EcoWire™ Now Available in Large Put-Ups

Due to growing success of EcoWire in the marketplace, and increasing customer demand, Alpha Wire is now offering the environmentally friendly hook-up wire in 5,000-foot and 25,000-foot put-up lengths.

“EcoWire’s continued success has led to numerous requests from our customers for larger and more efficient put-ups. Adding larger put-ups was an obvious next step as EcoWire continues to displace PVC hook up wire in the marketplace,” states Kristen Berard, Product Manager at Alpha Wire. “Adding these lengths to our standard selection allows EcoWire to appeal to contract manufacturers as well as other large volume customers.”

EcoWire is an engineering breakthrough that combines increased performance in hook-up wire with minimized environmental impact. EcoWire derives its advantage from its unique modified polyphenylene ether (mPPE) insulation. This produces a wire that is up to 45% smaller and 40% lighter with 10x the abrasion resistance of PVC wire. The eco-friendly wire contains no halogens, phthalates, or heavy metals, and meets the RoHS and WEEE requirements for the elimination of hazardous substances and recyclability.

The 5,000-foot spools and 25,000-foot drums are available for EcoWire part numbers 6710 through 6717 and will be available in all standard colors.

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