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Find answers to your questions about everything from low voltage or medium voltage cable, for domestic or commercial use, Alvern always has someone standing by to provide telephonic or on-site support quickly and reliably. Constant availability is essential in our industry. You can rely on us being there whenever you need assistance. ...

The solar combiner box is a type of electrical box that combines multiple electrical strings from the photovoltaic(PV) cells. Combination strings can be of DC or AC, but remember, only one type, either DC or AC strings, can be connected in a single box. You know, why? Because AC operates at different voltages and alternating voltages, the case is opposite in the case of DC. So, whenever an idea comes to your mind about the solar combiner box, make sure you combine the right cables in your PV combiner box. In a solar combiner box, each string directly links with the fuse terminal to block the ...

The Renewable Energy and Solar sector have become the fastest growing industry in Africa. Our products such as cables and combiner boxes are renowned for their reliability, consistency and precision. Our products not only ensure smooth function in power generation, but also meet the highest demands placed upon them in areas of transmission and distribution systems. ...

Alvern Cables consistently produces high quality and innovative products all subject to stringent tests and specifications. We have a fully equipped SABS accredited laboratory with the latest equipment to ensure all requirements are met and exceeded. Products are tested at each phase of production, recorded and labelled for complete traceability in accord with ISO 9001 requirements. The Alvern Cables manufacturing plant is situated in Germiston. We distribute from Germiston, Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Our distribution network covers South Africa extensively as well as Sub-Saharan A...

The company was established in 1967 essentially to manufacture and supply cables to its then parent company S.A Signals. The three individuals mentioned at the outset, A.E Hendey, V. Higham and P.G Wiggin were all contracted to the railways as electricians in the signalling division. Difficult supply and poor quality of cables led them to manufacture their own range which grew rapidly until the inevitable happened and the signalling side was taken over by the Cable section. Today, Alvern Cables is one of the leading cable manufacturers in South Africa and the largest privately owned operation ...

High conductivity bunched copper conductors, insulated and colour coded with a general purpose ?exible grade PVC. The cores are then twisted together for maximum ?exibility and sheathed with soft ?exible grade PVC in a circular con?guration. Applications For supplying mains power to all types of domestic and industrial appliances and equipment such as refrigerators, washing machines, glass cutters, hand tools, polishers, kitchen appliances, woodworking equipment/machinery, hobby and garden tools, extension leads, etc. The sheath is made of a ?ame retardant, water and oil resistant ?exible gr...

After selecting all of the panels, wires, inverters and any analytic software or batteries or storage, you wouldn’t want to select the wrong combiner box and accidentally undermine the entire setup. Like with any product selection, the project’s type, size and scope mean everything when selecting a combiner box, and what works best for a residential install doesn’t translate to commercial, and so on. Choosing the right combiner box for the job isn’t difficult, but you have to understand the site, the other components and their relation to the combiner. Keep these questions in mind when specin...

We continue to receive good customer satisfaction reviews with our Hansel DC Distribution Box for solar application. The DCDB is connected between PV panels and the on/off-grid inverter. Alvern offers a range of combiner, distribution and junction boxes for all applications. ...

Alvern offers a range of combiner, distribution and junction boxes for all applications. Our Photovoltaic Solar (PV) cables and Hensel DC Distribution Box for solar ensures you get the best solar power setup. They are designed to withstand the harshest conditions and environment. ...

It is not only more cost-effective than the other materials, but also offers very good conductivity. However, copper is not always a better conductor. When we consider power cable material, it is often said that copper is always a better conductor than aluminium, and thus should always be used. In some instances, this is not the case. A number of factors should be considered when questioning which is a better conductor. Assessing the conductivity of a cable wiring is not always the case of looking at resistivity. It is a combination of a number of things, such as the size of cables and the in...

Our research and development team often tailor makes products for specific countries and/or markets and this has largely led to the success of this department. We believe exports to be a key and developing market for our future and are constantly innovating ideas for expansion in this sector. Over the last 15 years Alvern Cables (Pty) Ltd has been actively working on its export market. This has led to an efficient and experienced export team, who tirelessly work on expanding this area of our business. Presently Alvern Cables (Pty) Ltd is strongest in the SADC region as well as Africa’s easter...

Our customers expect great products or services from us. That is why we continue to raise the bar on what our company offers. We believe it is better to under promise, and over deliver. Over the 55 Years we have develop a reputation as a professional company who delivers exceptional results. ...

At Alvern Cables, client service is a huge aspect of our value chain to ensure our clients our satisfied. We offer an all-in-one communication dashboard (marketing support for our partners through our digital marketing content, website & product database), that gives our clients the chance to respond to any possible problems in real-time, in a way that requires less effort on their part. ...

