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The Conquest 2.0 is a versatile, multi-position ladder with non-conductive fiberglass rails. This lightweight ladder is ready to take on any project. Plus, it’s Hi-Viz Green now.

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The newest version of Yellow 77 lubricant maintains the performance of the classic wax-based formula, but now comes in a convenient, easy-to-use aerosol spray format. Beyond the ease of application, another feature that sets the Yellow 77 aerosol apart is its extended stability range. The aerosol is temperature-stable from -17°C to…

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Power Your Industrial Projects With Nexans Cables.

Nexans is a global player in the energy transition and for more than a century, we have manufactured cables in Canada. We offer a full range of industrial cables from ACWU90, DriveRX® VFD, TECK90 and medium voltage armoured cables from 5 to 15 kV. In addition, we provide TECK300 which is TECK90  available in a 300m packaging which also has metre markings. Nexans specializes in providing reliable and long-lasting performance for all your industrial cable needs.

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Safety is everything. So, being sure the power is off before you open electrical equipment and start handling matters. But how can you be safe and be sure the circuit is de-energized? What if the only acceptable method is a complex testing process that potentially exposes you to the very danger you’re trying to avoid? Panduit introduces a new solution – absence of voltage testers (AVTs) – to prove that the power is off.

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