https://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/alphawire/Alpha Wire Supplier pageen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/alphawire/w/documentsFri, 19 Nov 2021 20:42:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:4e16e2b2-7645-401d-b3d0-ee88aa1992adhttps://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/alphawire/w/setupWed, 13 Oct 2021 09:52:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:8ee09485-cb44-42e4-bd86-851fa46f4e47MattThis document area is where you can create or edit the items that are used to populate your group's home page. The "Main Group Widget" document stores the content that displays in the main top/middle of the page The "Group Intro Widget Content" is where you can upload your logo, and insert a statement about your company, who you are, what you do, etc. The "Featured Video Widget" is where you can insert a video file (YouTube, or other) that will appear on your home page - it can play in situ or - depending on the video type you insert, like YouTube for example - visitors can also click to view the video in full screen, or go to the main video display page. Any additional content you create here, if you click to "feature" it will appear in the featured content carousel directly below your main content section. There is an example Featured Content item here you can edit, copy, etc.https://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/alphawire/w/setup/20754/featured-videoWed, 13 Oct 2021 09:52:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:735b62df-a49f-470c-be15-cb2f4be3a27bMattgroup_featuredVideohttps://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/alphawire/w/setup/20755/group-intro-widget-contentWed, 13 Oct 2021 09:52:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:88e26f2d-75a7-486d-8d50-a9aa72a453adMattWelcome to the Alpha Wire page on element14. Here you can find things such as our latest news, training videos, and product details. Additionally, you can engage with us in our forums.group_introhttps://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/alphawire/w/setup/20756/main-group-widgetWed, 13 Oct 2021 09:52:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:4907153e-0e1f-46b9-a4e5-184af34ed4dbMattMake Alpha Wire your first choice for reliable performance. No matter how demanding the environment, you want a cable with the performance and reliability to put your mind at ease. You want a cable that fits the application, no matter what extremes of temperature, oils and solvents, electrical noise, and other hazards it must withstand.group_mainhttps://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/alphawire/w/setupWed, 13 Oct 2021 09:52:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:d995f622-5779-4653-8d6f-b29d3ea74cbahttps://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/alphawire/m/managed-videos/18423Sat, 09 Oct 2021 09:16:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:1085a0fc-9b74-4321-83d2-9748f765422ekjm12121Alpha Wire now offers ultra-thin hook-up wire with high-temperature capabilities. ThermoThin hook-up wire is built to withstand temperatures ranging from -150°C up to +300°C. In meeting the demand for a smaller wire, Alpha Wire looks to serve such...thermothinhook up wireindustrial cablescablehook-up wirewireindustrial wireindustrial connectivityalpha wirealphawirehttps://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/alphawire/m/managed-videosSat, 09 Oct 2021 09:16:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:de1eb520-33b7-4c1b-94c6-d48c11368fb7https://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/alphawire/w/documents/6949/assembly-houses-rely-on-alpha-wire-to-deliverThu, 07 Oct 2021 04:29:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:81c39adb-8226-4e72-8408-9c72225bfc25thowlettTwo assembly houses for a large manufacturer of glass containers are graded on their on-time delivery percentage as per their respective contracts. With a strong incentive to deliver on schedule, both companies, who together constitute 100% of the aforementioned manufacturer’s assembly business, have turned to Alpha Wire. Both assembly houses can use any cable supplier that meets the functional specifications and, for that reason, competitors are aggressively trying to displace Alpha. Nevertheless, Alpha has consistently met or exceeded delivery requirements, helping both companies achieve over 95% on-time deliveries. Furthermore, Alpha has been able to fulfill their needs with little or no forecast information and, due to the specialized nature of these products, no distributor inventory. Plus, Alpha is able to engineer and supply a very wide range of custom products, thus reducing the assembly houses’ supplier base. Alpha’s knowledgeable engineers kept pace with the multitude of changes that occurred during the quote process. Currently, Alpha is supplying over 15 different designs and averaging just under 100,000 feet of cable per year with more to come.https://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/alphawire/w/documents/6917/alpha-wire-and-contract-manufacturer-share-value-propositionThu, 07 Oct 2021 04:18:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:ac02ec5e-6043-48e4-a9df-75ee69ce30e1thowlettFor Wes Price of BCP Systems in Orange County, California, business