General Cable will introduce its EmPowr CL Edge medium-voltage (MV) cable at WINDPOWER 2018, May 7 to 10 in Chicago. EmPowr CL Edge includes a compact phase conductor and flat strap neutral conductor, two non-hygroscopic rip cords, and cross-linked polyethylene jacketing. “EmPowr CL Edge delivers up to 20% longer reel lengths, up to 10% reduction in diameter 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…
General Cable joins NEETRAC expanding collaborative partnerships
General Cable has joined the National Electrical Energy Testing Research and Applications Center (NEETRAC). NEETRAC is a widely recognized, member-supported electric energy research, development, and testing center at Georgia Tech. “Building strong collaborative relationships supports our strategic commitment to research and development,”said Jay Lahman, Vice President and General Manager, General Cable Utility Products. By joining…
Turbine components: cables
What cable standards apply to wind turbines? As the power industry has evolved with increased use of renewable-energy, so have wind-cable industry standards and the types of cables manufactured to meet the requirements of wind applications. The first available wind-cable solutions represented innovative and customized designs to meet performance requirements for increased flexibility and resistance…
New app puts entire catalog at your fingertips
General Cable recently launched a new mobile application to help end users and customers using their smartphones or tablets maximize their productivity, no matter where they are. The General Cable North American Catalogs App is a quick and easy tool to view all the company’s North American products in one location. It is designed for…
General Cable launches three new calculation apps
General Cable recently launched three new mobile applications to help end users and customers using their smartphones or tablets maximize their productivity no matter where they are. The three new General Cable apps are: Voltage Drop: Calculate the maximum circuit distance and minimum conductor size for your required voltage drop. Conductor Ampacity: Calculate conductor ampacities…
General Cable delivers Empowr Link CL Advantage medium-voltage cable
General Cable has announced the availability of its EmPowr Link CL Advantage Cable, the next step in medium-voltage technology to deliver industry-leading reliability and performance for solar and wind energy collection systems. General Cable’s EmPowr Link CL Advantage Cable offers superior physical protection to endure the rigors of today’s collection system installation methods. This cost-effective…
General Cable delivers EmPowr Link CL Advantage – a medium-voltage cable
General Cable recently announced the availability of its EmPowr Link CL Advantage Cable, the next step in medium-voltage technology to deliver industry-leading reliability and performance for solar and wind energy collection systems. General Cable’s EmPowr Link CL Advantage Cable offers superior physical protection to endure the rigors of today’s collection system installation methods. This cost-effective…
Advanced materials improve cable performance
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,…