Prevent short circuits by choosing and installing Panduit cable cleats
Panduit cable cleats ensure that cables remain undamaged in the event of a short circuit, reducing the risk of disruption and damage to people and property.
Panduit offers more than 60 types of cable cleats in stainless steel, aluminium and plastic to ensure easy installation and safe operation. They are available for a variety of applications and for different environments where short circuits can have devastating consequences.
Panduit cable cleats meet the needs of even the most demanding projects, for a variety of applications and environments, from oil refineries and flammable material storage facilities to solar and wind power generation. With Panduit cable cleats, you can ensure high productivity in cable installation, reliability of installation and safety of people on the job.
Why you need quality cable cleats
We all know that power cable failures usually end in a short circuit. This damages the insulation as a result of an electrical or thermal process, but in most cases the short circuit is caused by mechanical damage. These are the result of mechanical forces acting inside and outside the cable and are present at all stages of the cable’s life from manufacture, storage, transport to installation and operation.
One of the main demands for cable cleats is the protection of people and equipment in the event of a short circuit on the cable system. This is because electric currents in conductors laid side by side create electromagnetic fields between these conductors. During a short-circuit fault, the electric current is transformed into a magnetic force, and the repulsive force created between the conductors at its highest point has devastating consequences for the installation itself and the people and assets in its vicinity. Electrical cables must therefore be properly installed, at the correct spacing and without damage to the insulation, even when they are bundles of several cables.
Reduce risks by choosing the right cable installation
Prevent damage caused by short circuits by choosing and installing Panduit cable cleats correctly. Panudit offers a special Cleat kAlculator™ application for design engineers to determine the optimum clamping and spacing of cables. The app can be used on both PCs and mobile devices.
Choosing a cable clamping solution is a simple three-step process. It starts with determining the cable layout and proceeds to inputting the diameter and maximum short-circuit current. As a result, you are provided with detailed information on the required components and spacings, which comply with the requirements of the international standard IEC 61914:2015. The solution is downloaded to your device in the form of an Excel file that includes the complete component together with the technology and quantities required.
The Cleat kAlculator™ app suggests the type of clamp and recommends the correct spacing based on the results of independent laboratory short-circuit testing. If several options are available to match the demand, the app offers a choice and the user can assess the benefits of each option.
If you would like more information about cable cleats, please contact us at sales@egal-eu.com or +386 (0)31 737 831. We suggest that you arrange a visit to our Customer Briefing Center, where we can demonstrate in detail all the advantages and application options of Panduit cable cleats.
