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jacketing system that enables the cable to move along the duct at a faster speed. Fiber types include single-mode, OM2, OM3 and OM4 employing bend insensitive fiber technology, and in fiber counts up to 48. All eABF products incorporate a low- contact, ribbed inner surface and ultra-low friction Silicore ® lining for low drag, high-velocity cable jetting channel within the duct. The eABF cableduct combination also allows for installations up to 1,000 feet without using air. General Cable and Dow Electrical & Telecommunications have introduced BICC ® brand EmPowr ® Link+, an enhanced water tree-retardant cross-linked polyeth- ylene (TRXLPE) insulated medium-voltage cable. EmPowr Link+ underground medium- voltage cable is said to provide longer service life and the potential for a lower total system cost. EmPowr Link+ utilizes the Dow Endurance™ HFDC-4202 EC insulation compound, which offers enhanced dielectric performance with improved water tree-retardant technology, and is coupled with advanced conductor and insulation shield technologies Cable alliance

that help reduce electrical stress and enables easier accessory installation over a broader temperature range. These components, combined with exceptional material processing and cable manufac- turing capabilities, deliver a medium- voltage cable designed to provide extend- ed cable life over existing TRXLPE cables.

president and general manager of General Cable's electrical utility business.

measurement of the crimp pull strength on a wide range of wire sizes and termi- nals including crimped, soldered or solder- less. It comes with multiple power plugs and a digital output that displays measure- ment settings in pound force (lbf), kilogram force (kgf) and Newton (N), making it ideal forglobal use. It is suppliedwithACrecharge- able adapters for 120V and 230V AC power supplies and a calibration certificate (NIST). Make sure your new mach i ne or pr oduc t receivesall thepublicity it can get! Send us the details and a photograph for our new Products, Machines & Technology section in wiredInUSA. To make sure your editorial is published in the March edition – send us the details by 22 nd February

Wire crimp tester

Molex Incorporated’s new hand-held wire crimp pull-force tester delivers digital pull-force readings to verify crimp quality. It will operate on a wide range of crimped terminals and wires, providing consistent verification of crimp pull force and reducing potential quality issues. “Our hand-held wire crimp pull-force tester can be used in any situation requiring a portable solution to verify crimp quality,” said Bob Grenke, product manager, Molex.

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The hand-held wire crimp pull-force tester from Molex comes standard with both a wheel-type clamp featuring multiple slot sizes for wire diameters up to 6.35mm and a clamp-style holder for open-barrel products.

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“Backed by the General Cable–Dow Inside alliance, EmPowr Link+ delivers reliable power that allows our utility customers to lower operating costs and ensure an expected system lifespan in excess of 40 years,” said Jay Lahman, vice

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The manual hand-cycle lever automatically grips the wire, providing an accurate

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