LoviSil® cable joint offers solution for energy supply gravel hole

For a gravel pit in North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany), Lovink Enertech recently supplied LoviSil® cable joints for the power supply of a crawler excavator. This application has many challenges such as water pressure and machine movements. Thanks to their robust properties and waterproofness, LoviSil® cable joints perform optimally under these conditions.

Challenge: water pressure and movement

Gravel and sand extraction involves a lot of water and excavation installations cause constant movements in the cables. The cable joints therefore had to meet high electrical and mechanical requirements. LoviSil® technology scored best on waterproofing and strain relief.

Small squares, big performance

Part of the old cable was replaced. It concerned a connection of 10 kV 3×35 mm² cable to 3×25 mm² crane cable for the excavator. These small squares are no problem for the universal LoviSil® system, which offers a reliable solution.

Robust properties of LoviSil® cable joints

  • Withstands 2 bar water pressure
  • Shockproof for dynamic applications
  • Optimal electrical insulation for long-term reliability

Challenging assembly, successfully executed

Our German partner ICP supervised the project. Beckmann of ICP says:

“A gravel pit is not a standard location for assembly. Using a special knife, a round file and a small flame, we removed the conductive layer and prepared the cables. Then we mounted the LoviSil® joints without any problems.”

Two joints have been mounted: one on the bridge and one on the excavator. The gravel hole is now running at full speed again.

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Do you want to protect your installation against water pressure and mechanical stress? Find out how Lovink Enertech supports your project with LoviSil® cable joints.

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