Climatic conditions have a major impact on overhead transmission and distribution lines. Conductor design and choice play a vital role in addressing this challenge. Lamifil has developed new High-Temperature Low-Sag (HTLS) conductors that address ice loading and capacity challenges at the same time. Meet the GAP+ and ACCC ICE+. Addressing capacity and reliability challenges […]
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National grid UK effectively increases capacity by 90% – GZTACSR conductor
The latest generation of GAP conductors are now here, offering radical new improvements.
TenneT TSO Netherlands Reduced line losses – AAAC UHC conductor
By upgrading the existing ACSR conductor to an AAAC UHC Bobolink conductor we were able to reduce energy losses by 19%, resulting in an estimated annual saving of 678.000 euro.
Elia belgium increases line capacity by 100% – ACCC CONDUCTOR
The replacement of ACSR298 by ACCC® Lisbon increases network capacity by almost 100% while maintaining the existing infrastructure.
Westnetz Germany finds a fast, efficient and cost effective solution – ACCC conductor
The ACCC Oslo conductor with the highest cost actually proved to be the most cost-effective solution.
The advantage of Copper Magnesium for automotive and railways
The first talks of an environmentally friendly alternative to copper cadmium was heard in the mid-Nineties. Lamifil had developed CuMg (copper magnesium), an alloy with superior breaking load and flexlife compared to ETP-copper while maintaining high conductivity.
Lamifil extends know-how in Copper & Aluminium specialty wires
As one of the leading manufacturers for overhead conductors and railway cabling, Lamifil has extended its expertise into the field of copper & aluminium specialty wires.
High Speed Line – RHIN-RHÔNE PROJECT – FRANCE
For the high-speed line Rhin-Rhône, a crucial project in the European mobility, Lamifil efficiently supplied the catenary wires to ETF and SNCF, developing excellent partnerships.
THE IMPROVED GAP CONDUCTOR – GZTACSR
The GAP conductor design offers the possibility to increase the capacity of existing lines for the same conductor size while providing excellent sag characteristics.