ABB Solutions for Wind Farm Electrical Systems
Equipment and control systems for wind turbines require reliable connections for prolonged exposure to vibration in the nacelle and tower structures. Extreme weather conditions demand electrical system components capable of resistance to corrosion in both salt-spray areas and inland facilities. Both icy and high-heat settings demand optimum performance throughout cyclical weather conditions and seasonal shifts.
ABB Installation Products offers the grounding and cable fastening solutions you need to address all these challenges when you’re installing wind farms.
Blackburn® flexible braids
Ideal for connections subject to vibration, movement, mechanical stress or tight spaces. Use for:
- Flexible connections for wind tower and foundation grounding systems
- Linking grounding cables to lightning rods or plates
- Grounding connections in substations, transformer stations and collection systems
- Flexible connections in meteorological masts, weather stations, fences, doors and enclosures
- Part of the complete family of Blackburn® grounding solutions
Deltec® outdoor fastening system
Design to provide 20-year outdoor life.
- Weatherable acetal strapping resists UV light, moisture and salt
- Reels of strap provide complete flexibility in length up to 3500 ft.
- Use easily installed secure locking heads to bundle and fasten cables
- Minimum tensile strength of 250 lb.
- Extreme operating temperature range of -85°F to 194°F
Ty-Met™ stainless steel ball-lock cable ties
Type 316 stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance in harsh conditions.
- Easy installation with low insertion force
- Strong self-locking ball mechanism
- Available uncoated or fully coated in nontoxic, halogen-free, UV-resistant polyester
- Operating temperature range of -76°F to 329°F coated or -76°F to 572°F uncoated
- Variety of lengths and widths available, offering tensile strength from 175 to 450 lb.
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