Transtector’s new TC-ER-rated tray cable is reported to hold up under extreme heat and moisture. (Photo: Transtector/Infinite Electronics via PRNewswire)
The power cable is in bulk rolls, enabling custom lengths to be cut on job sites, the company said
IRVINE, Calif.—A new line of exposed-run, TC-ER-rated tray cable introduced by Transtector Systems is designed to hold up under extreme heat and moisture. The cable comes in bulk reels, enabling installers to determine length requirements in the field, according to a release from Transtector, an Infinite Electronics brand and provider of end-to-end power and signal integrity products.
The outdoor-capable power cable is offered in shielded and unshielded versions. The shielded power cord bulk cable has conductive material to protect signals from electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). This includes potential disruption from nearby power lines, motors, electronic devices, and wireless signals, as well as cross-talk from nearby cables. It is also grounded to provide a path for induced currents to flow away harmlessly without affecting the internal signals, according to the release
Both versions of the new power cable are reported to satisfy multiple UL ratings and a VW-1 burn rating. They have a wide temperature range and are available in multiple wire gauges and conductor counts. Both versions are designed for use with antenna and tower runs with high-power APs, telecom, factory automation, crypto rigs, field repair, and DC Defender products. They can be used for DC power, building wiring, anything industrial with terminal-block power, and more, Transtector said in the release
“We offer our new exposed-run tray cable in bulk reels to allow installers to determine custom length requirements on the job site,” said Transtector Product Line Manager Dan Rebeck, in the release. “And with Transtector, you can buy it from the vendor you are already getting your cable assemblies, surge protectors, and power cords from.”
For versatility, the new 600-volt tray cable is available in multiple combinations of gauges and conductor counts. They come in 10 AWG, 12 AWG, and 14 AWG, and each gauge is offered with a choice between two conductors or three conductors, the company said
The exposed-run tray cable meets three key Underwriters Laboratories specifications: UL 83, a safety standard for thermoplastic-insulated wires; UL 1277, which covers electrical power and control cables with two or more current-carrying conductors; and UL 1581, a reference standard for cable performance under high temperatures
The new 600-volt power cable is reported to protect signals from water, UV rays, and high heat. The cable’s thermoplastic heat and water-resistant nylon-coated (THWN) and thermoplastic high-heat-resistant (THHN) jacket is said to be suitable for wet and dry locations. The PVC-clad cable has also passed a VW-1 flame test and carries a “fire-resistant” designation. It holds up under operating temperatures of -40° F to +190° F (-40° C to +90° C), the company said