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Industrial Cables Line Expanded by Belden

A world leader in the development of specialty cable products for the commercial, broadcast, industrial and residential markets, Belden CDT Electronics Division has recently announced the expansion of its Variable Frequency Drive line cables for industrial AC motor drive applications. Included in the line additions are five Large AWG Symmetrical VFD cables and five new Signal Brake Pair VFD cables. The new cables supplement Belden`s classic line of 16 to 2 AWG flexible VFD cables.

All of Belden`s VFD 1000V UL flexible motor supply cables meet applicable industry standards and offer the robust construction required for superior electrical performance and reliability in the most demanding industrial environments. Thicker, industrial-grade XLPE insulation provides lower capacitance and more stable electrical performance and heavy-duty PVC jackets ensure oil and sunlight resistance. Belden VFD cables are tested and approved for use in Rockwell Automation AC drives and are also suitable for use with drives from other major manufacturers.

In industrial settings, VFD cables are used to carry power from AC drive systems to AC motors. In doing so, they are subjected to the high power levels of pulse-width modulated (PWM) signals, and also to extreme voltage. Voltage extremes can lead to a corona discharge between the cable`s conductors, damaging not only the cabling, but the motors, bearings, drives and related equipment. This can result in drive failure and costly production downtime. Conventional VFD cabling solutions, such as armored cable and lead wire conduit, are cumbersome and difficult to install and do not solve noise and corona discharge problems. Belden`s full line of VFD cables were designed and engineered to overcome these challenges.