The E4.1L from motion plastics specialist igus is said to be the lightest cable-carrying e-chain on the market.
Web Industries intros custom shielding tape for manufacturers of networking and datacom cables
Shielded CrossWeb Tape incorporates two shielding components, each consisting of a lamination of polyester tape and aluminum foil. The components are joined securely across the middle, allowing the tape’s ends to open and form a plus sign or “X” configuration.
HELUKABEL adds to international growth & opens two new branches
HELUKABEL, a global manufacturer and cable, wire, and accessories supplier, is enhancing its global distribution channels by opening local subsidiaries in Mexico and Brazil. “Seeing the rising demand for our products in Central and South America meant now is the right time to open our own subsidiaries to grow even closer to our customers,” said Mark Luksch,…
Thomas & Betts intros new tension cable ties for high-vibration applications
Ty-Met stainless steel retained-tension ball-lock cable ties, new from Thomas & Betts (T&B), a member of the ABB Group, feature specially formed spring crimps that help maintain consistent tension on the tie after installation. Consistent tension enables the cable tie to remain in position, even under high-vibration conditions. “Ty-Met retained-tension cable ties won’t slide down…
Nexans to build new cable-laying vessel as part of clean-energy initiative
To drive the shift of global energy production and distribution in the direction of renewables and clean energy, Nexans announces that it has started the construction of a new cable-laying vessel for submarine HV cable systems installation. “The construction of this new cable-laying vessel is a fundamental milestone in our commitment to cleaner energy,“ said Arnaud Poupart-Lafarge, Nexans…
CWind secures cable contract for Merkur Offshore Wind Farm
CWind, a provider of services to the offshore wind industry, announced that it has been successfully awarded a contract to deliver all cable pull-in services for 66 offshore wind turbines and one offshore substation at Merkur Offshore Wind Farm. The 396-MW Merkur project is currently being constructed 45 km from the island of Borkum in…
German company wpd windmanager to offer cable tests and diagnosis as service
Wpd windmanager GmbH & Co. has extended its service portfolio with its own cable tests van for testing and diagnosis of any and all cabling.
JDR selected as preferred cable supplier for Windfloat Atlantic project
JDR, a supplier of subsea power cables and umbilicals to the global offshore energy industry, has been selected by WindPlus as the preferred cable supplier for the Windfloat Atlantic 25 MW floating wind farm.
Southwire launches multi-strand aluminum cable ideal for down-tower applications
Southwire has launched a new multi-strand, high-quality aluminum cable with installation, cost, and safety advantages that make it particularly suitable for down-tower wind turbine applications. “The wind industry is expected to continue its robust growth as a top source of renewable energy generating capacity in the country,” said Brad Pollard, OEM sales manager. “The addition…
Your wind turbine’s power and data cables may be wearing faster than you think
This cable wear can appear only a few months after the start of operations but is often missed or overlooked during end-of-warranty inspections or when competing with other major corrective action.
7 questions to ask about your subsea terminations
When searching for the proper cable terminations, cable stoppers, or subsea terminations, ask yourself these 7 important questions:
Helukabel’s XLPE-Insulated TRAYCONTROL X surpasses mechanical tests
The TRAYCONTROL X passed the UL -40°C Cold Bend Test and a HELUKABEL torsion test of 10,000 torsion cycles.
A few ideas for better offshore cabling
By Maryruth Belsey Priebe IQPC GmbH This article is part of Windpower Engineering & Development’s April 2017 issue. A complete digital version of the issue is here. Despite the critical role cables perform at wind facilities, the devices are too often an afterthought during project planning. A push for faster wind-farm installations and lower project caps and…
General Cable named a Gold Edison Awards’ Innovation winner
The Edison Awards recently announced that General Cable was voted a Gold Winner for Innovation in the Energy and Sustainability category. This year, the awards are celebrating 30 years of honoring the best in innovation and excellence of new products and services. General Cable President and Chief Executive Officer, Mike McDonnell, joined hundreds of senior executives…
Trelleborg successfully completes wet testing of NjordGuard
Trelleborg’s offshore operation has successfully completed a series of wet tests to verify the capabilities and functionality of its NjordGuard cable protection system.
Siemens and Sumitomo partner on HVDC transmission system
A consortium between Siemens and Sumitomo Electric Industries has been awarded an HVDC order from Indian transmission operator Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) to supply a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system. The about 200-km long HVDC connection will be India’s first DC link featuring voltage-sourced converter (VSC) technology. VSC is the latest innovation in…
Seaproof Solutions wins contract for its cable protector for DONG Energy’s 1.2 GW project
This is the 13th offshore wind farm project for Seaproof Solutions, taking the total number of cable protection systems supplied to more than 1,000 units.
Cicoil power cords resist kinking, fatigue, and fraying
The unique outer power cords jacket is self-healing from small punctures and will not wear, crack or deform due to long term exposure to vibration, sunlight, temperature extremes (-65°C to +165°C), acid rain, fungus, alcohol, mechanical stress, humidity, ozone, UV light and many chemicals.
Siemens to supply HVDC link between Great Britain and France
Siemens has been awarded an order to supply a link between the French and British power grids. The customer is ElecLink Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Groupe Eurotunnel SE. The “ElecLink” high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) link will enhance power supply reliability in both countries and promote the integration of renewable energy sources into the power…
Safely managing electrical power assets at wind farms
By Kerry Heid, President & CEO Shermco Industries This article is part of Windpower Engineering & Development’s February 2017 issue. A complete digital version of the issue is here. A few years ago, the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA — an organization that offers standards and accreditation of third-party electrical testing) conducted a study that showed 23%…