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Common Problems Encountered in Cable ApplicationsMedium Voltage CableMining Trailing Cable6 Min Read Technical Departmenton30/01/2026Fermel Utility Vehicles: Type 241 Cable Flexibility for Cable Reels Fermel is a recognized manufacturer of underground utility vehicles designed for mining, tunneling, and construction applications. Their… Discover More
Common Problems Encountered in Cable ApplicationsMining Trailing Cable7 Min Read Technical Departmenton30/01/2026Sandvik LH517 Electric Loader: How to Troubleshoot “Earth Fault” Errors Associated with Cable Damage Sandvik LH517 is a 17-tonne class battery-electric or cable-electric underground loader widely deployed in hard rock mining operations. One of… Discover More
Common Problems Encountered in Cable ApplicationsMedium Voltage Cable5 Min Read Technical Departmenton30/01/2026TBM Cutterhead High-Voltage Drives: Which Voltage Rating (6kV, 10kV, or 20kV) is Standard for Herrenknecht TBM? In modern tunnel boring machine (TBM) applications, the selection of appropriate voltage ratings for cutterhead drive systems is critical for… Discover More
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Common Problems Encountered in Cable ApplicationsFlexible Cables With High Bending Life and Fatigue ResistanceMining Trailing Cable11 Min Read Technical Departmenton30/01/2026Joy Global (Komatsu) 7LS Longwall Shearer: (N)TSCGECEWÖU Drag Chain Cable Robustness Analysis TSCGECEWÖU, NTSCGECEWÖU, TSKCGECWOEU, TSCGEWOEU, NSSHOEU, NTSCGEWOEU-CH, German mining cable, DIN cable, VDE cable, German cable standard,… Discover More
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Common Problems Encountered in Cable ApplicationsICEA S-75-381 Portable Power Cables12 Min Read Technical Departmenton30/01/2026Caterpillar 7495 Electric Rope Shovel: Type SHD-GC Trailing Cable Voltage Selection The Caterpillar 7495 Electric Rope Shovel represents one of the largest and most productive loading machines in modern surface mining… Discover More
AS/NZS 1802 - Reeling cables for underground miningCommon Problems Encountered in Cable Applications4 Min Read Technical Departmenton30/01/2026Komatsu P&H 4100XPC: How to Select the Correct Type 450 (33kV) Trailing Cable The Komatsu P&H 4100XPC is one of the world's largest and most productive AC electric mining shovels, designed for large-scale open-pit mining… Discover More
AS/NZS 1802 - Reeling cables for underground miningCommon Problems Encountered in Cable Applications15 Min Read Technical Departmenton29/01/2026Can (N)TSKCGEWÖU Cables Be Used as a Direct Replacement for the OEM Reeling Cable on Epiroc Boomer E2 Drill Rigs? The question of whether (N)TSKCGEWÖU medium-voltage mining cables can serve as direct replacements for the original equipment manufacturer… Discover More
AS/NZS 1802 - Reeling cables for underground miningCommon Problems Encountered in Cable Applications13 Min Read Technical Departmenton29/01/2026Sandvik DD421: Which (N)TSCGEWÖU Cable Size is Suitable for the Main Reel of a Sandvik DD421 Development Jumbo? Determining the appropriate cable size for the main reel power supply of a Sandvik DD421 Development Jumbo requires a comprehensive analysis… Discover More
AS/NZS 1802 - Reeling cables for underground miningCommon Problems Encountered in Cable Applications11 Min Read Technical Departmenton29/01/2026Cost-Effective Generic Alternatives to Olex Versolex and Prysmian Cables The Australian and New Zealand electrical cable markets have been historically dominated by two major premium brands that established strong… Discover More
AS/NZS 1802 - Reeling cables for underground miningCommon Problems Encountered in Cable Applications7 Min Read Technical Departmenton29/01/2026Custom Colors: Can Type 440 Cables Be Manufactured with Yellow Sheath for 1000V Identification in Specific Mine Sites? The question of whether Type 440 mining cables can be manufactured with custom yellow outer sheaths for voltage identification at 1000V… Discover More
AS/NZS 1802 - Reeling cables for underground miningCommon Problems Encountered in Cable Applications8 Min Read Technical Departmenton29/01/2026ISPM 15 Compliance for Wooden Cable Drums: Australia Import Requirements The International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15, commonly known as ISPM 15, represents a globally recognized framework… Discover More
AS/NZS 1802 - Reeling cables for underground miningCommon Problems Encountered in Cable Applications10 Min Read Technical Departmenton29/01/2026Type 455 22kV Reeling Cable Production Lead Time Type 455 cable, Type 455 mining cable, Type 455 reeling cable, Type 455 trailing cable, Type 455 22kV cable, Type 455 33kV cable, Type 455… Discover More
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AS/NZS 1802 - Reeling cables for underground miningCommon Problems Encountered in Cable Applications7 Min Read Technical Departmenton29/01/2026Compliance Certificate: Does the Cable Manufacturer Provide a NATA-Accredited Test Report for AS/NZS 1802 Compliance? In the demanding environment of underground coal mining operations, electrical cable safety is not merely a regulatory checkbox—it represents… Discover More
AS/NZS 1802 - Reeling cables for underground miningCommon Problems Encountered in Cable Applications6 Min Read Technical Departmenton29/01/2026Type 441 Cable Sheath Hardness Standards Type 441 cables represent a critical category of mining power cables designed for demanding applications in surface and underground mining… Discover More
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AS/NZS 1802 - Reeling cables for underground miningCommon Problems Encountered in Cable Applications11 Min Read Technical Departmenton29/01/2026Central Pilot: What is the specific mechanical advantage of the Central Pilot design in Type 440 cables regarding torsional balance? To appreciate the ingenious engineering behind Type 440 cable design, we must first understand the mechanical challenges that mining cables… Discover More
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AS/NZS 1802 - Reeling cables for underground miningCommon Problems Encountered in Cable Applications12 Min Read Technical Departmenton29/01/2026Pilot Core Resistance: What is the Maximum Allowable Pilot Loop Resistance (Ohms) for a Type 450 Cable to Function with Ampcontrol Relays? The maximum allowable pilot loop resistance for Type 450 mining cables operating with Ampcontrol earth continuity relays represents a critical… Discover More
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AS/NZS 1802 - Reeling cables for underground miningCommon Problems Encountered in Cable Applications19 Min Read Technical Departmenton29/01/2026Dragline Cables 22kV/33kV: Type 450 vs Type 455 — Which Design Delivers Superior Longevity for Reeling and Trailing Applications? In the demanding world of surface mining operations, dragline excavators and mobile material handling equipment rely on high-voltage flexible… Discover More