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Caterpillar for heavy duty submarine cable
The German Renewable Energy Sources Act
(EEG), states that renewable energy should
constitute a 30% share of overall power
generation by the year 2020.
Unlike conventional power stations, which are
often sited near consumers in an effort to
keep transmission losses low, electricity from
renewable sources is generated most
effectively at locations where the ideal
environmental conditions prevail. Electricity
from offshore wind farms and solar electricity
from desert locations are typical.
Troester is prepared for this increase in power
generation from renewable energy. Its product
range includes the new AGP 300/35 S
belt-type caterpillar (showcased at this year’s
wire Düsseldorf) which has been designed
specifically for the manufacture of large
submarine cables with diameters of up to
300mm. The AGP 300/35 S is maintenance free, compact
in design and can be used both as a traction and braking
unit. This makes it an economical solution where weights of
up to 100kg per cable metre need to be transported and
held securely at the end of the submarine cable
manufacturing process.
The effectiveness of individual drives and its wide control
range underscore the efficiency of the belt-type caterpillar.
Cables destined to be laid along the ocean bed are
produced in single segments of up 36km in length. After the
cable has been produced, belt-type caterpillars also have
the task of transporting the cable to coiling stations.
Troester GmbH & Co KG – Germany
Fax: +49 511 864028
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AGP 300/35 S caterpillar from Troester m m