TufDuct

Engineered cable route management system

TufDuct

deMaher is proud to be the exclusive Australian and New Zealand distributer of TufDuct  which is an alternative to concrete cable toughing systems.

 

TufDuct is an engineered, innovative, environmentally friendly and state-of-the art solution to cable route management, manufactured in Japan.

TufDuct is made from a polymer derived from 100% post-consumer plastic waste, and will officially be launched in Australian and New Zealand in February 2019.

Pre-launch orders are available – please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

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  • Flame-retardant duct with self-extinguishing within 1 second
  • Halogen Free
  • When direct flame applied – plastic/polymer does not drip
  • Non-conductive
  • Anti-static
  • Suitable for high voltage cables (tested to 100 kV in normal operation and 217 kV in fault)
  • Secure lids tested in winds to 60m/s (116 Knots).
  • Non-Slip surface
  • Male and female moulded ends
  • No joint grouting required
  • TufDuct can interface with existing GLT and GST
  • Shortens construction time
  • Reduced transport and on site handling costs
  • Various options for installation
  • Concrete is heavy to carry and install, and is not a sustainable product.
  • TufDuct is easy-to-assemble and does not require heavy machinery or lifting tools.
  • Light enough for a one-man lift and compliant with manual handling requirements
  • TufDuct is well suited to areas where access is difficult or weight bearing is an issue.
  • Good impact resistance
  • Load bearing - Withstand 4.9kN/500 mm (about 500kg)
  • Weather tested to 50 years in accelerated UV test.
  • Chemical resistance
  • Interlocking pieces: Each trough has a male and a female end, together with Lockable lids.
  • 3 different methods of lid fixing types are available to suit your security and access requirements.
  • Japan – Known as Green Trough
  • Rail
    • Japan Railways group
    • Tokyo Metro
    • Hankyu Railways
  • Utilities
    • Tokyo Electric Power
    • Kansai Electric Power
    • Fukushima nuclear power
  • United Kingdom(UK) – Known as Trough-Tec Systems
    • Rail
      • Various Network Rail installations
    • Utilities
      • Various Water treatment plants
  • Thailand - Known as Green Trough
    • Rail
      • Bangkok Mass Transit System
  • Philippines - Known as Green Trough
    • Utilities
      • Bacman geothermal generation plant
  • Network Rail UK – Certificate of Acceptance (Known as TTS - Trough Tec Systems)
  • Japanese Eco Mark Certificate
  • CE Mark Compliance
  • Danish Rail Approval (Banedanmark)
  • Manufactuers ISO 9001 certification