Bringing Power to Telecom

NKT is stronger than ever to meet the future of Telecom energy cables

With over 40 years of experience of energy cables in the telecom industry, we are a reliable partner for our global customers. We offer cost-efficient quality telecom energy cables for site solutions by working closely with our customers and continuously shaping our product range.

Low voltage cable being tested in accordance with CPR regulations

NKT Telecom Cables Are Adopting CPR

CPR is a common classification of fire properties and it is a regulatory requirement in Europe for cables used in buildings since 2017. This is also valid for telecom cables. Within CPR there are different classes of fire safety from A (toughest) to B, C, D and E. “ca” is added after the class and stands for “cable”. A common class is Dca and it was adopted when CPR was introduced.

Since first being introduced, tougher requirements have been discussed and implemented in several countries due to increased need for fire and personal safety. Class Cca has become the standard requirement. For some environments and building where safety is extra important e.g. hospitals, airports the tougher class Bca is required.

This is why NKT is adopting Bca to telecom power cables. No matter where it is installed, it will always be safe. One cable for all scenarios. No discussion with building owners. Look for the CE mark and CPR class on the packaging and cable.

Best practice

Telecom Power Cable Installation

Best practice from PRG Sweden in installing and preparing our telecom cables

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Cable installer carrying out an installation high in a telecom tower

Product portfolio

Our manufacturing is based on quality and safety standards in accordance with UL listing and CPR and are preferred suppliers for professional installers because of the flexibility, easy preparation and connectivity of our products. Find out more about our power cables, grounding cables and battery cables.

The cables are developed in close cooperation with the telecom industry. As the industry has changed from traditional cabinet base stations to distributed radio units and small cell radio systems, so our telecom energy cables have been fully optimised with regard to cost, performance, installation and maintenance.

A broad range of different designs for indoor and outdoor installation means cost-efficient energy cables for almost any site solution. Due to flexible production set-up, our customers can expect delivery with short lead times.

Our Business in Numbers

Telecom cable on drums in production facility

Reach out to our Sales and Customer Service contacts

Bobby Galitz

Sales Manager Americas

+1 214 519 1529

bobby.galitz@nkt.com

Bahram Larsson

Key Accountant Manager EMEA

+46 76 6770506

Bahram.Larsson@nkt.com

Peter Groth

Customer Service

+46 23 686 00

csc.se-team@nkt.com

Our Journey

A Global Player

Being a global energy cable manufacturer for all kinds of solutions, we have several production plants at our disposal throughout Europe, including Scandinavian countries as well as in Eastern Europe. NKT is also physically present in North America with a newly opened subsidiary and warehouse in Dallas, Texas, to support the growing US market.

Aerial photo of telecom cable production facility in Falun

The telecom journey started with energy cables for fixed line before NMT and then GSM. While the technologies improved towards 3G (WCDMA), 4G (LTE) and now 5G, so have the energy cables that power them. This is exemplified by halogen-free cables which NKT pioneered 30 years ago in the telecom industry which has since become the standard. Today we are leading the telecom energy cable development by introducing new aluminum cables to power the next generation antennas and conforming to the CPR classification. Due to our experience and continuous improvement we are the globally preferred supplier to Ericsson and approved by Nokia in US.

The large production capacity of NKT is combined with a strong competence in energy cable manufacturing for many years in several different industries and countries. With our high service level and focus on short lead times, we live up to our promise as a reliant business partner for time-critical projects on a global scale. We prioritize our customers’ needs offering specific products and development upon request. Therefore, NKT counts global operating telecom vendors its customers as well as highly specialized niche players. In addition, we have a strong history of innovation, continuously working on latest technology requirements and developing designs according to our comprehensive industry knowledge.

The benefits of aluminum cables compared to traditional copper are clear: The weight is 30% reduced, the price is 30% less and telecom carriers face a lower risk of theft because of a scrap value that is insignificant compared to copper.

Reducing weight by 30% not only relaxes the problem of exceeding tower load substantially but also makes handling of material on site as well as shipping much easier.

In today‘s telecom cables, the price of copper can consist of 75% of the cable price, with insulating materials having a minimal influence on the final price. To see meaningful cost reduction, it is therefore necessary to consider aluminum, being the most abundant metal on earth and showing historically stable prices.

Tomorrow’s higher power 5G radios with bigger cross-section cables will make the transition to aluminum cables a must for profitability and a game changer for the industry.

7 reasons why transitioning to aluminum cables is beneficial:

Significant cost savings on CAPEX
Long-term stable prices
Reduced weight load on site
Reduced environmental impact
Easier handling due to lower weight
Reduced risk of theft /less attractive to thieves
Lower freight costs

Telecom Energy Cables in Use

Typical telecom tower site showing the different energy cables in use. The illustration is displaying both scenarios with separate power cables to each radio (left) and one multi cable to feed several radios via a connection box (right).

The power cables connect from power distribution unit on ground to the radios mounted in the tower close to the antennas. Grounding cables connect any equipment (radios, cabinets etc.) to earth terminal. Battery cables connect power distribution unit to the backup batteries.

Tower site: Separate power cables to each radio

Tower site: Multi power cable to splice box

Further low voltage cables

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At NKT, we develop durable cables that will deliver value for many years. When we develop an installation cable at NKT, the best working environment is always an important parameter.

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