Industrial flat cable system – podis® CON
podis® CON provides decentralised power distribution along machines, production lines and infrastructure. Modular tap-offs can be positioned or repositioned along the flat cable, supporting flexible expansion, short installation times and high system availability.
POORLY PLANNED, OVERWIRED, FALLING BEHIND?
Traditional electrical installation costs time, nerves, and often the budget. It is time for a new solution.
Imagine you are on the construction site. The plan has changed yet again. New loads. New cable routes. What follows is routine, but not the kind that brings joy. Cables are cut to length, stripped, wired, and tested lead by lead. Every change creates extra work.
Every mistake has a cost. For many electricians and planners, this is daily reality. Traditional cabling is labour intensive, inflexible, and prone to errors. But there is another way.
FLAT, FLEXIBLE, READY.
The podis® flat cable system from Wieland Electric: the new Standard for modern power distribution.
The podis® flat cable system replaces complex star wiring with a clear, continuous lead with maximum freedom: energy can be tapped at any point—fast, safe, without tools.
✔ No cutting to length, no stripping
✔ Significant time savings for initial installation & retrofit
✔ Compact design for tight spaces
The result: Fewer surprises, higher efficiency, and dependable planning.
SEE FOR YOURSELF
DISCOVER THE
BASIC COMPONENTS OF THE SYSTEM
FASTENING CLAMP
The fastening clamps with quick-release and only one mounting point are optimized for maximum time savings and the simplest handling.
CONNECTING MODULE
Versatile for source and tapp-off. Thanks to insulation-piercing contacts, it can be operator definable positioned and moved.
CABLE END CAP
Secures the flat cable at the ends, ensures IP protection, and maintains the required clearance and creepage distances.
FLAT CABLE
The flat cable—or flexible busbar—is the system’s main feature.
With a bending radius of only about ~58 mm, routing is easy even around obstacles.
FLAT CABLE
The flat cable, or flexible busbar, is the system’s main feature.
With a bending radius of straight ~58 mm, routing is easy even around obstacles.
technical data
CONNECTING MODULE
Versatile for source and tapp-off. Thanks to insulation-piercing contacts, it can be operator definable positioned and moved.
technical data
FASTENING CLAMP
The fastening clamps with quick-release and only a single mounting point are optimized for maximum time savings and the simplest handling.
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CABLE END CAP
Closes the open ends of the flat cable, ensures IP protection, and provides the required clearance and creepage distances between the conductors.
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NEW: PODIS®
NOW IN LIGHT GREY!
For greater aesthetics and harmony in cabling—light grey is the new black.
With podis® in light grey, the charging infrastructure in underground garages and parking garages can be integrated particularly discreetly on light-colored walls. The installation thus appears optic unobtrusive and blends elegantly into the overall look.
Additional advantage: Besides the appealing look, you continue to benefit from all proven podis® features—from flexible power distribution to easy installation. This way you combine functionality and design in one system.
ADVANTAGES OF THE FLAT CABLE SYSTEM
- User-friendly, quick, and easy project planning
- Time savings during initial installation thanks to error-free, secure mounting: insert flat cable, screw tight, done
- Time savings during conversion thanks to expansion options and dismantling at any point
- For harsh environmental conditions
- Internationally certified
NO CUTTING NECESSARY
There is no need for tedious cutting to length, stripping, and wiring.
ENERGY ANYWHERE, ANYTIME
The connection modules can be placed anywhere. This makes extensions and modifications easy and straightforward, not only during commissioning but also throughout the entire system life cycle.
COST REDUCTION THROUGH DECENTRALIZED INSTALLATION
Compared to a conventional centralized installation, a decentralized solution offers savings in cabling, cable ducts, and brackets, and eliminates the need for rigid cable conduits. It also reduces the number and size of distribution boxes.
FEATURES OF THE FLAT CABLE SYSTEM
- Installation in just a few simple steps without stripping or insulation removal
- Proven cutting technology for fast, reliable installation of modules at any location
- Easy module relocation
- Protection class IP 65
INSTALLATION IN RECORD TIME – WITH OUR PLUGGABLE COMPONENTS FOR MAXIMUM TIME SAVINGS
PLUGGABLE CONNECTION MODULE
The pluggable connection module is equipped with an RST® device connection and is already pre-wired internally. On site, it is simply connected to the appropriate, pre-assembled RST® cable—without any additional wiring work. This reduces potential sources of error to a minimum and saves a considerable amount of time during installation.
PRE-ASSEMBLED CABLE
The connection between the pluggable modules and the end user is made via a pre-assembled cable. This is prepared for a conventional connection on the output side and equipped with the appropriate socket part on the input side, which is connected directly to the connection or fuse module. The use of the pre-assembled cable saves a considerable amount of time during installation.
SEE THE ADVANTAGES OF DECENTRALIZED ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION FOR YOURSELF
CONVENTIONAL INSTALLATION
Conventional features:
- Star-shaped installation layout
- Each consumer is connected to the sub-distribution board by a cable
- Electricians must connect everything themselves on site
- High material usage
- High space requirements in the installation zones and the sub-distribution board
At the latest when maintenance or changes to the existing usage concept are required, it becomes clear: nerve-racking work steps are inevitable, time- and cost-intensive installation processes are imminent, and they tie up not only financial resources but also valuable personnel capacity.
