Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at Routeco

From all the staff at Routeco, we would like to wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy New
Year. 

For our Christmas opening times over the festive period please Click here.

We have enjoyed working with you the last year and look forward to continuing working with you in 2016. 

Everyone at Routeco wishes you all a prosperous New Year. 

Christmas Opening Hours

The Christmas Holidays are nearly here! Please find below our opening hours over the festive period. 

Sales

Normal sales opening times will operate on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd December.

The sales team will be working limited hours on Christmas Eve.

On the 29th, 30th and 31st of December from 9am until 5pm there will be a member of staff covering this Department, an out of hours service is available at other times.

Normal sales operation resumed on Monday 4th January 2016 (England & Wales) and Tuesday 5th January in Scotland.

Despatch 

The last despatch date for normal next day deliveries will be on Tuesday 22nd December.

Despatches on the 23rd will be for timed deliveries only for Christmas Eve.

Normal Logistics operation resumes on Monday 4th January 2016. 

Please find delivery information below:

Date	Delivery status	Notes
22nd December	Normal delivery service
23rd December	Last Collection – must be for timed delivery 24th Dec
24th December	No DPD/Knights of Old collections. Same day only	Call out applies after business close
25th December	Closed
26th December	Same day only	Call out applies
27th December	Same day only	Call out applies
28th December	Same day only	Call out applies
29th December	Same day only	Call out applies
30th December	Same day only	Call out applies
31st December	Same day only	Call out applies
1st January	Closed
2nd January	Same day only	Call out applies
3rd January	Same day only	Call out applies
4th January	England/Wales return back to work	No deliveries in Scotland
5th January	Scotland return Normal service resumes

From everyone at Routeco, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Routeco announce distribution partnership with SMC Pneumatics (UK) Ltd

Routeco is very proud to announce that on the 10^th November 2015 we have signed a UK distribution agreement with SMC Pneumatics (UK) Ltd, which will further enhance our product portfolio offering to our OEM Machine Builder customers, as we continuously strive to enhance our position as our customers’ Technical ‘Partner of Choice’ for Control and Automation products.

Established in Japan in 1959, SMC has pursued a strategy of sustainable growth and now has a presence in 78 countries worldwide. With over 55 years of experience and a global reputation for excellence, pneumatics market leaders SMC continue to invest in new product development and meet customers’ needs with innovative, high-quality products which are supported from a 24,000m² purpose-built production, logistics and administration facility in Milton Keynes where around 100 design engineers offer European wide technical support. In addition to the staff based at Milton Keynes, SMC has a nationwide sales team of over 120 technically trained sales engineers.

Routeco UK Sales Director, Dave Amps said: 

“This is an exciting new venture with a market leading global brand. SMC has a focus on innovation and high quality products, something that Routeco values greatly.  By working together in close partnership, SMC and Routeco can bring technical and supply chain benefits to its extensive OEM customer base. By having competency in both electrical and pneumatic control, Routeco will be able to add additional value to our customers when assisting in the specification and selection of their control architecture.”

(L) Phil Stockdale (SMC) Tony Usher (Routeco) Mark Jeffries (SMC) 

(R) Dave Amps (Routeco) Kevin O’Carroll (SMC) Keith Harrison (Routeco)

Back Row (L-R) Dave Amps (Routeco) Keith Harrison (Routeco) Phil Stockdale (SMC) Mark Jeffries (SMC)    

Front Row (L-R) Tony Usher (Routeco) Kevin O’Carroll (SMC)

Hazardous Area Products available from Routeco

Routeco is a specialist supplier of hazardous area equipment.

We have the in-house expertise to offer a complete range of ATEX control solutions for both gas and dust applications. Our range of ATEX solutions, including bespoke control systems, encompasses all of the major protection concepts including:

• Intrinsically safe (Ex i) solutions for zone 0
• Increased safety (EX e) terminal boxes
• Flameproof (Ex d) panels and equipment
• Ex n solutions (Ex nA, nC and nR) for zone 2 control panels
• Protection by enclosure (Ex t) specifically for explosive dust environments

Working alongside global supply partners and many other specialist suppliers, we have an enviable offering of products and solutions for Hazardous Area customers. 

Services we offer: 

• Training customised to clients’ requirements
• Introduction to hazardous areas
• Dust hazards
• Intrinsic safety
• Lunch and learn sessions

Design assistance

• Converting non ATEX systems for zone hazardous area
• Protection method options
• Equipment type selection 
• Compare commercially and technically different manufacturers offerings

Site surveys:

• On non-certified equipment to assess for conversion to ATEX
• On existing equipment to assess suitability for zoned areas

Click here for our hazardous areas brochure to see the ATEX products available.

To speak to a member of Routeco staff about the hazardous area support we can provide you can email info@routeco.com or call us on 0370 607 1000.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

There’s only two more weeks before the big day and it’s feeling very Christmassy now at our head office in Milton Keynes.

It’s also the first of our Christmas jumper Fridays and doesn’t everyone look great - money raised from our dress down Fridays this month is going to Willen Hospice. 

A reminder that our Christmas opening times can be found here.

EPLAN Pro Panel: virtual enclosure layout in 3D

EPLAN Pro Panel is a switchgear solution for the 3D engineering of control cabinets and switchgear systems. 

The software supports the 3D assembly for the fluid and electrical configuration of control cabinets and provides virtual wiring and 3D data for wire assembly and production machinery, in addition to 3D power distribution and copper rail configuration. 

