures at Rittal, accepted the trophy for the signal towers and highlighted the advantages of the system and its areas of application.

1st place in the electromechanics category

1st place: Wago - Mini terminal blocks 'Topjob S'

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1st place - Wago

Wago is expanding its terminal block portfolio with a mini version with a nominal cross-section of 2.5 mm², supplementing the 1 mm² version already available. The compact Topjob S mini terminal blocks are suitable for wiring work in confined connection boxes, for example for motors, pumps or devices in control cabinets. Despite its compact design, the 2.5 mm² version (maximum 4 mm² without wire end ferrule) can be used for applications up to 24 A (maximum 32 A without wire end ferrule) and 800 V (IEC)/600 V (UL). More...

Jana Höwner and Burkhard Niemann, both Product Managers Switch Gear Cabinet Components at Wago, were delighted to receive the trophy for the mini terminal blocks and gave an insight into the advantages and specifications of the 'Topjob S' series as well as future developments for users.