The Cable Directory

Nexans Announces Acquisition of AmerCable Holdings Inc. for US$275m

thecabledirectory — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:31:22 +0000

Nexans, a worldwide leading expert in the cable industry, makes a major investment in the growing Mining, Oil & Gas and Renewable Energy cable markets.

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Prysmian Group to present a full range of cable systems for the power industry at MEE 2012

thecabledirectory — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:55:25 +0000

Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, will showcase its state-of-the-art technologies at MEE 2012, the biggest event in the Middle East for the electrical industry, that will take place in Dubai from February 7th to 9th (stand 3G30, Hall 3).

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Nexans takes positive steps to implement REACH

thecabledirectory — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:33:48 +0000

The Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) is a European Union regulation which entered into force on 1 June 2007.

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LS Cable & System develops air blown fiber optic composite power cable

thecabledirectory — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:08:00 +0000

■ Helps for building more efficient smart grids by combining 144 cables into one
■ Immediately after development, LS Cable & System received an order from Energy Australia worth $10 million.
■ As it is easy to build and manage, it has quickly become popular among domestic and overseas power authorities as well as global construction companies.

Seoul, Korea, Feburary, 1st – On the 1st, LS Cable & System (CEO & Chairman: Christopher Koo) introduced a new 12/20kV air-blown fiber optic composite power cable that combines both electric power and communication cables, necessary for building smart grids and communication networks, into one. Immediately after the announcement the Company entered into a supply contract with Energy Australia worth $10 million (KRW11.2 billion).

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Inhol bv to introduce new compounds and ideas at Wire 2012 Düsseldorf – PTL Hall 12/A15

thecabledirectory — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:27:48 +0000

The Inhol/PTL team and their agent Russion agent Permanent will continue to introduce new compounds and ideas to the market. More focus on CV end moisture curable compounds will be the goal for the forthcoming years. Inhol/PTL has an comprehensive range of special irradiation cross linkable compounds for the Wire & Cable industry to meet many international specifications. Concerning test equipment for the W&C and heat shrink industry, Inhol will show their new Hot Set Oven with an extra side door as well as the TVAB abrasion tester. This abrasion tester is so precise that it has set the standard for ISO 6722-More new equipment for testing and handling purposes will be introduced in 2012.

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LS Cable & System starts Korea’s first broadcasting equipment cable development

thecabledirectory — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:55:45 +0000

LS Cable & System (Chairman & CEO: Christopher Koo) and the Korea Broadcasting Technology Association (KBTA, Chairman: Illo Lee) signed an MOU on the 10th (Tue.) after reaching an agreement to develop Korea’s first broadcasting equipment cables and connectors. The main points of the MOU are to develop new products in collaboration with KBTA based on LS Cable & System’s cable technologies including metal processing and compounding technologies, and to actively cooperate to market the products both domestically and overseas.

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ABB to acquire Thomas & Betts for $3.9 billion to become major player in North American low-voltage products market

thecabledirectory — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:11:22 +0000

ABB (NYSE: ABB), the leading power and automation technology group, and Thomas & Betts Corporation (NYSE: TNB), a North American leader in low voltage products, today announced that both companies’ boards of directors have agreed to a transaction in which ABB will acquire Thomas & Betts for $72 per share in cash or approximately $3.9 billion.

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NEW WEBSITE Ecomatic Calculate energy in a SUSTAINABLE way.

thecabledirectory — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:45:22 +0000

Top Cable has developed an innovative measuring tool called Ecomatic which calculates how much energy you save in electrical installations.

Sustainable development is part of Top Cable’s strategy, as shown by their commitment to controlling and reducing their impact on the environment. Strengthening this commitment, the Ecomatic programme calculates the energy that you can save choosing a cross-section that is greater than what is strictly necessary for your installation. A greater conductor cross-section reduces the circuit’s resistance, decreasing Joule losses and optimising the use of energy.

Ecomatic gets you significant energy savings, with a subsequent drop in the electric bill and a considerable reduction in CO2 emissions in the atmosphere. It is a highly useful tool for engineers, installers, distributors and students.

www.topcable.com/ecomatic/

Source: Top Cable

Medium Voltage X-VOLT RHZ1 (AS) AL/OL/2OL Cable

thecabledirectory — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:45:00 +0000

It is a cable for fixed installations, adequate for energy transport and distribution in Low Voltage networks. The (AS) indication certifies that it is a high security, halogen-free, flame-retardant and fire-retardant cable.

