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Medical Device Wire and Cable Brochure

Medical Device Wire and Cable Brochure

Product catalog summary

Overview
This document provides a comprehensive overview of Alpha Wire's wire and cable solutions specifically designed for medical devices. It highlights the importance of selecting appropriate cable and wire solutions to ensure product quality, reliability, and performance.

Key Specifications and Features

Traceability to meet FDA requirements and ISO 9001 certification for quality assurance.
Custom cable options with minimums as low as 1,000 feet, suitable for R&D and prototyping.
Availability of USP Class VI materials and sterilization-resistant options.
PVC and phthalate-free options compliant with RoHS2, WEEE, and REACH requirements.

Service and Support

Broad inventory with same-day shipping and small put-ups available.
Extensive distributor network and an online Cable Design Center for custom designs.

Product Benefits

Ultra-flexibility, miniaturized small diameter, tangle-free, kink-resistant, and low weight for ease of use.
Reliability features include long flex life, low noise, high pull strength, and low elongation/high tensile strength.

Applications

Diagnostics: CT scanners, X-ray devices, MRI scanners, ultrasound equipment.
Motorized equipment: Hospital beds, dental chairs, drills, wheelchairs.
Patient monitoring: EEG, EKG devices, pulse oximeters, endoscopes, laparoscopes.
Surgical and life support: Medical robots, centrifuges, anesthesia apparatus, respiratory equipment.

Product Families

EcoCable®: Fully recyclable, smaller, and lighter than PVC, with exceptional EMI protection.
EcoFlex™: Rated for over 1 million flex life cycles, smaller and lighter than PVC, with long flex life.
Xtra-Guard®: Offers chemical and abrasion resistance, EMI shielding, and RoHS certification.

Custom Wire and Cable Capabilities

Extensive custom cable capabilities for patient contact/interfacing applications.
Fast turnarounds for R&D with FDA traceability.
Custom designs can include lumens for delivering air, gases, or liquids.

Technical Specifications

Conductors: Available in various configurations and materials, including copper, silver, and stainless steel.
Insulation/Jacket Materials: Options include PVC, SR-PVC, PUR, TPE, PP, PE, PFA, FEP, ETFE, silicone, nylon, and more.
Shielding: Options include foil, braid, spiral, and Supra-Shield® foil/braid.
Flexing: Supports rolling, bending, torsional, and continuous flex types with up to 20 million flex cycles.
Ratings: Temperature range from -80 to +200°C, electrical ratings from 30 to 1000 V.
Approvals: UL, CSA, CE, RoHS, USP Class VI, IEC certifications.

Conclusion
Alpha Wire provides a robust portfolio of wire and cable solutions designed to meet the demanding needs of the medical device industry, ensuring high performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.

Detailed Specifications
The document provides detailed specifications for various types of cables, including their stranding, insulation thickness, jacket thickness, and nominal diameters. It covers multiple American Wire Gauge (AWG) sizes and includes part numbers for easy reference.

Product Lines

EcoFlex Cable: Features braid shield and is available in 28 AWG and 26 AWG sizes.
Supra-Shield® Foil + Braid: Offers enhanced EMI protection and is available in various AWG sizes including 20 AWG and 22 AWG.
Xtra-Guard® 1: A high-performance cable for general-purpose applications with premium-grade PVC insulation and jacket. Available in 28 AWG to 14 AWG sizes.

Key Features

High maximum operating temperature reduces cooling requirements.
Ease of routing in small spaces.
Available in multiple colors and lengths (100’, 500’, 1000’).
Complies with various UL and CSA standards, including UL VW-1, UL 1685, and RoHS2.

Applications
Suitable for a wide range of applications requiring high-performance cables with excellent EMI protection and flexibility in routing.

Sections

Standard Flex – Unshielded, Multiconductor: Lists cables ranging from 20 AWG to 2 AWG, detailing the number of conductors, nominal diameter, and jacket thickness.
Standard Flex – Braid Shielded, Multiconductor: Includes cables with braid shielding, providing additional protection.
Continuous Flex Control – Unshielded, Multiconductor: Covers cables designed for continuous flex applications, highlighting their flexibility and durability.
Continuous Flex Data – Unshielded, Multiconductor: Focuses on data cables with smaller AWG sizes, suitable for data transmission applications.
Continuous Flex Data – Foil/Spiral Shielded, Multiconductor: Offers additional shielding for data integrity.
Continuous Flex Data – Foil + Braid Shielded, Multipair: Provides details on multipair cables with enhanced shielding for data applications.
Torsional Flex – Unshielded, Multiconductor: Designed for torsional flex applications.

