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Published 06 Apr 2021
Pictured: 115kV Sudkabel Cable Termination – the jointer is shown here cleaning down the XLPE insulation of an EHV single core 2000sqmm RMS Cu/XLPE/Lead/PE cable prior to terminating the high voltage cables into gas insulated switchgear. Image: Ishaq Nisar (EHV Cable Jointer & Supervisor Underground Cables) Sudkabel are global leaders in manufacturing EHV...
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Published 06 Apr 2021
Pictured: 3 x 11kV self connects and a shut down to give standard phase rotation to a new supermarket. Images Courtesy Of: Sean McHugh – Director & Senior Authorised Person at SM Power Further Reading 11kV Cast Resin Transformer Replacement For Medium Voltage Packaged Substations Nexans Euromold T Bolt...
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Published 30 Mar 2021
Stainless Steel Cable Clamps BAND-IT BAND-FAST The Aker H-6e Drilling Rig is one of the largest and most sophisticated semisubmersibles ever commissioned. It is no surprise that every detail was carefully considered in its development – including how to best secure and clamps cables running through the rig. Traditionally,...
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Published 30 Mar 2021
JTS Triple Wall Heat Shrink Joints By Nexans Simple & Shorter Installation Time with Reduced Risk of Failure Republished Article From Transmission & Distribution - Australasian Power Technologies By Nexans Australmold The Nexans Italy site of Offida launches the JTS, its new heat-shrinkable joint with triple layer tube. The...
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Published 30 Mar 2021
Author: Alex Smith, Technical Director at Flexible Conduit Manufacturer Flexicon Commercial building contractors and data installers alike have a legal obligation to ensure that cables are suitably fire performance rated for the application and location. According to its tenth annual data centre survey, the Uptime Institute claims that many...
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