DECENTRALIZED ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Decentralized features:
- Power is supplied via a central line with a larger cross-section
- Individual consumers are supplied via distributors
- Power is distributed in stages (fused) from the sub-distribution board
ADVANTAGES FOR YOU AS AN ELECTRICIAN
The podis® system from Wieland enables especially fast, flexible, and safe power distribution. The most important advantages at a glance:
- Fast installation
Thanks to tool-free insulation-piercing technology—no jacket removal or stripping required. - High flexibility
Tap-offs can be placed at any point along the flat cable and easily expanded. - Decentralized protection
Protective components directly in the field—reduces cable runs and saves space in the control cabinet. - Error reduction & ease of maintenance
Pluggable, pre-assembled modules ensure fast, secure connections. - Less material & effort
Only one supply line needed, with reduced routing and wiring work.
SEE FOR YOURSELF THE BENEFITS OF OUR FLAT CABLE SYSTEM
podis® delivers! – whether during initial installation, an expansion, or when modifying the system.
JUST GIVE IT A TRY
WE PROVIDE THE PROOF IN A SAMPLE CASE
SAMPLE CASE PODIS® 5G6
See for yourself. In our podis® sample case you will find all the components you need for the connection of the podis® 5G6 flat cable system
SAMPLE CASE PODIS® 5G16
See for yourself. In our podis® sample case you will find all the components you need for the connection of the podis® 5G16 flat cable system
PODIS® FOR EVERY APPLICATION
podis® CON is a pluggable, modular flat cable system for decentralized power supply. Thanks to consistently high contact quality, podis® CON ensures maximum system availability. The pluggable components can be replaced quickly during maintenance, further contributing to high system availability. Using the podis® CON male, any additional devices can be connected and positioned flexibly.
SOLUTIONS FOR EV CHARGING
✓Fast for initial installation and modification
✓Fully pluggable
✓High load and decentralized protection
AREAS OF APPLICATION
- Parking garages
- Underground garages
SOLUTIONS
- Power distribution
- Decentralized protection
ADVANTAGES
- Charging stations up to 22 kW
- Up to 20 charging stations on one run
- Rapid expansion for staggered demand for charging stations
- Space-saving thanks to decentralization
INNOVATIVE POWER DISTRIBUTION
The podis® CON flat cable system is ideal for decentralized, simple, and flexible power distribution for machines and systems with large dimensions or interlinked systems. The safe insulation-piercing technology enables easy replacement, repositioning, and addition of modules—flexible power at any point.
MODULAR FOR ANY POWER LOAD
SYSTEMS & VARIATIONS
The modular podis® system includes feed-in and distribution modules, maintenance switches, fixed and pluggable power branches, pre-assembled cable sets, and a wide range of accessories.
The flat cable system is available for various current loads.
PODIS®CON 5G6 FLAT CABLE SYSTEM
The podis® CON 5G6 flat cable system is similar to the 5G16 system. It also consists of only a few components. In addition to the standard version, the system offers particularly low connection modules for greater space savings.
SYSTEM-SPECIFIC FEATURES
- 5 individual cables
- AWG 10 with 6 mm² cross-section
- Up to 690 V AC / 41 A
- For mains applications
SAFETY MEETS EFFICIENCY –
THE PROTECTION MODULE FOR YOUR FLAT CABLE
Schutz und Verbindung in einem Modul – für 5G6- und G516-Systeme. Wählen Sie zwischen der steckbaren RST® Variante oder mit Kabelverschraubung.
Protection and connection in one module – for 5G6 and 5G16 systems. Choose between the pluggable RST® version or with cable gland.
PODIS®CON 5G16 FLAT CABLE SYSTEM
SYSTEM-SPECIFIC FEATURES
- High current carrying capacity
- 5 individual wires
- AWG 6 with 16 mm² cross-section
- Up to 500 V AC + 50 V DC / 20 A
- For mains applications
The podis® CON 5G16 flat cable system is an innovative solution for decentralized energy distribution. The basic version of the system consists of just four components. This means that a flexible and expandable electrical infrastructure for network applications can be created with minimal logistical effort.
PODIS® CON 7G4 FLAT CABLE SYSTEM
The podis® CON 7G4 flat cable system combines network application and communication. With its various components, such as pluggable outlets and service sockets, the system offers a wide range of applications.
SYSTEM-SPECIFIC FEATURES
- 7 individual wires
- AWG 12 with 4 mm² cross-section
- Up to 600 V AC
- Up to 32 A
- For mains applications + communication
EV CHARGING STATIONS
Conventional installation vs. decentralized installation
with the podis® flat cable system
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WHAT OUR EXPERT SAYS
"With the podis® flat cable system, Wieland Electric, as a market leader, offers an innovative installation system that, with only a few basic components, enables efficient and error-free electrical installation. It reduces installation effort, enables flexible expansion and retrofitting, and at the same time minimizes the risk of errors. As a result, the system makes a significant contribution to optimizing workflows and offers a future-proof solution—especially in light of the shortage of skilled workers in the electrical industry."
Frank Nagengast
- Product Manager for podis® flat cable systems
READY FOR A NEW KIND OF POWER DISTRIBUTION?
With the podis® flat cable system, you save time, minimize potential errors, and create maximum flexibility—both in planning and on site. No more complex cabling. Step into a more efficient future.
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