Key Specifications

AWG Sizes: Ranges from 28 AWG to 2 AWG.
Stranding: Describes the number and size of individual wires twisted together.
Insulation Thickness: Typically 0.022 inches (0.56 mm).
Jacket Thickness: Varies by cable type and application.

Conclusion
The document serves as a comprehensive guide for selecting the appropriate cable based on application requirements, considering factors such as flexibility, shielding, and environmental conditions.

Additional Product Information

Xtra-Guard® Flex Cable: Offers torsional flex, braid shielding, and multiconductor options.
Manhattan™ Cordsets: Medical-grade power supply cords with chemical, moisture, and heat resistance.
EcoWire® Hook-Up Wire: Eco-friendly, recyclable wire with superior abrasion resistance.
Kerrigan-Lewis™ Litz Wire: Designed to reduce AC losses at high frequencies.

Heat Shrink Tubing

FIT® Heat Shrink Tubing: Provides protection and strain relief with options for chemical, heat, and abrasion resistance.

Additional Products

Woven Sleeving: Offers protection against abrasion and environmental factors.
General-Purpose Tubing: Includes PVC and other materials for flexible wire protection.

Approvals and Compliance
Products comply with various international standards such as CSA, UL, RoHS, and REACH, ensuring safety and reliability.

Custom Solutions
Alpha Wire offers custom cable manufacturing to meet specific application needs, providing options for conductor counts, shielding, and jacket materials.

Contact Information
Global headquarters and regional offices in Europe and Asia Pacific are listed for customer support and inquiries.

Catalog excerpts

Medical Device Wire and Cable Brochure-1

Medical Devices Wire and Cable Portfolio Cables you trust. Service you deserve.

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Medical Device Wire and Cable Brochure-2

A powerful prescription for healthier performance • USP Class VI material available • terilization-resistant S materials available • VC and phthalate-free P options to meet RoHS2, WEEE, and REACH requirements electing the right cable and wire solutions when designing the latest medical devices is paramount to ensuring that your products continue to earn a reputation for quality, reliability, and performance. Our wire, cable, tubing, and accessories allow you to create the critical interconnections for signals and power—with the performance you need and the reliability you require. Typical Medical...

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Medical Device Wire and Cable Brochure-3

Custom Wire and Cable Capabilities Thinking Outside “The Box” For patient contact/interfacing applications or where FDA traceability is required, we have extensive custom cable capabilities to meet the special needs of medical devices. Our custom solutions improve capabilities while reducing size and weight. Custom cables are delivered with some of the fastest turnarounds in the industry. If you don’t find what you need in our catalog, visit our online Cable Design Center™ or give us a call to discuss your needs for custom designs, unique packaging, or legacy products. Conductors Material: PVC,...

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Medical Device Wire and Cable Brochure-4

EcoCable® A fully recyclable 600 V control cable that’s to 47% smaller and 65% lighter than PVC. More than 130 standard EcoCable constructions are available to meet your performance needs. Conductors: Stranded or solid tinned copper Insulation: mPPE Jacket: mPPE, slate Shielding: Unshielded, foil shield, Supra-Shield foil + braid • p to 47% smaller and U 65% lighter than PVC • Exceptional EMI protection with Supra-Shield foil + braid • ully recyclable F • 7% lower outgassing 8 • 4 – 14 AWG 2 • ontains no PVC , halogens, C or phthalates Voltage: 600 V Bend Radius: 6x Temperature Range: -50°C to...

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Medical Device Wire and Cable Brochure-5

EcoCable Unshielded (continued) 20 AWG (0.56 mm2) Stranding: 7/28 (7 x 0.32 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.010 (0.25 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.032 (0.81 mm) Stranding: 16/30 (16 x 0.25 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.010 (0.25 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.032 (0.81 mm) Part Number Part Number 16 AWG (1.32 mm2) Stranding: 19/0.0117 (19 x 0.297 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.010 (0.25 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.032 (0.81 mm) Part Number 14 AWG (2.08 mm2) Stranding: 41/30 (41 x 0.25 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.011 (0.28 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.032 (0.81 mm) Part Number Stranding: 7/36 (0.13 mm) Insulation thickness:...

