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INDEXKeeping it regional
Ducab has introduced its DuPan range,
a new line of flexible panel wires suitable
for switches, control, metering, relay and
instrumentation panels of power switchgear.
DuPan was launched by Mohammed
Abdul Rahman Al Mutawa, Ducab’s chief
commercial officer, during an event at
Jumeirah Emirates Towers. The range of
flexible panel wires aremade in accordance
with BS 6231 type CK. The cables are
intended for use with AC voltage up to 600V
or DC voltage up to 1,000V.
K Krishna Kumar, MD of Zoomlux Lighting,
attended the event to learn more about the
new DuPan cable line. He commented: “It
is exciting for the industry in the UAE to see
Ducabcatering toour specificcablingneeds
for the first time. With Ducab’s history for
providing quality, industry-specific products,
and its position as a regional market leader,
this is a very strong step to encourage
more panel and luminaire builders to buy
UAE-made components.”
In keeping with Ducab’s focus on
flame-resistance
and
flame-retardant
cables, the DuPan range is suitable for
continuous operating temperature of 90°C,
with a 105°C variant available on request.
The range is typically available with class
5 flexible copper conductor, but tinned
conductor is available.
Lightweight braiding
TE Connectivity has launched its Raychem
Instalite lightweight braid system, said to
offer weight savings of up to 50 percent over
traditional copper braids.
Made from a high performance, nickel-
plated copper alloy, the RoHS-compliant
pull-on braid is thought to offer better low
frequency performance than plated fibers
or microfilaments.
Existing low-weight screening solutions
provide
reduced
electrical
screen
performance at low frequencies, and less
protection against lightning strike, while
plated fibers and microfilament stainless
steel braids are more expensive options.
“Electromagnetic
interference
(EMI)
protection is an ever-increasing requirement
in the aerospace industry, especially as
system functionality is increasing with higher
signal speeds,” said Doug Jones, product
manager, global aerospace, defense and
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Ducab CCO Mohammed Abdul Rahman Al Mutawa
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The Raychem Instalite lightweight braid system