Spotlight: Cables & Cable Carriers

Jan. 1, 2006
Fiber optic cables Fiber optic cables offer high performance, speed, and reliability for communication networks, are UL-listed, and tested against Telcordia,

Fiber optic cables

Fiber optic cables offer high performance, speed, and reliability for communication networks, are UL-listed, and tested against Telcordia, ICEA, and TIA/EIA standards.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Fiber counts of 1 to 215 multimode, singlemode, or hybrid versions for use with connectivity hardware such as LID fusion splicers
  • Fiber optimized for laser-based protocols; fully compatible with LED systems
  • Guaranteed link lengths for multigigabyte transmission; maintains compatibility with FDDI-grade cable

ALPHA WIRE CO.
Elizabeth, N.J.
(908) 925-8000
www.alphawire.com
Circle 262

Band track cable carriers

Band track cable and hose carriers consist of a single-piece extrusion to eliminate noise, wear, and vibration in link-style carriers.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • No moving parts decrease wear rates
  • Quiet, smooth, and clean running

A & A MANUFACTURING CO. INC.
New Berlin, Wis.
(800) 553-6331
www.gortrac.com
Circle 263

Shielded PVC cable

Life Line control 200 C shielded continuous-bending, hi-flex PVC control cable for cable and hose carriers ensures performance and longer cycle life.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Short-pitch, stranded conductor cores available in 16, 17, and 18 AWG
  • Core number strands range from four to 25
  • UV-resistant; easily strippable
  • Operating temperatures from -10° C

KABELSCHLEPP AMERICA
Milwaukee, Wis.
(800) 443-4216
www.kabelschlepp.com
Circle 264

Control and signal cables

Unitronic 300 and 300 Y (shielded version) low voltage control and signal cables are lead-free for internal and external wiring of OEM equipment.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • UL type PLTC, UL CMG, CSA CMG, NOM, and CE approved; meet Class 1, Div. 2 requirements and conform to RoHS standards
  • Constructed of stranded tinned copper conductors, PVC blended insulation, and oil-resistant gray PVC jacket
  • UV-resistant for direct burial
  • Operating temperatures of -25° to 105° C; 300 V (nominal) and 2,000 V (tested)

LAPP USA INC.
Florham Park, N.J.
(888) 456-3539
www.lappusa.com
Circle 265

Machine-tool cable

Chainflex CF170 is a low-cost continuous-flex cable for machine tools that resists oils and cooling and cutting fluids.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Available from 20 to 8 AWG

  • Up to 30 conductors available

  • PVC and halogen-free

  • Conforms to DESINA standards

IGUS INC.
East Providence, R.I.
(800) 521-2747
www.igus.com
Circle 266

AC motor cabling

Expanded line of variable frequency drive (VFD) cables for industrial ac motor drives includes five large AWG symmetrical VFD cables and five new signal brake pair VFD cables.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • 1 to 4/0 AWG cables feature three stranded XLPE TC circuit conductors and two spiral copper tape shields for flexibility and EMI/RFI noise protection
  • Three bare copper ground wires in AWG balance reduce motor shaft voltage and bearing or insulation failure

BELDEN CDT INC., ELECTRONICS DIV.
Richmond, Ind.
(800) 235-3364
www.belden.com
Circle 267

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