Electrical distribution > Cables and connectors

Nexans' Direct Electrical Heating systems for two Norwegian sea fields

04 December, 2014

Statoil, on behalf of Wintershall, has signed a contract with Nexans for the supply of direct electrical heating (DEH) technology. The DEH riser will connect the Kristin and Maria fields in the Norwegian Sea with the Kristin platform, ensuring the constant flow through pipelines.


JT Day offshore and onshore industrial cables

25 November, 2014

JT Day has expanded its supplies of cable for offshore and onshore hazardous area sites through its Perth and Brisbane offices.


JT Day XLPE instrumentation cables

17 November, 2014

Available in its Brisbane warehouse, JT Day has instrumentation cables that are standardised on a niche construction. The company has utilised XLPE insulation for all cable conductors across all sizes, including power cables because of the superior characteristics XLPE has over PVC.


Marechal PN12C multicontact connector

03 September, 2014

The PN12C multicontact connector provides the user with the option of crimping as an alternative to soldering the wires.


JT Day industrial and marine cables

01 September, 2014

JT Day's industrial and marine cables are designed for extreme conditions and environments. The range includes power and control cables; instrumentation cables (inc IS blue); variable speed drive cables; medium- and high-voltage cables.


Around 40,000 households and businesses at risk

28 August, 2014

The ACCC has issued a national safety recall on faulty Infinity-branded cables. Around 40,000 households and businesses are at risk as this cable may become brittle from 2016 onwards.


Prysmian wins $137m Greek contract

11 August, 2014

Prysmian Group has been awarded a new contract worth approximately AU$137m for the interconnection between the island of Syros (Cyclades) and the mainland power transmission System in Lavrion, Greece.


Prysmian flame-barrier cables

04 August, 2014

Prysmian Power Cables and Systems has released the flame-barrier cables for use with non-barrier type glands.


Frederick Persson explains Prysmian's plans for growth

31 July, 2014

The Italy-headquartered cable manufacturer Prysmian Group recently hired Frederick Persson* as chief executive officer for Australia & New Zealand. ECD Solutions speaks to the new CEO about the current market conditions and future plans.


Fibre-optic connectors: the make or break of a network

03 July, 2014

The phrase 'fibre-optic technology' conjures visions of information speeding around the world at the speed of light, of high-tech data centres and previously unimagined capabilities in communications. What it does not evoke is visions of connectors. But without being able to connect fibres effectively, a network just wouldn't exist.


Anritsu G0306A video inspection probe

01 July, 2014

Scratches, chips and contamination on optical fibre connector end faces reduce transmission quality and increase errors. The G0306A video inspection probe can reduce these issues by verifying the condition and cleanliness of connector end faces during the installation phase.


Cables that store electricity

05 June, 2014

Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a way to both transmit and store electricity in a single lightweight copper wire.


Warren & Brown Technologies ‘A’ Grade fibre connectors

03 June, 2014

Warren & Brown Technologies now offers ‘A’ Grade fibre connectors as an option for its fibre-optic cable assemblies.


Prysmian wins $44m Ausgrid contract

16 May, 2014

Prysmian has been awarded a contract worth AU$44m for 132 kV underground high-voltage cables for the North Shore cable upgrade project by Ausgrid.


Spindle cable

05 May, 2014

The CF270.UL.D. single-core bending resistant conductor cable, made of fine strands, has been developed for flexible operation in energy chains used in machine tools.


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