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NR-Approval For Eland Cables' New Axle Counter Cable

Axle Counter Cable is now quicker, cheaper and easier to install than ever before thanks to the development of Eland's new Network Rail approved specification.

    LONDON, ENGLAND, November 04, 2009 /Engineering PR News/ -- A new Network Rail-approved Axle Counter Cable, developed by Eland Cables, is set to make installation quicker, cheaper and easier than ever before.

The new Axle Counter Cable specification, approved by Network Rail on 20 October 2009, is designed to replace the specification already used for train detection across much of the UK rail network.

The key improvement to the Axle Counter Cable specification is a unique layer of glass fibre, which provides effective protection against rodent attacks. This new layer removes the need for steel tape armour and means the cable is more cost-effective, has greater flexibility, is easier to strip back, install and terminate, and doesn't require metallic bonding. A thick Medium Density Polyethylene (MDPE) sheath provides a suitable level of mechanical protection.

The new NR-approved specification has been welcomed by engineers looking for greater freedom in their system designs. 'Eland Cables has worked hard to create a product that will both reduce installation times for engineers and increase efficiency across the rail network as a whole,' says Technical Manager Chris Barnes, who has worked closely with Network Rail on the new design. Managing Director, Philip Brown adds: 'As the only UK supplier with Network Rail approval on the new specification, we are proud to be playing such a key role in the future success of our rail network.'

For technical enquiries and specification documentation requests on the new Axle Counter Cable, please contact Technical Manager Chris Barnes on 07980 712537 or cbarnes@eland.co.uk.

About Eland Cables

Eland Cables, a leading international cable supplier, is focussed on understanding the industries it serves and the needs of its customers. Designed as a one-stop-cable-shop, customers come expecting everything from control, coaxial, instrumentation, tri-rated and industrial cables to bespoke, high temperature, rail and telecom cables (in fact, if it's not in stock, Eland will source it, fast). They leave, however, having experienced a great deal more.
For further information, please contact the sales team on 020 7241 8787, sales@eland.co.uk or visit www.eland.co.uk.


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