WCA September 2010

Technology news

CTC cooperation Continuous transposed conductors (CTC) require sophisticated knowledge for the implementation of production. To this end, Pourtier – Gauder Group and Proteco have signed a contractual agreement joining their specific expertise in this area to offer a high quality integrated solution. Both companies have a strong background in the power field. Pourtier has manufactured a comprehensive range of rotating machines dedicated to LV and EHV cables for 150 years; Proteco has produced equipment for the production of high power transformer conductors since 1993. This new alliance offers a complete planetary assembly line with Pourtier planetary strander type DRG560 (cage available from 24 up to 96 bobbins with reel dimensions 500, 560, 630 as option) and Proteco transposing head type TH5 (transposing frequency up to 250tpm). It is possible to upgrade the strander with more bays. Peripheral equipment such as payoffs, taping heads, caterpillars and take-ups is also available from Pourtier.

Major conversion of cable laying vessel Nexans has extended the subsea cable laying capabilities of the C/S Nexans Skagerrak, one of the world’s most advanced cable ships, following the successful completion of a major conversion and upgrading project at the Cammell Laird Shiprepairers and Shipbuilders Limited dockyard in Birkenhead, England. The €8,000,000 two-month contract has increased the C/S Nexans Skagerrak’s capability to carry out even larger scale power cable and umbilical installation projects, extended her service life and increased her autonomy while at sea. The C/S Nexans Skagerrak was the first purpose-built ship specifically for the transport and installation of submarine high-voltage power cables and umbilicals. It features a 7,000 tonne capacity, 29m diameter turntable, a computer-based laying control system and a state-of-the-art dynamic positioning system. Nexans – France Fax : +33 15669 8484 Email : nexans.web@nexans.com Website : www.nexans.com

Proteco transposing head TH5 m m

Pourtier sas – France Fax : +33 4 77 71 10 85 Email :

sales.pourtier@gaudergroup.com Website : www.gaudergroup.com

Proteco sas – Italy Fax : +39 015 9842044

Email : proteco@proteco-europe.it Website : www.proteco-europe.it

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Wire & Cable ASIA – September/October 2010