Catch up with the mechanical axis

October 14, 2024 Good people are needed Carrie Fraser, Vice President of Operations at Nexstar, spoke with Mechanical Hub podcast hosts and industry veterans Tim Ward and John Misenbrink on a recent episode of Appetite for Construction. The trio covers many areas – from Nexstar’s servant-based culture to Super Meeting to Carrie’s passion for the […]

Understand mechanical tests for cable longevity

What is the purpose of mechanical testing? Power cables, typically installed underground, in ducts or on overhead structures, are often subjected to mechanical stresses such as tension, compression, bending and twisting. It is therefore important that cables are subjected to stringent tests to ensure their ability to withstand the mechanical stresses they will be exposed […]