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Corrosion & Harsh Environment Protection
Corrosion in electrical systems typically represents a
fraction of the direct costs for the rail industry but it
yields a disproportionately large share of the indirect
costs. Corrosion in electrical contacts creates high
resistance and unreliable connections, which lead to
poor power quality. In railways, corrosion that causes
electrical system failures can result in schedule delays,
equipment failure or worse — an accident.
That’s why it’s imperative to select electrical conduit,
fittings, support systems and accessories in corrosion-
resistant materials appropriate for the environment in
which they’ll be installed. An investment in corrosion
protection for your electrical systems returns significant
cost savings over the long term, as well as increased
safety and other benefits.
Protecting against corrosion and harsh environments
requires specially designed electrical systems and
devices that are able to withstand:
r Excessive moisture and high winds
r Lightning
r Prolonged exposure to sunlight, ice and hail
r Long maintenance repair time due to corroded parts
r Safety hazards at the grounding level
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Ocal®
OCAL-BLUE ®
PVC-Coated Conduit
Hi-Spec Non-Metallic Flexible Conduit Systems
r Enhanced low fire hazard conduit with stainless
steel overbraid
r Operating temperature range of -60° C to 260° C
r Nickel-plated brass fittings
r Rated IP67
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Hi-Spec Non-Metallic
Flexible Conduit Systems
5Z 3BQ®
Stainless Steel Cable Ties
Stainless Steel Cable Ties
r Strong, fireproof and easy to apply — for safe cable bundling
r Resist corrosion and UV light, with the ability to withstand
temperature extremes
r Provide a strong, safe installation with a unique dual-locking
mechanism
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r PVC-coated, hot-dipped galvanized conduit and threads
r Fully complies with UL® 6, NEMA RN-1 and ANSI C80.1
r Only manufacturer with UL® Verified Compliance
r Provides superior corrosion protection
r Interior blue polyurethane provides corrosion protection
around copper wire or fiber optics
Nylon Cable Protection Systems
r Provide excellent flexing and fatigue life in extreme
operating temperature ranges
r Offer excellent resistance to highly corrosive chemicals
r Meet stringent FST standards for the rail industry
r IP66, IP68 and IP69K ratings
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Nylon Cable
Protection Systems