Preventing Cable Theft with Ander-Fin Rail Cable Anchoring Systems
Published 18 Aug 2020
Ander-Fin Cable Anchoring Systems
ANDERTON REDUCING CABLE THEFT
With cable theft costing the UK rail network millions of pounds each year, Anderton are tackling the issue with the launch of a new innovative-patented product, Ander-fin – this complements their market-leading range of cable trough systems specified extensively throughout the UK and international rail networks.
Ander-Fin Cable Theft Deterrent
Metal & Cable Theft
Theft of metal on the rails has been a prominent problem for many years, not only at the cost of taxpayers, but it also has the potential to bring the network to a standstill. As the leading manufacturer of precast concrete products, we have designed a system to make cable theft virtually impossible.
Ander-fin is a newly approved cable anchoring system, which is patent approved and can be used in conjunction with our cable troughs to protect from metal theft.
Every reduced weight trough, which we now manufacture, incorporates a slot in its base to allow Ander-fin to be fitted at the point of installation, which when used in unison creates a system that makes cable theft virtually impossible.
Shaun Forrester, Sales Director for Anderton Concrete commented: “We believe Ander-fin offers an extremely effective solution to a continuing problem within the rail network and its shocking to learn an estimated 50,000 minutes per year are lost on the rail system due to cable theft. The beauty of our patented system is that we have protected every aspect of the system; this includes the void in the trough and the fin itself to anchor down the cable, which prevents any other system replicating the anchoring of cable via a void in the trough.
“For any railway scheme designers who are working in high risk areas, we encourage to specify the patented system as early as possible within the process. This will mean that the trough route is protected against potential theft and therefore reduces the chance of costly delays once the network is operational.”
Ander-Fin Rail Cable Anchoring System
Anderfin Cable Anchoring Systems
Protect against cable theft with Ander-Fin – the newly approved cable anchoring system from Anderton.
Benefits Of The Ander-Fin
- Cable theft costs the rail industry thousands of delayed minutes each year and is costly to replace
- Cable theft causes safety hazards
- Ander-Fin helps to prevent cable theft by securing and tying the cables to the trough
- Ander-Fin secures long lengths of cable
- Can be used in conjunction with Anderton cable troughs
- Ander-Fin cable anchoring system is patent approved
How Does The Ander Fin Work?
How The Ander-Fin Works
The Ander-Fin is inserted into the Anderton trough from below. Then, a Network Rail approved cable tie with rubber sleeve is threaded through the Ander-Fin. Cables are then bundled and secured with a cable tie.
Specification
- The fin is compatible with a range of Network Rail approved clips and sleeves
- The fin is manufactured from glass filled nylon
- Strength depending on orientation of the fin has a failure load in excess of 2kN
- FIRE – The fin material has been tested to UL 94 and achieved V5A rating
- Limiting Oxygen Limit is 32.5 and the material contains no halogen
Thorne & Derrick
THORNE & DERRICK are national distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Duct Sealing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – we service UK and global businesses involved in cable installations, cable jointing, substation earthing, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV and EHV.
NEW MANUFACTURER – We have signed a new distributorship agreement and are now approved distributors of Cubis. Contact us for Access Chamber Systems, Cable Troughs and Cable Protection.
