What is cable ducting and why is it necessary in construction? Cable ducting is usually for electrical conduit purposes, that is, an electrical piping system. Electronics industries depend on the construction industry to provide a safe route underground route for electric wiring.
Cable ducting is generally done by electricians after the route has been constructed. Traditionally, materials like metal, plastic, fired clay and fiber have been used for electrical conduit tasks. However, concrete is quickly becoming a popular alternative. Why so? We know that concrete has some advantages when it comes to durability, but what else are we missing? How does the system work?
Underground cable ducting and troughs benefit railway companies, roads, and other power industries. These conduits are large in diameter and may be installed underground between buildings. A collection of these conduits is called a duct bank, which may actually be inside of the ground or inside a concrete base. What is the advantage of using a concrete duct bank?
This allows for easy replacement of damaged cables between buildings without having to excavate the entire trench. Unfortunately, PVC and plastics are commonly used for conduit and cable purposes, despite the fact that they are cheap and unreliable. What are some other advantages of using concrete cable ducting solutions?
Besides their easy accessibility, these projects are also affordable and are completely non-conductive to electricity. Furthermore, concrete is resistant to chemicals. When you use concrete ducting, the cables of the operation are buried at such a great depth that they are completely safe from weather changes. Extremely cold or extremely hot temperatures are no longer a concern here. Under ground, everything is protected from the surface of the earth.
It should go without saying that concrete is highly durable, more so than plastic or even steel. This method of ducting also provides splicing and allows for easy updates to the system. Cable ducting can help companies to encase power, as well as all sorts of cable, like fiber optic or pneumatic cable.
How do you go about choosing a company to work with? Be sure to choose a provider that can produce specialist units (tailor made to your cable wiring needs) and get the troughs molded to your specific requirements. Remember, one of concrete’s best qualities is its adaptability. You can form anything from concrete. It is also environmentally friendly. It is indeed an ideal solution to underground electrical work and cable ducting.