Limited space: Smart cable splices 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:

The solution: Lovink’s loop splice & straight splice

Lovink offers an innovative solution to this challenge: the loop splice and LoviX® R Straight Splice. The loop sleeve allows cables to be laid in a V-shaped connection , without additional slots or cables. This is a unique approach that is rare in the market. In addition, the LoviX® R Straight Splice has a very compact size that can easily be installed in small spaces.

How does the loop splice work?

The loop splice 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:

Benefits for grid operators and contractors

• Lower infrastructure costs: Less digging, fewer cables, fewer splices.
• 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.