kabelsträcka

Kabelsträcka is a Swedish term that denotes the length or route of a cable segment between two points in an electrical or telecommunication installation. The concept is used in planning, installation, and maintenance to describe the physical portion of cable linking equipment such as substations, distribution cabinets, switchgear, or network nodes. It can refer to the actual installed length or the planned routing path.

In practice, a kabelsträcka is defined by its endpoints and the route the cable follows, including whether it runs overhead, underground, or within a conduit. Specifications for a kabelsträcka typically include the cable type and electrical rating (voltage, insulation), conductor material, cross-section, protective sheathing, and the installation method. Documentation may record the length, route description, and related splices or terminations. The length is usually measured in meters or kilometers and influences procurement, trenching or ducting, and performance calculations such as voltage drop and attenuation.

Design and planning considerations for kabelsträcka include environmental conditions, accessibility for maintenance, rights of way, bending radii, and thermal effects. In project documents, kabelsträcka is often part of a broader kabelplan or cable schedule, linking equipment and indicating how the network is physically connected. The term is used across electrical distribution and telecommunications to ensure accurate routing, installation, and maintenance of cable infrastructure.