With a rising emphasis on safety protocols in facilities, many of the products and equipment used in manufacturing plants must undergo and pass rigorous testing procedures and maintain a long list of standards. For a wide range of markets, including food processing, petrochemical, transportation, and wood pulp and paper, parts strive to carry an IP69K rating.
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High Temperature,
High Pressure,
IP69K Rating
What is an Industrial Bus?
In computing, a bus is referred to as a communication system that transfers data between components. An example would be a USB. USB stands for Universal Serial Bus and many devices use this cable, connector, and protocol to interact with a computer.
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Topics:
Application Sharing,
Wire and Cable Tips,
Environments,
Bus Cables,
Network,
Industrial Cable,
Ethernet
Electric wire and cable systems are imperative to any industrial application. It's not only important to choose the correct cable for the job, it's crucial to understand the environment and the ampacity of your cable. A lack of understanding can cause your cables to fail and the entire system can come to a halt leaving you with costly downtime.
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Topics:
Environments,
Medium Voltage Cable,
ampacity,
correction factor,
reeling cable,
conductor
The shipyard industry is full of harsh conditions that can impact the operational life of traditional electrical wire and cable.
From welding to building cable connections to running cable for both short-and long-term power, there are a lot of cord and cable applications in a shipyard. Most importantly, all these marine cables are exposed year-round to water, extreme temperatures, and weathered by elements daily.
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Topics:
Shipyard,
Ship repair,
Ship maintenance,
marine cable,
Shipyard Cable,
Marine Maintenance,
Shipyard maintenance
In the mining industry exposure to abrasion, impact, vibration, and tension are common causes for cable failure. Choosing a high quality, high performance mining cable, assembly, or accessory is critical. TPC can provide tough, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)-approved products suited for the mining industry that you need in order to get the job done right.
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Topics:
Maintenance,
Reducing Downtime,
Custom Cable,
Mining
Electrical tape is a common household item that can be used for more than simply insulating electrical wires. The wide variety of uses and applications requires a product that can withstand a wide range of environments. Unfortunately, the simplicity of electrical tape can fall short in industrial applications. Electrical tape relies on adhesive and adhesive fails in dirty, oily and high temperature conditions. Regular electrical tape is also thin which requires substantially more tape in order to get any level of dielectric strength or abrasion protection. The quality of tape can mean be difference between a safe fix and a severe problem.
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Topics:
Maintenance,
Environments,
Products,
Safety,
Oil & Gas,
Ship maintenance
Not all wire and cable are created equally, with only a small elite group of solutions designed to withstand aggressive routine and harsh abuse. With the high price tag associated with electrical failures due to downtime and constant cord and cable replacement, it’s important to take a close look in the areas where cables are replaced most often.
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Topics:
Application Sharing,
Reducing Downtime,
Environments,
Engineering
There is no doubt that 2018 was a whirlwind here at TPC Wire & Cable Corp. From a year of great growth to winning our first NorthCoast 99 award to focusing in on some new markets as a company, we came out better for both our employees and our customers. Watch the below video to learn more about TPC and how we serve our customers in North America and beyond.
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Topics:
TPC Wire & Cable,
TPC Wire News
Can you think of at least one area where you’re replacing electrical wires and cables often?
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Topics:
Automotive,
Manufacturing,
Food & Beverage,
Mining,
Wood, Paper, Pulp,
Steel,
Chemical,
Oil & Gas,
Transportation
You don't have time for downtime. As an industrial manufacturer, you are tasked with pushing your production equipment to capacity while simultaneously trying to reduce downtime. Maintenance management and service are essential for your plant to operate at the highest level possible while continuing to optimize efficiencies.
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Topics:
Maintenance,
Reducing Downtime
When unexpected downtime occurs because of a lack of proper tools and accessories, the result can be both frustrating and costly. Electrical maintenance professionals need the right industrial grade cable tools and accessories to get the job done safely, accurately, and efficiently while simplifying repairs and replacements.
Having the right tools readily available for wire and cable maintenance needs can make a big difference in scheduled and unscheduled repairs.To reduce downtime and get the best use out of each tool, there are some key properties
for electrical maintenance professionals to consider.
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Topics:
Maintenance,
Wire and Cable Tips,
Products
A variable frequency drive (VFD) is a type of controller that varies the frequency of the signal and voltage to control motor speed. Other common names for VFD include variable speed drive, adjustable speed drive, constant torque drive, inverter drive, and pulse width modulation (PWM) drive.
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Topics:
Maintenance,
Wire and Cable Tips,
Products,
Direct Current,
Alternating Current
Electric wire and cable systems are the lifeline of any industrial application. If one of your cables fail — the entire system comes to a halt, leaving you with costly downtime.
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Topics:
Maintenance,
Reducing Downtime,
Products
As you know, the medium voltage cable business is full of risk if not carefully handled. When working within a 5kV to 35kV medium voltage range, it’s easy to keep your schedule top of mind, but safety has to come first. Do you have a deployment strategy? How does it perform for you?
Many companies talk about how safety is their top priority and promote the extra precautions they are taking to ensure personnel safety, but all too often, we hear of recordable injuries that could have been prevented by taking a few extra steps.
Think about these five considerations when choosing how to deploy your medium voltage power cables:
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Topics:
Temporary Power,
Utility Industry,
Medium Voltage Cable
Flexible wire and cable is beneficial across various industrial applications from crane hoists to conveyors. It’s important to understand that this flexibility doesn't happen by accident. It’s achieved by maximizing best practices and using high-quality materials throughout each and every wire and cable product.
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Topics:
Wire and Cable Tips,
Environments