Winter cable damage causes and preventive measures

In the winter, many construction workers will find that wire and cable product with good quality often have some hard lines and damaged insulation skin. 

Many construction workers think that it is the wire and cable product itself. 

There have been quality problems, and cable manufacturers have insisted that the products have been tested at the factory and are qualified, often leading to misunderstandings between the two parties. 

Especially in winter the following cables: autoportrait cable, aluminum ABC cable, and aluminum service drop cable.

In fact, it is not because of the quality of the product itself, but because of the severe winter. 

The outer skin of wire and cable products is mostly ordinary plastic (PVC/XLPE). When they are in a sub-zero environment, they will become hard. 

The whole wire and cable product line will be hard and brittle, resulting in a slight external force on the outer skin. There will be damage to the underside. 

In the winter, how can we prevent the peeling of wires and cables in winter? 

Take the following steps from each stage:

1 Factory transportation: When the product is shipped to the transportation vehicle, it must be warm and protective. 

For example, use secure transport to prevent direct exposure of the product; put a layer of cushion on the product, such as bedding or other soft foam; handle gently when loading, do not rough load, and avoid bending the product Big.

2 When arriving at the destination or at the construction site, it is best for the product supplier to send personnel to supervise to prevent rough operation when the product is unloaded.

3 It is best to store the product indoors, and at the same time put a layer of insulation on the stored surface, such as wood, bedding, foam, etc., to prevent the product from being wet and damp, pay attention to avoid the product from directly contacting the ground. 

The phenomenon of scratching the outer skin of the cable is handled with care.

4 When the product is laid and installed: It is best to choose to work under the condition that the temperature is warm in the middle and afternoon. 

If there are conditions, the product can be warmed up in advance by using a heater and other equipment before use, so that the product can reach the best performance state.

To make a long story short, wire and cable will become very fragile in the winter, and we need to "take care."