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 realise 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 suitable 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. The product line comprises Xtra Guard series 1 - 5 and Xtra Guard Flexible cables.
For extreme protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI), radio frequency interference (RFI) and electrostatic discharge (ESD), these 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.