ca bles you trust. service you deserve . xtra-guard? performance cable
f rom the frozen tundra to the desert heat, in petrochemical plants where protection against chemicals is crucial, in motion control applications requiring continuous fexing, for outdoor applications requiring protection from uv exposure, and where direct burial without conduit is required, xtra-guard cable lives up to its name. alpha wires xtra-guard cable brings performance and reliability to the biggest challenges in the toughest environments. no matter what extremes your application faces, youll fnd an xtra-guard cable that excels in meeting your requirements. downtime is costlywhether caused by a complete cable failure or from the little glitches that occur when a cable doesnt live up to the demands of the application. xtra-guard means peace of mind. hazard-matched to survive in the most demanding operating conditions, xtra-guard cable is the longest-lasting, highest-performing cable available. field-proven application performance year after year has made xtra-guard cable the frst choice of engineers for more than three decades. performance as tough as your application superior by design xtra-guard performance cable is designed to meet your needs. its round construction makes it easier to install, seal, and route. with nearly 5000 standard constructions and the industrys broadest range of gauges, conductor counts, shielding options, and jacket color choices, xtra-guard cable sets the global standard for reliable performance. high temperature low temperature ultraviolet light oil, chemicals, solvents, fuels abrasion direct burial emi noise flexing your standards are our standards we rigorously test our cables to prevailing industry standards. our cables are approved by such major agencies as ul, csa, ce, and vde.
l mm = good; ll m = very good; lll = excellent; nr = not recommended main need typical applications xtra-guard family insulation/ jacket material temperature range insulation jacket high performance high technology controlled environments medical electronics point-of-sale equipment computer peripherals industrial process controls xtra-guard 1 sr-pvc/ pvc pvc -30c to +105c abrasion resistance cnc machine centers automotive assembly plant operations military ground support systems packaging machinery petrochemical plant operations geophysical exploration equipment xtra-guard 2 sr-pvc polyure - thane -20c to +105c -20c to +90c direct burial interbuilding communications satellite communications equipment land irrigation systems outdoor security systems outdoor scoreboards and displays pipeline sensor controls xtra-guard 3 sr-pvc polyethylene -20c to +80c advanced temperature and chemical performance wood, paper, pulp, plant operations mining instruments and controls mass transit systems military electronic applications food and beverage plants petrochemical process controls arctic pipeline controls xtra-guard 4 tpe tpe -50c to +125c maximum temperature and chemical performance food and beverage wash-down cleanroom environments food/medical-grade applications turbine generators chemical processing military electronics mining instrumentation xtra-guard 5 fep fep -80c to +200c flexing/fexible cartesian robots articulated multi-axis robots automation networking machine tools automotive assembly equipment conveyor systems control panels flex and static track transfer shuttles sensor/actuator-to-controller connections motor supplies xtra-guard flex (control, 600 v) pvc pvc -5c to +90c: flexing -40c to +90c: static xtra-guard flex (data, 300v) sr-pvc pvc 5c to +105c: flexing -10c to +105c: static xtra-guard flex (torsion, 600 v) tpe polyure - thane -10c to +80c: flexing -30c to +80c: static xtra-guard application high temp low temp uv oil/water/ chemical abrasion direct burial emi protection with supra-shield high flex/ continuous flex xtra-guard 1 l mm l mm ll m l mm l mm nr lll nr xtra-guard 2 l mm l mm ll m ll m lll nr lll nr xtra-guard 3 l mm l mm ll m ll m l mm lll lll nr xtra-guard 4 ll m ll m ll m ll m l mm l mm lll nr xtra-guard 5 lll lll lll lll ll m ll m lll nr xtra-guard flex l mm l mm l mm l mm C ll m l mm C ll m nr lll ll m C lll
known for exceptional quality and performance, the extensive alpha wire xtra-guard cable line is available to meet the widest variety of application requirements. with a comprehensive range of conductor counts and shielding options, xtra-guard is manufactured in several performance grades to give you the best match between cost, environmental, and mechanical performance. xtra-guard cables are generally available with ? 2 to 80 conductors, confgured as single conductors or pairs ? 28 C 14 awg ? stranded conductors for fexibility plus, we can create custom cable confgured to special needs. xtra-guard 1 high performance in a tough pvc cable ? high-performance cable for general-purpose applications ? features a unique, premium- grade pvc insulation and jacket for easier routing of cable in small spaces ? provides resistance to oils per ul oil res i and class 43 ? designed for use in ambient temperatures up to 105c ? provides exceptional protection against emi interference when supra-shield? is specifed xtra-guard 2 abrasion resistant to withstand mechanical abuse ? heavy-duty cable for use in industrial applications where abrasion and mechanical abuse is common ? features a specially formulated, rugged polyurethane jacket ofering three times the tear and abrasion resistance of ordinary pvc ? provides extreme resistance to cut-through and physical damage ? designed with moderate to high resistance to most oils, solvents, chemicals, and fuels ? ofers outstanding ultraviolet light stability in all jacket colors ? provides exceptional protection against emi interference when supra-shield is specifed ultimate performance in extreme environments
