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Since 1950, Southwire’s research and development has brought new innovations for both transmission and distribution applications. From the grid of yesterday to the grid of tomorrow.

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Centro de Tecnología D.B. Cofer

Since its opening in 1992, the D.B. Cofer Technology Center, named for D.B. "Pete" Cofer, Southwire's first chief engineer, has been a premier source for answers to difficult application questions and value-add research.

El Centro Cofer de Southwire es un centro especializado de investigación y desarrollo en sitio, de 50,000 pies cuadrados, que cuenta con expertos de la industria, incluidos metalúrgicos, químicos de polímeros e ingenieros de procesos y aplicaciones. In this environment, the link between real-world customer needs and truly innovative – and practical – solutions starts with advanced research.

World-Class Testing and Laboratory Operations Ensure Quality

Los laboratorios del Centro Cofer están equipados para realizar pruebas de calificación aceptadas por la industria según los estándares establecidos por la Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC) y la Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA).

Los ensayos realizados en el Centro Cofer ayudan a garantizar que los productos nuevos y existentes de Southwire cumplan o superen de forma fiable los requisitos de ANSI/ICEA S-94-649 para cables neutros concéntricos, ANSI/ICEA S-97-682 para cables que utilizan blindajes de cinta de cobre, cinta corrugada longitudinal o blindajes de cables de drenaje, y el suplemento AEIC, CS8. Las capacidades del Centro Cofer incluyen instalaciones para pruebas de llamas, una instalación de pruebas mecánicas completas y un laboratorio de metalurgia de clase mundial para el análisis químico y físico de los materiales. Los expertos en aislamiento del Centro Cofer mezclan, analizan y prueban compuestos de aislamiento de cables existentes y nuevos.

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HS285® Overhead Conductor- HS285® is the most popular high temperature low sag (HTLS) conductor in use today because of its versatility and strength. El conductor multiusos es hasta un 21 por ciento más fuerte que el ACSS estándar, lo que reduce la caída y permite una capacidad de línea adicional.
 
C Overhead Conductor - With its unique stranded construction, Southwire’s C Overhead Conductor is the most durable, rugged, and reliable composite core conductor on the market - and the only composite core conductor developed by a conductor manufacturer with full knowledge of utility needs and practices.
Max Storm™ Overhead Conductor - At half the size of the same capacity ACSR conductors, Max Storm™ overhead conductors accumulate less ice buildup, resulting in less sag and less weight on transmission towers. The higher aluminum packing factor reduces the sail area which results in less wind load on transmission lines.

VR2® Vibration Resistant Conductor – Our VR2® conductor provides vibration and galloping resistance without the schedule delays associated with bagging problems during installation. VR2® conductor is the easiest installing dual-conductor cable construction you can find.

Proof Positive® Products - Proof Positive® products, available in both copper & copper-clad steel, are the only traceable copper theft solution on the market. Made from utility-grade copper, the product looks and behaves like any other copper conductor except for a unique feature: each foot of cable is imprinted with TraceID™ codes that provide a unique “fingerprint” for proving ownership.
PowerGlide® 600VUD - Engineered with Glide Wire™ Technology, PowerGlide® 600VUD cables slide through ducts with less force.





SIMpull® Cable-in-Conduit - Southwire is the only full product supplier that manufactures both the cable and conduit, providing trusted and tested quality you can depend on. SIMpull® CIC increases job safety, productivity, and profitability and can be customized to meet your specific needs.
SureSeal® Self-Sealing Cable- The patented SureSeal® cables contain a highly reliable visco-elastic insulating material that flows into insulation breaks and blocks the moisture migration, thus leading to fewer failures.
PowerGlide® MV - An enhanced cable jacket allows the cable to slide through duct with less friction. The result: longer pulls or pushes with less or no lube at all.

HPFF RetroFit Solution With limited components supply and expertise to repair or replace HPFF systems, the electric utility industry has been seeking alternatives to address their specific needs.

Innovative Services

Cable Rejuvenation

Cable Rejuvenation Services

Digital Grid Resiliency Assessments

Digital Grid Resiliency Assessments

Field Assessment

Field Assessment Services

Reel Tracking

Reel Tracking System

Industry Articles and Case Studies

Cable Rejuvenation Traditional vs. Innovative - A Case Study
Underground cables were failing faster than the utility could replace them. Learn more about Southwire's solution.
30+ Years of Cable Rejuvenation and Advancements in the Technology
Reusing vs. Replacing Underground Cables

Powering Progress: Advanced Utility Grid Solutions for Modern Challenges
Utility products must evolve to meet changing demands on the grid.

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