Focus Area: Energy, Environmental, Health, and Safety

Contact

Dawn Zachary
dzachary@tpcwire.com
216-374-8395

Amphenol TPC Wire & Cable is a leading manufacturer of high-performance wire, cable, connectors, and assemblies engineered to perform in the harshest industrial and marine environments. With over 45 years of expertise, we deliver rugged, long-lasting solutions that reduce downtime, improve safety, and extend equipment life.

High-Performance Wire, Cable, and Deployment Systems for Marine Environments

Problem Statement:

  • Power assemblies and welding cables in shipyard and marine settings face constant exposure to salt spray, moisture, abrasion, impact, and reeling tension.
  • Poor storage or deployment systems lead to tangled or damaged cables, causing costly downtime and safety risks.
  • Vessel shore-power connections often rely on generic assemblies that fail to deliver reliable, weather-resistant performance under harsh marine conditions.
  • The movement, storage, and use of large, heavy electrical cables or cable reels create a worksite safety risk for employees and contractors.

Technology Solution Statement:

Our integrated systems combining custom-engineered reel enclosures and cable reels with marine-rated, MILC24368/1 shore-power assemblies or ruggedized weld cable assemblies to address these challenges. The custom reel enclosures offer tailored size, material and deployment features for organized rapid cable deployment. The cable assemblies provide a weather-sealed, corrosion-resistant interface, designed specifically for demanding marine environments.

Benefits Statement:

  • Organized cable storage and deployment via enclosures reduces tangles and damage, improving uptime.
  • Rugged shore-power assemblies rated for marine conditions deliver reliable connections, reducing risk of failure.
  • Customizable system allows specification of enclosure materials, cable length, connector options — resulting in lower life-cycle cost and fewer modifications.
  • Minimized downtime, enhanced operational safety, and improved vessel connectivity in shipyard and marine environments.
  • Properly specified cable types and cable management systems improve worksite safety and protect personnel from both physical ergonomic or electrical hazards.