Nexans introduces DISTINGO™, an innovative low voltage power cable for office and industrial buildings

Nexans, a worldwide expert in the cable industry, is introducing DISTINGO™, a new low voltage power cable for fixed U 1000 R2V installations, with cross-sections from 1.5 to 16mm² and 1 to 5 conductors. The U 1000 R2V cable category covers a range of products that professional electrical installers use most frequently inside office and industrial buildings for the wiring of outlets and lighting equipment, powering of machinery and distribution of electricity from power meters.

DISTINGO™ features two major enhancements that will highly benefit users: length marking and color marking.

In order to make installers' everyday work easier, Nexans has designed a new length marking system called METRIUM™ and patented at the INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property). It includes two main features, i.e. the double marking with both the length value which makes it possible to cut precise lengths but also to keep the number visible at both ends of cable and the incrementation direction indicated by – and + signs. The system is available on all packaging types (including coils and drums) so that the remaining cable length can be easily and quickly read at all times. As a result, professional electrical installers will have better control of their inventory before and after working on site, as well as complete records of the amount of cable used so that accurate invoices can be raised as soon as the installation is completed. In addition, valuable time will be saved during stock taking.

DISTINGO™ also features color marking for the specific cross-section. The outer sheath for each of the six available cross-sections including 1.5, 2.5, 4, 6, 10, and 16mm² is marked with a unique color stripe. The instant visual identification of cross-section eliminates mistakes during installation. For added visibility, the coil wrappings have also been redesigned. Installers will thus save time both at their own storage facilities and at their distributors' as they will be able to check the accuracy of orders at a glance.

DISTINGO™ was awarded "Construction Product 2013 by Professionals" in the Technical Equipment category during the competition organized by the company Sageret. The "Construction Product Selected by Professionals" label is the result of extensive consultation with more than 250,000 companies asked to choose the best products from seven main categories.

Source: Nexans