Belden is a name that should be known well to electricians and engineers, and has for more than 100 years manufacturers high-quality electrical wire and cable.
Founded in 1902 in Chicago by Joseph Belden, the company’s namesake, Belden got its start manufacturing lead wire for electric devices.
Today, lead is rarely used as a conductor in modern electric wire and cable, and conductors such as copper and aluminum are much more common.
Belden has adapted to the times, and today, manufacturers a wide range of specialty electrical wire and cable, such as fire alarm and coaxial cable.
The following are some of the different types of electric wire and cable manufactured by Belden, which help set the standard for quality in the industry.
Belden Fire Alarm Cables
Belden fire alarm cables are manufactured according to industry standards set by the NEC and UL to perform in fire alarm circuits.
There are both shielded and unshielded Belden fire alarm cables, including riser and plenum-rated cables, for use in fire alarm circuits.
As high-quality fire alarm cable, these are made with quality insulation that resists high heat and flame, which is designed not to produce toxic smoke when overheated, and which should be capable of self-extinguishing.
Coaxial Cables
Coaxial cables are a special class of electrical cable that are used in high-frequency data transmission, and are widely used in industrial, commercial and official applications.
These high-frequency cables are designed to carry sensitive data with minimal to no signal loss, and as a result they are often shielded. Also referred to as “coax” cables, these are low-voltage instrumentation cables.
Common applications of Belden coaxial cables include use in data networking, broadcasting, and wide-ranging roles in telecommunications.
Fiber Optic Cables
Fiber optic cables are a unique class of electrical cables, mainly because they are made of strands of glass or plastic that are very thin, as thin or thinner than a human hair, and because of how they transmit a signal. Fiber optic cables transmit data as a pulse of light, which puts them in contrast with other forms of electrical instrumentation cables.
They are primarily used for high-speed, long-distance communication networks, and are used in applications in which high signal fidelity, with little to no interference or loss, is required.
As with coaxial cables they are used in communications, but in the case of fiber optic cables, they are primarily used in data centers and by internet service providers.
Other Specialty Cables
In addition to Belden fire alarm cables and other instrumentation cables such as fiber optic and coaxial cables, the company also produces a wide variety of other specialty cables that are highly respected in the electrical and communications sectors.
Belden also produces a variety of electrical cables that are intended to be used in the aerospace industry, as well as in the medical field and in automotive applications.
Why Belden?
As a company with a history spanning back more than a century, Belden’s electrical wire and cable are highly respected for the high-standard of quality that the company upholds through the use of quality materials, as well as the testing they perform to ensure that their cables meet industry standards. Belden also offers options for customization and is highly innovative, placing a strong focus on research and development.
Where to Find High Quality Electric Wire and Cable
Interested in finding Belden equivalent cables for a variety of electrical applications? Visit EWCS Wire. They carry a respectable assortment of instrumentation and fire alarm cables, along with many other speciality electrical wire and cable. You can also contact them at Sales@EWCSWire.com if you have any questions.
