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PRESS INFORMATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FIT®-CLEAR is manufactured using a modified polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) material that offers UL VW-1 flame retardency with a low shrink temperature of 150ºC. It has an effective operating temperature range of -55ºC to + 175ºC with an approximate shrinkage ratio of 2:1 at 150ºC. It also displays exceptional resistance to mechanical abrasion and cut-through as well as resistance to chemicals including solvents. Typical applications for FIT®-CLEAR include:
FIT®-CLEAR forms part of the company’s FIT® Preferred Heat Shrink Products line. The range is made from premium compounds under tight manufacturing controls. This ensures FIT® will consistently display excellent physical characteristics, such as low longitudinal shrinkage and wide temperature ranges, while providing an aesthetic appearance when used alone or on OEM equipment. The FIT® Preferred Heat Shrink Product line consists of many different tubing types each designed with unique attributes which offer tubing solutions for the broadest possible range of applications and environments. David Watson, Product Marketing Manager, for Alpha Wire Company commented: “The launch of FIT®-CLEAR represents a significant announcement in reliable heat shrink solutions that are completely transparent. Unlike alternative clear heat shrinkable tubing which is largely flammable in nature, FIT®-CLEAR is ideal for applications where fire retardency is an issue. In addition, the product’s lower recovery temperature saves valuable installation time and protects the underlying substrate from excessive heating.” Sandy Jaouen, Director of Marketing for Alpha Wire Company, added: “I am delighted that we are now able to offer the market such a valuable product that clearly addresses previously un-catered to applications. This product also compliments the XTRA•GUARD range of cables, specifically XTRA•GUARD 4 and 5 which offer extreme performance in high/low temperatures with high resistance to oils, chemicals, solvents, fuels and where low halogenated cables are required. To have gained UL Standard 224 as well as meeting, and in places exceeding, the requirements of SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/18 Class 1 re-affirms Alpha Wire’s commitment to providing quality products.” For detailed information on FIT®-CLEAR please visit www.alphawire.com or contact your local Alpha Wire distributor. -Ends- About Alpha Wire CompanyFor over 80 years Alpha Wire Company has designed, developed and manufactured wire, cable and tubing products for technologically advanced industries. Its single goal is to help customers find the best possible systems solutions to their production and manufacturing challenges. From its leading XTRA•GUARD® cables offering extreme performance for extreme environments to FIT® Preferred Heat Shrink Products providing simple, comprehensive tubing solutions to the Alpha Wire INDUSTRIAL SERIES of technologically advanced cable systems for automotive and industrial factory automation, Alpha Wire Company brings customers the right products for the right applications – anywhere in the world. Alpha Wire also specializes in the design and manufacture of special customized cable products at their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Leominster, MA. As a custom cable manufacturer, Alpha Wire Company produces the exact specified cable product. Alpha’s logistical excellence and broad inventory availability provide dependable, same-day shipment and next day delivery to most international destinations. Alpha Wire continues to develop the industry’s next generation of wire, cable and tubing products aimed at tomorrow’s high technology demands.
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