When choosing medium-voltage cables for large-scale installations, the decision is often focused on factors such as price, cost-effectiveness, and project performance. However, there is a silent risk that can compromise the entire electrical installation: attacks by insects, rodents, and termites.
These agents are responsible for the degradation of electrical cable coverings. In the case of rodents, the constant need to wear down their teeth causes them to gnaw on the cables, damaging the insulation. This type of failure can result in short circuits, power outages, and even fires in the power lines.
The risks of rodents and termites in electrical cables.
When the electrical cable covering is compromised, the installation becomes unsafe to operate. Among the main risks are:
- Exposure of the electrical conductor
- Short circuit in power grids
- Increased risk of fire
- Reduced lifespan of the electrical installation
These problems can generate high maintenance costs and unplanned shutdowns in industrial, commercial, or infrastructure installations.
Anti-termite technology applied to Induscabos cables.
To combat this type of attack, Induscabos developed a solution with anti-termite and anti-rodent additives incorporated into the electrical cable sheaths. These additives are not lethal, but they work to inhibit the approach and attack of rodents and termites, protecting the integrity of the cable. The technology is fully compatible with the PVC sheaths used in the composition of Induscabos cables, maintaining the technical, mechanical, and electrical characteristics required by applicable standards.
Solutions that add value to your electrical project.
Induscabos continuously invests in innovative solutions for the protection of electrical installations, adding safety, durability, and reliability to its clients’ projects.
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