AIRGUARD®

Features

  • Strippability - easier, quicker & safer with no tools required
  • Chemical resistance - effectively prevents moisture and liquid attacks, including hydrocarbons, solvents, acids, and bases
  • Mechanical protection - AIR BAG™ technology absorbs physical shock minimizing damage to the cable core over millions of meters of installed cable
  • Electrical properties - electromagnetic shielding and pathway for harmonics associated with variable frequency drive motors
  • Flame retardant - Low-voltage AIRGUARD® successfully passes all industry-standard flame tests, including IEEE 1202, FT-4, and the IEEE 383 210,000 BTU flame test
  • Ideal for direct burial under heavy haul roads
  • Up to 5x crush resistance compared to MC-HL cable*

AIRGUARD® Low Voltage Power Cables are primarily designed for applications and environments found in heavy industrial, VFD applications and offshore markets. The rugged polymeric AIR BAG™ armor, with its exceptional durability and the chemical barrier protection package, make it the ideal cable choice for demanding, harsh environmental conditions, and it is rated for Class I Div. I locations. Low Voltage AIRGUARD® has been designed to reduce installation costs in the field while improving overall cable performance compared to Type MC and MC-HL alternatives. The proven flexibility and scriptability of low voltage AIRGUARD® instill confidence, as it has been shown to save as much as 18% in the installation cost over MC-HL.

AIRGUARD® Medium Voltage Cable Solutions directly replace continuously corrugated and welded aluminum armored cables (CCW).  AIRGUARD® is more durable, with up to 5x the impact, and 6x the SWBP rating of MC-HL.* AIRGUARD's excellent chemical resistance can be installed in direct burial applications, saving time and money over tray, conduit and duct system installations.  Additionally, lengths are more than twice that of CCW.  With 5x the impact performance, 3x the sidewall bearing pressure limit, and a crush strength of 2500 psi MV, AIRGUARD® ensures a level of security and confidence in your choice.

*Results may vary based on job-specific situations or applications

Description

Prysmian's versatile AIRGUARD® cable systems are designed for heavy industrial applications, with 3-5x more mechanical protection than metal-armored cables.