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Saniflo has launched a new, user-friendly, interactive configurator that enables customers to specify the Kineduo bath most suitable for their needs at the click of a button. Available on the Kinedo website the configurator can be used by anyone with access to a computer, tablet or mobile – including showroom staff sitting with prospective customers, merchants who need to assess the options for sale and installers who are planning the installation on site.

The Kineduo bath is highly customisable and prior to the development of the configurator it was a manual task to add items such as the glass bath panels, grab rails and other options. Because of the range of possibilities (there are thousands of potential configurations) it was never possible to create a photo for every possible scenario and it was left to the imagination to work out how the final product would look. Now, it is a simple task to pick the right spec and view an image of the final product with the option of downloading a printable pdf. It’s even possible to find a local registered Kinedo installer on the website and to email the required specification with a view to obtaining a quote for the supply and fit of the bath.

Simple to use, available in real time and optimised for every platform the Kineduo configurator is a time saving device aimed at making life easier for customers. Its ingenuity has been acknowledged by suppliers of the bath who are now incorporating it into their own websites.
The link can be found here: http://www.kinedo.co.uk/shower-cubicles/kineduo/

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TROX has announced the launch of a major new fancoil range – the TROX PWX Series – which brings to the market a 25% to 35% energy efficiency improvement over alternative models, with outstanding acoustic performance, and BACnet-enabled integrated controls packages as standard.

The launch of the new TROX PWX fancoil range follows an extensive research and development programme in which the company rejected incremental product enhancements in favour of a comprehensive rethink of fancoil technology. The new products have undergone thorough in-house testing, using TROX’s test chamber (constructed to comply with ASHRAE 79, BS1397 and EUROVENT 6/3), in addition to extensive corroboration of results at an independent test facility. As a result, specifiers are able to input exact performance criteria for an extremely wide range of thermal and acoustic scenarios when planning their air conditioning schemes, instead of having to rely on less reliable ‘anticipated’ or ‘expected’ data. The TROX PWX range is therefore able to speed up the specification of projects significantly, reduce levels of risk, streamline installation and commissioning, and provide valuable environmental and cost benefits.

Whilst the basic physical dimensions of the TROX PWX units have been kept the same (270mm deep) to meet market requirements, every aspect of the thermal, electrical and acoustic performance of these models has been redesigned. With new inlet attenuators, inlet plenums and discharge attenuators, the units feature completely redesigned key components capable of achieving outstanding performance across a wide range of applications.

The SFPs across the range comply with and exceed Part L requirements, with typical values between 0.15 to 0.25 W/(l/s) at 30 Pa ESP, with a Guide NR of 35.

The environmental performance of the fancoils has been developed in conjunction with the full range of TROX air terminal device options. TROX’s unique ‘One Stop Shop’ solution enables correct selection of air terminal devices to be tailored to each fancoil. This optimises potential energy savings without compromising air distribution (a factor very often overlooked when specifying the systems independently). The ability to source the entire system from a single supplier also enables specifiers to optimise the performance of the fancoils in VAV (variable air volume) systems. The specification process has been speeded-up by the introduction of sophisticated new in-house product selection technology. This makes it possible to identify the most effective combinations of fancoils, grilles and diffusers more quickly, making it possible to specify fancoils for entire projects in just minutes, rather than hours.

The TROX PWX fancoils are supplied with specially-designed on-board controls packages, as standard. Two different STD controls packages are offered:

• BACnet control, offering the full flexibility of uniquely addressed terminal units, which interface with Building Management Systems (BMS) and provide feedback on each unit’s performance.
• TROX can also offer standalone controls that allow user control of individual units where no BMS is present.

To complement these control packages, TROX is also able to offer a full water-side control package which has been designed to work seamlessly with either control option.

These control solutions provide a number of valuable benefits. Project lead-times can be reduced significantly, as all wiring diagrams are pre-designed and readily available. This reduces the time and costs associated with additional electrical scheme design or expensive customisation of BMS programming. Specifiers also have the peace of mind that the controls technology has perfect compatibility with the fancoil units, and has been developed specifically to optimise performance in a way that is hard to replicate with ‘bolt-on’ controls.

