Control/Signal Cables offer open wiring approval.

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UNITRONIC® 300 and shielded Model 300 CY are lead-free, multi-conductor, 300 V control and signal cables for internal and external wiring of OEM equipment in industrial applications. They are UV resistant and approved for direct burial, while meeting Class 1, Div 2 requirements. Other approvals include UL Type PLTC, UL CMG, CSA CMG, NOM, and CE. PLTC approval allows for use in overhead trays with open wiring to eliminate need for conduit.



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Lapp USA Release New Control & Signal Cable First 300 Volt Cable with Open Wiring Approval


Florham Park, NJ- Lapp USA, a member of the Lapp Group of worldwide companies, has announced the release of the UNITRONIC® 300 and 300 CY (shielded version) series of low voltage control and signal cable.

The UNITRONIC® 300 is a lead-free, rugged, multi-conductor 300 volt control and signal cable for internal and external wiring of OEM equipment for use in industrial applications. The UNITRONIC® 300 has multiple approvals, such as: UL Type PLTC, UL CMG, CSA CMG, NOM and CE. PLTC approval allows for use in overhead trays with open wiring (on 18 & 16 AWG) to eliminate the need for conduit. (22 & 20 AWG with Open Wiring is available as a special build).

With the UNITRONIC® 300's multiple approvals, the cable can be used in process control equipment, electrical equipment, plant expansion and other machinery. UNITRONIC® 300/300 CY is UV resistant, and approved for direct burial, while meeting Class 1 Div. 2 requirements.

The UNITRONIC® 300/300 CY cables are lead free, and conform to RoHS standards. Cables that meet RoHS do not contain Lead, Cadium, Hexavalent Chromium, Mercury, Polybrominated Biphenls (PBB), Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE). RoHS is a European directive required to be met by 2006.

Lapp USA, part of the worldwide Lapp Group, offers a complete one-stop solution for power/signal cable and connector needs throughout automation markets. Lapp USA has the broadest range of products, which includes OLFLEX® flexible, oil-resistant and continuous-flex cables, custom cable designs, cable track and accessories, EPIC® multi-pin rectangular, pin and sleeve, and circular connectors, SKINTOP® strain relief and cable glands, EPIC® remote access ports, SILVYN® flexible conduit and glands as well as harness assemblies and populated cable track. Lapp USA also provides custom cable designs for unique cable applications.

For more information, or literature on the UNITRONIC® 300 series, contact Lapp USA at 1-888-456-3539, or visit www.lappusa.com.

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