The Skintop integrated locking mechanism includes an internal ratchet inside the sealing portion of the cord grip for vibration relief.
Reliable cable performance no matter how extreme the temperature.
ÖLFLEX HEAT cables are made with the reliable and rugged materials including cross-linked polymers, silicone, fluoropolymers, and fiberglass.
Lapp takes the wrap off several new connector kits
Standard EPIC HBE Kits Kit includes all components needed to make electrical connection. Inserts are screw terminated with wire protection. Rated current 16 amp. Screw termination wire gauge range 20 to 14 AWG. Hoods and bases standard grey. Meets IP65, NEMA 4 and NEMA 12. Epic Ultra kits These kits also include all components…
Lapp bushing system seals, clamps cables that go through walls
Skintop Cube multi-cable bushing system and Skintop Cube are innovative flexible, easy-to-use bushing systems that provide improved sealing and clamping capabilities. Service to the cables is greatly simplified as cables can be replaced without removing the frame from the enclosure. A few Skintop Cube benefits include: Faster and easier assembling and disassembling than other multi-cable…
Windpower Engineering & Development’s top 12 products of 2013
Ever wonder what products featured in this marvelous magazine you readers look for most often? It’s a curious questions, but who would know? Google knows. Their analytics feature keep and all-watchful eye on what you do, at least online. So armed with access to its all-watching feature, we asked the information giant: What products have…
Cable designs to meet wind industry standards
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…
Several ways to ground cables
To select the best grounding method for shielded cable installations, you have to strike a balance, say engineers with Lapp Cables, between installed cost and grounding performance. Yet that’s easier said than done. Some of the most common grounding methods, while seemingly inexpensive in terms of the component cost, require labor-intensive installation procedures that can…
Cable and connector firm unveils new and improved website
Lapp Group USA recently launched a completely overhauled website. The new site delivers engineering content related to the application of industrial cables and connectors. The site includes product selector tools, e-learning modules, a technical data resource center, application tips, educational videos, and more. The new Lapp website was redesigned with the needs of our North American…
Cables in nacelle work at (brrrr) -25C
Recent Ölflex Tray II cables have enhanced oil and temperature resistance and withstand the demanding requirements of the wind industry. A few features include: Unrivaled flexibility down to -25°C Resists oil, humidity, and emissions UL WTTC 1000V, FT4 to meet NEC code Durable all season perfromance Fully tested for oil resistance passing UL Oil Res.…
Cable manufacturer celebrates 50th anniversary
ÖLFLEX World Tour: cable drum arrives in the USA. On April 13, Florham Park was the setting for an unusual celebration: the German-based, worldwide supplier of integrated wire, cabling and connector products and solutions, the Lapp Group, commemorated the 50th anniversary of their signature brand ÖLFLEX. It was the world’s first industrially manufactured power and…
Fast, easy installation of multiple cables
A multi-cable bushing system called Skintop Cube is said to provide better way to seal and clamp cables than competitive designs and with simplified service. Users install the frame to an enclosure just once. All repairs can be done without removing the frame. Advantages are said to include: • Routing 8 to10 cables through standard…
Find connectors and strain reliefs fast in this guide
A recent 56-page Engineering Specification Guide provides an overview of some widely used Ölflex and Unitronic cables, Epic connectors, and Skintop strain relief cable glands. The Guide makes it easy to find the right connector or strain relief for a cable. A few features include: • Selection charts that make it easy to find the…
Lapp introduces high performance tray cable for wind turbine
Florham Park, NJ – Lapp, introduces its highest-performance UL-listed tray cable, OLFLEX® FORTIS. This product meets UL-1277 tray cable requirements, as well as providing industry-leading oil resistance and coldtemperature performance. It is also rated as a CSA tray cable (CSA C22.2 No. 230). OLFLEX® FORTIS meets all requirements of UL-2277 for 1000V Wind Turbine Tray…