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XTRA•GUARD® Cables -
Xtreme Performance for Xtreme Environments

Elizabeth, NJ, …Recent research undertaken by Alpha Wire shows that, when specifying cable for use in hostile environments and extreme operating conditions, engineers select cable first by the environment in which it will be used, then by the application, and finally by the cable's specific properties. The research confirms that, when specifying cable, engineers realize they cannot afford to underestimate the impact of hostile operating environments and that the integrity of any system is only as robust as the electronic cable on which the control signals are communicated. That cable must be capable of efficient signal transmission while withstanding extreme environmental abuses.

In response, XTRA•GUARD® cables, from Alpha Wire, deliver extreme performance and system reliability in the world's most extreme environments, including heat; cold; abrasion; flexing; immersion in oils, chemicals, solvents and fuels; UV exposure, EMI/RFI interference; and direct burial. Hazard-matched and designed specifically to survive in the most hostile operating environments, XTRA•GUARD® cables are the perfect solution for use in demanding applications in industries as diverse as petrochemical, mining, power generation, medical, military, foundries, robotics, food and beverage, water and waste water, and security.

"XTRA•GUARD® cables reflect the way engineers select cable," says Steve Olsen, Product Marketing Manager at Alpha Wire Company. "And selecting the correct cable for a critical application is essential to overall system reliability, performance and safety. It's also crucial to select the correct cable the first time. If a cable is selected that proves not to be up to the job, it can lead to cable failure, which can be very costly. Production levels, profits and a company's reputation could all take a serious hit."

"And with the XTRA•GUARD® product line consisting of nearly 5,000 standard constructions, it was crucial that we make it as easy as possible for engineers to find the correct XTRA•GUARD® cable for their application's extreme environment," states Steve Olsen. "Therefore, we have developed 8 graphical icons for use in our brochure and online at www.xtraguard.com. Instantly identifiable as a particular environment, these icons enable engineers to quickly and easily select the right XTRA•GUARD® cable from the outset, thereby eliminating costly cable failure down the line."

The XTRA•GUARD® product line consists of XTRA•GUARD® 1-5 and XTRA•GUARD® Flexible Cables:

• XTRA•GUARD® 1 provides extreme performance in critical, high technology electronic signal and control applications.
• XTRA•GUARD® 2 delivers extreme performance in heavy-duty industrial applications requiring resistance to abrasion, cut-through and mechanical abuse, oils, solvents, chemicals and fuels.
• XTRA•GUARD® 3 offers extreme performance in outdoor and direct burial applications combating the effects of weathering, moisture and ultraviolet light aging without the costly use of conduit.
• XTRA•GUARD® 4 delivers extreme performance in both high and low temperature environments demanding strong resistance to oils, chemicals, solvents or fuels, as well as environments requiring low halogenated cables.
• XTRA•GUARD® 5 provides extreme performance in unusually demanding environments. Impervious to any known chemical, oil, fuel or solvent, XTRA•GUARD® 5 provides unequalled performance in high temperature environments.
• XTRA•GUARD® Flexible Cables provide extreme performance in both single and multi-axis motion environments. Featuring outstanding oil and chemical resistance common to industrial automation applications, XTRA•GUARD® Flexible Cables provide unmatched performance from 1 to 14 million flex life cycles.
  
  XTRA•GUARD® Flexible Cables comprise of:
  • XTRA•GUARD® Flexible Control Cable offers extreme performance in single axis, light-to-moderate duty, flexing environments up to 1 million flex life cycles.
  • XTRA•GUARD® Flexible Torsion Cable delivers extreme performance in multi-axis, torsional flexing applications up to 360° from neutral position.
  • XTRA•GUARD® Continuous Flex Data Cable provides extreme performance in single axis, high-flex duty, continuous rolling or bending flexing environments up to 6 million flex life cycles.
  • XTRA•GUARD® Continuous Flex Control Cable offers extreme performance in single axis, high-to-severe duty, continuous rolling or bending flexing environments up to 14 million flex life cycles.

For extreme protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI), radio frequency interference (RFI) and electrostatic discharge (ESD), all XTRA•GUARD® cables can be specified with SUPRASHIELD® - Alpha Wire's proprietary shielding system. Interference, or noise, from high-frequency data circuits, lighting, transformers, motors, weather and underground circuits, can cause significant problems with signal transmission. For example, conducted EMI has the potential to cause catastrophic system failures if cables have inadequate shielding. The unique triple-laminate foil and braid construction of SUPRASHIELD® technology overcomes problems of noise and provides extreme signal protection in EMC environments.

XTRA•GUARD® cables have a round construction, making them easier to install, seal and route. With almost 5,000 standard constructions, XTRA•GUARD® cables offer the industry's broadest range of AWG sizes, conductor counts, shielding options and jacket color choices. Choose from Chrome Gray, Sand Beige, Pure White, Robust Red, Industrial Black, Bold Blue, Environment Green, High Visibility Yellow and Safety Orange. The wide choice of colors lets engineers specify XTRA•GUARD® cables to match their equipment or décor. In addition, colors can be selected to code individual cables, allowing easy identification in cable tray installations. If desired, custom colors are also available to match specific applications and environments. All cables are sequentially footage marked for easy measurement of specific cable lengths and stocked items are available in put-ups as small as 100 feet (30m).

With all XTRA•GUARD® cables held in stock, and 1,500 distributors worldwide, XTRA•GUARD® cables are quick and easy to source. Same-day shipment and next-day delivery is available to most international destinations.

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