Elmeridge - Historical Cable Archive

They were found to be highly resistant against mineral oils and fuels, soil chemicals, acids, mechanical damage due to cuts, shear or compression stresses. They were furthermore weatherproof, ozone-resistant, and resistant to solar radiation. They displayed a high thermal stability up to 80 C° and were resistant to micro-organisms. Their water and gas permeability was very low. They were flame retardant and met operating requirements in the tropics. Even more stringent quality demands to-day are met by new and further improved rubber formulations. The flame retardant "Lynilit" cable satisfies the highest safety standards.

In the sixties, Lynenwerk designed · and introduced 'Lyniport' cables for which patents have been granted worldwide. The Lyniport cable features a thermoplastic jacket in which glass yarn bundles are embedded, thus greatly enhancing the tensile strength of the cable, especially important for aerial cables. In comparison with competing products, Lyniport cables are lighter and have better transmission properties. After extensive testing, the "Deutsche Bundespost" (German PTT) agreed to the introduction of Lyniport cables in its telecommunication networks in the mid-seventies. In the following years, the Lyniport system was further improved so that the cable design could be used for buried and underwater applications. Apart from its use for telecommunication purposes, the Lyniport construction has been also approved for power applications.

With Lyniport, Lynenwerk has set a new trend in the cable technology worldwide. In recent years, Lynenwerk has developed a reputation as a custom cable manufacturer. Its know-how of over 100 years and its dedication to the most up-to-date technology serve as an assurance to customers that it will offer the right solution for any cable problem. As a result, the number of processed materials grows continuously. By the use of an increasing number of electronic controls and by automation, Lynenwerk's production lines have become more versatile. An integrated test system controls and assures that all Lynen products meet high quality standards. The Lynen cables are identified by several methods: green identification thread, VDE tracer tape, jacket imprints indicating compliance with national, international and European Common Market standards.