The Low Voltage X-VOLT RHZ1 (AS) AL/OL / 2OL cable has been designed according to the construction norms UNE-HD 620-5-E (type 5E-5) and IEC 60502-2. Its AENOR certification attests to the exhaustive fulfilment of all requirements demanded by regulation UNE- HD 620.

Cable design

The conductor is made of electrolytic aluminium, class 2, insulated with reticulated polyethylene (XLPE), reticulated in dry nitrogen gas, with a shield of copper wiring and a cross-wound loop of copper tape and, in the versions of the –OL and -2OL type cables, a hygroscopic tape that completely covers the shield.

Technical characteristics

For the nominal voltages 6/10 kV, 8.7/15 kV, 12/20 kV and 18/30 kV the maximum conductor temperature is 90ºC, and the maximum short-circuit temperature is 250 ºC (for a maximum duration of five seconds). This cable allows for a bending radius of fifteen times the outer diameter. Due to its excellent mechanical properties, the RHZ1 aluminium cable, fabricated by Top Cable, is ideal for interior, exterior or underground installations.

Fireproof polyolefin sheath

The outer sheath of the X-VOLT RHZ1 (AS) AL cable is made of fireproof polyolefin, halogen-free and black with two green stripes.

Certifications and type-approval

The X-VOLT RHZ1 (AS) AL cable is approved by Spanish Association for Standardisation and Certification (AENOR) and certified by the electric companies Endesa and Unión Fenosa.

Other available versions

There are other available versions in the X-VOLT family: this cable is likewise manufactured for applications that require a flame-resistant cable (X-VOLT RHZ1 AL/ OL / 2OL (S) ) for voltages of 6/10 kV, 8.7/15 kV, 12/20 kV and 18/30 kV. Likewise, the X-VOLT cable can be designed from a copper conductor.

If you wish to obtain the complete technical specifications of this cable, visit the Medium Voltage subsection at www.topcable.com, or consult with your regular Top Cable sales representative.

Source: Top Cable

Top Cable Powerhard M RVMV-K, flexible armoured cables

thecabledirectory — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:44:30 +0000

Thanks to its flexible class 5 conductor, Top Cable’s Powerhard M™ RVMV-K & VVMV-K cables make installations substantially easier.

The Powerhard M™ RVMV-K & VVMV-K cable, manufactured by Top Cable, has been built according to the IEC reference norms IEC 60502 and UNE 21123-2, with conductors made of electrolytic copper, flexible class 5, based on EN60228, XLPE insulation for RVMV-K or PVC for VVMV-K, PVC armour bedding, galvanised steel wire armour, helically placed over the separation sheath and a flexible black PVC outer sheath. This type of cable is manufactured in a unipolar and multi-conductor version. The unipolar cables (RVMAV-K type) use aluminium wires to reduce losses due to currents induced in the armour.

CLASS 5 FLEXIBLE CONDUCTOR

Powerhard cables are known for their great flexibility. Due to its flexible class 5 conductor, installation is substantially easier, comparing it to the rigid class 2 conductor type, what makes Powerhard cables highly suitable for difficult layouts. Given their ease of installation and extraordinary mechanical strength, they are the preferred choice of installers.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The Powerhard M™ RVMV-K & VVMV-K cable is highly versatile. Its minimum service temperature is -15ºC. The maximum temperature of the conductor is 90ºC and 70ºC, respectively. The maximum short-circuit temperature is 250ºC and 160ºC, respectively, for a maximum of 5 seconds. The bending radius is 10 times that of its external diameter. The design of the Powerhard M™ RVMV-K & VVMV-K cable makes it particularly suitable for explosion-proof installations, and ensures that a flame or fire will not be spread, that its impact resistance be AG4 (very strong). It is also water resistant AD7 (immersion) and has a good chemical resistance, as well as the possibility of being installed permanently in the open air.

STOCK AND CERTIFICATIONS

In order to facilitate the availability of the product, Top Cable has this cable in immediate stock. For better control, this cable comes marked metre by metre. Lastly, it is worth mentioning that the Powerhard M™ RVMV-K & VVMV-K cable complies with the National / European norms UNE-EN 60332-1 / UNE-EN 60332-3 and the International Norm IEC 60332-1 / IEC 60332-3. HIGH

PROTECTION CABLE

The design of this cable is particularly suitable for fixed installations subject to possible mechanical aggression.

For more information visit www.topcable.com

Source: Top Cable