Alpha Wire

Industrial Series V (VFD) 4 Conductor Version

Optimized specifically for variable-frequency drives, Alpha Wire's series V VFD cable offers industry-leading mechanical and electrical performance

Image of Alpha Wire's Industrial Series V (VFD) 4 Conductor VersionAlpha Wire’s series V-Flex cable for variable frequency drive (VFD) applications is specifically designed to combat the problems of system performance and signal disruption. VFDs enable sophisticated control of motors by allowing their speed and torque to be precisely adjusted. While variable-frequency techniques provide an excellent way to control a motor's speed and torque, they create several phenomena that can affect the voltage, create noise, reduce the life of the cable, and disrupt operation of the drive system. These phenomena may include standing waves from impedance mismatches, corona discharges from the intense electrical fields around the cable's conductors, harmonic distortion, and high in-rush currents at startup. By specifying a cable explicitly designed for VFD applications, the problems of system performance and signal disruption may be reduced. Generic cables can degrade over time so that the system experiences faults and imprecise operation.

How to Pick the Right VFD Cable

Series V Variable-Frequency Drive Cable Brochure

Small Put-Up Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) Cable Brochure

Features
  • Superior flexibility for easier routing and easier handling
  • Reduced chance of cable failure from voltage irregularities such as harmonics, corona discharges, and power distortion
  • Low capacitance for improved signal
  • Symmetrical round design for uniform electric properties
  • Transmission over longer distances
  • Double shielded for maximum EMI protection
  • Jacket for sunlight resistance and excellent resistance to solvents and oils
  • Round geometry helps insure a liquid-tight installation per IP67 or NEMA 6
Applications
  • Conveying lines
  • Printing machines
  • Extrusion lines
  • Waste treatment
Approvals
  • UL Standard 1277, Type TC-ER
  • 90°C, 600 V
  • CE-LVD: 2006/95/EC
  • UL sunlight resistant
  • UL oil Res I/II
  • UL type XHHW-2 wet/dry
  • UL Type RHW-2 wet/dry
  • UL 1000 V flexible motor supply cable
  • CSA FT4 vertical tray and CSA TC
  • RoHS compliant

V-Flex Series

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionConductor StrandAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
CABLE 4COND 4AWG BLACK SHLDVF16004 BK199CABLE 4COND 4AWG BLACK SHLD133/250 - Immediate$168.96View Details
CABLE 4COND 16AWG BLK SHLD 25'VF16016 BK008CABLE 4COND 16AWG BLK SHLD 25'26/300 - Immediate$1,279.91View Details
CABLE 4COND 14AWG BLK SHLD 25'VF16014 BK008CABLE 4COND 14AWG BLK SHLD 25'41/300 - Immediate$1,327.53View Details
CABLE 4COND 12AWG BLK SHLD 25'VF16012 BK008CABLE 4COND 12AWG BLK SHLD 25'65/300 - Immediate$1,606.26View Details
CABLE 4COND 10AWG BLK SHLD 25'VF16010 BK008CABLE 4COND 10AWG BLK SHLD 25'105/300 - Immediate$1,907.68View Details
Published: 2014-09-22

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