At General
Cable, benchmarking against
the world�s best practices is standard procedure.
The company has embraced the principles of Total Quality Management.
While the methodology may change with the circumstances, the
commitment to the values of customer satisfaction, management by fact,
continuous improvement and respect for people, remain unchanged.
Driving and maintaining the momentum of customer focus and performance
improvement is a measured, fundamental function within each Area
Management Team. From conception and design through to production and
distribution, services are provided in a flexible environment with an
emphasis on teamwork.
In addition to its manufacturing facilities in Christchurch, the
company has the most extensive network of distribution channels in New
Zealand, through alliances with national electrical and communications
wholesalers, and a growing distribution network in Australia. Sales
and distribution centres in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch
support the manufacturing operation, providing a convenient cut length
service.
General Cable is committed to
delivering comprehensive and cost-competitive solutions for all
cable-related projects.
The following list demonstrates the diversity of materials and
processes that General Cable
utilises on a regular basis. Additional techniques and expertise to
develop materials for special applications are also available.
CONDUCTORS
Copper
Plain Annealed Copper (PAC)
Hard Drawn Copper (PHC)
Tin Bearing Copper (TBC)
Tinned Annealed Copper (TAC)
Aluminium
1350 alloy, H4, H68, H9
1120 alloy
Steel
Galvanised (GSW)
Copper Coated Steel (CCS)
INSULATION AND SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Soft/hard Grades - In house Compounding
Non-migratory
Heat Resistant
Flame Retardant
Flame Retardant Reduced Toxicity
Conductive
Lead Free
Cross Linked
Polyethylene (PE)
Cross Linked (XLPE)
Low Density (LDPE)
Linear Low Density (LLDPE)
Medium Density (MDPE)
High Density (HDPE)
Bimodal Grades
Semiconductive
Special Applications
Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR)
Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR)
Halogen Free (HF)
Low Smoke and Fume (LSF)
Flame Retardant (FR)
Flame Retardant Reduced Toxicity (FRRT)
Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH)
Nylon 6,12
Plasticised Polypropylene (PP)
Vinyl Nitrile Rubber (VNR)
Polyurethane (PU)
Lead (PB)
Water Blocking Polymers
Petroleum Jelly
Mica Glass Tape
Self Supporting Aerial
Submersible
Suspension Point
SCREEN/ARMOUR
Copper Tape
Brass Tape
Aluminium Tape
Aluminium/Polyester Laminate (AL/Poly)
Aluminium/Polyethylene Laminate (AL/PE)
Aluminium Wire Armour (AWA)
Galvanised Steel Wire Armour (GSW)
Steel Tape Armour (STA)
Metallic Braid
Moisture Barrier
Lead (PB)
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