Helukabel, a leading cable manufacturer, has recently brought their expanded global logistics center in Hemmingen near Stuttgart, Germany online. The $50 million project allowed the company to more than double its warehousing capacity, providing a foundation for further growth in the future. The goal of the expansion is to allow the company to continue to
Hydac cable clamp secures different sized cables and hoses
June 7, 2013 : 0 Comments
HYROFLEX cable clamps are part of a system of various mounting supports for securing power cables in wind turbines. The clamps come in various versions with three to nine cable-mounting segments. Customized inserts allow for different cable groupings per customer request. The basic frame is formed by a steel support structure, which is fixed to
QuickTurn basket tray system reduces installation time
May 31, 2013 : 0 Comments
The QuickTurn Basket Tray System from Thomas & Betts offers a comprehensive selection of prefabricated basket tray fittings that help reduce installation time by eliminating the labor-intensive task of cutting fittings on the job site. In addition to standard straight sections, the QuickTurn Basket Tray System includes fittings for turns, Ts and elevation changes. The
MIT Technology Review recognizes ABB innovation among top 10 technologies
April 26, 2013 : 0 Comments
Development of hybrid high-voltage dc (HVDC) breaker will help shape the power grid of the future ABB has been recognized by MIT Technology Review for its hybrid high-voltage direct current (HVDC) breaker, placing it among the ten most important technology milestones of the past year. This is an annual list highlighting the top ten breakthrough
How are cables used in wind turbines?
April 25, 2013 : 0 Comments
Cables span the wind industry from work in the nacelle, throughout the wind farm and substations, and then across the country in several grids, and all at various voltages. The power cable in a nacelle may have the toughest job on a wind farm. In a nacelle, the cable from a generator may have to
Sevkabel and Dow Electrical & Tele participate in cable-industry forum in Moscow
April 1, 2013 : 0 Comments
Sevkabel group of companies and Dow Electrical & Telecommunications (Dow E&T), a business unit of The Dow Chemical Co. met during Cabex 2013, one of the largest cable conference and exhibitions in Russia, to discuss perspectives for advancing joint efforts that will combine quality Dow Endurance materials with the cable manufacturing know-how from Sevkabel for
Molex says think fiber optics for wind turbine monitoring
March 4, 2013 : 0 Comments
This article comes from Molex Polymicro Technologies and was written by Teo Tichindelean. Wind power has become a widely used source of renewable energy and one of the fastest growing energy sectors in the U.S. According to the American Wind Energy Association, the U.S. wind industry now totals 51,630 MW of cumulative wind capacity with
Cable designs to meet wind industry standards
February 22, 2013 : 0 Comments
John Gavilanes /Director of Engineering/ Lapp USA Today’s wind turbines are assembled from a vast array of sophisticated components subject to damage from their harsh operating environments. Among the most critical and overlooked components in turbine systems are the cables that handle power and data transmission. Cables for wind-energy applications must be selected carefully because
Equipment World: 9 products for windpower professionals
February 22, 2013 : 0 Comments
A tie and support for cable bundles This cable tie and support provides a safer and easier method for bundling and supporting cables outdoors. The Ty-Rap Deltec Cable Tie and Support System tolerates harsh environments and temperatures as low as -85°F. While traditional metallic lashings can nick or cut through cable insulation, the Ty-Rap system
Advanced materials improve cable performance
January 28, 2013 : 0 Comments
BICC Brand EmPowr Link+ TRXLPE insulated MV cable combines General Cable’s conductor and insulation shields with enhanced DOW Endurance HFDC-4202 EC next-generation insulation compound. Through advanced materials and processing capabilities –such as Class 10,000 material handling, 100% optical inspection, and true triple extrusion — EmPowr Link+ offers an improved dielectric performance and water tree retardance,
