Belden Adds 2000 Volt Variable Frequency Drive Cables to Existing Line of Classic and Symmetrical VFD Cable Designs

Belden Adds 2000 Volt Variable Frequency Drive Cables to Existing Line of
Classic and Symmetrical VFD Cable Designs

RICHMOND, Ind., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Belden (NYSE: BDC), a world
leader in the development of signal transmission products for the industrial,
enterprise, building management, broadcast, and security markets, announces
the addition of new 2000 Volt VFD cable designs to its existing line of
Variable Frequency AC motor drive cables. Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
regulate the speed of a 3-phase AC electric motor by controlling the frequency
and voltage of the power they deliver to the motor. These drives are becoming
prevalent in a wide range of industrial applications since they offer multiple
benefits, including the ability to save substantial amounts of energy during
motor operation, making them an attractive and economical "green" solution.

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The new 2000V VFD Cable designs added to Belden's line include:

-- Classic Design VFD Cables, 14 to 2 AWG, with Beldfoil® plus TC Braid
Shield. Similar to Belden's other classic VFD cables, this series of
seven cables features oversized XLPE insulation to provide the lowest
capacitance available in a VFD cable. Highly effective dual shielding
provides the lowest resistance to ground path, which improves common
mode current containment. The 85 percent braid coverage offers
optimum
EMI low frequency noise protection, while the 100 percent
aluminum/Mylar
tape shield offers RFI high frequency noise protection. Also included
in the smooth, round cables are full-size, insulated green ground
wires
with a yellow stripe and drain wires for ease of installation and
termination.

-- Symmetrical Design, Large AWG (1 to 4/0), with Spiral Copper Tape
Shield. Similar to Belden's other Symmetrical cables, this series of
five cables combines the benefits of Belden's classic VFD cables with
additional features for use on larger, more powerful AC motor drives.
Highly effective shielding provides a low resistance ground path,
which
improves common mode current containment. Spirally applied dual
copper
tape shields provide 100 percent coverage, coupled with improved
flexibility and EMI/RFI noise protection. Three symmetrical bare
ground
wires provide a balanced ground system to reduce the likelihood of
premature motor bearing or motor insulation failure.

All of Belden's new 2000V UL 1277 Type TC-ER cables are UL rated for direct
burial, feature black sunlight- and oil-resistant PVC jackets, and meet all
applicable industry standards and specifications for VFD cables.

Belden Industrial Solutions

Belden also offers a comprehensive line of industrial solutions consisting of
Hirschmann(TM) switches and active networking devices, Lumberg Automation(TM)
connectivity, and Belden cables - all manufactured to provide 99.999%
reliability for your standard industrial, extreme environment or
mission-critical applications.

Belden is the only company to offer a Complete Industrial Solution for
Ethernet applications. This matched end-to-end system offers its users maximum
uptime and complete peace of mind -- no matter the environment.

For more information about Belden VFD Cables for AC motor drive applications,
request 2000V VFD Capabilities Flyer or New Product Bulletin #235. Contact
Belden at P.O. Box 1980, Richmond, Indiana 47375, 1.800.BELDEN.1. FAX:
765.983.5294. Or visit our Web site: www.belden.com/industrial.

About Belden

Belden is a customer focused company. We ensure that our customers'
communications infrastructure issues are resolved and that they benefit from
the best signal transmission performance for their investment. We deliver
leading-edge copper and fiber cabling/connectivity systems, wireless
technologies, and active switch devices. We employ customer-centric
go-to-market strategies and we implement and retain world class manufacturing
processes. Our partners span the globe, helping our customers design,
install, operate and maintain their communications applications. And our
experience is vast, including expertise in Enterprise, Industrial,
Infrastructure, Transportation, Professional and Enterprise Audio and Video,
and Government applications. To obtain additional information contact
Investor Relations at 314-854-8054, or visit our website at www.belden.com.

SOURCE Belden

Chris Daulton of Belden, 1.800.BELDEN.1; or Janet Killen of Adventive
Marketing, Inc., +1-847-590-1110, for Belden