Relicab gains CG Power approval for 765 kV POWERGRID cables
Author: PPD Team Date: 25/11/2024
Author: PPD Team Date: 25/11/2024
Relicab Cable Manufacturing has received approval from CG Power and Industrial Solutions, Nashik, to supply interconnecting control cables for POWERGRID projects with voltage ratings up to 765 kV.
The certification, valid until 13 November 2025, encompasses FRLS Armored, Unarmored, and Screened Copper Control Cables of 1.5/2.5 sq. mm, confirming compliance with POWERGRID specifications, standards, designs, and type tests.
Relicab has implemented advanced IT systems to enhance inventory management, billing, and traceability, reinforcing its operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
A ‘Make in India’ enterprise with over 20 years of expertise, Relicab manufactures a diverse range of cables, including PVC/XLPE insulated cables, solar cables, and flat instrumentation shielded cables, operating from its Daman facility known for quality and reliability.
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