SHIPYARD MARKET SOLUTIONS

MARKET SOLUTIONS

Shipyard Market SolutionsTPC Wire & Cable is a leading supplier of rugged wire, cable, connectors, and assemblies engineered to perform in harsh shipyard environments. Our flexible-yet-durable weld and shore power assemblies stand apart from all other products on the market in their ability to resist moisture, weather, and general hazards associated with shipyards. The result? Truly reusable shipyard cable products with an industry-leading life expectancy that saves time, labor, and overall cost of ownership while supporting safety initiatives.

Shop 26 Testimonial

Douglas E. KubiznaSupervisor, Norfolk Naval Shipyard

“Norfolk Naval Shipyard has been partnering with TPC Wire & Cable since 2010. Previously, concerning weld lines from other companies, the yard’s harsh environment along with shipboard operations caused downtime. Since selecting TPC, our cost has decreased, quality has improved, and our welders are pleased with the durability of the welding and arc lines. Working with TPC is a joy. Our account manager follows up with us regularly to offer fresh ideas and products and will, at the drop of a hat, listen to us when we have an idea. Norfolk Naval Shipyard brought to the rep’s attention a few ideas to improve our welding cables and lines. TPC picked up the ball and designed products that we now use at the Navy Yard every day. As a Supervisor of Norfolk Naval Shipyards Equipment Section servicing over 400 welders, I have one less area of concern when issuing TPC products to my welders.”

LOOK FAMILIAR?LET TPC DO THE WORK.

Assemblies built in the field are a drag on time, resources, and productivity – especially if the cable isn’t made to last more than one project. Choose TPC for professionally terminated, longer-lasting, truly reusable cable assemblies. You’ll be glad you did.

Customer Problem A builder of barges, tugboats, and other vessels in Rhode Island was replacing cable every 3 months on average across all of its welding machines. Welding leads were failing like clockwork due to conditions typical of the shipyard – hazards like abrasion, heavy traffic, moisture, and weather. Each time a 100-foot cable assembly failed, the cost to replace it was $374 plus labor.

TPC Solution TPC suggested a 1/0 ball nose molded connector assembly using Super-Trex® 600 Volt Welding Cable. TPC’s cable contains 2 1/2 times more stranding to reduce conductor fatigue and breakage. The cable also features a 100% fabric serve, which improves tear resistance and reduces jacket shrink-back. The jacket, itself, is a specially compounded TSE jacket 25% thicker than ordinary cable, making it a superior first line of defense against abrasion and impact while maintaining flexibility in all weather. The ball nose connector, fully bonded, reduces cable stress while creating a seal against dust, dirt, water, and chemicals. The connector also locks into place with a full 180˚ twist.

Customer’s Result The customer agreed to try TPC’s weld lead assembly on one machine and compare it against the commodity product. Recognizing TPC’s fully molded connector assembly as superior, the customer replaced assemblies on 100 of its welding machines with TPC’s solution. After 24 months, those same weld assemblies were still in use with no instance of failure or need for replacement. Had the customer continued using ordinary product, the shipyard would’ve replaced assemblies 8 times per machine in those same two years to the tune of $299,200 in materials plus labor. Instead, the customer invested just one time in TPC’s product for $55,200 plus labor. Do the math…TPC’s welding cable assembly saved the customer $286,000 in 2 years!

Barge Builder Saves 286K with Reusable Weld Cable Assembly

Source: TPC Cost Value Analysis Report #2278

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CURRENT PRODUCT VS. TPC PRODUCTCurrent Product TPC Product

$286,000

Not Your Average Welding Assemblies

Super-Trex® Welding Cable

Molded Connector Assemblies

TAPER NOSE: Mates with any series 16, E1016, J Series or taper nose style plugs.

Full 180˚ twist to lock into place, which improves upon the typical 3/4" turn used by commodity brands for mating.

BALL NOSE: Mates with any series 18, E1018 Series or ball nose style plugs.

• 2 1/2 times more stranding than conventional welding cable for ease of use, reduction of conductor fatigue, and a high resistance to impact • 100% fabric serve for improved resistance to tearing and jacket shrink-back • Specially compounded TSE jacket 25% thicker than ordinary cable to maintain all- weather flexibility and withstand impact, chunking, abrasion, tearing, and extreme heat • Footage indicators marked along the jacket to support measuring and waste reduction • Available in DC or 600 Volt with applicable ratings • Ask us about jacket color options

• All-rubber construction reduces pull-back and cable stress • Molding creates environmental seal against dust, dirt, water, and chemicals • Quick turn disconnect provides a secure connection

Longer-lasting, reusable cable for shipyard welding applications

Connectors fully bonded to TPC’s Super-Trex® Welding Cable creates a truly unbeatable combination

• CSA • Extreme Usage • Max Conductor Temperature 90°C • RoHS Compliant • FT-1 Flame Rating • UV Resistant

