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Lo-Sag overhead line conductor features composite carbon core

03/07/2012

Nexans has worked with Light, Rio de Janeiro’s electric utility, to develop the 'Lo-Sag' conductor, an overhead power line technology comprising a thermal resistant aluminium conductor wrapped around a composite carbon core. Compared with a traditional conductor, which uses a steel core, the composite carbon core of the same diameter is much lighter and 50% stronger.

Battle hardened electronics

27/06/2012

Fixed and mobile tactical shelters in war zones enhance a military commander’s ability to mobilise, deploy, manoeuvre and sustain forces. ‘Fixed’ means housed in a permanent structure, whereas ‘mobile’ denotes a unit that is transportable and deliverable.

Know your IP from your Exd and Exe

27/06/2012

When it comes to specifying enclosures for hazardous area electrical applications, designers must ensure they fully understand IP protection ratings, as well as the implications of modifying an Exd or Exe enclosure prior to, or after, installation.

Blow-dried for that perfect finish!

27/06/2012

A versatile blower-powered drying system replacement at Dana’s driveshaft assembly plant in Wellingborough has improved a pre-paint drying process, ensuring effective paint coverage of drive shafts and related components. The superior performance of this new system has also reduced manufacturing costs as it avoids a previous practice that involved a final hand drying stage using a compressed air line.

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Lo-Sag overhead line conductor features composite carbon core

Battle hardened electronics

Know your IP from your Exd and Exe

Blow-dried for that perfect finish!