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Cable Cleat Specification Guidelines – Choosing The Correct Cleats
Why do we use cable cleats? Cleats are an often under estimated component of cable management systems, principle they exist to fix, retain and support cables. In addition, where short-circuit faults are anticipated, correct cleating will result in the containment of the cables during a fault and enable the circuit to continue operation with the […]
Advantages of Screened Connectors Systems
Screened separable connectors and elbows are used to terminate polymeric (XLPE & EPR) insulated cables onto switchgear and transformers fitted with ANSI/CENELEC-style bushing interfaces up to 42kV. Layers of alternate insulating and semi-conductive EPDM rubber replicate the cable construction and provide a touch-safe interface between the cable and equipment. Suitable for use on the five […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Terminating Cables
The safe and correct working of accessories used for cable terminations is dependent upon many issues from the correct specification of the product through to competent installation. The following is a list of (maybe obvious) do’s and don’ts which should be adhered to. The “Do’s” of Cable Terminations – Do ensure the correct products are […]
Why Choose Flexible Conduit Over Cable In Hazardous Areas?
Ex d requirements insist that cable used in hazardous areas should be a considerably compact circular cable with extruded bedding and using fillers that are non-hygroscopic. Further more, thought should be given to the volume of cable required and how it will be terminated. If numerous cables are to be terminated at the same point, […]
25 Major Construction and Infrastructure Projects That Weren’t Here 25 Years Ago
To celebrate our 25 years of service to the electrical industry, we’ve picked 25 of the most interesting, impressive and astonishing building and infrastructure projects from around the world, that were not here when we started business. We’ve witnessed some amazing mega-projects and feat of engineering in the past quarter of a century. As a […]
Single-Core Cables Laid in Trefoil or Flat Formations – Advantages & Disadvantages
Single-core power cables can be run in a number of formations, the most common include flat or trefoil formations. Each cable formation has its benefits and drawbacks, we’re going to look at the differences between each way for laying these cables. Trefoil Phase Formation One of the main reasons trefoil formations are used is that […]
