NR-approval for Eland Cables' new Axle Counter Cable

A new Network Rail-approved Axle Counter Cable, developed by Eland Cables, is set to make installation quicker, cheaper and easier than ever before.
The new Axle Counter Cable specification, approved by Network Rail on 20 October 2009, is designed to replace the specification already used for train detection across much of the UK rail network.

The key improvement to the Axle Counter Cable specification is a unique layer of glass fibre, which provides effective protection against rodent attacks. This new layer removes the need for steel tape armour and means the cable is more cost-effective, has greater flexibility, is easier to strip back, install and terminate, and doesn’t require metallic bonding. A thick Medium Density Polyethylene (MDPE) sheath provides a suitable level of mechanical protection.

The new NR-approved specification has been welcomed by engineers looking for greater freedom in their system designs. ‘Eland Cables has worked hard to create a product that will both reduce installation times for engineers and increase efficiency across the rail network as a whole,’ says Technical Manager Chris Barnes, who has worked closely with Network Rail on the new design.

Managing Director, Philip Brown adds: ‘As the only UK supplier with Network Rail approval on the new specification, we are proud to be playing such a key role in the future success of our rail network.’

For technical enquiries and specification documentation requests on the new Axle Counter Cable, please contact Technical Manager Chris Barnes on 07980 712537 or cbarnes@eland.co.uk.

1) About Eland Cables:

a) International supplier of electrical cables and cable accessories established in 1975.
b) Eland’s commercial headquarters is located in North London, supporting an outlying sales force covering the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe and worldwide.
c) First-class stockholding facility is based in Doncaster, North East England.
d) Included in the ‘Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For’ in 2007, 2008 and 2009 and achieved ISO 14001 Environmental Management accreditation in May 2008.
e) Eland Cables’ rail division works in collaboration with Unipart Rail, the rail arm of Unipart, on Network Rail’s Synergy contract. Unipart Rail has been awarded Network Rail framework supplier status and its portfolio covers over 70,000 products for traction and rolling stock, rail infrastructure and stations.

Eland Cables, 120 Highgate Studios, 53-79 Highgate Road, London, NW51TL
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020 7241 8749
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