Alpha Wire Puts Wire and Cable in Print for the Pulp & Paper Market

Alpha Wire is pleased to announce its wire and cable product offering for the Pulp and Paper industry. Pulp and Paper mills operate in harsh environments where rugged, reliable cable and wire are needed to withstand a variety of hazardous conditions.

“As the Pulp and Paper industry continues to grow and become more automated, manufacturing will need to keep pace” states Justin Dubow, Marketing Communications Manager at Alpha Wire. “Mills require constant maintenance, and downtime for repairs can be costly. Our cable and wire are designed for maximum reliability to ensure long-lasting performance in all applications, from the debarking at the wood yard to the handling of finished product.”

Alpha Wire’s large inventory and extensive network of distributors ensures fast turnaround on orders when time is critical for MRO customers. Alpha’s broad offering of products available in a wide variety of configurations and small or large put-ups is also perfect for OEMs.

In addition to custom cable for special applications, Alpha Wire offers the following established products for pulp and paper equipment:
  • Xtra-Guard® 1 Performance Cable has a specially formulated PVC jacket that prevents heat build-up for unstoppable reliability in a communication and control cable.
  • Xtra-Guard 4 Performance Cable is a multi-functional product featuring a TPE jacket for advanced chemical performance and a wide temperature range, making it perfect for rugged, high-speed applications.
  • Industrial Series V VFD Cable for variable-frequency drives is particularly designed for extended duty cycles typical in mixing and conveying.

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