The EPLAN platform simultaneously connects control configuration with the 3D control cabinet assembly information, providing a consistent data exchange to enhance project quality and accelerate the speed and ease of engineering design.  

The benefits of using EPLAN Pro Panel include:

                  

Safe planning

• Ability to align components and position them exactly
• Fitting regulations and minimum distances based on manufacturer requirements are taken into consideration as are the correct positioning of equipment, wiring ducts and support rails

Flexible layout

• Using the electro-technical circuit diagram, the EPLAN Pro Panel calculates the optimum wiring routes wires and cables, including checking how full the wire ducts are
• Automatic length calculation allows you to increase your productivity

Quick start

• A range of options available for accessing device data including 3D geometry whether it’s from the EPLAN Data Portal or via the built in STEP interface, directly from the component manufacturer or data CDs from any 3D CAD programme 

Consistency for lively exchange

• The EPLAN Platform connects electrical engineering and 3D mounting layout directly with one another 
• No more time lost thanks to redundant data, manual data transfer, synchronisation, consistency checks and maintaining parts list information

Top class workflow optimisation

• A consistent product development process makes your work easier: redundant data storage, multiple data entry and time-consuming reverse engineering all become things of the past

Directly into (NC) production

• EPLAN Pro Panel provides information on the mechanical processing of mounting plates, doors or entire cabinet casing
• At the touch of a button, you can produce production-related information on drill holes, threads or openings and make this available directly to your NC processing machine 

Wiring made easy

• Whether assembly is manual or automated, all the information required for cable assembly is provided
• Data is output in neutral or machine-specific format, so you can connect standard cable assembly machines and provide information for specialist suppliers

Added value at a glance

• EPLAN Pro Panel offers perfect consistency and optimum configuration support as well as top-notch production integration

For more information or to discuss your design software requirements with one of our account managers please contact us at info@routeco.com or visit our website at www.routeco.com

You’ll always see the big picture with Safeside IR viewing windows

Grace Engineered Products’ SafeSide® W–MC Series allows for safe thermography inspections of multiple components through one big window, reducing the number of windows required and enhancing productivity.

Safeside® infrared viewing window features:

• The W-MC series features a larger rectangular viewing area that provides an unparalleled field-of-view (FOV) when compared to traditional round IR windows
• The exclusive, industrial-grade, reinforced polymer allows any infrared camera to monitor completely undisturbed assets inside electrical equipment
• Safeside® Polymers do not degrade when exposed to acids, alkalis, UV, moisture, humidity, vibration, and high frequency noise – a guarantee no crystal IR window can provide

Infrared (IR) cameras are essential tools for predictive maintenance, but they can only inspect what they can see. With their unparalleled field of view, the W-MC Series IR Viewing Windows from SafeSide® give you a quick, efficient way to safely inspect electrical equipment.

Whitepapers and datasheets on SafeSide® can be found here.

If you require any further information you can email info@routeco.com or call us on 0370 607 1000. 

Why is power supply one of the greatest challenges of the future?

The demand for power continues to grow. Experts predict an increase in global power consumption of around 60 per cent by 2030. Industrialisation in the emerging markets and changes to power concepts in industrialised nations involving an increased amount of renewable energies form the background to the paradigm shift: smart processes and new technologies for generation, distribution and consumption are gaining in importance. Added to this are changes in the power plant landscape, the integration of renewable energies, the expansion of networks and the development of power storage solutions. New power concepts such as these represent both an opportunity and a challenge for the entire industry.

Weidmuller understand the need for low CO2 energy production with zero emissions.  As an international connectivity partner, Weidmuller provide a wide range of powerful modules and components developed especially for these requirements. 

You can read Weidmuller’s journal on how they think the power landscape will change and their solutions by clicking here.

For more information about Weidmuller and their products please contact us at info@routeco.com or visit our website at www.routeco.com.

Routeco Christmas opening hours

Christmas Opening Hours

The Christmas Holidays are nearly here! Please find below our opening hours over the festive period. 

Sales

Normal sales opening times will operate on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd December.

The sales team will be working limited hours on Christmas Eve.

On the 29th, 30th and 31st of December from 9am until 5pm there will be a member of staff covering this Department, an out of hours service is available at other times.

Normal sales operation resumed on Monday 4th January 2016 (England & Wales) and Tuesday 5th January in Scotland.

Despatch 

The last despatch date for normal next day deliveries will be on Tuesday 22nd December.

Despatches on the 23rd will be for timed deliveries only for Christmas Eve.

Normal Logistics operation resumes on Monday 4th January 2016. 

Please find delivery information below:

Date	Delivery status	Notes
22nd December	Normal delivery service
23rd December	Last Collection – must be for timed delivery 24th Dec
24th December	No DPD/Knights of Old collections. Same day only	Call out applies after business close
25th December	Closed
26th December	Same day only	Call out applies
27th December	Same day only	Call out applies
28th December	Same day only	Call out applies
29th December	Same day only	Call out applies
30th December	Same day only	Call out applies
31st December	Same day only	Call out applies
1st January	Closed
2nd January	Same day only	Call out applies
3rd January	Same day only	Call out applies
4th January	England/Wales return back to work	No deliveries in Scotland
5th January	Scotland return Normal service resumes

From everyone at Routeco, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.