EoW March 2012

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XRF materials quality verification system

National Wire & Cable has implemented state-of-the-art X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology to ensure its products comply with all applicable international lead-free and green manufacturing standards. The company employs a Nitron XL3 XRF analyser for systematic verification throughout its manufacturing process, including receipt of material, stockroom and finished product. A streamlined record retention process supports the compliance assurance system and speeds the time to respond to compliance questions. Customers are furnished with a certificate of compliance for all applicable products and a detailed chemical signature analysis report is available on request. National Wire’s XRF programme can provide detailed quality and materials validation for the complex metal alloys and plastic coatings used in the manufacture of wire and cable. Coating materials in particular are often formulated to very exacting specifications. The raw materials can come from any number of foreign and domestic sources. National Wire uses XRF technology to analyse a material’s precise composition, and verify RoHS and Reach compliance as part of its extensive quality control programme. Environmental concerns are increasingly acknowledged and enforced by government regulations around the world. This is increasing demand on manufacturers to provide compliance documentation for RoHS and other green requirements. National Wire & Cable takes its commitment to green manufacturing seriously. As part of its sophisticated materials analysis programme the company offers independent, legally admissible XRF testing services on demand. “We are very mindful of the large footprint our products occupy throughout America and the world,” said Vic Alfonsi, National Wire vice president

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The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with representatives in Europe, Asia and Latin America. National Wire & Cable – USA Fax : +1 323 225 4630

of marketing. “We are demonstrating that manufacturing in an environmentally responsible way is good business.” National Wire & Cable designs and manufactures custom electrical wire, cable and cable assemblies.

Email : info@nationalwire.com Website : www.nationalwire.com

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