AIRGUARD® Armored Cable Solution for Harsh Environments

Prysmian’s state-of-the-art AIRGUARD® cable systems support countless applications, including offshore oil and gas drilling, oil and gas extraction and storage equipment, pipelines, refining, petrochemicals, mining, food and beverage, steel and other industries. AIRGUARD® cable solutions provide three to five times more mechanical protection than metal-armored cables while minimizing the impact of harsh environments.

 

Our AIRGUARD® polymeric-armored cable solution eliminates the need for outdated interlocked and continuously corrugated and welded cables (CCW) as it is now available in High Voltage, Medium Voltage, Low Voltage, Instrumentation and Fiber Optic cable constructions. The combination of AIRGUARD® cable and Prysmian’s extensive offering of terminations, splices, cable glands and tools provide a turnkey system and make Prysmian the right choice for the demands of today.

AIRGUARD® Low Voltage Power Cables are primarily designed for applications and environments found in heavy industrial, VFD applications and offshore markets. The rugged polymeric AIR BAG™ armor, with its exceptional durability and the chemical barrier protection package, make it the ideal cable choice for demanding, harsh environmental conditions, and it is rated for Class I Div. I locations. 

 

Low Voltage AIRGUARD has been designed to reduce installation costs in the field while improving overall cable performance compared to Type MC and MC-HL alternatives. The proven flexibility and scriptability of low voltage AIRGUARD instill confidence, as it has been shown to save as much as 18% in the installation cost over MC-HL.

 

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AIRGUARD® cables directly replace continuously corrugated and welded aluminum armored cables (CCW). With five times the impact performance, three times the sidewall bearing pressure limit, and a crush strength of 2500 psi MV, AIRGUARD ensures a level of security and confidence in your choice. It can not only make lengths more than two times longer than CCW but can also be installed without a splice. Also, AIRGUARD’s excellent chemical resistance can be installed in direct burial applications, saving time and money over tray, conduit and duct system installations.

 

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AIRGUARD® Features & Benefits

Strippability
No Knife? No Problem! A unique design combined with strategically placed ripcords allows AIRGUARD® cables to be stripped much faster and safer than metal-clad cables without worrying about nicked or damaged phase conductors.

 

Chemical Resistance
The hydrocarbon-blocking layer and a metallic shield effectively prevent moisture and liquid attacks, including hydrocarbons, solvents, acids, and bases.

 

Mechanical Protection
The AIR BAG™ layer has been proven to absorb physical shock and minimize damage to the cable core over millions of meters of installed cable.

 

Electrical Properties
The metallic layer offers electromagnetic shielding and a pathway for harmonics associated with variable frequency drive motors.

 

Flame Retardant
Preventing the spread of fire is a crucial design parameter for any industrial cable. Low-voltage AIRGUARD® successfully passes all industry-standard flame tests, including IEEE 1202, FT-4, and the IEEE 383 210,000 BTU flame test.

 

VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) 
All sizes come with an overall shielded design featuring three conductors and three segmented ground segments, making them ideal for VFD installations. AIRGUARD® offers a reliable combination of flexibility, durability, and chemical resistance, suitable for even the harshest industrial machinery environments.

 

Ideal for Direct Burial Under Heavy Haul Roads

 

3-5x Crush Rating Compared to MC-HL Cable

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AIRGUARD Catalog

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AIRGUARD® DRYLAM® Layer Grounding Procedure Demo

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LV AIRGUARD® Preparation and DRYLAM® Grounding Procedure Demo

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LV AIRGUARD® Cable Prep (Long Clip)

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LV AIRGUARD® Cable Prep (Short Clip)