Aggregate Industries has launched SuperSand 97-1, a specialised backfill material for power cable installations.
The UK-based construction materials supplier says the certified cable sand is being made available in response to growing demand for cable sands that meet Energy Network Association (ENA) technical specifications.
SuperSand 97-1 is ENA TS 97-1 compliant, and suitable for installation and backfilling of underground high voltage cables. Primarily for use in rail, energy and utilities projects, SuperSand 97-1 meets all the thermal properties required by specification.
Available as unbound sand, in application it easily compacts around power cables to effectively conduct heat away from the source and prevent electrical resistance.
Clive Martin, commercial manager at Garside Sands, part of the Aggregate Industries group, comments: “With increased investment in infrastructure, particularly in the rail sector, there is a growing demand for sands that are compatible with high voltage cables. With the launch of SuperSand 97-1, which is being produced at over 10 of our sites, we are now well placed to supply projects of all sizes across the UK.”
The specialised cable sand has already been successfully used as part of a comprehensive programme of works carried out at over 100 sites by Clancy Group for UK Power Networks.
SuperSand 97-1 offers consistent grading, density and cohesion (0/2mm and 0/4mm) and is available in 25kg and 850kg bags, or loose.
