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At the beginning of 1960’s, the wire termination malfunction, explosion, short circuit and lack of asset durability become common issue worldwide. This made the researchers to roll up their sleeves to bring an innovative modification with customization in the cable lugs that are capable to withstand the thermal, mechanical and electrical mechanism in the cabling system. The cable lugs with tech savvy crimping technology was then introduced with high use of copper, brass, tin and aluminium as cores of material melds. The prime role of electrical lug is to smoothen the distribution and supply of electric current with the secured functioning of cables without any kind of hindrance in the cabling system. It is used to fuse a cable with another one or with many cables.
Let’s first take a quick look to the processes involved in power distribution and transmission industry followed by the technical insights into the type of cable lugs used for various different cabling system that best suits for the high tech operations in power and energy industry. The activities like extraction of fossil fuel, oil spills, alternative energy generation, nuclear power and carbon emission are vital in power generation operations. The power supply, transmission and distribution industry also involve the cluster of heavy duty processes like production of electric lines, transformers and machinery along with a line management system that have their use in private, commercial or industrial application.
The following content will equip you with the different type of cable lugs used in power distribution and transmission operations:
The crimping lugs are now also known as ‘Copper terminals’ has a wide range of application in transmission and power distribution industry. The crimping technology has brought about a complete modification in the transformer cable lugs, two hole cable lugs, narrow palm cable lugs and single hole cable lugs. As the reliable cable lug that can be a strong driver to bear high, low and medium voltage that is passed and transmitted during the operations conducted in power distribution and transmission industry, the cable lug should be designed and shaped based on the need for a thick layer of insulation in the cable connectors.
Selecting the right type of cable lug gives a room to enjoy the benefits of effortless installation, easy repair and effective maintenance of cable and electrical devices. For connecting high voltage transmission cables, Compression Lug has high applicability as they consist of required insulated sheet that ensures secured cabling mechanism. One of the end of the cable lug is wielded, crimped or soldered to the cable to make sure it develops a tight and precise cable connection.
Well! The range exceeds with the need of effective cable insertion techniques that are used in case of medium and low voltage cable connection. The BICC Bell Mouth shaped crimping lugs supports the conductor to set itself perfectly inside the crimp. This is manufactured by using seamless copper tube that is in compliance with BS EN12449:2012 and the finishing is done with electro tin-plated that is in compliance with the BS EN 1872:1984. For many cabling projects where smooth cable insertion is vital for the cable gland installation, BICC has come up with the varieties in cable lugs with straight entry style structuring the inspection hole with smooth insertion of the cable.
For terminating two cables, insulated lugs that consist of PVC insulated, closed end type, heat shrinkable and butt type have proven design to support the two hole cable lugs or single hole cable lugs. On the other hand, the copper lug insulated with ring terminal has major applications in case of project where multiple connections are to be used.
The Battery Cable Lugs have all the attributes that are suitable for the harsh and hazardous environment. These Barrel shaped lug is one of the ideal range for power distribution and transmission application as it is offered with customization in size of the stud hole to be crimped and high performance functionality. Despite all the varieties of cable lug that best suits for any kind transmission and power distribution project, researchers are looking forward to developments in high performance Eco-friendly cable lugs that are reliable for power supply, transmission and power distribution assignments.
BICC Components Limited is a manufacturer and distributor of cable connectors, cable glands, cable lugs, cable cleats and other cable accessories with its riches of extensive years of experience, strong customer base and wide range of solution to protect the cabling system that has its application in different predominant sectors. Our strong team of technical ninjas has experience to craft the exact design of cabling system with high performance cable lugs, cable glands and other cable fittings that suits the requirement of power distribution and transmission industry. To have a glance into the range of cable lugs, you can review at https://www.bicccomponents.uk.com/copper-terminal/. In order to get a consultation or to know more about our capabilities, you can contact us through a phone call or drop an email. To get in touch, visit https://www.bicccomponents.uk.com/contact/.
