Roxtec Solutions for Animal Mitigation

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Rodents, birds and other animals love the safe haven of power substations. But they spread diseases, destroy sensitive equipment and cause fatal failures that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Is there a solution to the seemingly eternal battle between the rodents and the substation industry?

"Yes," says power segment specialist Karl Mosbacher of Roxtec. "The thing is to use cable entry seals that are tested for animal mitigation. Often when contractors and site personnel are left with the task of sealing cable penetrations, they tend to utilize sealing materials that are readily available on site, but insufficient. Considering this, it is best for cable sealing methods to be a design level decision, allowing standardization with approved seals in buildings,... ... More: Official Press Release Roxtec

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Roxtec, animal mitigation, substation, entry seal, cable