WCA September 2010

Technology news

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

AGP 300/35 S caterpillar from Troester m m

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.

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.

Troester GmbH & Co KG – Germany Fax : +49 511 864028 Email : info@troester.de Website : www.troester.de

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Wire & Cable ASIA – September/October 2010