Bare copper, fine wire stranded conductors. Core wrapping with special mica impregnated glass fibre tape. Core insulation of special PVC LSOH. Colour coding. Screening with alu-laminated polyester tape and stranded tinned copper drain wire. Special UL PVC Jacket. Special Halogen free; no evolution of corrosive and toxic gasses. Self-extinguishing and flame retardant. Applications Fire Resistant cables with Halogen free compounds are mainly used for installation of fire alarm and emergency evacuation systems, where long term electrical circuits are required under fire conditions, and to preve...

We manufacture low to medium voltage electrical cables and are the largest privately owned operation in the industry. We have also recently established a distribution division tasked with outsourcing cables we are unable to manufacture making the purchasing experience easier and safer for our customers as all products can be made available from one location. Our geographic footprint covers all the major economic hubs of South Africa, SADC, as well as Sub-Saharan Africa and East Africa. Countries such as, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, Tanzania and Ghana. ...

Cable entry via integrated elastic membranes or metric knockouts. With elastic membranes, which can be removed for cable entry via cable glands. Multi-level knockouts for cable glands in different sizes. Degree of protection: IP 66. Applications For indoor installation in industrial and commercial buildings. Safe in industrial and commercial applications with demanding and tough environments. ...

In today’s society, industries, trends, technology and business environments are constantly evolving. In order for businesses to stay ahead of their competition and offer superior products and services, they need to identify the importance of technology development. There is no doubt that technology helps businesses achieve more in less time, with no detriment to the quality of product or service. In fact, this increased efficiency in operation helps reduce costs as well as enable the business to grow rapidly....

High conductivity annealed stranded copper conductors, insulated with general purpose grade PVC. Applications For the wiring of all types of control panels, buildings, factors, relay racks, etc. General purpose HOUSE WIRE is used by electrical contractors, electricians, municipalities and all major switchboard manufacturers. Packaging • Available in 100 metre shrink-wrapped coils. • 500/1000 metre reels available on request. ...

Reliability is defined as the ability of the product to complete the function within the specified time and under specified conditions. Thus, the reliability of a test depends upon the degree of its ability to yield consistent results from one set of measures to another; It is the extent to which the obtained test scores are free from such internal defects as will produce errors of measurement inherent in the items and their standardization. Alvern Cables experience of 55 Years a true reflection reliability is a measure of the stability and consistency of our products and services. ...

Cable entry via metric knockouts. Degree of protection: IP 68 with submersion up to 20 meters, 168 hours. The quantity of the sealing compound is always matched to the product - never too much or too little material during processing. The lid can be removed for inspection purposes, the sealing compound can be easily removed for subsequent installations or inspections. Applications Waterproof, for encapsulation. For outdoor installation and use in harsh environmental conditions with risk of condensation and ingress of water as well as for ground installation without traffic loads. ...

Our branding and marketing make a promise about customer experience and our organization as a whole—and it’s essential to deliver on that. Our Sales teams are always ready to assist our clients. ...

Helps us keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends In order for modern businesses like Alvern Cables to thrive, they need to constantly develop and find strategies to keep up with the constant changes. This is why training is essential for our employees and paramount, especially since we are trying to keep up with industry changes, rules, and regulations. Having the knowledge and staying up-to-date with our industry trends will help us stay ahead of our competitors and give our clients the best products and services. ...

A high tensile galvanised wire extruded with a high dielectric strength virgin grade natural linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) and oversheathed with a 2.5% carbon loaded high performance weather, cut and abrasion resistant linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) which resists a broad spectrum of chemicals and soil acids. Applications For the feeding and interconnection of high voltage pulses in all types of high voltage security fencing systems where continuity is required under roads and gates. Packaging Available in 25, 50, 100 and 200 metre shrink-wrapped coils and 1000 metre drum...

Made with high quality optical fibres suitable for operation at 850nm & 1300nm. The fibres conform to international standard ITU-T G651. The fibres have excellent geometrical properties to yield low splice loss. The fibres have dual acrylate coating and colour of the coating will not change over period of time. Applications Communication applications. Packaging - Available in 500 metre drums. - Cut lengths available on request.  ...

High conductivity bunched ?exible annealed copper conductors, insulated with a soft ?exible grade PVC suitable for welding and power purposes. Applications FLEX-O-POWER is manufactured with a ?exible grade PVC, which makes it a user-friendly ?exible welding and power cable. FLEX-O-POWER can be used on all types of indoor and outdoor electric welding and power equipment. Packaging - Available in 100 metre shrink-wrapped coils and on 500 metre drums. - Cut lengths are also available on request. - This product is sequentially marked at one metre intervals for your convenience and security. ...

The KF Cable Junction Box is weatherproof, for unprotected outdoor installation in harsh environment and offshore applications. Robust and weatherproof, for offshore applications and use outdoors in harshest conditions of industrial and commercial applications. Cable entry via metric knockouts. Degree of protection: IP 66 / IP 67 / IP 69 with cable glands as accessories, temporary submersion up to 1 meter, max 15 minutes. Comply with the regulatory restrictions for buildings with requirements regarding the structural fire protection DIN VDE 0100 Part 482 (German Standard).  ...

