Proper Storage of Wire and Cable

Wire and cable products storage and transportation are two very important aspects, it is as important as the quality of the cable.

If the cable storage and transportation methods are not appropriate, it will cause damage to the quality of the cable product and affect the safety of use, and may also cause unnecessary disasters.

So wire and cable products are stored and transported is a problem that needs attention, the following is a list of the six matters that need attention.

1 In the storage of cables, contact with acids, alkalis, and mineral oils is strictly prohibited, to be stored in isolation from these corrosive substances.

2 Storage of cables in the warehouse must not have damage to insulation and corrosion of metal harmful gases exist.

3 Avoid storing cables in the open air in a naked manner as far as possible, and cable trays are not allowed to be placed flat.

4 During storage, the cable should be rolled regularly, once every 3 months in summer and extended in other seasons as appropriate.

When rolling, the downward storage tray side should be rolled over towards the top to avoid the bottom surface from moisture decay.

When storing, pay attention to whether the cable head is intact or not.

5 The storage period of the cable is limited to the period of the product leaving the factory, generally not more than one and a half years, the longest not more than two years.

6 It is strictly forbidden to throw the cable or the cable tray with the cable from a high place during transportation, especially when the temperature is low, generally about 5℃ and below.

Throwing the cable will possibly lead to cracking of the cable insulation or sheath.

7 When lifting the packaging, it is strictly prohibited to lift several trays at the same time.

In vehicles, ships, and other means of transport, the cable tray should be fixed in a suitable way to prevent collision with each other or overturned to prevent mechanical damage to the cable.

If the wire and cable leakage fire, immediately cut off the power supply.

If the electrical appliances or plugs are still on fire, do not touch the switch of the appliance with your hands.

Can not cut off the power, you should use dry powder fire extinguishers and other special fire extinguishers and do not use water or foam fire extinguishers.

Cable in the warehouse storage process must pay attention to the safety of storage, away from flammable and explosive substances, so as to avoid wire and cable fire.

Because once the fire will not only causes serious economic losses but also threaten the safety of people, we need to understand the ZMS CABLE MANUFACTURER above-mentioned protective knowledge.