A key factor in the development of the TROX PWX Series has been the thoroughness of testing, which removes the project risks associated with incomplete or uncorroborated performance data. By thorough testing in-house using its own BSRIA type test rig, and by sourcing detailed external data for the fancoils from extensive independent testing, TROX is bringing to the market a range of products with unrivalled, verifiable, specification data. Care has been taken to test the units at specified 30 Pascal external static pressures (ESPs) and to provide exact performance figures. This improves on industry practice where lower external static pressures might be employed during testing, culminating in misleading results.

This rigorous testing of electrical and thermal performance has been matched by extensive independent acoustic testing. The acoustic testing, carried out in accordance with BS EN 16583:2015, covers the entire PWX range, including all available fan configurations across the full operating range.

Such detailed acoustic analysis allows precise selection of units to suit the customer’s requirements and is complemented by TROX’s new selection process, enabling user adaptation of project-specific finishes that may affect the resultant room NR level. As the suspended ceiling finish has such a big impact on the room NR, TROX has worked closely with Armstrong Ceilings to pre-programme tested ceiling tile SRI values into its new calculation programme to ensure the correct acoustic assumptions are used.

The new TROX PWX Series is designed to replace the company’s earlier fancoil models. The range includes 6 different physical sizes of unit, with 9 possible airflow configurations and 16 different fan options. The units are designed for 4-pipe heating and cooling, 2-pipe cooling, or electric heating as standard. As TROX is able to supply almost every element of an air handling system, from AHUs to air terminal devices, key advantages for system designers and specifiers include the possibility of ordering the fancoils alongside VAV components and ATDs, from a single supplier, for a perfectly-integrated solution.

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If you are responsible for specifying which make of wiring accessories is used on your commercial building projects you ought to visit your local INSTINCT road show and take this opportunity to see the products that are setting new standards in the wiring accessories market.
The range is packed with innovations such as full contact cable clamp terminals, in line & upward facing terminals integrated LED indicators & multi-pin safety shuttered sockets, etc.
At each event there’s also a free CPD course that looks at some of the recent regulation changes that affect the selection & specification of wiring accessories. To register simply contact the event organiser shown alongside your local event on the map We look forward to seeing you soon.

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This year, Saniflo, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of macerators and pumps is taking two stands at ISH, in Frankfurt, Germany from 14-18 March allowing the team to welcome more visitors than ever to get a first look at the company’s range of new products for the domestic and commercial sectors. ISH attendees can find Kinedo shower cubicles, including the bath replacement Kinemagic product plus the latest Kineduo bath, in Hall 3 Stand C93; and the full range of all Saniflo pumps, macerators and lifting stations in Hall 9 Stand G29.

The experts at Saniflo – inventors of the macerator with more than 50 years’ experience and the number one in the UK macerator market – have been hard at work behind the scenes revamping and upgrading the company’s portfolio of domestic and commercial products to deliver the most innovative and comprehensive range of macerators and pumps to date. The new domestic ‘Up’ range of macerators is designed for easier access and maintenance, whilst also giving great performance with even quieter operation.

“As market leaders, we continually innovate,” says Saniflo UK Customer Services and Marketing Manager, Ann Boardman. “We have invested very heavily in improving our product range because the industry changes and evolves, and one solution does not fit all as no two jobs are ever the same, which is why we offer a simple solution for every situation, whilst keeping it really easy to replace an old Saniflo product for a new Saniflo design when the time comes. We’re very excited about showcasing our new products at ISH and this is our biggest presence there to date.”

The Saniflo range of new products includes eight improved designs for the domestic market; available from April 2017 and seven for the commercial market, available later in 2017.

“Industry professionals will notice many improvements but as pipe centers are identical to the existing ranges, making upgrades and replacements will be swift and simple. It’s a hassle-free, plug and play range designed to be the best on the market featuring ease of installation and maintenance with new and improved styling and vibration reduction.”