xtra-guard 3 direct burial no conduit needed ? the preferred outdoor cable for direct burial ? 6 times the water resistance of pvc ? features a specially formulated polyethylene jacket for outstanding service life and ultraviolet light stability in all jacket colors ? resistant to the efects of weathering, moisture, and uv aging without the costly use of conduit ? supra-shield? provides exceptional protection against conducted or electrical noise in high and low frequency environments where emi interference is pervasive xtra-guard 4 extreme temperature handles hot, cold, spills ? extended-temperature cable with a temperature range from -50c to +125c ? features a high-performance tpe insulation and jacket ofering three times the low-temperature fexibility of ordinary pvc ? moderate resistance to oils, solvents, chemicals, and fuels ? outstanding ultraviolet light stability in all jacket colors ? ul rated tc 600 v and pltc 300 v for cable tray applications (except 24 awg) ? pennsylvania bureau deep mining safety approved for mine-wide monitoring systems (except 14 awg) ? provides exceptional protection against emi interference when supra-shield is specifed xtra-guard 5 chemical resistant to withstand the most hazardous environments ? extreme-performance cable featuring fep insulation and jacketing for reliable performance in temperatures from -80c to +200c ? suitable for use in class 1 cleanrooms ? recognized by the fda, when sterilized, for food- and medical-grade applications ? impervious to oils, solvents, chemicals, fuels, and acids ? provides exceptional protection against emi when supra-shield is specifed xtra-guard flex wide variety of fexing applications ? long-lasting fexible cables designed to provide excellent performance in high-fex, high torsion, and continuous-fex applications, such as motion control and robotics ? rated for up to 14 million fex cycles ? available in a variety of confgurations allowing exactly the right cable to be selected for the application ? rounded geometry helps insure a liquid-tight installation per ip67 or nema 6 ? supra-shield provides precise emi interference resistance for your specifc application is easily achievable with the available standard fex, torsional fex, and continuous fex applications ? xtra-guard fexible motor supply cables combine fexibility and shielding with a round, compact geometry for a perfect ft and easy installation in cable trays and exposed runs
the cables you trust the service you deserve tame hostile emi environments with xtra-guard shielding options alpha wire ofers xtra-guard cables in three shielding options to handle any electrical environment. unshielded cables provide the smallest cable diameter for use in low-noise controlled environments. foil-shielded cables use a sturdy aluminum/polyester shield for moderate emi needs, especially at lower frequencies. a tinned copper drain wire makes grounding the cable easy. foil shields allow lighter weights and smaller cables. alphas exclusive supra-shield? cables use a combination aluminum/ polyester/aluminum foil and a tinned copper braid shield with tight 75% coverage. supra-shield ofers exceptional emi performance and fexibility to protect against noise and maintain overall system integrity. the combination of foil and braid ofers better shielding efectiveness than either approach alone against both low- and high-frequency noise. our high-fex shielding options include a double- jacket confguration with 85% braid coverage to achieve high shielding efectiveness while maintaining the desired fexibility. for torsional fex applications, we ofer spiral wound shielding with 90% coverage. 70% tinned copper braid easy-to- terminate, continuous contact drain wire triple-laminate foil with 25% overlap 85% C 90% coverage tinned copper braid double jacket for outstanding flexing performance
jacketing options xtra-guard cables are available in a range of long- lasting colors for fast, easy identifcation, for safety reasons, and for matching the color of your system. custom colors are also available. fit? preferred heat shrink products a perfect complement to xtra-guard premium cable, fit preferred heat-shrink products are made from premium compounds under the tightest manufacturing controls. this means fit will consistently have excellent physical characteristics such as low longitudinal shrinkage and wide temperature ranges while providing a clean and neat appearance when used alone or on oem equipment. the fit line consists of 23 diferent tubing types, each designed with unique attributes that ofer tubing solutions for the broadest possible range of applications and environments. fit products are always in stock and come in an unprecedented variety of package sizes. the integrity of your system is only as robust as the electronic cable on which the control signals are communicated. specify xtra-guard cable for the toughest, most reliable cable available for extreme environments and crucial applications. superior availability xtra-guard cable is available from stock in most sizes and constructions, in small put-ups, so you can order it when you need it. alpha wire provides same-day shipment and next- day delivery to practically anywhere in the world, eliminating long lead times. additionally, our distributor network is extensive and well stocked, with 1500 locations worldwide. service and support, second-to-none selecting the correct cable for your critical application is essential to overall system reliability, performance, and safety. so we make it easy for you to choose the right xtra-guard cable for your specifc application. our online resources include an xtra-guard selection guide, technical information, full product catalog, and a distributor locator to make it easy to select and get the cable you need. need a custom cable? the alpha cable design center? helps you quickly and easily to modify any standard alpha product specifcations to your own application requirements, or to design and create your own specialty cable. should you need additional assistance, our sales and engineering staf is only a phone call away. connect with alpha wire for product specifcations additional information, selection assistance, and evaluation samples, call 1-800-52-alpha or visit www.alphawire.com .
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