NEW, IMPROVED OVERBRAIDING FOR ADAPTAFLEX FLEXIBLE CONDUIT SYSTEMS

Adaptaflex has introduced a new, improved steel overbraiding for its Adaptasteel flexible conduits systems, providing one of the most comprehensive ranges available.

Part of the company's Xtra ‘Raising the Standard' programme, it affords customers the best product for the most demanding applications.

Developed originally for use on machining and OEM applications, Adaptaflex protective overbraided steel systems have developed to included specialised systems for chemical, engineering, offshore, rail, underground, tunnel and security applications, or wherever systems could be subjected to vandalism.

Adaptaflex overbraided flexible conduit systems protect vulnerable cabling on metal machining, welding or heavy plant where abrasion, spillage and increased temperature are all serious operational considerations. They also satisfy arduous demands on railway rolling stock and on essential line-side applications such as signalling and communications

Available within the Adaptaflex range are galvanised steel, stainless steel as well as tinned copper overbraid. In its various forms and with earth continuity via the system's fittings, the ‘Screen System' overbraiding can afford a standard or high degree of EMI screening capability protecting the cables carried within the flexible system.

All conform to European Standard EN50086, which specifies performance for conduit systems, along with the EC directives for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) or where electromagnetic interference EMI screening of conduit is required.

Where abuse resistance is a consideration, the abrasion resistant stainless steel covered polyamide conduit system, Type PRSS, offers low fire hazard properties of a non-metallic flexible system with stainless steel braiding. This makes it suitable for locations prone to vandalism, the use of overbraided flexible conduit affords additional protection to umbilicals on CCTV systems, particularly in remote locations. Overbraiding increases the security of installations in sensitive or high risk public areas, typical applications being underground, communications, public safety, security, lighting and CCTV installations.

Adaptaflex's Screen Systems also offer cost-effective alternatives to individually screened cables within applications where cross talk has no adverse effect. Additionally, the user gains the mechanical advantage of a cable management system, which afford the means to easily add, substitute or replace cables in an existing cable run at any time.

1 September 2003