the cable lab®

Quality, compliance and technical excellence form the core of Eland Cables' operations.

Central to this is The Cable Lab®, our ISO 17025 UKAS-accredited facility. It is a recognised centre of excellence for cable testing.

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ACCREDITEDCABLE TESTING

CONDUCTOR RESISTANCE TESTINGTest to determine the DC resistance of copper and aluminium conductors, in accordance with BS EN 60228.

TENSILE AND ELONGATION TESTINGTest to determine the mechanical properties of insulating and sheathing compounds, in accordance with BS EN 60811-501.

HOT SET TESTINGTest to determine if a material has been sufficiently cross-linked, in accordance with BS EN 60811-507.

CABLE CONSTRUCTION & DIMENSIONAL TESTINGTests in accordance with BS EN 60811-201 for the measurement of insulation thickness; BS EN 60811-201 which covers the measurement of sheath thickness; and BS EN 60811-203 which covers overall dimensions.

ROHS X-RAY FLUORESCENCE SPECTOMETRY SCREENINGA non-destructive test in accordance with BS EN 6232-1 to determine the levels of restricted hazardous materials in the cable construction.

ISO 17025 UKAS accreditation verifies the accuracy and credibility of our test results

INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTINGThe measurement of the efficacy of the insulating material to protect against failures including short-circuit, electric shock and fire, in accordance with BS EN 50395.

SHRINKAGE TESTS FOR INSULATIONSSpecified in BS EN 60811-502 providing the test methods for non-metallic materials for all types of cables, to see if the insulation material will shrink back whilst in service and expose the metallic conductor.

PRESSURE TESTS AT HIGH TEMPERATURES FOR INSULATIONS & SHEATHSFor thermoplastic insulation and sheathing materials to determine whether they can withstand pressure exerted on the cable at elevated temperatures without causing damage or safety risks, as specified in BS EN 60811-508.

HEAT SHOCK TESTINGReplicating the stress of bending and heating on cables to check for cracks in the insulation or sheathing material. Conducted in accordance with BS EN 60811-509.

More information on our testing capabilities can be found at www.elandcables.com/the-cable-lab/independent-cable-testing-and-inspection-services

Our specialist testing facilities undertake a wide range of cable tests to international standards including but not limited to:

ELECTRICAL CABLE TRAININGBeing technical experts in the cable industry means educating and advising people on cable matters is at the core of everything we do. The same team responsible for the training of Eland Cables’ staff and for providing technical support to our customers can provide training programmes across a range of cable-related subjects. We also offer training days tailored to our audiences’ specific requirements focused on applications or industry activity.

CPD-CERTIFIED CABLE COURSESThe Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certification service recognises Eland Cables as offering electrical cable education of the highest standard, with training delivered in our training centre with hands-on exposure to cable and cable testing facilities, through online webinars, or offsite where required.

TAILORED CABLE TRAINING PROGRAMMESOur tailored cable training programmes are prepared and delivered according to the audience’s desired learning outcomes and takes into account the participants’ existing cable knowledge and position.

Cable training from the experts

For more information on our cable training courses visit www.elandcables.com/the-cable-lab/cpd-certified-electrical-cable-training

CPDTRAINING

More information on our testing capabilities can be found at www.elandcables.com/the-cable-lab/customised-cable-solutions

CUSTOMISED CABLE SOLUTIONSIn some instances standard cables will not meet all of the requirements of a particular application. This is when our technical expertise and experience comes together to develop the ideal cable, from design through to manufacturing.

Customisation includes:• Fully bespoke design developed against

a unique application specification• Composite cable• Braiding, armouring and electrical screening• Sheath colour changes• Oversheathing• Resheathing

CUSTOMISED CABLEDESIGN

CUSTOMISED CABLESOLUTIONS

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

UK and European Union laws require compliance to a number of legislative directives concerned principally with providing safe working conditions and protecting our environment.These include:

• Construction Products Regulation (CPR) identifying cables to harmonised fire classifications

• CE marking laws which denotes proven health, safety and environmental compliance

• The REACH directive regulating the volume of certain chemical substances imported into the EU

• The WEEE directive for end-of-product-lifecycle materials handling and

• The RoHS directive which excludes certain hazardous chemicals from our supply chain.

We work tirelessly to ensure our products, services and practices remain compliant with these and other regulations.

BSI RoHS TRUSTED KITEMARKTM

We hold the BSI RoHS Trusted Kitemark, internationally recognised and respected as the premier mark of regulatory compliance. Additionally, our RoHS testing is UKAS accredited to ISO 17025.

