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  • Special Manufacture - Custom & Prototype Cables

    Special Manufacture - Custom & Prototype Cables

    Oct 08, 2019

    Despite the phenomenal range of specialist cables available on the market today a significant amount of our business still comes from cables designed to meet the customers' exact requirements. It makes a lot of sense to buy a cable that fits your needs...

  • Fibre Optic Solution for BP Sangachal Expansion Programme

    Jul 12, 2018

    As part of the BP Sangachal Expansion Programme, Sigma Technical Services were awarded a supply and installation contract for a communications fibre optic link around the terminal. Common with most oil & gas installations a special design cable was req

  • IFSEC International Exhibition, ExCel London 2014 - Review

    Jun 24, 2014

    FSC were busy last week showcasing a wide range of products designed for the international fire and security market at IFSEC 2014 in London.

  • The National Synchrotron Light Source II - NSLS II Project

    Apr 28, 2014

    The extraordinary experiments in energy, health and nano-science that are achievable at the NSLS II will mean that we have helped shape the future of our planet and mankind - if only just a little!

  • Case Study - Mater Dei Hospital, Malta

    Nov 01, 2011

    The Mater Dei Hospital is being built by the Maltese Government to provide up to the minute medical treatment with the minimum of environmental impact, making it one of Europe's leading environmentally friendly Hospitals.

  • RG Quadshield

    Dec 14, 2009

    Designed with an 18AWG Copperweld type conductor and quad-shielding of aluminium foil and braid this RG6 cable is ideal for ControlNet and industrial data applications.

  • Case Study - Jubail Expert Refinery Project

    May 12, 2009

    Petrochemical refinery projects often combine the talents of many companies from around the world. This can result in equipment manufactured to different international standards being used and a variety of bespoke solutions. The Jubail Expert Refinery pro

  • Cable Trivia - Thermoplastic or Thermoset?

    Jun 28, 2008

    Many cable specifications state insulation or sheathing compounds as thermoplastic or thermosetting but what does it mean? A thermoplastic compound such as PVC or Polyethylene (PE) can be melted and reformed without its properties being altered.

  • Tri-Barrier - A Lead Sheath Alternative

    Jun 20, 2008

    For many years lead sheathing was the only solution for cables being exposed to hydrocarbons. Whilst offering superb protection it does have its drawbacks. Lead cables are very heavy, expensive and difficult to install. The toxic fumes released during pr

  • Case Study - Dragon LNG Conversion Wales 2007

    Apr 29, 2008

    The Dragon LNG site is being constructed in Milford Haven to enable the import and storage of Liquefied Natural Gas. Until 1997 the site was used as an oil refinery, as a result some areas of the site suffer from sub-surface hydrocarbon contamination. The

  • Case Study - The Fusion Program Plasma Research in India

    Apr 23, 2006

    To support the development of the Fusion program an Indian based research sub-contractor required a unique specification cable for use on Plasma Research equipment. As the specification required did not exist FSC Global were called upon to provide a solut