is only as good as his answer to one question. “We always ask ourselves – what value do we add?” says Price, co-founder and President of the 17-year-old contract manufacturing company. “We cannot always compete on a cost level, especially with international labor rates, but we can and do compete on a service level.” An ISO 9001:2008 Certified organization, BCP prides itself on quality and on-time delivery. Says Price, “Simply put, if we can’t do it right and when you need it, we won’t do it. We do extensive testing to ensure our customers receive a quality product on-time.” Adherence to that value proposition has led to an industrious relationship with Alpha Wire. “My success is dependent upon timelines of delivery and that’s one thing that is a huge advantage for Alpha Wire. We don’t have to wait a long time for a premium product,” states Price. Furthermore, BCP tends to go after challenging projects that may require unique solutions. Here, BCP leverages Alpha’s renowned online Cable Design Center ® . According to Price, Alpha’s turnaround time is “particularly good on custom-based products,” noting that it is particularly helpful to customers taking advantage of BCP Plus – BCP’s customized online tracking system. In the end, it all circles back to that simple question of adding value for Price. “My business is based on the success of our customers. If they do well, we do well.”https://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/alphawire/w/documents/6632/short-lead-times-from-alpha-big-business-for-contract-manufacturerThu, 07 Oct 2021 03:01:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:122ea939-85c0-4311-beb6-13ef478f1156thowlettFor Wes Price of BCP Systems in Orange County, California, business is only as good as his answer to one question. “We always ask ourselves – what value do we add?” says Price, co-founder and President of the 17-year-old contract manufacturing company. “We cannot always compete on a cost level, especially with international labor rates, but we can and do compete on a service level.” An ISO 9001:2008 Certified organization, BCP prides itself on quality and on-time delivery. Says Price, “Simply put, if we can’t do it right and when you need it, we won’t do it. We do extensive testing to ensure our customers receive a quality product on-time.” Adherence to that value proposition has led to an industrious relationship with Alpha Wire. “My success is dependent upon timelines of delivery and that’s one thing that is a huge advantage for Alpha Wire. We don’t have to wait a long time for a premium product,” states Price. Furthermore, BCP tends to go after challenging projects that may require unique solutions. Here, BCP leverages Alpha’s renowned online Cable Design Center ® . According to Price, Alpha’s turnaround time is “particularly good on custom-based products,” noting that it is particularly helpful to customers taking advantage of BCP Plus – BCP’s customized online tracking system. In the end, it all circles back to that simple question of adding value for Price. “My business is based on the success of our customers. If they do well, we do well.”https://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/alphawire/w/documents/6603/alpha-takes-the-heatThu, 07 Oct 2021 02:50:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:38dbde09-f283-4922-9fb2-58bcc5dd7fdfthowlettThree years ago, a global medical device manufacturer in Ohio was researching cables for a line of sterilization equipment. This particular company specializes in manufacturing machines that sterilize large objects (e.g. chairs, tables, etc.) in both the private and public sector of the healthcare industry. Sterilization equipment is vital in the pharmaceutical, medical device manufacturing, defense and industrial, and healthcare industries. Many people count on this manufacturer to help in the fight against infection and contamination. Needing a cable able to resist the high amount of heat generated during the sterilization process, they turned to Alpha Wire’s Xtra-Guard ® 4 cable. With a high temperature rating of 125°C, Xtra-Guard 4 is the perfect mix of performance and cost-effectiveness. Moreover, Xtra-Guard 4's resistance to oils, solvents, chemicals, and fuels ensures that operators of the sterilization equipment need not be concerned with contamination from such hazardous fluids. With UL AWM 20237 and UL AWM 20238 ratings, Xtra-Guard 4's capability extends beyond this application. In addition to its high temperature rating of 125°C, it also holds up in temperatures as low as -50°C. Plus, its high-performance TPE insulation and jacket offer three times the low-temperature flexibility of ordinary PVC. Lastly, all Xtra-Guard products provide exceptional protection against EMI and RFI interference when specified with Supra-Shield ® foil/braid shielding.https://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/alphawire/w/documents/6535/alpha-wire-works-overtime-to-meet-new-specThu, 07 Oct 2021 02:37:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:77b844c0-96c4-4d53-b713-4c25ea938d1cthowlettTwo years ago, Alpha Wire began soliciting a worldwide market leading manufacturer and distributor of high tech medical devices that enable or enhance diagnostic and therapeutic medical procedures for computed tomography, magnetic