High Flex Mini Diameter Data Cable and High Flex Torsion Robotic Cable
Expand Company's XTRA·GUARD® Family of High-Performance Flexible Cables.

Elizabeth NJ. . . Alpha Wire Company has expanded its popular line of flexible cables with the introduction of two new products: High-Flex Mini Diameter Data Cable and High-Flex Torsion Robotic Cable. When added to Alpha's Standard-Flex Control Cable and High-Flex Control Cable, the expanded XTRA·GUARD® family of high-performance electronic cables now encompasses the range of flex cables most in demand throughout the various sectors of industrial automation. Designed to deliver "Permanent Solutions for Critical Flexing Applications," all XTRA·GUARD® Flexible Cables are manufactured according to ISO 9001 standards and are fully UL Listed, CSA Certified and CE Marked.

In response to the needs of its customers, Alpha Wire has eliminated long lead times by establishing same-day shipment of all XTRA·GUARD® Flexible Cables. The High-Flex Mini Diameter Data Cable is available in put-ups of 100, 500 and 1,000 feet. The High-Flex Torsion Robotic Cable is available bulk or cut to length.

Configured in 22, 24, 26 and 28 AWG, the High-Flex Mini Diameter Data Cable is designed to deliver extreme Flexibility in small areas, including continual flexing in high speed "C" tracks. For Analog applications the multiconductor cable is designed for DataComm connections, sensor and I/O interconnects, industrial electronic processing equipment and the connection of sensors and actuators to controllers.

For Digital applications, High-Flex Mini Diameter Multipair Cable is the choice - particularly in applications related to automation networking and PLC, microprocessor and computer interconnects.

Of critical importance, Alpha's High-Flex Mini Diameter Cable provides complete signal integrity without distortion and throughout a wide range of motion.

Based on XTRA·GUARD's® ability to withstand harsh environments, Alpha's High-Flex Mini Diameter Cable offers outstanding EMI protection and superior oil resistance.

Specifically designed to meet the strenuous operating conditions of today's advanced industrial robots and machine tools, Alpha's High-Flex Torsion Robotic Cable is setting a new standard for durable performance in automotive manufacturing applications and any industrial setting that depends upon advanced robotic equipment.

Available in unshielded or shielded configurations, the High-Flex Torsion Cable withstands the pressures of torsional flex generally encountered in random and twisting robotic flexing applications. With a minimum Bend Radius of 15X O.D. and maximum twisting of 360°C per meter, the cable is the best solution for supplying power to welding, painting and articulating robots.

"Our High-Flex Torsion Robotic Cable is quickly becoming the cable of choice throughout the automotive industry and wherever robotics applications are critical," said John Valentine, General Manager of Alpha. "This is the only American-made cable line of its kind. It offers high performance at reasonable cost. And like all Alpha Wire cables, is ready for immediate delivery. Our "In By 4, Out the Door" policy eliminates the lengthy lead times that absolutely kill manufacturing productivity."

Alpha Wire's XTRA·GUARD® Flexible Cables

Along with the addition of High-Flex Torsion Robotic Cable and High-Flex Mini Diameter Data Cable, Alpha also offers XTRA·GUARD® Standard-Flex Control Cable and High-Flex Control Cable.

Standard-Flex Control Cable is a premium grade, oil and chemical-resistant PVC control cable that surpasses standard PVC cable and portable cordage for both performance and ease of use. With a bending radius of 5X cable diameter, XTRA·GUARD® Standard-Flex Control Cable is the choice whenever Flexibility and ease of handling are of primary concern. Like the entire XTRA·GUARD® series of cables, Standard-Flex Control Cable offers durability under harsh environments and a jacket that meets the stringent VDE 0472, Section 803 Oil Test.

High-Flex Control Cable is ideal for high speed, "C" track, heavy-duty Control Cable applications. Whenever equipment and/or cables are in constant motion, High-Flex Control Cable delivers rugged, long-term reliability under the most difficult conditions. Easy to use and with a bending radius of 8X cable diameter, the cable has been flex tested to 13,800,000 cycles and passes MIL-C-13777G.


ALPHA WIRE FAST FACTS

For more than seven decades, Alpha has been supplying its national and international customers with a comprehensive range of essential products. With more than 10,000 products listed in the company's Master Catalog, and available worldwide through more than 1,500 distributor locations, Alpha delivers the industry's widest range and largest inventory of wire, cable and tubing products.

Alpha Wire's advanced XTRA·GUARD® series of High Performance Electronic Cables and Flexible Cables, together with the Alpha Wire INDUSTRIAL SERIES and the company's expanded FIT® Preferred Heat Shrink products, continue to set the industry standard for high quality and reliability. Coupled with the company's "In By 4, Out the Door" policy of immediate shipment, Alpha Wire delivers a new generation of products and a new level of customer service - aimed at today's high technology end user.

For more information, visit Alpha's web site at http://www.alphawire.com. Their Master Catalog is available through the web site, from any Alpha distributor or by calling 1-800-52 ALPHA.

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