Limited space: Smart cable joints for urban networks
The challenge: underground networks in tight urban areas
The global trend of installing medium-voltage networks underground is growing rapidly. This is done for reasons of safety, aesthetics and reliability. Especially in urban areas, putting cables underground is a logical choice: it prevents visual pollution and protects against weather influences and external damage. But this approach also poses a major challenge: lack of space.
Why space is a problem with underground electricity networks
In busy cities, the subsurface is already full of existing infrastructure such as water pipes, gas pipes, telecom cables and sewers. Digging new trenches for cables is:
- Duration: Additional excavation and material use increase costs.
- Time-consuming: Projects often need to be completed in a short period of time to limit inconvenience.
- Complex: Logistical challenges due to limited excavation options and strict safety regulations.
The solution: Lovink’s loop & straight through cable joints
Lovink offers an innovative solution to this challenge: the loop joint and LoviX-R connection joint. The loop joint allows cables to be laid in a V-shaped connection , without additional MV cable joints or cables. This is a unique approach that is rare in the market. In addition, the LoviX-R straight joint has a very compact size that can easily be installed in small spaces.
How does the loop joint work?
The loop joint allows a cable to easily change direction in a limited space. Instead of digging additional trenches and laying new cables, a smart connection is created that:
- Space saves: Ideal for urban areas with limited digging capabilities.
- Costs reduced: Less material and less labor.
- Installation time shortened: Fast execution, minimal inconvenience.
Benefits for grid operators and contractors
- Lower infrastructure costs: Less digging, fewer cables, fewer joints.
- Faster projects: Crucial in busy urban environments.
- Safe and reliable: Designed according to the highest quality standards.
- Sustainable: Less material use and less disturbance of the environment.
Want to know more about reliable cable connections?
Would you like to discover how LoviSil® Loop joints and straight joints protect your medium-voltage network from failures and saves costs? Feel free to contact our specialists for advice.
