LoviSil® transition joints offer solution in Venice

Venice regularly suffers from flooding and a high groundwater level, which causes disruptions in electricity grids. With LoviSil® transition joints , Lovink Enertech offers an innovative solution that guarantees reliability in humid conditions.

Challenge: water and grid failures

The lagoon city is sometimes up to 70% under water. Malfunctions are common with cable joints based on heat shrink technology. This was reason enough for Lovink Enertech to look for a better solution together with grid operator ENEL.

LoviSil® transition joints: waterproof and reliable

The LoviSil® joint uses liquid silicone technology. Upon contact with water, a flexible, insulating rubber forms that prevents moisture penetration. Advantages:

  • Perfect seal against moisture
  • Suitable for wet soils
  • Reliable performance at high groundwater level

Successful test assembly in Verona

In collaboration with ENEL and two contractors, two transitional joints were successfully installed. Export manager Dennis Jansen explains:
“The high groundwater level was visible in the weld hole, but the technicians were very pleased with the simple assembly technique.”
Additional advantage: three single-core 1-phase cables can be mounted in one housing, where three sleeves are normally needed.

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Would you like to know more about the LoviSil® transition joints? Feel free to contact one of our specialists for advice without obligation.

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