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Published 16 Jan 2020
Pulling with motorised assistance In most cases the cable is pulled with motorised assistance. During this procedure, forces of tension result, which, depending on the type of LV MV HV cable to be pulled, can reach double kN figures. Particular attention must therefore be paid to work safety. Trained...
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Published 16 Jan 2020
Preparation of Cable & Run A careful preparation of cable, cable drum and run can avoid a number of potential reasons for damages and faults. Low & High Voltage Cables Cables to be laid outdoors are usually delivered on large wooden or steel drums. Manual laying of cables is...
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Published 15 Jan 2020
Cable Drums Even if cable and cable drum look very strong, there are certain rules to follow to avoid damage of the cable and an accompanying impairment of mechanical and electrical characteristics for LV MV HV cables. Transport & Storage of Cable Drums It is possible to store cable...
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Published 15 Jan 2020
Introduction to Arc Flash The proliferation of solar panels used in industrial and commercial building is a reflection of the decreasing cost of the photovoltaic modules and the increasing interest in renewable energy sources. The widespread use of photovoltaic systems increases the risk of exposure to electrical safety hazards...
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Published 14 Jan 2020
Cable Laying Usually the only people who take any notice of cables and wires are those who work with them. Most of us use the telephone, watch television or surf the Internet without thinking about how the underlying infrastructure, the network of cables, has been assembled. Cables are rarely...
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