To order your copy of the new Saniflo domestic and commercial product catalogue visit www.saniflo.co.uk

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Triton has extended its range of liquid applied waterproofing products to offer a wider choice of systems primarily for the reliable waterproofing of roofs and podium decks. Each of the three new systems provides Type A barrier protection waterproofing as defined in BS 8102 (2009). They are quick and easy to apply, very fast curing and suitable for application in cooler temperatures – therefore extending the season for application and reducing the downtime of areas treated.

TWS-Poly H produces a totally seamless waterproof surface on prepared concrete and can be applied by squeegee, brush, trowel or roller. The 2-component polyurea formulation is ideal for waterproofing pitched or flat roofs, decks and balconies and other areas where a degree of flexibility is required. The trafficable, cured surface also makes it suitable for waterproofing concrete floors in car parks etc. TWS-Poly H can also be applied to internal and external walls.
TWS-Poly S is another fast curing, 2-component polyuria formulation but designed for application by a twin nozzle, heated spray unit. Offering excellent bonding strength and crack bridging capability, TWS-Poly S can be combined with geotextiles to obtain on-site applied, seamless liners or coatings in tunnels or canals or used to waterproof pitched or flat roofs. The cured surface allows for building movement and is trafficable and highly resistant to abrasion.

Single component TWS Fastcoat cures as an elastic and seamless layer that offers excellent weather resistance and can withstand permanent water contact. A key feature is its ability to deliver a combination of root barrier and waterproofing layer, therefore reducing the number of layers required in green roof construction. Applied by brush, spreader or airless equipment, its cured surface can be lightly trafficked making it suitable for low pitch or flat roofs and balconies.

Liquid applied waterproofing systems can deal with complex shapes and contours where joints or folds in other waterproofing materials might cause a weakness. Technical support on the specification and installation of all Triton’s waterproofing systems is available from Triton’s technical team. Installation guidelines and data sheets are also available for download at tritonsystems.co.uk

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WAGO has invested over £200,000 in building an engineering centre located at its UK headquarters in Rugby that is dedicated to designing, pre-assembling, testing and distributing bespoke modular trunking systems for commercial and industrial new builds and upgrades. The centre is a world first for WAGO.

Modular trunking
“While modular wiring is not new, what is different is the concept of modular trunking,” explains WAGO’s Steve Emberton. “Today WAGO is offering a one-stop shop, with modular trunking bringing together all control, power and lighting into one integrated system. Our ability to combine a modular trunking system with I/O is a first within the UK market, allowing many building services to be monitored and controlled using a single platform.” The same trunking can also carry other piped services.
The modular trunking is assembled at WAGO’s facility in incremental lengths and can be installed by non-qualified personnel. Electricians are only required on-site, and in far fewer numbers, for final wiring and testing, thereby significantly reducing labour costs.
Contained within the modular trunking is WAGO’s WINSTA® pluggable connection and cabling system which, via a system of harmonised plugs and sockets, connects all electrical installations and components with each other, from large fan coil units to individual dado sockets. The connectors simply plug together and are keyed to avoid mis-mating, significantly reducing installation errors. The trunking distributes power and data to and from I/O modules to monitor and control various automated systems throughout a building.
Initial investment on modular trunking is rapidly returned with significantly faster installation times leading to considerably lower overall project costs. WAGO’s ability to deliver a fully integrated “plug and play” system assembled off-site at its production unit, allows customers to benefit from shorter lead times and more effective distribution of labour. With less cabling and testing required, fewer staff are required for installation. This reduces the numbers of people required to work at height, while improving overall site health and safety.

WAGO-I/O-System
The WAGO-I/O-System supports all major protocols such as BACnet, KNX, DALI and EnOcean, Modbus/TCP/IP. The I/O system can be used to control and monitor almost any building automation task, from heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) to lighting or window blinds. “The compatibility of the I/O system, with all commonly used programming protocols, permits streamlined integration and communication with almost any existing systems installed prior or alongside WAGO’s.
“The concept was created following a demand from the hospital sector, where there was a need to ensure separate power supplies for critical areas like theatres, and for more general areas” says Emberton.
The engineering centre in Rugby comprises a design team, pre-assembly, testing facility and despatch, manned by some 20 personnel.

