OSCEOLA, WIS.– September 25, 2006 – If you use armor-clad cable for Class 1, Division 2 applications, the overkill may be killing your budget. A change to the code in recent years allows for exposed runs (ER) of certain Tray Cable (TC) and Power Limited Tray Cable (PLTC), eliminating the need for armor-clad cable in hazardous locations.

Northwire, Inc. offers ITC (Instrumentation Tray Cable)/PLTC for exposed run applications—formerly requiring armor-clad cable—that provides significant savings in installation and material. Northwire ITC/PLTC meets the same crush and impact requirements as armor-clad cable, and is easier to install and maintain. Northwire ITC/PLTC is smaller—ideal for applications that require 150 volts and 5 amp maximum current—and is suited for connection to modern low-power sensors, instruments and other control components.

Northwire ITC/PLTC is available in multiple basic platforms with millions of custom configurations, including various insulation and construction options, paired or triad instrumentation cable or non-paired control cable, with or without ground wires, shield options, conductor color preference and insulation options. The product is configured, manufactured and shipped to your requirements in 10 to 15 days.

Three of the multiple Northwire ITC platforms are suitable for Class 1, Division 2 installations: ITC-GP(ER), general purpose; ITC-RS(ER), rugged service; and ITC-DB(ER), direct burial.

Northwire ITC is UL listed ITC per NEC article 727 and PLTC per NEC article 725 and AWM. It is also CSA listed AWM I/II, A/B, FT-4; CSA recognized CMX-Outdoor-CMG. For a free sample or information about Northwire ITC/PLTC, call 800-468-1516, visit www.northwire.com/c1d2.

Northwire, Inc. is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of industrial-grade technical cable. Custom design choices include paired, non-paired, triads, various shielding and grounding options, special insulation options, plus a large variety of conductor and jacket colors.