resonance, and cardiovascular applications. Eventually, the manufacturer placed an order for an obsolete Alpha part number. The Alpha District Manager was quickly notified of the situation and contacted one of our Product Engineers for help. This was not going to be an easy task because this specific Alpha part number was discontinued due to an industry change which required a more compliant compound that did not contain lead and/or other harmful chemicals. In order to gain RoHS status, our Product Engineer worked diligently with the manufacturer’s engineers to design the perfect cable for their application that also met compliance standards. Once this cable was created, Alpha submitted completed samples to the CSA (Canadian Standards Association) to ensure compliance. The compound limitations that Alpha had to overcome caused an increase in the wall (jacket) thickness of the cable, which in turn increased the overall diameter. Nevertheless, Alpha’s engineering and sales teams worked overtime to figure out a way to fit the newly designed cable into the existing application.https://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/alphawire/w/documents/6524/composite-cables-simplify-design-increase-functionalityThu, 07 Oct 2021 02:36:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:dfb158aa-cea4-4c54-8120-134c145367eethowlettA major trend we are seeing from medical device OEMs lately is the increasing capabilities of connectors and cable components. Custom connectors are simplifying designs and enabling new functionalities. However, custom connectors require composite cables to match up. Composite cables are typically custom built and consist of different types of internal cables and shielding, allowing one cable to perform multiple functions. In a recent article in Medical Design Technology , Jaime Erickson explains, “The increasing complexity of (medical) systems… challenges device designers to incorporate a more complex physical link between the controllers and their end devices.” Despite the increased complexity of the cables and connectors, composite cables coupled with custom connectors actually reduce the complication of the overall electrical assembly. Instead of multiple cables and connectors, a device can often be condensed to one cable with one connector. Nevertheless, the one drawback with composite cables is that, as aforementioned, they need to be custom built and tailored to the connector. Although this can lead to proper design and lead-time issues, Alpha Wire’s Cable Design Center ® on AlphaWire.com makes the design process quick and easy. Moreover, Alpha Wire’s remarkably short lead times means you do not have to miss deadlines to get the highest-performing cable.https://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/alphawire/w/documents/6498/xtra-guard-flex-easily-conquers-flexing-noise-problemsThu, 07 Oct 2021 02:26:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:0392d163-d578-4800-b318-87238b508374thowlettIn 2004, an upstart manufacturer of advanced cardiology equipment was having quality issues with its cable harness assemblies. The application was an instrument control system for use in a cath lab that used computer controlled externally applied magnetic fields to govern the motion of the working tip of the device. The harness assemblies run from control panels, often located in another room, to the control on the machine. The assemblies are supported from the ceiling for safety purposes, as the machine does a high degree of tilting and the assemblies can run as long as 80 feet in length. Needing a precise flexing cable with high resistance to EMI & RFI noise, the company turned to Alpha Wire. Our Xtra-Guard ® Flex cables easily handled the moderate flexing and, given that they were specified with our patented Supra-Shield ® shielding system, EMI & RFI noise has not been a problem. Since then, this upstart manufacturer has turned into a highly recognized corporation in the medical industry. In fact, the next year they decided to place an order for an entire year ’s worth of manufacturing requirements. Luckily, Alpha maintains a high level of inventory to turn orders around as quickly as possible and the order shipped ahead of schedule.https://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/alphawire/w/documents/6427/alpha-to-the-rescueThu, 07 Oct 2021 02:14:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5e1303bb-f228-4449-808e-546c22c6754athowlettA Contract Manufacturer (CM) for the medical industry out of Illinois contacted an Alpha Wire distributor with a problem. The custom cable they had purchased from an Alpha competitor was emitting too much EMI interference noise for their application. The competitive cable spec’ed in wasn't shielded and the CM was now looking for something to cover the cable to reduce the noise within the medical devices being produced. The Alpha distributor, along with Alpha's District Manager and Key Account Specialist, recommended Alpha's tubular braid wire management product which provides ideal shielding effectiveness. The CM found our braid perfect for their application and ordered over 30,000 feet to start! The CM eventually made three braid orders over the next six months to upgrade the competitive cable they had already