Quality Assurance also means compliant with regulations

As the cable experts, we offer technical support to all our customers on all their projects

TECHNICALSUPPORT

CABLE SPECIFICATIONOur technical team can advise on cable selection taking into account end use, industry regulations, installation environments, and potential future regulatory requirements.

PROJECT DOCUMENTATIONFrom documented recommendations andtesting certifications to export compliantpaperwork and full technical specifications,our experts can help ensure compliance is achieved and due diligence has been observed.

TECHNICAL HOTLINEOur technical team is on hand to provide direct advice to our customers, by phone and by email.

"The expert technical staff and high-end facilities at the Cable Lab® were excellent and very impressive. The cable-testing process itself was exhaustive and provided us with the independent assessment report we needed. The level of expertise and service in their UKAS-accredited facility puts them at the forefront of UK cable testing and inspection services."

QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE ARE KEY TO EVERY PROJECT

All our products are subject to rigorous testing to ensure they meet the relevant standards for their particular uses, as laid down by national and international standards and by recognised accreditation bodies. Compliance with UK and EU legislative directives is also imperative, with testing and documentation to support our complete adherence. By following strict protocols and through testing using UKAS accredited test methods in our ISO 17025 laboratory, our customers can be assured that we do not compromise on quality. All of our supply partners are subject to regular assessments by the technicians from The Cable Lab, in line with our ISO 9001 quality systems and management

accreditation, ensuring standards are maintained across our supply chain. Only cables and cable accessories that meet these criteria are despatched to our customers. Whatever the application, in whatever demanding environment, a cable from us will offer long-term reliability, performing in accordance with stated measurements and results. We understand that not every cable will be supplied by us. For this reason we offer independent testing services for third-party cables, including fault investigation, conducted in The Cable Lab under UKAS accredited test methods and providing an impartial report on the findings. In a marketplace where non-compliant cables are all too common, Eland Cables takes the lead on providing products of verifiable quality and compliance.

"Eland Cables are a long-standing and trusted supplier to Keltbray and the level of expertise within their organisation

is second to none. Their responsive and innovative approach, technical expertise and in-house cable-testing laboratory sets them apart. Communication and competitive pricing is key to

delivering our projects and this gives me the confidence in our choice of making Eland our preferred cable supplier."

QUALITY STATEMENT

CASE STUDY

Testing for Government Approval

PROJECT SCOPE ELAND CABLES SOLUTIONCustomised cable design and testing for use in the construction of the Yanbu desalination plant.

• No standard cable met the requirement of the application so Eland Cables' technical team designed a customised solution with the relevant characteristics

• Once manufactured, the client witnessed the cable being subjected to a series of tests in The Cable Lab®, our in-house cable laboratory

• A detailed quality report was compiled, submitted to, and approved by the Saudi government water regulatory body, allowing the installation to proceed

• SASO approval confirming conformity was also achieved - a requirement for export to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

REQUIREMENTCopper tape screened submersible power cable for installation in salt water environment.

SALINE WATER CONVERSION CORPORATIONCABLE TESTING

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CASE STUDY

Unique challanges on the rail tracks

PROJECT SCOPE ELAND CABLES SOLUTION

Bespoke cable development and product approval.

• The team designed a cable with a layer of fibre glass tape, something rats won't chew through

• Our ISO 17025 UKAS-accredited Cable Lab carried out a series of independent tests including insulation thickness, overall dimensions, tensile and elongation, conductor resistance, insulation resistance and RoHS compliance

• The proposed design with supporting test evidence of performance and durability were submitted to Network Rail and the design now forms the official specification for this cable.

REQUIREMENT Design a new Axle Counter Cable range with superior properties, including rodent protection and improved bend radii.

NETWORK RAILCUSTOMISED CABLE DESIGN

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NSAI CPD TRAINING

CASE STUDY

Training the experts on fire performance

PROJECT SCOPE ELAND CABLES SOLUTIONExpert cable training for NSAI, the National Standards Authority of Ireland.

• We delivered our CPD certified presentation on fire resistant cable standards to the assembly, taking questions and relating it specifically to proposed amends to the Irish national standard

• The wider membership of this national standards body was able to gain a sound understanding of the proposal being made.REQUIREMENT

In-depth understanding of fire performance cables and cable standards in order to accurately assess recommended assessments to relevant cable standards.

"The Eland Cables technical team utilised the project design parameters to identify a product that met the project specification within extremely challenging timescales, to ensure that a critical project milestone was achieved."

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© Eland Cables Ltd. 2017. All rights reserved. Compiled and produced in February 2017

This brochure has been produced by Eland Cables Ltd for general information purposes only. Some images contained within the brochure are for illustrative purposes. All information is believed to be correct at the time of publication. Errors and omissions excepted.