ALL ASSEMBLIES RATED TO

IP69K

LONGER-LASTING WELD CABLE + FULLY-MOLDED CONNECTORS =

UNBEATABLE, REUSABLE SOLUTION

Super-Trex® Type W RHH/RHW-2 Single Conductor Power Cable

Molded Locking Connector Assemblies

Internal safety locking feature

Patented IP69K Shore Power Assemblies

Frequently Requested by Shipyards

Vulko-Wrap® Insulating Tape • High dielectric strength • Used for all electrical connections • Resistant to oil, water, ozone, and many chemicals • Easy to remove – leaves no residue • Operating temperature -60ºF to 400ºF

• Contractor grade • Flexible, highly-visible Type SOW cable • Effective, portable, and durable light source for the job site

• Tinned, #30 AWG stranded copper conductors bunched in a left-hand lay for ease of use, corrosion resistance, and long flex life • Ribbed EPR conductor insulation prevents kinking and breakage, resists dry rot, and offers high dielectric properties • Specially compounded TSE jacket maintains all-weather flexibility and defends against tearing, abrasion, impact, oil, ozone, and most chemicals

• Mates with any Series 22, E1022 Series plugs • All-rubber construction pull tested to 2,000 pounds • Internal safety locking feature prevents unintended disconnection • Fully bonded to prevent ingress of dust, dirt, water, and chemicals • Quick turn disconnect system

TPC’s patented Molded Locking Connectors are compatible with THOF-E+ cable commonly selected by shipyards for resistance to impact, abrasion, and weather.

• Rated for Extra Hard Usage • All-weather flexibility to –40˚C • Impact, abrasion, tearing, and chemical resistant

Ruggedized and ideal for shipyard power applications

Avoid the time, hassle, and contamination associated with field-installable connections

TPC Temporary Light Stringers

Super-Trex® Type W Portable Power & Automation Cable

Super-Trex® TYPE W PORTABLE POWER CABLE

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• UL Listed • Type RHH/RHW-2 – 600 V • -40ºC Cold Bend Temperature • RoHS Compliant • Type W – 2,000 V • Max Conductor Temperature 90°C • Extra Hard Usage • UV Resistant • Suitable for Class I, II, III Division 1 & 2*

*When installed in accordance with NEC guidelines sections, 501.140, 502.140, 503.140.

Patent No. US 9,425,574 B2

ALL ASSEMBLIES RATED TO

IP69K

WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER: Seller makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to this product, and seller disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, seller will not be responsible for any consequential, incidental or indirect damages (including, but not limited to, any loss of profit) from any cause whatsoever.

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TPC Products Solve Problems in Shipyard Applications

AREA APPLICATIONS TPC PRODUCTS

Tools & Machinery

Welding Stingers / Whips, Welding Ground Leads, Welding Electrode Leads, Arc Welding

• Super-Trex® 600 Volt Welding Cable• Super-Trex® DC Welding Cable • Ball Nose Assemblies

Heavy-Duty Tools• Super-Trex® Ultra-Gard® Type TC-ER Portable Cord• Super-Trex® Reduced Diameter Control Cable• Super-Trex® Triple-Gard® Portable Cord

Dry Docks, Floating Docks, Berthing Stations, Travel Lifts, Piers

Motors / Pumps• Super-Trex® Ultra-Gard® Type TC-ER Portable Cord • Super-Trex® Type W / Type TC Portable Power & Automation Cable• Super-Trex® Triple-Gard® Portable Cord

Festoon Systems • Trex-Onics® Flat Festoon Cable

Cranes (Floating, Shore & Mobile)

• Trex-Onics® Reduced Diameter Extra Heavy-Duty Reeling Cable• Super-Trex® Reduced Diameter Control Cable• Super-Trex® Multi-Conductor P&R Cable• Super-Trex® Type W Portable Power & Automation Cable• Super-Trex® Type W-RHH / RHW Single Conductor Power Cable

Power Supply

Ship To Shore – Molded Locking Shore Power Assemblies

• Super-Trex® Power Cable & Assemblies• EPD Assembly 500 MCM/3C THOF-E+ w/ 3M/F Connectors• EPD Assembly 500 Kcmil 3C 600 V THOF EP Shore Power

Industrial Lighting • Temporary Light Stringers

Power Supply Applications

• Super-Trex® Type MV-105• Super-Trex® Type W-RHH / RHW Single Conductor Power Cable • Super-Trex® Type W Portable Power & Automation Cable • Super-Trex® 4/0 Type TC Power Cable • Super-Trex® Single Conductor Power Cable • Super-Trex® Medium Voltage Single Conductor Power Cable • Trex-Onics® Reduced Diameter Power Cable

Bus Welding Boxes or Transformers

• Super-Trex® Medium Voltage Single Conductor Power Cable • Super-Trex® Type MV-105

Generators

• Molded Locking Connectors using Super-Trex® Power Cables• Super-Trex® Type W-RHH / RHW Single Conductor Power Cable• Ball Nose Assemblies• Taper Nose Assemblies

Need your cable to stand out? Ask about…Custom coloring to differentiate applications and minimize installation errorCustom labeling to mark ownership and deter theft or misplacement