purchased.https://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/alphawire/w/documents/6303/trend--miniaturization-in-medical-devicesThu, 07 Oct 2021 01:56:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:885e3f7c-b48d-49d7-9a14-6e56fd251092thowlettPerhaps the foremost trend in Medical Devices today is miniaturization. As Steve Kennelly of Microchip Technology stated, “Size is always an important design consideration, but in the case of medical devices, physical size is frequently linked to function.” Indeed, space constraints and portability needs are the main driving forces behind this trend. In fact, many patients are taking devices home to monitor conditions that warrant constant attention. “A patient is far more likely to use their glucometer, insulin pump, or oxygen concentrator if it’s unobtrusive and easy to carry. Finally, devices like electrocardiograms and automated defibrillators are transitioning from the confines of the hospital to home use,” said Kennelly. As a result of this portability, Robert Stanton of Omnetics has found that, “The medical industry has seen a rapid increase in the use of digital in items such as catheters, defibrillators, and monitors, and as a result, medical equipment is sending more electrical signals than ever before.” With an increase in demand for electronic components coupled with the need for smaller devices, manufacturers like Alpha Wire are developing new products to help enable OEMs meet their customers’ demands. Just last year, Alpha introduced an extension of our flagship Xtra-Guard ® product line. The new Xtra-Guard 26 and 28 AWG products have the same best-in-class quality and performance in a smaller, more flexible design. Smaller gauge conductors help reduce the cable diameter, provide better flexibility, increase compatibility with today’s smaller connectors, and still provide the high performance and system reliability for which Xtra-Guard is known. Moreover, the Xtra-Guard 26 and 28 AWG lines are available with Alpha’s patented Supra-Shield ® , a proprietary foil/braid high-performance shielding that consists of a trilaminate foil and tinned copper braid to achieve exceptional EMC performance – critical in medical devices.https://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/alphawire/w/documents/6279/mri-machine-calls-for-custom-cableThu, 07 Oct 2021 01:51:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:f0134d14-5f1b-41d3-aaf3-e5e4b1c9a47cthowlettRecently, one of Alpha Wire’s District Managers (DM) was working with a major medical device manufacturer for a power supply cable in an MRI machine. At first, the customer was looking at Alpha’s Xtra-Guard ® 1, Xtra-Guard 2, and Xtra-Guard Flex cables to perform the job. However, the Alpha DM noted that the application would best be accomplished by combining the required 8 and 14 AWG cables into one cable. Furthermore, the cable needed to be flexible enough to make a clean connection in the small and tight area needed for the final application. At that point, one of Alpha’s knowledgeable Product Engineers was contacted to design the custom-build composite cable. However, the customer was also working with several other cable vendors and contract manufacturers to find the most cost-effective solution. Needless to say, Alpha’s legendary customer service and short lead times made the difference in securing the order.https://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/alphawire/w/documents/6017/fit-heat-shrink-tubingThu, 07 Oct 2021 00:56:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:b3505dee-0e35-4ecb-bb65-c9cce714832bFormer MemberNeed to protect a crimped terminal mechanically or environmentally? Color code wires for easy circuit identification? Make fast, reliable repairs to nicked or worn insulation? Whether your concerns are mechanical strain relief, environmental sealing, or organizing wires, Alpha Wire’s FIT heat-shrink tubing is ideal for solving many challenges in electrical and electronic wiring.siliconesurfaceptfevitonelastomerheatfabricdualheatshrinkshrinkwovenextrudedpolyolefinwireflame-retardantkynarrubbersemirigidfitalphairradiatedalphawirefephttps://community.element14.com/products/manufacturers/alphawire/w/documents/6002/new-insulation-material-beats-pvc-in-all-disciplinesThu, 07 Oct 2021 00:50:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:2d6810c8-83e8-4350-b3b1-5fe7a5440dc0Former MemberEcoWire - is new environmentally friendly equipment wire. In contrast to standard wires and their PVC coating, the use of EcoWire almost fully eliminates the environmental problems and the possible resulting costs of PVC. There are even more advantages: the EcoWire cables are more fire-resistant, have a diameter that is 25% smaller than a PVC equivalent wire and is therefore lighter and is more ruggedized than the equivalent PVC wire. Today and especially in the future, one special advantage of the Eco Wire development is that they lack hazardous materials associated with PVC and are much easier and cheaper to recycle. Attachments: community.element14.com/.../Pressemitteilung_2D00_EcoWire_2D00_engl.pdf Pressemitteilung-EcoWire-engl.pdf community.element14.com/.../AW_2D00_Pressemitteilung_2D00_EcoWire_2D00_deutsch.pdf AW-Pressemitteilung-EcoWire-deutsch.pdfnorylpvce14newsulmppeecowirewireecopolyphenylenalphaalphawireether