Alpha Wire announces www.xtraguard.com ... a new age in extreme cable selection
Alpha Wire announces www.xtraguard.com ... a new age in extreme cable selection
Leading supplier of advanced solutions and service in wire, cable and tubing,Alpha Wire International, has announced the launch of a new web site dedicated solely to its range of hazard-matched cables, XTRAzGUARD® that provide extreme performance for extreme environments. The new web site www.xtraguard.com represents an industry first for a web site dedicated solely to a single brand of cable. The site offers an intuitive selection aid to help engineers correctly specify cable for their application's extreme environment.
Visitors to the site looking to correctly match cable properties to their application's hostile environment are able to use a fully interactive area called the XTRAzGUARD “SeleXion Guide.” In this area users are able to enter environmental parameter requirements, in terms of operating temperatures, chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, flex requirements and so on. Eight graphical icons represent the various extreme environments and according to the values entered by the user, the selection guide recommends the exact XTRAzGUARD cable type that matches the application's hostile environment. Depending on the level of resistance required to radio frequency interference(RFI), electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electrostatic discharge interference (ESD), the online guide also recommends the appropriate level of shielding.
This includes Alpha Wire's proprietary shielding system, called SUPRASHIELD®which provides the ultimate protection in applications facing extreme electro magnetic compatibility (EMC) interference. Another unique attribute comes in the form of a series of flash-animation sequences that detail XTRAzGUARD cable constructions and continue the use of graphical user interfaces designed to make www.xtraguard.com extremely easy to use for anyone that may be unfamiliar with the XTRAzGUARD range. The web site also caters to users who are more familiar with the product line by offering an intuitive part number search facility linking directly to the most current specification sheets.
Sandy Jaouen, marketing and e-business Manager for Alpha Wire, summed up the new web site by saying: “Xtraguard.com represents a significant breakthrough in regard to cable specification. To my knowledge it is the only web site in the industry dedicated solely to a single product line and its construction closely follows the selection habits of cable specifiers. The design and navigation makes this web site very easy to use for both existing and new customers alike. We feel that the XTRAzGUARD line sets the benchmark in terms of extreme performance cabling for extreme environments and it is fitting that this is demonstrated through this unique web site. I am delighted with xtraguard.com and initial feedback has been extremely positive.”
The XTRAzGUARD line of cable delivers 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, XTRAzGUARD cables are the perfect solution 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.
Harry Quinn, European Sales Manager for Alpha Wire added: “Xtraguard.com reflects the way engineers select cable. Selecting the correct cable for a critical application is essential to overall system reliability, performance and safety. It's also crucial that this selection is made the first time to avoid cable failure, which can be very costly in terms of production levels, profits and a company's reputation.”
For more information on the XTRAzGUARD line of cables please visit www.xtraguard.com or contact your local distributor.
