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and can be done by hand. Fastening the gland in this manner achieves the same tight fit expected of traditional glands held in place with locknuts. No tools are required for installation, but dismantling requires a special tool that will not cause damage to the cable gland. Helutop Easy is said to offer substantial installation cost savings in both time and additional hardware. The Helutop Easy is currently available in plastic in sizes corresponding to M16 and M20. Additional sizes will be available shortly. November’s Week conference saw Nexans launch its new range of solutions for electric vehicle (EV) charging. Nexans is part of the Eco2charge project to support the development of electric vehicles. Nexans has developed what it describes as a smart and modular connection and charging infrastructure solution, which will inter-operate with systems designed by the other Eco2charge partners. Nexans’ patented busbar component connects EV charging stations without the need for digging or complicated installation, and adapts to different charging speeds and plug-types. In addition, Nexans has developed a smart energy management system integrated into the EV charging site that allows users to manage demand across the site. European Utillity Charging up

and Radox EM 104 sheath material. The lightweight, thin-walled products are designed for the railway market, and are particularly stable under extreme loads. Radox insulation and sheath materials are resistant to chemical, electrical and mechanical loads. They will not melt, even at extremely high temperatures, and remain dimensionally stable even in the case of short circuiting. They also withstand extremely low temperatures and meet the strict environmental requirements of EN 50306 and the fire safety specifications of EN 45545-2, DIN 5510-2, NFF 16-101 and NFPA 130.

Cable stress relief

Helukabel has introduced Helutop Easy, a new cable gland technology that quickly and simply relieves stress and strain on cables. Using a patented spring/snap system, the Helutop Easy allows for quick and easy installation in hard-to-reach areas and spaces offering no access for locknuts.

Newcablegland technology fromHelukabel. Photograph courtesy of Helukabel Assembly using Helutop Easy is simple – push the cable gland in and turn clockwise –

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