Design team
The modular trunking is assembled at WAGO’s facility based on specifications supplied by the customer, or designed by WAGO’s engineers. The company offers consulting and project planning services to help customers devise the best possible solution for their project. An experienced in-house engineering department offers access to highly skilled building services project consultants, who offer advice or undertake site visits to assist the design and planning process of projects, and ensure that the right systems, solutions and components are selected.
Where previously customers would have to design, commission and install trunking, HVAC, lighting and blind control systems often from separate companies, WAGO is able to provide a fully integrated solution delivering comprehensive building automation capabilities underpinned by secure, reliable connections.

Pre-assembly and testing facility
All modular trunking is tested electrically and for material defects using three rigs from MK Test Systems. This ensures that every trunking system leaves the facility having been fully tested to specification ready for quick on site installation.
All trunking is fitted with WINSTA connectors that have a high current rating, and wiring that performs to specification, with minimal leakage or field effects between adjacent running cables.

Despatch
While time is saved during installation, WAGO is keen to avoid delays in delivery or confusion as to what has been dispatched and where it is to be used. WAGO packages the modular trunking safely and securely to ensure it arrives at site ready to use. For schools, hotels or offices, where several types of room are repeated in a building, the trunking is packed “per floor” or “per room”, ensuring that the installer has the right trunking per room type delivered in one clearly labelled container.

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The benefits of Timbmet Engineered Components (TEC®) compared to Timber are explained in a new brochure that underlines why the company is at the forefront of innovation in the largely traditional timber industry.

Manufacturers and installers will find that Timbmet’s multi layered construction of TEC® offers stability and stress performance far in excess of Timber. These highly engineered wood products – available in four key species – are made by joining/gluing multiple pieces of material together.

TEC® is designed to provide uniform performance; a flawless appearance free from nots, splits and staining; reduced levels of waste; and savings on material yield costs and labour costs.

“We hope that we can help our customers to see the benefits of using Engineered Timber” says Justin Hayward from Timbmet. “Timbmet is so confident that you’ll see improved results using TEC® that we can provide working samples for you to trial.”

Compared to solid wood, TEC® could save approximately 25% on material yield costs; made to measure components could also result in 30% less waste and lower associated costs. Waste is also produced at the source of manufacture which means it is recycled back into other wood products.

Labour costs are also reduced because of ease of storage and assembly of the quality controlled product.

Mike Thompson of Biker Group says: “We now use engineered Red Grandis for all our doors and windows because of its quality, performance, stainability and sustainability, and because it is economical and 100% FSC® certified.”
TEC® is available in European Oak, Sapele, Redwood FSC® or PEFC certified, and FSC® certified Red Grandis, exclusive to Timbmet in the UK.

Julian Connelly of Patchett Joinery says: “Red Grandis being a hardwood, the consistency of the grain means no imperfections appear after painting. The result is a high performance, low maintenance material that ensures higher value for our customers.”
Timbmet can offer a comprehensive off-the-shelf range and the capacity to manufacture bespoke components, plus the fact that all TEC products are FD30 fire certified. The range includes Window, Door and Stair parts, in addition to Sandwich Panels, Insulated Sandwich Scantlings and Glulam Curtain Walling.
If you would like to learn more about how engineered timber can benefit you in the manufacture and installation of windows, doors and stairways contact marketing@timbmet.com .

Further details on Timbmet’s full range of TEC products and the new brochure can be found at www.timbmet.com . Hard copies are also available by contacting marketing@timbmet.com

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Online RIBA Approved CPD

Newton Waterproofing recently filmed recently filmed Commercial Director Toby Champion presenting the RIBA Approved Double Points CPD ‘Structural Waterproofing Design Strategies to BS8102:2009’ in our training facilities. The presentation is 20 minutes long and we are offering it to architects and specifiers as an alternative to booking a CPD at their premises.

There are a number of advantages with this approach: architects can watch the presentation in a time convenient to them, they can forward it to their colleagues to watch and they can refer to it again at a later date. When the architect has watched the CPD, they will e-mail us with the names of all those who have watched the CPD and we will issue them their RIBA certificates.

