CABLES
INSTALL WITH CONFIDENCE
ELAND
Cables – Think of them as a Service not just a Product
Cables are more than just the sum of their
construction. More than just a metallic
conductor wrapped in insulation and
sheathing materials that meet a set of
standards. They are compliance legislation,
they are technical specifications to meet
an installation environment or specific
application, and they are compatible with
accessories and terminations.
Yet cables are still more than this, and it’s
these additional elements that can make
a project run smoothly and provide the
information needed to specify and install
with confidence.
Here’s a few of the things to look out for:
Independent QA testing – Have cables
been rigorously tested in an accredited
laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025) to confirm that
the standards and compliance legislation
have been achieved? A good laboratory
will also look at key practical aspects such
as the ease of stripping for termination
and whether they meet the strict tolerance
levels needed to fit seamlessly with glands
and other terminations.
Third-party accreditations – Quality
marks such as the BSI Cable Testing
Kitemark demonstrate that cables meet
the performance and safety standards
demanded of them. They are a globally-
recognised and trusted symbol and show
an additional level of due diligence in the
choice of product.
Ready access to technical expertise –
Having experts on hand to provide detailed
and in-depth knowledge of cables and
their electrical characteristics can help
you navigate the inevitable questions that
arise. Utilising this asset from specification
through to installation can prevent
unnecessary delays to project timelines.
It’s even more valuable when it’s the
commercial team who provide this support,
in conjunction with a true technical team
– it makes asking questions even easier
and integrates your cable supplier into an
extension of your own project team.
Ability to tap into industry knowledge
– Whether best practice guidance or
practice solutions to onsite challenges,
you want to be dealing with people who
not only know cables but understand how
they work as part of the bigger picture.
Industry specialists with decades of project
management experience, and wiring
qualifications themselves, can help give you
the edge you need.
A tailored delivery solution – More than
simply getting the cables delivered where
and when you need them, it’s about
whether they’ve clearly been stored
in optimal condition, they’re delivered
securely and properly packaged, with
drums in good condition so as to not
impede installation. The accompanying
paperwork should be complete and have
Utilising this asset from
specification through to
installation can prevent
unnecessary delays to
project timelines.
all the required legislative and compliance
information clearly displayed. Quality cables
are delivered looking like they’re in great
shape – trust your eyes and expect the
best.
For more information on how Eland Cables
can support your project or application with
high quality cables AND the value-added
service that makes a difference, please get
in touch.
[email protected]
020 7241 8787
For further information, please visit www.elandcables.com
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