High Mast Lighting Cable-Their Need, Specification, and Advantage

Stadiums, airports, industrial areas, and other large commercial spaces need a high mast lighting system to illuminate the areas. This high-mast lighting system comes with a high-mast lighting cable that is a tall pole with lighting attached to the top.

High Mast Epr cable coated with silicon ensures high tensile strength and water protection. High Mast rubber cables display good conductivity and withstand harsh conditions. High Mast pole cables are lightweight and help distribute low-voltage data or signals. High mast trailing cables attached to portable appliances keep connected with the power supply. They are also used in nuclear power plants and comply with the stringent Nuclear Regulatory Commission standards.

Gloster Cables designs High mast lighting cables to meet specific requirements, usage, and environmental conditions.

Introduction to High Mast Lighting System and the Need for Specific Cable

Large commercial spaces require a higher light output for even illumination of the area. A light output is proportional to the wattage, so a large area requires a higher wattage lamp. High mast lighting is a field lighting fixture used to illuminate a larger area from a high installation height for storage, transportation, and pedestrian use and safety. We install these high mast fixtures on poles from 40 to 150 feet high, with 4 to 16 fixtures on each pole. High mast lighting systems are essential for illuminating outdoor spaces like airports, highways, stadiums, and industrial areas.

Proper cable routing and organization are essential for a high mast lighting system.

It helps prevent tangling, reduces stress on cables, and facilitates area of maintenance. The system gets exposed to various environmental conditions, including extreme weather, UV radiation, moisture, and physical stress. It raises the need for specific high mast cables that can withstand physical damage, UV exposure, and radiation.

High Mast Lighting Cables, Features, and Their Standard Specification

A high mast lighting cable is a tall pole and lighting attached to the top. It has a ring attached to the pole with 4, 6, or 8 lights connected to it. We can categorize them into fixed and motorized types. High mast trailing cables, high mast rubber cables, high mast Epr cables, high mast pole cables, and High mast 5 core Epr cables are a few high mast cable types.

Features of High Mast Cables

Some of the features of high mast cables are

     Temperature Range

High mast cables can withstand an extreme temperature range of -40 to 105 degrees Celsius.

     Signal Carrying Capacity

High mast cables can carry signals up to 40 volts. These cables are widely used for distributing low-voltage data and signals.

     Weight and Reliability

These cables are lightweight, and chloroprene cables are easy to carry. We can easily implement these cables in the circuit. They are reliable and efficient.

     Design

These cables are designed for stripping and over-molding.

Standard Specification of High Mast Cables

High mast pole cables are attached to the portable appliances to remain connected to the power supply. These cables have high electrical conductivity and outstanding strength.

The specifications of high mast cables are

     Conductor

The conductor gets stranded on 99.9% oxygen-free copper, tin-plated copper, and copper- coated aluminum. Annealed tinned copper conductors have Class 5 flexibility- as per ISO: 8130- 1984.

     Separator Tape

The separator tape is of polypropylene provided over the conductor.

     Insulation

The insulation is of heat-resisting elastomer compound Type IE2 of IS 6380-1984.

     Fillers

The fillers are natural or synthetic fibers or elastomers suitable for the operating temperature. They are also compatible with the insulating material.

     Braiding

Nylon or cotton braiding between the inner and outer sheath improves the cable strength.

     Sheaths

The sheath material is heavy-duty heat resistant -flexible elastomeric compound type SE-3 or SE-4 of IS: 6380-1984. It is PCP/CSP rubber with HOFR properties, i.e., heat and oil-resistant flame retardant.

Application and Advantage of High Mast Cables

Application of High Mast Rubber Cables

High mast cables are applicable in a wide range of areas. Some of them are

     Ships

High mast cable application in ships provides a better range for radar. The elevated position allows directional communications through microwave links and other high-frequency directed communications.

     Steel Mills

In steel mills, high mast cables support the raising cables, lights, and power tools. These cables are in use for industrial control circuits to send electrical signals. These cables are durable, strong, and have high electrical conductivity.

     Nuclear and Thermal Power Station

These cables are preferable in nuclear and thermal power stations as they are strong, can withstand extreme temperatures, and are water resistant. High mast cables are silicon coated for water protection and high tensile strength.

     Wind Power Mills

High mast cables in wind power mills help transmit power and signals between the nacelle’s control boxes and the turbine’s major parts. These cables are durable and resistant to vibrations in extreme weather conditions and withstand temperature variations, wind, and moisture.

     Textile Machines

For textile machines, high mast cables get specifically designed with jacketing material, screens, and conductors. Jacket materials provide excellent mechanical protection and high flexibility. These are stripped and over-molded.

Advantages of High Mast Cables

Here are a few benefits of using high mast pole cables.

     Cost Effective and Maintenance Cost

High mast Poles use LED lights that last longer and have a lifetime of over 50,000 hours. It has slow voltage degradation and is environment-friendly. It cuts down the upkeep cost due to a more drawn-out life.

     Durability

High mast cables are designed with specific silicon insulation, braiding with nylon or cotton, and elastomeric compound sheathing to increase their durability and strength. They can withstand adverse environmental conditions.

     Lighting Performance

High-pole LED lighting framework provides incredible brightening, doesn’t transmit heat or infrared light, and burns through less power.

     Controlled Heat Emission

Active thermal management of high-pole LED lighting restricts heat emission from LED lights.

Gloster Offers Durable and Weather Protected High Mast Lighting Cable

Gloster Cables, a well-recognized wires and cables manufacturer, provides high mast lighting rubber cables to meet the illumination needs of high and larger areas. High mast lighting cables of Gloster are available in various ranges from OGA and 10GA to 20GA. These cables are insulated and sheathed with an elastomeric compound to increase the cable’s durability and strength.

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