Installation and Service

We provide equipment and skilled personnel for installation, testing, maintenance and repair of cable systems worldwide.

Installation
Over many decades ABB has collected a vast experience from different underground and submarine cable installations under the most varying conditions worldwide. We have the latest technical equipment and personnel with up-to-date knowledge of installation technology. ABB offers you the complete project management.

Service
ABB provides equipment and skilled personnel for installation, testing, maintenance and repair of cable systems worldwide. Turn to us if you need technical advice or training of your personnel. In case of a fault, we can quickly provide help, anywhere in the world.

Underground Cable Laying

Installations under the most varying conditions all over the world

ABB has extensive experience from installation activities under the most varying conditions. Let us join you in reviewing your project, evaluate feasible routes for laying cable, and based on this, finding the optimal solution. Use our and our partners knowledge and experience from power cable installations up to the highest voltages.

Route planning Calculation of tensile forces Flowchart drawings and installation plans Equipment for cable pulling Civil works Vertical installations in shafts Installations in tunnels Directional drilling

Submarine Cable Laying

We offer the most efficient and reliable cable laying and -protection available.

ABB is one of the worlds largest submarine cable manufacturers, with experience in everything from complicated submarine projects between countries, to near shore projects with relatively small cables. Regardless of your needs for installation power, we have the equipment and the contacts to be able to solve problems cost-effectively and quickly. Use our and our partners knowledge and experience from AC and HVDC cable installations up to the highest voltages.

Route survey Calculation of tensile forces Installation plans Cable laying vessels Marine works Burial of the cable Equipment for cable pulling Directional drilling at shores Field testing 6

Installation of Cable Accessories

High level of expertise in all installation techniques

Our well trained personnel installs joints and terminations at:

Paper-insulated medium voltage cables XLPE-insulated medium voltage cables Fluid-filled cables up to 600 kV DC and 420 kV AC Internal- and external gas-pressure cables XLPE-insulated high- and extra high voltage cables up to 420 kV AC HVDC Light cables up to 150 kV DC Mass-impregnated submarine cables up to 600 kV DC

Te s t i n g after Installation
We offer state-of-the-art equipment for final testing of cable systems. For voltage testing of cable systems we can make equipment available at nearly all places of the world:

DC voltage test of oversheath AC voltage test of main insulation

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Maintenance and Repair

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Do you have a fault or malfunction in your cable network? Do you want service or maintenance on your fluid-filled cable system?

We provide: Analysis of operational reliability Cable route locating Fault locating Repair and trouble-shooting service Supply of spare material, cables and accessories Performing the repair work Replacement of old cables

Locating and correcting cable damages are carried out quickly, both on land and at sea worldwide.

Just call us!

Sweden: +46 (0) 455 55600

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Tr a i n i n g
By professionals for professionals.
For more than 50 years, we have been teaching installation techniques and are pleased to pass on our practical experience. Constant exchange of experience, which helps us to optimize our products and services.We familiarize you with all the basics of cable- and accessories technique, cable laying and mounting of accessories.To cover engineering and installation, we serve special customers on-site trainings for major cable projects.

Training at ABB for your success.

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For additional information please contact your local ABB Sales Office or visit us under www.abb.com/cables

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