FL, NY – Remee Wire & Cable, a leading manufacturer of electronic and electrical wires and cables, announced the launch of the new VoltGuard600™ Series, offering a popular selection of building wire used in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. This new line is designed to safely transmit electricity through branch circuits, feeders and service entrances, among other applications. Remee offers a distinct advantage by combining multiple UL types into one cable, allowing it to be used in both wet and dry applications.
Remee’s VoltGuard600™ products cover all UL listings for all voltages and installation environments, including UL 83, UL 1581, UL 44, UL 854, and CSA C22.2 No. 38, C(UL) and NEC NFPA 70. VoltGuard600™ cables feature copper conductors, insulated or sheathed with materials such as PVC, XLPE and nylon. They are rated at 600V (many up to 1kV) with specific temperatures, generally -40°C to 90°C dry or wet.
VoltGuard600™ cables are typically installed in ducts, raceways or cable trays, however some can be directly buried or used for underground service entrances.
The VoltGuard600™ construction wiring line includes:
XHHW-2 – with XLPE insulation; 600V/1KV rating, handles -40°C to +90°C wet or dry; Resistant to flame, moisture and sunlight. Typical installations include conduit, cable trays, and external feeders for commercial/industrial buildings. RHH/RHW-2/USE-2 – with XLPE insulation, 600V/1kV rating, handles from -40°C to +90°C wet or dry; Flame, corrosion, sunlight, moisture resistant; Ideal for indoor dry locations that require additional mechanical and flame protection or for outdoor or underground feeders where cables encounter moisture, sunlight or burial conditions; Typical installations include service entrance conductors, feeders, and branch circuits within buildings, in conduit, raceways, and conduits, in dry or wet locations. THWN-2/THHN – with PVC insulation and nylon jacket, 600V rating, -40°C to +90°C dry or wet; Thinner insulation than XLPE wire, good resistance to abrasion, chemicals and sunlight than nylon jacket; Versatile general purpose indoor/outdoor cord, ideally suited when the same cord faces wet and dry conditions; Typical installations include residential and commercial branch circuits, control wiring, feeder paths, branch circuits, and service entrances in both dry and wet/wet locations. Copper Ground Wire – The VoltGuard600™ ground wire features bare copper and tinned copper conductors, solid or stranded, with insulation options.
Remee’s VoltGuard600™ covers all UL listings for all voltages and installation environments. Combining multiple UL types, VoltGuard600™ cables provide maximum flexibility and versatility by having both wet and dry ratings.
Tom Valentine, executive vice president of sales and marketing for Remee Wire and Cable, said, “Remee developed this complete line of building electrical wire to provide maximum application flexibility with a single cable for the convenience of the electrical contractor, consulting engineer and installation customers. We are excited to add these cables to our extensive line of electrical and electronic wire and cable offerings.”
Building wiring comparison chart
Remee has published a handy building wire comparison chart to provide a guide to choosing the right cable for your application. Additionally, you can always ask a Remee expert for additional assistance with application and selection, or to discuss modifications required to standard building wiring.
For more information and data sheets on each UL type, see our VoltGuard600™ Building Wire page on our website.
Remee also offers a full line of power cables specifically designed for renewable energy applications. The Renewables™ by Remee line features a wide range of wire and cable types for solar and wind farms.
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About Remy Wires and Cables
Remee Wire & Cable is a world-class manufacturer of electronic wire and cable (both copper and fiber optic cable), as well as hybrid electrical power and construction cables. The company is headquartered in Florida, New York, where all of the company’s offices, engineering and manufacturing facilities are located. Since the company’s inception in 1972, personal attention and care have been hallmarks of the family-run company. Remee’s engineering and manufacturing expertise has enabled the company’s product offerings and custom capabilities to grow, now at a level that rivals some of the largest cable manufacturers. Remee’s wide range of standard cable offerings, combined with expert capabilities to modify any standard cable and manufacture complex and custom cables, is evidence of our important industry position.
Remee is characterized by quick decision-making, special care for clients, and access to executives, which are strong attributes of a family-run company. However, Remee also offers a wide range of cables and expert capabilities that rival the largest cable manufacturers. So, at Remee, customers enjoy our “dual personality” and the best of both worlds.
For more information about Remee Wire & Cable, please visit the Remee website, email us at info@remee.com, or call 1-800-431-3864.
