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Industry Standard Electrical Cord Covers

12/29/2015

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Using industry standard electrical cord covers is imperative for the safety of people, machines, and equipment. This is true whether the electrical cords will be used in commercial or residential settings. Electrical cords can carry tremendously large amounts of voltage from sockets to equipment. Unless the wires inside those cords are properly shielded from people and the elements, the potential for short-circuits, damage to equipment and appliances, serious injury or fatalities is very high. This is true whether the electrical cords are being used indoor or outdoor. 

Ever since electricity first came into use in the mid to late 19th century, covering the electrical wires that carry the electrical loads has been essential. Whether the cords are used in mobile tools, machinery, portable devices, or appliances, they required some sort of sheath to protect the people, power source, and the devices. In the early days, Gutta-percha insulation, jute, waxed paper, plain cloth, asphalt saturated cloth, and finally vulcanized rubber was used. By World War II, a wide variety of new polyethylene and synthetic rubber covers were used to cover and insulate cords carrying electricity. 

Today there are strict industry standards for the covers used to protect electrical cords. In the U.S., the Department of Defense has set the standard to which power supply cords must conform. The requirements include UL Standards 817 and 62. The need to protect workers from the hazards of using electricity has lead the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to set general industry standards that include a definition of what is acceptable electrical cord covers. Those standards are created to protect against explosions, fires, electrical shock, and electrocution.

While the electrical cord covers from the early years function exactly the same as the ones used today do, the way they look, what they are made from, and the level of convenience they offer have all improved dramatically. In the old days it wasn't unusual to find electrical cords that were covered with rayon or silk. Today the industry standard for electrical cord covers is plastic, aluminum and rubber. While these materials can protect electrical wiring for the most part, they aren't has strong as steel. The durability and versatility of the materials used for electrical cord covers is what makes them more effective than the materials used in yesteryear. But luckily today, Brahman Systems has revolutionized this industry with their patented cable and hose protectors. Made from an all-steel design, these protectors can withstand up to 65 tons of pressure! 

The new industry standard electrical cord covers are designed to protect the wiring inside from cold, moisture, wear and tear, and more. They have enabled people to employ a seemingly endless array of commercial and residential uses. Nowadays electrical cords can be deployed almost anywhere because the improved protection electrical cord covers provide. However, it's important to make sure the electrical cord covers aren't damaged. With Brahman products, you don't have to worry about that!

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Finding the Right Steel Cable Protector for Your Company

12/10/2015

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Safety and Protection of Steel Cables

It's never a good idea to allow any cables or wires to be exposed in public areas. When there is no other option to relocate cables, there is a better answer to the dilemma: steel cable protectors. This is a matter of safety and protection for cables and your organization. The configuration of electrical systems often plays havoc with the types of cables that are used in many organizational facilities. These cables vary in size, length and design. This is why it's important to choose an experienced provider of cable protectors to meet your organization's particular needs.

Finding the Right Cable Protector for Your Organization

Steel is one of the strongest metals in use in many industrial and commercial facilities. Finding the right cable protector is a decision that should be thoroughly considered to meet all compliance regulations for safety. For example, in industrial facilities and construction sites, the incidences of exposed cables can be a red flag to safety inspector. Brahman Systems has designed a state-of-the-art cable protector of heavy duty steel for maximum strength and durability. In heavily trafficked areas of these facilities and locations, these innovative cable protectors feature:

. Low ground clearance 
. Fast, convenient set up
. 1,000 psi tested
. 125,000 weight tested
. Large capacity, 4" x 8 1/2" or 6" x 10" pocket size
. Flexible design 

These are just a few of the features offered by the Brahman Systems to increase cable protection for your organization. Through comprehensive design engineering, protecting cables is simple and easy to accomplish. Finding the right steel cable protector for your organization doesn't require a long, tedious search. Go directly to the most expert source, Brahman Systems, where safety and design are a priority.

For more details on how to order cable protectors, visit www.brahmansystems.com today. 

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Alternatives for Overhead Cable Protectors

12/3/2015

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Overhead cable protectors are one way of protecting cables at a work site from damage. However, there are drawbacks from cables being hung overhead such as limiting the clearance of passing vehicles. In construction, manufacturing, warehouse and refining sites, large vehicles and equipment are constantly moving to and from the site. Overhead cables can pose a risk to passing vehicles and equipment. They are also costly to install and to maintain. High wind, snow and ice can damage them. There is also an additional cost to cover them with protective material which can add to the expense. 

Did you know that there is a much more cost effective alternative method to protecting cables than hanging them overhead? This method is also much easier to install and can be used in both temporary work sites and permanent work locations as well. This alternative is the Brahman board designed and created by Brahman Systems LLC. It is easier to install than temporary scaffolding and also less expensive. To install a Brahman board all you need is one man operating a forklift. This will free up manpower for other tasks around the construction site. Brahman boards can also be rented for temporary projects or purchased and moved around with ease to where they are needed to protect cables. 

So why use Brahman boards rather than overhead cable protectors? Brahman boards are durable and designed to last. They can handle up to 125,000 pounds without breaking. No maintenance or upkeep is necessary when the Brahman board is placed over cables, which saves money. They allow even the heaviest vehicles to safely pass without fear of destroying temporary scaffolding that is often simply patched together. With the Brahmann board you get a tough, durable protective scaffold that will shield cables from damage and allow vehicles to easily come and go. There is no need to need to hang wires overhead or to divert traffic from an area when you can safely and effectively use a Brahman board. 
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