Steel Cable Management Installation at Evolution Foods’ Peanut Factory in Telford
Company: JKS Electrical & GB Electrix | Location: Telford | Sector: Food Manufacturing
Evolution Foods, a leading food processing company, embarked on a project to build a state-of-the-art peanut processing facility to meet growing demand. As part of the construction of their new factory, Evolution Foods required a robust electrical containment system to support the facility’s complex and high-demand operations. The company selected JKS Electrical & GB Electrix to handle the installation of Tamlex steel containment, an industry standard product known for its durability and strength.
The new peanut factory had specific electrical containment needs, driven by its large-scale machinery, automated systems, and high operational demand. These systems required a secure, durable, and organised conduit arrangement for electrical cables to ensure minimal downtime, easy access for maintenance, and protection against physical damage.
Key project requirements included:
– A comprehensive electrical containment solution capable of managing heavy-duty cables.
– A system that could withstand the demanding environment of a food processing plant, including moisture, vibrations, and temperature fluctuations.
– A safe and efficient installation process to prevent delays in the overall construction timeline.
JKS Electrical & GB Electrix were tasked with the complete installation of Tamlex steel containment systems throughout the new factory. Our steel products are well known in the electrical containment industry for their strength, durability and ease of installation. We specialise in high-quality steel trunking, cable tray, and conduit systems that can stand up to the rigors of large industrial environments.
The installation of Tamlex steel containment by JKS Electrical & GB Electrix provided Evolution Foods with a durable, reliable, and efficient solution for housing the factory’s electrical cables. The containment system successfully met the following objectives:
Safety:
Cantilever arms used to secure trunking above machines and close to walls to keep out of reach and preventing any potential risks. Pre galvanised steel provides a robust barrier to electrical wiring and safety for workers.
Efficiency:
Tamlex’s long runs of tray paired with strap on couplers made handling and installing the cable management easy and efficient. Universal risers made wiring to multiple machines easy when dropping down from long runs of tray.
Compliance:
Tamlex steel cable tray is manufactured to BS EN 61537 and BS EN 10346 standards, ensuring compliance with UK wiring regulations for load capacity, fire safety, corrosion resistance, and electrical continuity.
Durability:
The Tamlex steel containment system, with its strength and resilience, ensured that the electrical cables would be well protected throughout the life of the factory, reducing long-term maintenance costs.
JKS Electrical & GB Electrix’s successful installation of Tamlex steel containment at Evolution Foods’ new peanut factory ensured that the facility’s electrical systems were safely and efficiently managed. By providing a customised, high quality containment solution, JKS Electrical & GB Electrix played a key role in ensuring the factory’s continued operation and safety are paramount. The project was completed on time and within budget, showcasing the company’s commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
