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Antimicrobial Trunking Systems

Antimicrobial Trunking Systems

Antimicrobial Trunking Systems

Product catalog summary
Introduction to Marshall-Tufflex:
Marshall-Tufflex is a prominent UK manufacturer specializing in cable management products. Their offerings are designed to comply with BS EN ISO standards, focusing on quality and environmental standards, including ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certifications.
Antimicrobial PVC-U Trunking:
The company provides antimicrobial cable management systems featuring silver ion technology, which offers 99.9% protection against bacteria like MRSA. This technology is embedded in the PVC-U material, maintaining effectiveness even if damaged, and is tested to ISO 22196:2007 standards, complying with the European Biocidal Products Directive.
Trunking Systems:
Marshall-Tufflex offers various trunking systems with distinct features:
  • Odyssey Trunking: Curved profile for easy cleaning and strength, ideal for high hygiene environments.
  • Sterling Profile 1 Trunking: Cost-effective with segregated compartments for diverse applications.
  • Mono Plus 20 Trunking: Compact and economical, suitable for height-restricted areas.
  • Twin165 and Twin Plus Trunking: High-capacity systems for commercial and educational settings, providing full data cable segregation.
Test Results:
Bio trunking demonstrates over 99.9% effectiveness against bacteria such as MRSA, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and E. coli, due to silver ion technology disrupting bacterial metabolism.
Case Studies:
  • Kettering General Hospital: Installed the Odyssey Bio system in pathology labs for infection control, chosen for its antimicrobial properties and ease of cleaning.
  • Selby Community Project: Used the Twin Plus system in a community hospital and civic centre, specifying antimicrobial versions for healthcare areas.
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Antimicrobial Trunking Systems-1

Marshall E?M?^a« Cable Management www.marshall-.uHlex.com Antimicrobial trunking

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Bio Trunking Solutions from Marshall Tufflex Contents Why use antimicrobial PVC-U trunking? Which trunking system? Test results White paper Case studies About Marshall Tufflex Marshall-Tufflex is the UK's leading manufacturer of cable management products. We supply a broad range of products to ensure that, whatever the design and specification; there will always be the perfect product to suit. Our area sales engineers, project managers and technical specialists work closely with electrical consultants, contractors and clients in order to provide the best possible technical and sales support....

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Introduction Why use antimicrobial PVC-U trunking? Certain microbial organisms are harmful to people and can proliferate to cause infections and disease. There is a need to control these organisms wherever infection control is of importance, particularly in environments such as Hospitals Nursing and care homes Food processing plants Sports and health centres Microbial organisms can also cause product deterioration, discoloration and bad odours and antimicrobial treatments help to prevent this and provide an extra level of protection when combined with normal cleaning procedures. Built-in protection...

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Which trunking system? Odyssey Trunking 180mm x 57mm Cable Capacity: CAT 6 UTP (BASED ON Ø 6.5MM CABLE) A top of the range trunking system with a unique curved profile. Moving away from the traditional box shape, this trunking not only presents a uniquely striking appearance but is mechanically stronger, with a profile that prohibits clutter, avoids dust traps and makes cleaning easy. COMPARTMENT A *C (with accs box) C (without accs box) Data Information: Standard bend radius 25mm (Cat 6). 81 Three segregated compartments Curved profile does not allow placement of objects Flush accessories to...

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Cable Capacity: CAT 6 UTP (BASED ON Ø 6.5MM CABLE) Twin165 is a mid-size two-compartment perimeter trunking system, designed as a compact variation of Twin Plus. Twin165 offers high capacity for Cat 6 and Cat 6a data cabling for specification in commercial, industrial and educational environments. COMPARTMENT A *B (with accs box) B (without accs box) t 165mm Bend radius control 50mm (Cat6 and Cat6a). Cat 6 and Cat 6a compliancy Full segregation for data cables Compliance with Part M of the UK Building Regulations Compatibility with MT32 Prefabrication Wiring Systems Cat 6 and Cat 6a compliant...

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Test results TEST RESULTS: Marshall-Tufflex Report 2709051 LABORATORY: Thomson Research Associates Inc., Ontario, Canada TEST ORGANISM: Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Quantitative Assessment of Activity – ISO 22196:2007 MRSA Concentration of starting inoculum 4.94 x 105 CFU/mL Sample Description Number of bacteria recovered The treated curved profile (Sample 2) showed excellent control of both MRSA and Klebsiella Pneumoniae with a greater than 99.9% reduction in bacteria compared to the untreated flat profile (Sample 1). The bacteria grew on the untreated sample. WHITE PAPER...

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Case studies Case study 1 FOR: Pathology Laboratories, Kettering General Hospital SPECIFIER: Building Design Services, Corby, Northamptonshire INSTALLER: Mann Electrical Services, Northampton As part of a major £1.1m refurbishment to the pathology departments by Kettering General Hospital NHS Trust, Odyssey Bio antimicrobial cable containment system was chosen to enhance infection control measures within the sterile services section of the hospital. Bob Farmer of Mann Electrical Services who installed the products, is also happy with the performance of Odyssey Bio. He said: “It looks good and...

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Marshall-Tufflex Churchfields Industrial Estate Hastings East Sussex TN38 9PU, UK T +44 (0)1424 856600 F +44 (0)1424 856611 E [email protected] Technical Hotline: +44 (0)1424 856688 www.marshall-tufflex.com Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland distributor Core Electrical Ltd 17b Goldenbridge Industrial Estate Tyrconnell Road, Inchicore Dublin 8 T +353 (0)1453 7033 F +353 (0)1453 8911 In pursuance of our policy of continued improvement Marshall-Tufflex reserves the right to change the design or specification of its products without notification. EL207/13103

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.