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Mita (UK) Ltd have recently supplied high-strength, corrosion and fire-resistant composite Glass-Reinforced Polyester (GRP) cable tray and support systems for multiple electrical services for Phase II of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL) now under construction.

Due to open in 2007, Phase II of the 108 km high speed rail line linking the Folkstone end of the Channel Tunnel to London, runs from Ebbsfleet in Kent to the new London St Pancras International station, a distance of 39 km. Part of one of the UK’s largest civil engineering projects, the route includes over 40km of twin bore tunnels running under the Thames at Dartford and from Dagenham to Central London.

Containment and protection for multiple electrical services, including power, lighting, signalling and data-communications cabling is provided by heavy-duty Cabsys GRP cable tray manufactured and supplied by Mita. More than 20 km of the heavy duty tray together with Fibastrut channel-type supports have been installed throughout the cross-passages which link the twin running-tunnels as well as in sections of the main tunnels themselves. The installation was carried out by EMCOR Rail and Infrastructure Services Ltd , part of the UK arm of the international M&E engineering group.

All components supplied by Mita (UK) Ltd for the project have been manufactured in GRP composite using special ‘modar’ resin and pultrusion lamination technology. Not only does this combine fire-resistance with low smoke, zero halogen performance, it also gives a high loading to weight ratio, corrosion resistance, minimal maintenance requirements with speed and ease of installation, to reduce through-life costs to a minimum.

More company information on MITA 

MITA are manufacturers of cable management systems and industrial cable support products. Total commitment to the electrical installation industry has firmly established MITA as a leader in cable management technology.

MITA’s Cable Management Division can provide a wide range of single, twin and multicompartment trunking systems in sizes ranging for 80x22mm to 210x52mm.
Cableline Ambassador, Classic, Duo and Solo are just some of the products available.

Also available are a wide range of conduits, mini and feeder trunkings.

MITA’s Industrial Cable Support Division, PowerComponents, specialises in products with particular emphasis on corrosive and harsh environments. The range is built around a comprehensive uPVC cable tray system together with GRP cable ladders for heavy duty cable runs.

MITA’s Integrated Systems Division offers a range of pre-wired distribution units for general, industrial and commercial applications, as well as a range of floor boxes, underfloor trunkings, powertrack, aluminium trunkings and powerpoles