Electric ie May-June 2026

8 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • Unicrimp Click Litehouse strengthens Uncrimps installation performance with comprehensive conduit accessories range Unicrimp, a leading player in the cable accessories sector, continues to support professional electricians and installers with a comprehensive portfolio of Q-Crimp conduit accessories. Designed to meet the evolving demands of modern electrical installations, the range enhances the safety, durability and longterm performance of conduit systems across residential, commercial and industrial applications. It provides installers with an extensive portfolio of components engineered for today’s demanding environments. The role of conduit in modern installations Conduit remains fundamental to effective cable management, providing protection, organisation and structured routing for electrical wiring. In today’s installations - where compliance, safety and longevity are paramount - selecting the correct conduit accessories is as important as choosing the conduit itself. Its key functions include: • Cable protection and safety – Conduit shields wiring from mechanical impact, moisture, chemicals, and environmental hazards, reducing the risk of faults such as short circuits and preventing access to live parts. • Organisation and maintenance efficiency – By enabling clean, structured routing, conduit helps maintain orderly installations and simplifies future inspection, maintenance, and fault finding. • Regulatory compliance – Correct selection and installation of conduit and associated accessories is essential for meeting relevant standards, including the IET Wiring Regulations, across all installation types. A complete conduit accessory solution Unicrimp’s Q-Crimp conduit accessory range has been developed with the installer in mind, combining robust materials with practical design features to streamline on-site installation while delivering long-term reliability. The range includes more than 90 individual products, ensuring installers have the right accessory for virtually any application - whether residential, commercial, or industrial. Expanded sizes to meet growing demand Since the initial launch of the Q-Crimp conduit accessories range, Unicrimp has responded to market demand with significant size expansions - particularly in larger conduit applications. The size expansion applies across several core product lines, including: • Long pattern brass male bushes (32mm, 1.5” and 2”) • Short pattern brass male bushes (32mm, 1.5” and 2”) • Brass female bushes (32mm, 1.5” and 2”) • Solid couplers (32mm, 1.5” and 2”) • Flange couplers (32mm, 1.5” and 2”) • Milled edge lock rings (32mm, 38mm and 50mm) • Light gauge lock nuts (32mm, 38mm and 50mm) Introducing threaded nipples – a new product category In addition to size extensions, the Q-Crimp range now welcomes a completely new product type: Threaded Nipples, which are available in 20mm, 25mm and 32mm sizes. This addition further strengthens the range’s position as a complete conduit accessory solution. Designed for secure conduit-to-enclosure connections and system extensions, threaded nipples provide reliable alignment and mechanical stability while maintaining electrical continuity. The

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