The Lapp Group has released a basket of new products and re-invented some old ones to add extra convenience for its users this year. On the cabling front, Ölflex Classic is now available in a smaller diameter size to save space, while Ölflex Solar is ideal for PV power systems with its reduced flame propagation and toxic gas emission in the event of a fire. Ölflex Trafo is a new flexible and mechanically robust single-conductor power cable designed to connect the converters and transformer substations at solar installations. The range of Profibus cables has also been improved with a UV and weather-resistant black sheathing.
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