Wind turbines use many types of signal and low-voltage cables for a variety of applications. Most applications are in the nacelle and tower. In the nacelle, cables connect sensors to controls and to power devices. Flexibility there is important to route the cables in confined areas, such as for sensors in the blades. Flexible cables…
General Cable launches new corporate & North America websites with enhanced navigation
General Cable announces the launch of its redesigned Global Corporate and North America company websites, which may be found at General Cable. Key features of the sites include a sleeker design, an engaging user experience with more intuitive navigation and improved search functionality. “The new GeneralCable.com site provides a consistent look and feel for our…
General Cable’s new E3X Technology cost-effectively optimizes the nation’s power grid
General Cable is proud to present its new groundbreaking E3X Technology at the IEEE PES General Meeting (July 26-30, 2015), which enables utilities to optimize the power grid by adding more capacity and controlling losses. Ultimately, this results in improved sustainability, reliability, and resilience with significant first-cost and long-term operational savings. The patent-pending E3X Technology…
Cable manufacturer acquires similar North American operation
General Cable Corporation says it has completed the acquisition of the North American portion of Alcan Cable for $151 million, subject to customary adjustments primarily related to working capital levels at closing. The North American portion of Alcan Cable represents about 85 to 90% of overall revenues of Alcan Cable. As anticipated in the purchase…
Cables color coded to Code speed construction
A cable manufacturer for solar applications has announced that its SunGen PV UL 4703 Wire is now available in an array of sunlight resistant solid colors in all gauge sizes. Recent changes to the National Electric Code (NEC) require that photovoltaic (PV) source, output, and inverter circuits must be identified at all points of termination,…
Cable catalog interactive and mobile-friendly
A cable manufacturer has launched its collection of Interactive Catalogs on its company Web site, www.GeneralCable.com, under Catalogs. With more people using mobile devices to access the Web for information and services, General Cable has taken notice and responded. Its collection of Interactive Catalogs has now gone mobile. The Interactive catalogs let mobile viewers maximize…
Ultraflex cables just for electric vehicles
General Cable will launch its new Carol Brand line of CarolGrene Ultra Flex Electric Vehicle (EV) Cables at Plug-in 2011 on July 18th-21st in Raleigh, NC (General Cable Booth #615). When terminated in accordance with industry standards, CarolGrene cables can supply charging power to all electric vehicles on the market today. The company says the cable…
Interactive e-catalog for wire and cable
A manufacturer of wire and cable has a collection of interactive e-catalogs. General Cable says its catalog allows staying up-to-date on its products and services. It will also assist the company in its effort to reduce paper usage.