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News from March 2026

NOARK Ex9BP-N DC MCBs for Photovoltaic Systems: K-Curve Protection Explained
NOARK
When selecting MCB’s to help protect an expensive PV system, it’s important to consider more than just correct current and voltage rating. NOARK Ex9BP-N DC miniature circuit breakers are designed for direct current applications. Thanks to their polarity independency they are suitable for photovoltaic applications, but something often overlooked is their tripping characteristic.
Open Automation with WAGO I/O System 750
Open
Automation systems rarely exist in isolation and are often required to combine equipment, controllers, and field devices from multiple manufacturers while keeping systems compact, reliable, and cost-effective.
Choosing the Right ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC Black Flex Cable: 500 V, 1 kV, or Colour‑Coded?
Choosing
Industrial control and power wiring can be tricky, especially when all the cables look similar. We stock three main variations of UV resistant Black Flex control cable, each suited to different applications: control, power, or colour coded identification.
Price Adjustment Notification Effective 1st April 2026
Price
Due to continued increases in global copper costs, ECS will implement a price adjustment across our range effective 1 April 2026. View full notice.
Service Update: International Freight Delays
Service
We would like to advise our customers that recent global events are impacting international freight services, which may result in longer delivery times for some orders.