There's a cable to meet your specification
Alpha Wire specialises in the design and manufacture of cables for
specific applications in the industrial, automotive, aerospace, medical
and military sectors. Its Series S cable, for example, is a highly
flexible, shielded product available in servo power cable and composite
servo power cable versions. The first is suitable for making connections
between servomotors and drives, controllers or power supplies, while the
second can be used to connect electro-mechanical devices to drives,
controllers and power supplies, as well as temperature feedback and
braking control devices. Robotics is a key area for this type of cable.
Recently introduced by the company, the Series V 'enhanced design'
variable frequency drive (VFD) cable offers resistance to voltage spikes
caused by reflected waves, harmonic distortion and other voltage
irregularities, which might otherwise cause a breakdown of the cable's
insulation. VFD cable is circular in section, which permits better
sealing through glands and a more tightly fitted shield beneath thicker
insulation. The result is a low capacitance cable that can be used in
long runs with good EMI performance. One of the first users, an amusement
park operator in the USA, chose the cable for interconnections between
drives on a sophisticated ride involving multiple electric and hydraulic
control devices. In this application, cross talk had to be minimised, a
criterion easily met by the VSD product.
An American company, Alpha Wire has a UK based operation, but it also
enjoys the support of Northern Connectors in the UK, who act as a
distributor for the cable products. Northern brings additional value to
Alpha Wire cables as it is able to combine the cables with suitable
high-specification connectors and will partner with customers to develop
end-use interconnection systems.