Newark Introduces Tyco Electronics Hot-Pluggable Connectors for Lighting Ballasts
CHICAGO-JANUARY 16, 2008
Light-N-Lok connectors meet new US & Canadian standards, prevent electrical shock hazards
Newark (www.newark.ca), part of the global Premier Farnell Group, and a leading multi-channel, high-service electronics distributor supporting millions of engineers and purchasing professionals across the Americas, is pleased to announce that it is among the first to carry the new Tyco Electronics Light-N-Lok connectors for fluorescent ballast applications, designed to meet both the US National and Canadian Electrical Codes, and prevent unintentional disconnects and shocks.
Tyco Electronics Light-N-Lok connectors provide a hot-pluggable disconnect to allow safe servicing for commercial lighting per UL 2459, without exposure to electrical shock hazards. They feature an integral strain relief to maximize wire retention by preventing inadvertent wire twisting and pullout. Dual squeeze-to-release latches also provide additional security by preventing unintentional disconnects.
“Maintenance professionals can count on us for the latest products to help them do their job more efficiently and safely,” comments Paul Buckley, Senior VP, Product & Supplier Management, Newark. “With the largest selection of connectors of any electronics distributor, they can also rely on us to stock just about any interconnect solution.”
Newark’s huge selection of Tyco Electronics’ interconnect products is available for same-day shipping at www.newark.ca/tyco.
About Newark
Newark, a subsidiary of global distributor Premier Farnell Ltd, is North America's leading small-quantity distributor of electronic components and test equipment, and its #1 source for RoHS compliant parts and information. RoHS is the acronym for the European Union's Restrictions of certain Hazardous Substances directive, which took effect July 1, 2006.
Visited by thousands of engineers and electronics buyers each week, Newark's RoHS Express site at www.element14.com/community/community/legislation provides critical information to help companies transition to compliance, including: the latest news, on-demand lead-free soldering webinars, downloadable step-by-step guides to compliance and updates on US and Canadian green laws.
In addition to offering the broadest electronics selection from 440+ top manufacturers for same-day shipping, Newark provides a unique range of value-added services at no charge, including, RoHS Bill of Materials updates, eProcurement implementation and support, and automatic re-reeling for components.
With multiple sales channels, customers do business with Newark through contact centers, a local branch network in the US, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, a dedicated field sales force and a world-class website at www.Newark.com. The holder of a General Services Administration schedule (#GS-06F-0044M,) Newark also supports federal government customers through a dedicated website, www.teamgov.com, and a specially trained team of representatives.
Newark's parent company, Premier Farnell Ltd, is a leading global marketer and distributor of electronic, maintenance repair and operations (MRO) and specialist products and services, trading in more than 100 countries with a database of 2 million customer contacts. For general information, visit www.Newark.com and www.premierfarnell.com. Also, you can reach Newark's media contact, Janice Fleisher, at 773.907.5941 and at jfleisher@Newarkinone.com.
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