Announcing The New Members Area

The CPD will sit on the new Members part of the Newton Waterproofing website. The members area features:

• The 20 minute CPD presentation
• A downloadable pdf version of the CPD
• Our upcoming training schedule and
• An area to download all our Datasheets, MSDS, Brochures and
• Drawings

“We are really excited about the launch of the Newton Members Area and Online CPD. Based on our market research, we have found that many architects prefer being able to watch the CPD online in their own time, and also be able to share the presentation with their colleagues. We welcome and feedback about the new venture” – Lucinda Muschialli, Marketing Director

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Leading electrical wholesaler Newey & Eyre has launched its new 2015 Newlec catalogue which is packed full of innovative new solutions.

Among the new product additions to the catalogue are enhancements to the lighting range, including new dimmable luminaires which come with DALI dimmable control gear and an extended range of LED emergency luminaires. In response to ever increasing demand, T5 & T8 tubes offering low wattage, long life and high lumen output have also been added to the catalogue.

Following changes to Parts B, C and E of the Building Regulations, the fire rated downlighter GU10 can and lamp holder has also been updated and is now fully enclosed, making it one of the first of its kind to meet the requirements of the legislation.

The Newlec heating and ventilation range now includes all purpose continuous running fans, which are available in either axial or filterless centrifugal versions and offer energy efficiency, the flexibility to be installed in any room and are virtually silent running. There have also been improvements in the traditional intermittent fan range with 4” low profile fans now available with a stylish new front grille, as well as a quiet version, which has one of the lowest decibel levels on the market for an intermittent fan.

The new energy efficient storage heaters offer potential savings of over 30% against traditional manual versions, while the electric radiators offer individual room-by-room central heating control to suit the user’s requirement at a lower cost than many other forms of traditional installed electric heating.

The range of fire and security products has also been expanded with new thermally enhanced optical alarms which can be used in place of either ionisation and/or optical alarms, in addition to two wire fire alarm systems which benefit from multipoint scatter sensor. Furthermore, the new edition sees the introduction of an IP68 rated keypad for access control which is heavy duty, vandal resistant and completely waterproof.

The new catalogue also features a RG6 Shotgun twin satellite cable to enable faster installation than traditional types and new gel connector covers, offering a fully weatherproof connection which is fully submersible to high depths.

Following an increase in requests, a double switched socket with twin USB has been added for charging iPads, iPhones and other devices.

To meet the demands of modern data installation requirements the data accessories range has been significantly enhanced to provide a more comprehensive off-the shelf offer. It now includes fully assembled wall mounted data cabinets with adjustable 19″ profiles and lockable glass front doors. The 16 port Cat5e and Cat6 Rear Punch IDC patch panels have been replaced by 24 port models. We‘ve added high quality moulded Cat5e patch leads for data, voice and ISDN patching. Made from 100% stranded copper core, they are also suitable for power over Ethernet.

Due to popular demand, the tool range has also been expanded to include SDS chisels, step and cone drills, cable cutters and jigsaw blades, in addition to two new first aid kits to the PPE range, and a range of screws, plugs and fixings in durable, re-sealable tubs with carry handles.

The catalogue also includes cable marker kits, as well as a new extended range of enclosures which now covers clear lid IP55, high lid IP55 and larger GRP and steel units.

Caren Munro, product brands manager at Newey & Eyre, said: “Our new catalogue is our most extensive yet. Alongside traditional bestsellers, innovative new products are featured with information that will prove even more useful to customers.

“From LED lighting controls to energy efficient storage heaters, the Newlec Catalogue is full of innovative new products and we’re confident our customers will find the catalogue a useful tool for their everyday working lives.”

A full electronic version is also available for viewing, downloading and online purchasing via the company’s website, www.neweysonline.co.uk.

For more information, please call 0800 783 6909 or call into any local branch. Alternatively, Newey & Eyre offers the additional facility to order online via Neweys Online. The web store offers a range of benefits including an extended service with a late 8pm cut-off time for next day delivery. Orders can also be placed online for the items to be collected next day from any of the nationwide Newey & Eyre locations.

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