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Medical Device Wire and Cable Brochure-6

EcoCable Foil Shield (continued) 24 AWG (0.28 mm2) Stranding: 7/32 (7 x 0.20 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.010 (0.25 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.032 (0.81 mm) Stranding: 7/30 (7 x 0.25 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.010 (0.25 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.032 (0.81 mm) Part Number Part Number Stranding: 7/28 (7 x 0.32 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.010 (0.25 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.032 (0.81 mm) Stranding: 16/30 (16 x 0.25 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.010 (0.25 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.032 (0.81 mm) Part Number Part Number 14 AWG (2.08 mm2) Stranding: 41/30 (41 x 0.25 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.011 (0.28 mm) Jacket...

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Medical Device Wire and Cable Brochure-7

EcoCable Supra-Shield® Foil + Braid 28 AWG (0.89 mm2) Stranding: 7/36 (0.13 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.010 (0.25 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.032 (0.81 mm) Stranding: 7/34 (0.16 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.010 (0.25 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.032 (0.81 mm) Part Number Part Number Stranding: 7/32 (7 x 0.20 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.010 (0.25 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.032 (0.81 mm) Part Number Stranding: 7/30 (7 x 0.25 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.010 (0.25 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.032 (0.81 mm) Part Number Stranding: 7/28 (7 x 0.32 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.010 (0.25 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.032 (0.81...

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Medical Device Wire and Cable Brochure-8

EcoFlex™ Cable Rated for over 1 million flex life cycles, EcoFlex is a fully recyclable compact cable that’s up to 32% smaller and 55% lighter than PVC. Conductors: Stranded tinned copper • p to 32% smaller and U 55% lighter than PVC • ong flex life for machines L with constant flexibility • Fully recyclable • 91% lower outgassing • 28 – 10 AWG • Contains no PVC or phthalates • xceptional EMI performance E with Supra-Shield® foil + braid Shielding: Unshielded, foil shield, Supra-Shield foil + braid Insulation: mPPE Jacket: mPPE, Slate Voltage: 600 V Bend Radius: Unshielded: 5x Static, 5x Flexing...

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Medical Device Wire and Cable Brochure-9

EcoFlex Cable Unshielded (continued) 20 AWG (0.51 mm2) Stranding: 10/30 (10 x 0.25 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.010 (0.25 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.035 (0.89 mm) Stranding: 16/30 (16 x 0.25 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.010 (0.25 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.035 (0.89 mm) Part Number Part Number Stranding: 26/30 (26 x 0.25 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.011 (0.28 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.035 (0.89 mm) Stranding: 41/30 (41 x 0.25 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.011 (0.28 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.035 (0.81 mm) Part Number Part Number Stranding: 65/30 (65 x 0.25 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.012 (0.30 mm) Jacket thickness:...

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Medical Device Wire and Cable Brochure-10

EcoFlex Cable Braid Shield 20 AWG (0.51 mm2) Stranding: 10/30 (10 x 0.25 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.010 (0.25 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.035 (0.89 mm) Stranding: 16/30 (16 x 0.25 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.010 (0.25 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.035 (0.89 mm) Part Number Part Number Stranding: 41/30 (41 x 0.25 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.011 (0.28 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.035 (0.81 mm) Stranding: 26/30 (26 x 0.25 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.011 (0.28 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.035 (0.89 mm) Part Number Part Number 12 AWG (3.29 mm2) Stranding: 65/30 (65 x 0.25 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.012 (0.30 mm) Jacket...

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Medical Device Wire and Cable Brochure-11

EcoFlex Cable Supra-Shield® Foil + Braid (continued) 24 AWG (0.24 mm2) Stranding: 19/36 (19 x 0.13 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.011 (0.25 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.035 (0.89 mm) Stranding: 19/34 (19 x 0.16 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.010 (0.25 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.035 (0.89 mm) Part Number Part Number Stranding: 10/30 (10 x 0.25 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.010 (0.25 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.035 (0.89 mm) Stranding: 16/30 (16 x 0.25 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.010 (0.25 mm) Jacket thickness: 0.035 (0.89 mm) Part Number Part Number Stranding: 26/30 (26 x 0.25 mm) Insulation thickness: 0.011 (0.28...

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