To download a text file of this release, a 250 pixel wide low-res RGB image for web use or a 300dpi CMYK print quality image, go to www.parkfield.co.uk HIGHLY SPECIFIED POWER DISTRIBUTION STRIP FAMILY Released 5 January 2001 Suitable for use in any 19" enclosure, but with additional features unique to the IMnet and IMserv networking enclosure family, APW Electronics' new power strip range offers a choice of IEC320, French, German and UK outlets; it is available with 5, 6, 9 or 13 outlets, with a 7 outlet filtered version also available. All outlets are angled at 45O to facilitate cable management. The family also features a unique tamper-proof illuminated green switch to prevent inadvertent switch-off in mission-critical uses. For use exclusively in APW's IMnet and IMserv networking enclosures, a special design of bracket is supplied. In common with all IMnet and IMserv accessories, power strips can be secured without the use of tools or fixings. The brackets hook into either the standard 19" cage nut apertures, the standard square holes in the verticals or the panel mounting supports; snapping the power strip unit into the brackets forces lugs to engage, positively securing the power strip assembly to the enclosure. The power strips can be mounted horizontally or vertically in the sides of the IMnet or IMserv, outside the 19" panel area. Alternatively, they can be mounted in the vertical cable channels alongside the 19" panel mounting area. The 5-way version is suitable for mounting in any 19" aperture; the plastic end caps contain standard earpieces, which are simply pulled out if the unit is to be positioned horizontally using the 19" panel mounting square holes. To attach the units to panels or other flat surfaces, moulded brackets that snap-fit into slots on the back of the panel strip are supplied. *** Ends: 263 words *** Notes to Editors. For further information: APW Electronics contact: Stephen Goddard APW Electronics tel: + 44 (0)23 8026 6300 fax:+ 44 (0)23 8025 3012 steve.goddard@apw.com www.apw.com Agency contact: Nigel May Parkfield Parkfield House, Damerham, Hants, SP6 3HQ tel: + 44 (0)1725 518321 fax: + 44 (0)1725 518378 Nigel_May@parkfield.co.uk www.parkfield.co.uk APW Electronics Limited (formerly VERO Electronics) is part of the $2bn APW Corporation. It has facilities in France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, the UK and the USA, as well as a world-wide network of distributors and sales offices. The company designs, manufactures and markets of a comprehensive range of floor-standing and wall-mounted enclosures, thermal management and cable control products for the worldwide enclosure marketplace.