There are however, many operational and environmental factors that would affect the actual lifespan of a cable. These include: Electrical - Overload or short circuit events which would cause shortening of cable life. Thermal - Whether the cable is near high heat sources (e.g., installed at a high ambient temperature that was not factored in prior, or is placed next to other circuits that were not accounted for during cable sizing). Environmental - Whether the cable is exposed to outdoor elements such as UV radiation or weather conditions that was not a part of the original design. Or if wat...

Cable entry via metric knockouts and grommets. Intrinsic fire resistance in accordance with DIN 4102 Part 12 (German standard) in combination with function-retaining cables. Insulation integrity PH120 in accordance with BS EN 50200 in combination with insulation retaining cables. Screw anchors, high-temperature-resistant ceramic terminal E30 up to E90 and cable entries included as standard. Multi-level knockouts for cable glands in different sizes. Cable junction box for large cable cross sections up to 50mm2. Applications For buildings with public traffic, to guarantee the emergency power su...

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Engagement with our clients is important to us. We use social media channels for real-time support. We understand that being active and responsive on these channels can help create a positive customer experience. Our clients can reach our business with a social media message about an issue or question about a product or order. ...

Flexible tin plated copper class 5 CEI EN 60228, LSOH Rubber compound type G21, LSOH Rubber Compound type M21. Single core cables, for photovoltaic and solar system use, elastomeric compound insulated and sheathed. Flame retardant, halogen free, and a low smoke flexible cables for fixed laying, lifetime testing 20.000h/120°C. Applications Cable suitable for the interconnection of the various elements of photovoltaic systems. Suitable for fixed installation outside and inside without protection or inside pipes, ducts or similar closed systems. High resistance against ozone, U.V. rays, oils, m...

CAT5: Solid / Stranded copper conductors 1x0.51mm ± 0.01mm, insulated with PE Ø 0.9mm ± 0.02mm. 4 twisted pairs. Solid / Stranded. CAT6: Solid / Stranded copper conductors 4x2x0.574mm ± 0.01mm, insulated with high density low molecular weight polyethylene Ø 1.05mm ± 0.05m. Solid / Stranded. Applications - Network cables. - Also available in the following constructions: FTP, STP and SFTP. - - Also available in a copper cladded aluminum option. Packaging - Available in 500 metre drums. - Cut lengths available on request....

The cable contains high conductivity bunched copper conductors, insulated and colour coded with general purpose ?exible grade PVC. The plug is then moulded onto the cable and is constructed of the same cable grade ?exible PVC. This can then be put onto a cable reel or kept in coil form with a socket outlet attached. Packaging • 10 amp (1.0mm²) units are available in 10m, 20m and 30m. • 16 amp (1.5mm²) units are available in 10m, 20m and 30m. • 20 amp (2.5mm²) units are available in 20m, 30m and 40m. * Amp Rating based on Cable Capacity.    ...

High conductivity bunched flexible copper conductors, insulated and colour coded with a general purpose flexible grade PVC. Insulated cores are twisted and bedded with PVC to give the cable a round finish. Final protection is with a tightly bonded, water, oil and abrasion resistant PVC/rubber blend nitrile sheath. Applications The supply of power to all types of indoor and outdoor mobile and portable machinery in wet, oily, all weather conditions. Used on buildings and construction sites, in workshops, mines, dockyards, opencast mining operations, railways, road works and factories. Packagi...

Alvern Cables uses technology to connect and begin conversations with our customers more than ever before. There are many online tools and social media outlets that we use to reach our customers. ...

Value comprises of many facets and Alvern Cables strives to meet them all and more, so we can exceed our customers’ expectations. Some of the most common facets to value are Price, Quality, and Service.  Today we would like to focus on the Quality aspect and its impact on reliability. To create a reliable product consistently, test methods need to be implemented and stringently adhered to. The staff need to be well trained in order for them to ensure these tests are carried out and recorded correctly. Then a method of audit also needs to be implemented to prevent any issues going unnoti...

Talent development is vital to sustainable business growth and success. Organizations go through lengthy processes to recruit and onboard qualified and suitable employees, but often the emphasis stops there, with some business leaders disregarding the importance of developing their employees and nurturing their potential. At Alvern Cables, training and development is one of our key deliverables programs to provide a host of benefits. We offer these programs to enhance employee performance, boost employee productivity, reduce employee turnover, and improve company culture. We find it important ...

John Wooden once wrote, “It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen. I love these word because although I would never call the correct cable selection for an installation a little thing, it is a vital choice, most don’t give it much thought." This affects the operation of the installation as a whole, it has a direct impact on the installations life span, it directly impacts the components used and most importantly WILL impact safety and the safety of those around it. It can mean life or death!! I have tried to explain this in a simple way, based on the diagr...