Counterfeit Cables May be Putting Your Business at Risk

As far as I am aware, counterfeit cables are not a big problem down in this part of the world.

What IS a problem however are suppliers selling cable that doesn't comply with current standards and/or is of very poor quality which is especially a problem in hazardous area applications where glanding of non-uniform or out of dimensional spec cable cannot be done correctly and improper filling can allow gas to migrate from the zoned are to the safe area resulting in dangerous situations.

It all comes back to checking the cable (or part) before you purchase large quantities and then quality checking after, regardless of whether or not it is from a reputable supplier.

Too many of our customers have been burned because the screened or armoured cable they purchased direct from a reputable cable manufacturer was actually way out of dimensional spec and so cable glands wouldn't fit on site during site commissioning.

Don't just assume, save yourself the hassle - check and recheck.