Roxtec delivers sealing solution for £1.3billion Rampion Offshore Wind Farm

Roxtec designed and supplied all cable seals involved in the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm, located 13km off the coast of Sussex.

In April, the topside for the Rampion substation departed Rosyth for the project site and the first of 116 wind turbines began to be installed. A process which will continue throughout 2017.

The site has a target capacity of 400 MW and is expected to be completed in 2018. It will occupy an area of 72 square km, close to three times the size of Manhattan Island in New York City.

Roxtec UK managing director Clive Sharp said the Rampion contract adds to a growing portfolio of work in the offshore renewables market, which includes more than 40 projects involving offshore wind farms in Europe.

"This contract involved supplying seals for single-core cables, both high and medium voltage, in the bulkhead and deck areas of the platforms," he said. "We designed a customised solution, involving trefoil formation cable seals for medium-voltage switchgear and split plates for high-voltage and export cables. While carrying out the design process our engineers have also delivered training to ensure effective installation and management of the seals.

"Roxtec benefits from extensive experience of sealing cables on offshore platforms. Our solutions are particularly suited to this market because they are flexible and versatile. They can be used for many applications in wind turbines, from control cabinets to generators and converters. In addition, they are easy to install, inspect and maintain.

"Safety is also of paramount importance to the offshore wind sector where Roxtec's seals provide certified safety guarding against fire (A0-A60), gas, water pressure, corrosion and provide cable retention. The sealing system we have supplied to the Rampion project will meet the long-term demands through the lifecycle of the wind farm."

A significant milestone was reached in November 2016 as installation of all 116 turbine foundations was completed on schedule. Transition pieces were later fitted onto foundations and now sit approximately 20 metres above sea level ready to hold the turbines.

Mr Sharp said: "The Rampion project came shortly after Roxtec delivered cable transit systems for the £1.3billion Dudgeon Offshore Windfarm," he said. "That particular deal saw a wide range of sealing solutions used on the platform, which will sit 20 miles offshore near the seaside town of Cromer in North Norfolk.

"We are able to continually secure roles on these ambitious renewable energy projects because of our track record and experience delivering cost effective sealing solutions. Crucially, our products are also associated with the highest of safety standards."

For further details contact Roxtec UK at Waterfold Business Park, Bury. Tel: 0161 761 5280 Email info@uk.roxtec.com or go online at: www.roxtec.com

Roxtec
Roxtec was founded in Sweden in 1990, with its UK base in Bury, Greater Manchester. It is now the global leader in the manufacture of innovative cable and pipe transit systems, supplying many of the world's biggest firms. It is active in 80 markets.

Roxtec's products are designed to seal cables and pipes and are used to protect people, buildings and equipment from multiple hazards. Its key market sectors include Marine, Oil and Gas, Telecoms, Construction, Power (generation, distribution and transmission) OEM (e.g. trains, engines, motors, generators) and the Process Industries.

Roxtec has a Triple-A credit rating and is actively expanding into new areas offering innovative and safe sealing solutions to a variety of industries.

Rampion
The 400MW Rampion project is being built 13km off the Sussex coast by E.ON, the UK Green Investment Bank plc and Canadian energy infrastructure company Enbridge.