Sheath fault locating and Repair services
Cable Sheath Fault detection services
- On new installations this is a requirement to validate that the cable installed has not been damaged during the installation. We offer the service of sheath integrity testing which will identify any defective cable sheath where the steel wire armour is in contact with the ground due to damage to the outer sheath.
- Once the defects have been identified then we can offer a location of these defects with the use of our specialized equipment. We are able to pin point where the defect is and carry out a repair without the need to replace sections of cable
Cable Sheath Repair services
- The cable outer sheath is the first line of defense against moisture, mechanical, flame, fire, hydrocarbon and chemical for any cable whether ow voltage, medium voltage, high voltage, onshore or offshore, underground or over ground.
- Cable damage to the outer sheath is commonplace for aged or newly installed cables, whether unavoidable during normal service life or accidental strike by 3rd party.
- However damaged cable sheaths and jackets can be repaired and re-instated on site using heat shrink repair sleeves by our highly experienced and trained Cable Splicers