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\"\"The summer of 2019 will be remembered for a lot of things (many of them Ben Stokes related!), but for the world\u2019s leading cable cleat manufacturer, Ellis, it\u2019s been a season that has shown exactly why they are seen around the globe as the industry innovators.<\/p>\n

Twist and shout<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ellis has given cable cleat installation an innovative new twist that will significantly reduce installation time and costs, and help wholesalers by simplifying the ordering process.<\/p>\n

The North Yorkshire company, which exports to over 40 countries, has designed and developed a twist foot fixing mechanism for use on all sizes and types of its best-selling standard cable cleats, Emperor and Vulcan+.<\/p>\n

The twist foot cleats, which are supplied pre-fitted, are suitable for all installations using cable channel and ladder with inverted rungs. There are single footed versions for cables in trefoil up to 58mm, and double footed versions for cables with diameters ranging from 59mm to 128mm.<\/p>\n

The single version locks in place with nothing more complex than a 90 degree turn and the tightening of the integral securing bolt, while the double footed version is secured with tabs that are simply rotated 90 degrees to engage the channel nut, before the securing bolt is tightened.<\/p>\n

Stephen Walton, Ellis\u2019 technical director, said: \u201cEmperor and Vulcan+ have been the best-selling cable cleats in the world for years, but as a business that never rests on its laurels and always strives to innovate, we are always looking at ways to improve on everything \u2013 even the very best.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMaking installation easier is something we\u2019ve done a lot of work on, and the twist foot could be a real game changer. Not only does it slash installation cost and time, and signal an end to installers hunting around for the right nuts to go with the right bolts, but for wholesaler its means everything needed to install and fit a cable cleat can now be sold as one product part.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Improving on the tried, tested and trusted<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ellis has shown that innovation doesn\u2019t have to be restricted to new product development; having enhanced a product that has been one of its best-sellers for over 20-years.<\/p>\n

Ellis\u2019 technical team has taken the company\u2019s cable hangers, which are used primarily in the rail industry, and made them stronger and, remarkably, cheaper.<\/p>\n

Stephen Walton explained: \u201cWe\u2019ve been successfully manufacturing and selling our cable hangers for two decades, and it\u2019s fair to say that the design is tried, tested and completely trusted by all those who use it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBut with the market for cable hangers growing, and the number of extremely similar products also expanding, it was felt we needed to improve on the design in order to capitalise on new opportunities, while at the same time protecting our current customer base.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ellis achieved this by looking at every aspect of the product and looking at ways to improve on it. The first key development is that there are two different versions of the new Ellis cable hanger \u2013 a standard Mk2 cable hanger, and a convex hanger; the latter designed specifically for use in tunnels, where the mounting surface is often curved.<\/p>\n

Benefits of the new Mk2 cable hangers include: <\/strong><\/p>\n