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For many years ETE has been a key national distributor of MEAN WELL Power Supplies.
With many of it’s key product ranges focused on the panel building and machine building sectors our DIN rail power supplies represent one of the most comprehensive ranges available.
With both 1ph and 3ph inputs and DC outputs including 5V, 12V, 15V, 24V, and 48V all available from our extensiv ... [Read More]
POSTED: September 27, 2023
UL Transformers
ETE are now one of the only UK companies accredited to manufacture UL Listed Control Transformers, from 25VA to 5kVA. As we get ever closer to the UK leaving the EU we are experiencing high demand for UL Listed Transformers as such we are considering extending our range to cover three phase transformers as well, let us know if this is of interest to you.
We manufacture und ... [Read More]
POSTED: August 17, 2020
The 2020 Drives & Controls Exhibition and co-located shows have been rescheduled to take place 25-27 January 2021 following advice from UK Government and health officials.
According to a statement released from Drives and Controls "current modelling projections suggest that the virus will peak in Spring and decline thereafter during the following months... the rescheduled date provides c ... [Read More]
POSTED: March 17, 2020
Although the number of reported cases in the UK is relatively low, the situation is quickly evolving. As such, ETE has developed a continuity plan to provide clear guidance on what we are currently doing and what we will do if the situation changes. The plan follows the guidance given by the government and other legal entities.
Our coronavirus (COVID-19) business continuity plan can be downl ... [Read More]
POSTED: March 11, 2020
Our XMS series of Class II transformers range from 50VA to 300VA, with a variety of popular input and output voltages available from stock. The transformers are high specification Class II units and are enclosed is a moulded housing to UL 94 V-0. Models feature Class F insulation and are designed to EN 61558 2-4/6. All types are manufactured by ETE in the UK and custom-built variations are also ... [Read More]
POSTED: March 9, 2020
Drives and Controls is recognised as the UK's leading show for automation, power transmission, and motor engineering. It is a biennial event and is co-located with 4 other industrial exhibitions, making it the largest manufacturing / industrial event in the UK this year. The show covers the very latest in mechanical power transmission, drives, energy efficiency, motion control, robotics, en ... [Read More]
POSTED: March 5, 2020
Our range of YUASA valve-regulated lead-acid batteries are available in 6V and 12V types with electric charge ratings from 1Ah to 200Ah. They boast superb recovery from deep discharge and no electrolyte leakage. The most popular models are stocked for immediate despatch and we can look at getting stock in of any other models that you have an ongoing requirement for. The maintenance-free recharg ... [Read More]
POSTED: February 3, 2020
As of this month, MEAN WELL have announced a number of updates to their list of discontinued products.
The DRH and DRT series have now been added, with our DR, DRP, PS, and SP ranges only available on a 90 day lead-time from MEAN WELL.
The last production date for all of the above ranges is scheduled for Tuesday 8th September 2020.
There are, however, new and more cost-effective models ... [Read More]
POSTED: January 23, 2020
Beware of companies falsely advertising UL Listed transformers. There have been a few instances recently in which transformers designed to UL standards (without UL certification) or UL Recognised transformers (without full UL Listing) have been incorrectly labelled as UL Listed. Using a non-UL Listed transformer where UL Listing is essential can result in inspection failures. Only transformers ... [Read More]
POSTED: January 15, 2020
MEAN WELL's HLG series constant current and constant voltage LED power supplies have been designed for use within harsh environments with protection ratings of IP65 or IP67. The units are suitable for indoor and outdoor use and possess power ratings from 40W to 600W. The LED drivers feature a universal AC input of 90~305V AC, with output voltages from 12V to 54V DC. Models boast built-in active ... [Read More]
POSTED: January 6, 2020