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PRESS INFORMATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2005 NEC CODE REQUIRES UL EXPOSED RUN (-ER)
COMPLIANCE FOR CABLE EXTENDING FROM CABLE TRAYS:
ALPHA WIRE INDUSTRIAL SERIES ALREADY APPROVED
The recently released National Electrical Code (NEC, 2005) amends the way cable should be extended out of cable trays. Once limited by the Code to the use of metal clad (MC) cables or metal conduit, the 2005 Code permits the use of UL Exposed Run (-ER) Compliant cable.
The 2005 NEC addresses two types of cables - specifically Section 725.61 (D) (4) for Power Limited Tray Cable (PLTC), and Section 336.10 (7) for Tray Cable (TC). TC is a 600 volt rated design and PLTC is 300 volt rated. The Code now permits both cable types to be run at any length.
The implications of the revised Exposed Run (-ER) Code will be far reaching. In particular, installation of cable from trays will be easier as difficult MC will be replaced by thinner, more flexible cable approved for Exposed Run (-ER) or Open Wiring use. Trying to get from trays to utilization (black) boxes using conduit or MC is difficult and tedious, and these rigid solutions methods do not lend themselves to environments subjected to vibrations.
Exposed Run (-ER) and Open Wiring Compliant cable can provide the mechanical integrity and strength of MC and conduit, and offer flexibility for easier, faster installation. The UL TC-ER approval is granted to cable that has passed tough compression and durability tests, and has been judged to be equal to MC in its ability to maintain electrical integrity.
Alpha Wire Cables Get UL Exposed Run (-ER) Approval
Alpha Wire INDUSTRIAL SERIES Cable is among the first to receive a UL Exposed Run (-ER) Rating and Alpha Wire Company is the only wire and cable manufacturer to offer an entire range of UL Exposed Run (-ER) Compliant solutions. In fact, the Alpha Wire INDUSTRIAL SERIES – SERIES F, SERIES M and SERIES P cables are approved in their entirety, along with SERIES L cable and the new SERIES V Enhanced Design High Performance, Small Diameter Variable Frequency Drive Cable.
“The Alpha Wire INDUSTRIAL SERIES has the hard-earned reputation for durability and toughness," said Tony Gabriel, Director of Engineering for Alpha Wire Company, "so achieving this demanding Exposed Run (-ER) Listing was straightforward. Our engineers made some performance enhancement to the Alpha Wire INDUSTRIAL SERIES, but more as a natural progression - the way we continually work to improve our products through feedback from our customers."
"The 2005 NEC is a step forward in both ease of use and safety. From a safety perspective, the NEC mandates just four methods of running wire from cable trays - metal clad, conduit, Open Wiring and now Exposed Run (-ER). Anything else is not to Code and could be dangerous. From an ease of use perspective, there's no comparison: MC and conduit are not conducive to system design and are expensive to work with. Our flexible, thinner diameter Alpha Wire INDUSTRIAL SERIES cables offer protection, ease of use and better cable performance. Once the 2005 NEC proliferates, we believe the advantages of Alpha Wire's compliant products will become evident."
The Alpha Wire INDUSTRIAL SERIES, which includes SERIES F, SERIES M, SERIES P, SERIES L, SERIES S and SERIES V, combines durability and flexibility into cables that are extremely cost efficient. Ideally suited for applications demanding strength, resilience and the ability to resist harsh operating environments, the Alpha Wire INDUSTRIAL SERIES is the cable line of choice for all UL Exposed Run (-ER) and Open Wiring applications including factory equipment interconnects, automotive assembly equipment, robotics, conveyor systems, control panels and general manufacturing equipment. Inherent in the Alpha Wire INDUSTRIAL SERIES is high performance, oil and chemical resistance and unparalleled durability for use in high technology settings.
Alpha Wire INDUSTRIAL SERIES Cable Open Wiring Rated
- SERIES F – High Performance Flexible Automotive Control Cable meets the demand for severe flexing applications where superior resistance to oils and chemicals is mandatory. SERIES F cable products offer maximum service life in single axis rolling flex applications as well as limited flex applications in accordance with MIL-C-13777G. Product performance is field application proven at over 10 million continuous rolling flex cycles at a minimum bend radius of 10X OD and a Tic-Toc/Twist Test per MIL-C-13777G. SERIES F is now UL Rated Type TC-ER (600 Volt), PLTC (300 Volt), Open Wiring, Sunlight Resistant, Oil Resistant I/II and CSA/AWM 600 Volt FT-4 and CE compliant.
