wiredInUSA - January 2012
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Nexans launched its Energyflex Be-Fast
TM
‘split and plug’ photovoltaic power
cable at December’s Energaïa 2011
in Montpellier. The new cable binds
together two flexible rubber 1kV rated
cables, allowing them to be reeled
and handled as a single cable, but
easily pulled apart for the connection
of PV panels to array boxes or inverters.
The traditional approach to cabling PV
projects is to use either two single-core
cables on individual spools,
or co-extruded single-core cables
that need to be separated using
a sharp-bladed cutter. Easily separated
with fingers, the two flexible rubber PV
cables that comprise Energyflex Be-Fast
are assembled with a soft binder for easy
handling as a single cable.
Nexans’ ‘split and plug’ design is said
to reduce installation time by at least
30 percent, compared with using two
separate cables, and over 50 percent
compared with twin co-extruded
single-core cables.
The cables are designed to resist extreme
temperatures (-40°C to +120°C), as well
as exposure to ozone and UV, and are
zero-halogen for enhanced fire security.
They conform with relevant national
and international standards.
‘Split and Plug’
power cable
The tradition of management continuity
will be maintained by Medek & Schörner
with a third generation of management.
Manuel Lichtscheidl, the son of managing
director Werner Lichtscheidl, recently
joined the company, and will initially
reinforce the research and development
team. In recent years he was able to use
his abilities successfully in a position with
a world market leader in the field of
mechanical engineering.
Together with Rudolf Descovich – the
son of Kurt Descovich – who has already
worked effectively for the company
for many years, this duo will not only
determine the course of the company
for years to come, but also ensure
its continued existence and maintain
the company tradition.
Continuity
guaranteed
