Cables help cut downtime
January 1st 2005

The new industrial series of variable frequency drive cables from Alpha Wire International has a round, symmetrical geometry that is said to improve cable performance and electrical characteristics and make installation easier, more secure and air and water tight.

Series V cables incorporate several critical design features that are said to safeguard motors and system components, including thermo set Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation to help prevent melt-down during corona discharge and voltage spikes, tightly fitted shields to reduce the probability of corona discharge and large insulation walls to reduce capacitance.

The new cables are said to virtually eliminate downtime caused by premature cable failure and the company explains that XLPE lowers capacitance and has improved electrical characteristics for optimum signal transfer.