Sparks Electrical News April 2022

CABLES AND CABLE ACCESSORIES

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Cable accessories for the electrical field

from insurance,” he says. “If it is proven that a non- approved product was used in the installation, then the claim could be rejected.” For safety reasons, the correct crimper (either hand or hydraulic) should be used for the installa- tion of cable lugs. In conclusion, Dunn says that HellermannTyton has a product to suit any application, from its stand- ard products to very specialised for specific appli- cations. “We have a complete basket of products with over 80 years’ experience.”

HellermannTyton is synonymous with quality, and its range of accessories for the electrical industry, includ- ing a large range of cable accessories, is trusted by electrical contractors countrywide. Here is a selection of a few of the popular products. Insulok Cable Ties The HellermannTyton Insulok Cable Tie brand is trusted globally with more than 80 years of proven reliability. HellermannTyton Insulok Cable Ties are made locally to the highest international standards. The company only use top-grade, 100% virgin nylon in the production of our HellermannTyton Insulok Ca- ble Ties, which is fully recyclable. This is done in its IATF 16949 accredited factory in Johannesburg, which ensures all products are produced under the most stringent quality control processes to comply with all industry norms and standards. Ken Dunn, Divisional Manager Network Prod- ucts for HellermannTyton South Africa notes that Insulok Cable Ties are locally manufactured and to withstand our harsh African climate, and are thus made for our conditions. Further information • Operating temperature -40ºC to +85ºC. • Flammability UL94 V2. • Inside serration for a strong hold onto bundles. • Easily installed either by hand or with a cable tie tensioning tool (we highly recommend us- ing either TG008, MK10TEN or EVO7i cable tie tensioning tools, which are suitable for T18 to T120 cable ties). • Made from 100 % high quality plastic- allows for good recycling.

est SANS1213:2017 specification,” says Dunn. And offers superior strain relief and protection for your cable terminating needs. It is recommended to use adjustable spanners (AW150, AW200 or AW300) for the installation of cable glands. Cable lugs A cable lug (sometimes known as a ‘crimp lug’) is at- tached to an electrical appliance, such as a wire or cable, and then securely fixed to the end of it with the use of a crimp tool and crimp die. Many cable lugs are tin plated to prevent corrosion but have copper inside,

due to the high levels of electrical conductivity that the element has. HellermannTyton offers mechanical and crimp electrical lugs and connectors for underground electrical cables for Heavy Duty, Medium Duty and light weight applications. The only full range of SABS approved cable lugs are from the cable man- agement solutions giant; HellermannTyton. Dunn notes that when an electrical contractor utilises the HellermannTyton SABS approved cable lugs, they benefit from a consistency of quality and reliability. “It also protects the contractor and the end customer if ever they have the need to claim

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Copper bonded earth rod Copper bonded earth rods have a high carbon steel core that is suitable for deep driving. A layer of nickel and then a coating of copper is electroplated on the steel core to provide corrosion protection and conti- nuity. This coating is not subject to the risk of bending or cracking. Excellent corrosion resistance is a ben- efit of using the HellermannTyton copper bonded earth rod. “We offer two sizes of copper bonded earth rods,” explains Dunn. “1.2 m x 12 mm with a 250 micron copper plating and a 1.2 m x 13 mm fully SABS approved with wire clamp and couplers available. Typical applications for earth rods in- clude earthing of buildings, equipment and elec- tric fencing. Our earth rods are plated after cutting and threading, giving a completely coated product with no exposed steel, reducing the risk of rust and failure.”

HellermannTyton Cable GlandsQ Cable glands are mechanical cable entry devic- es that attach, secure and terminate cable ends to an electrical enclosure or directly into equipment providing for mechanical support, earth continuity for armoured/braided cables and protect against the ingress of dust and moisture according to the ingress protection (IP) rating. The HellermannTyton Cable Glands are for multipurpose applications, “Our BWR and A2 range of glands are SABS approved to the lat-

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