"Previously, selecting the correct cable gland was a time consuming exercise - our software has changed this," explained Mike Connelly. The software not only leads the enquirer to the right product but also shows alternative and similar products that can be considered. "Improving gland selection achieves greater safety with a possibility of substantial cost saving in some cases," added Mike.

The CD will save time for project designers and electrical engineers. The interactive catalogue features the complete Hawke portfolio including glands for hazardous and industrial areas complying with either European or North American standards. Full technical sheets are called up in PDF format for previewing. The selection software can automatically generate enquiries for printing or faxing. Enquiries can also be saved for easy recall in the future. There is even a simple one-button operation to export enquiry data to Microsoft Excel. In addition to accessing data sheets and generating enquiries, users can view product certificates and obtain useful installation advice from the training videos, which are also included on the CD.

The CD is part of a programme of ongoing product development and user support. Mike Connelly commented, "The software is a first for our industry, but we are still moving forward. Additional cable data is being added all the time. We will also be making these tools accessible via the web and adding multi-language capability in the near future."

Uploaded: October 31, 2003

Hawke International
Oxford Street West
Ashton-under-Lyne
OL7 0NA, United Kingdom

Tel. (sales)
0870 0606 0105

Tel. (enquiries)
0870 0606 9356

Tel. (releases)
+44 (0)161 830 6698

Fax.
+44 (0)161 830 6648

sales@ehawke.com

www.ehawke.com

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