- SERIES M – High Performance Stationary Automotive Control Cable is designed for stationary/cable tray and minimal flexing applications and where superior resistance to oils and chemicals is mandatory. SERIES M multiconductor cable products offer superior performance in static applications because they are resistant to oils and chemicals found in most manufacturing environments. SERIES M is now UL Rated Type TC-ER (600 Volt), PLTC (300 Volt), Open Wiring, Direct Burial, Sunlight Resistant and CSA/AWM 600 Volt FT-4 and CE compliant.
- SERIES P – Enhanced, High Performance Stationary Automotive Control Cable meets the demand for minimal flex and severe oil and chemical resistant tray cable applications. SERIES P cables offer high performance, specially formulated thermoplastic elastomer jacketing in a high-visibility yellow color. SERIES P cable is also available in orange and black jackets. SERIES P is UL Exposed Run (-ER) compliant, UL Listed Type TC (600 Volt), PLTC Open Wiring (300 Volt), Sunlight Resistant, Oil Resistant I/II and CSA/AWM 600 Volt FT-4 and CE compliant
- SERIES L – Composite Input/Output Industrial Twinax and Control Cable is ideal for use on PLC controlled automation equipment where data transmission and control power are combined in one cable, therefore reducing weight and cable space. Installation costs are reduced and downtime is significantly reduced in such applications as machine tools, robots, pick-and-place units and conveyor systems. SERIES L cables utilize Belden 9463 Blue Hose™ 300 Volt or Belden YR29281 which is approved for use within Rockwell/Allen Bradley control automation systems. SERIES L is now UL Listed Type TC-ER (600 Volt), PLTC Open Wiring (300 Volt), Direct Burial, Sunlight Resistant, Oil Resistant I and CSA/AWM 300 Volt FT-1 and CE compliant.
- SERIES S – Servo Cable is the cable of choice when high-flex designs for use in automated servo system installations are required in cable trays, C-Tracks, automated handling systems, machine tools, robots, pick-and-place units, and more. SERIES S cables provide servo power supply and, in the case of the servo composite cable, signal feedback with servo power under one jacket. These cables offer exceptional performance in harsh environments typical of today's automated factory floor. The SERIES S Resolver and Encoder cables provide superior performance in the control and measurement of servo motor systems.
- SERIES V – Enhanced Design, High Performance Small Diameter Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Cable is designed for long service life performance in Variable Frequency Drive Motor applications requiring resistance to voltage spikes caused by reflective waves, harmonic distortions and voltage irregularities which could result in a potential corona discharge and ultimately conductor insulation breakdown. SERIES V Enhanced Design VFD cables are designed to provide Drive System reliability to reduce or eliminate downtime. Specially formulated XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) insulated conductors provide excellent low capacitance and thermoset properties that insure excellent system performance. SERIES V is UL Listed Type TC-ER (600 Volt), UL 1000 Volt Flexible Motor Supply Cable and Exposed Run (-ER) Compliant for use in and outside of cable carrying trays without the use of conduit or expensive metal clad cables, Direct Burial, Sunlight Resistant, CSA AWM I/II A/B 90°C XHHW-2, FT-4 and CE compliant.
“The quick certification of the Alpha Wire INDUSTRIAL SERIES as TC-ER Rated shows how well these products were designed," said Allan Marconi, Vice President, Sales and Marketing. "The cable was able to meet the stringent NEC mandated tests for compression and electrical integrity, in part, because these features were engineered in from day one."
"With the publication of the 2005 Code we believe NEC has gone a long way in making industrial environments safer and tray cable to black box wiring easier. That's a true win-win situation, and we applaud NEC's efforts."
For complete information on the 2005 NEC and its requirements, all Alpha Wire INDUSTRIAL SERIES detailed specifications and / or a copy of the new Alpha Wire INDUSTRIAL SERIES product catalog in hard copy or electronic PDF format visit www.alphawire.com and click on “New Products”
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Vertical Marketing
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