Over Armoured Cables for Direct Burial Applications

A standard cable may be electrically perfect but physically unsuitable for going in the ground. AP Technology can over armour it, turning off the shelf product into a cable that is capable of handling direct burial, without the need for a full redesign. It is useful on outdoor sensors, remote equipment and infrastructure projects. This can be a much faster route than designing and producing a new cable, especially for smaller quantities or where the electrical construction has already been approved. Getting cable right starts with how it will actually be used. Fixed installation, drag chain travel, continuous bending and torsion all ask different things of a conductor, screen and sheath. Sheath material then comes down to the surroundings, whether that means oil, UV, direct burial or a space where low smoke zero halogen material is preferred. The AP Technology team starts with the application and works back to the construction. Dynamic control and automation cable is designed for instrumentation, power and control duties where the cable has to flex and move throughout its operation.

The range includes a variety of conductor sizes, screening and jacketing options, and most styles are offered with UL and CSA approvals. Available manufacturing approvals through partners include UL and CSA, VDE, Desina and Lloyd's Register, depending on the cable selected. AP Technology was founded in 2001 and is a franchised specialist supplier of cable, connectors, cable assemblies, wire and wire management products. Its main differentiator is service, with in-house cable assembly, scheduled and call-off orders, no minimum order value on stocked products, a cable cutting service, custom labels and packaging, and global shipping. For help with over armoured cables for direct burial applications, speak to the AP Technology team at Brook Industrial Estate, Hayes, on 020 8848 3074. You can also email your requirement to connect@aptechnology.biz.