POWERING AMERICA'S DATA CENTERS FROM CONSTRUCTION TO THE WHITE SPACE

Benefits of Using Prefabricated Power Cables

When you specialize in one thing, you get really good at it. At PDU Cables, we’ve been making power distribution cables since 1981. We’ve streamlined our process to build and ship cables fast, with expedited shipping available. Our quick turnaround philosophy, with attention to detail, has helped thousands of data center professionals meet tight deadlines. Here’s how PDU Cables helps you save money, stay organized, and keep your project on track.

Saving Labor = Saving Money

Because we build cables to your exact specifications, they arrive ready for installation. No more sinking money into the labor-intensive process of building cables on site. Here are a few more ways we help you save on labor:

  • Pre-tested assemblies don’t need to be tested on-site. They’re ready to use the moment they arrive. 
  • UL-Listed cables don’t need to be fastened every 4.5 feet, unlike non-listed assemblies.
  • Pre-labeled, color-coded components take all the guesswork out of installation.

100% Tested Cable Assemblies

Reliable power distribution starts with assemblies that are built right the first time and backed by a limited lifetime warranty.* Every cable assembly we make is inspected and tested before it ships. Here’s our quality assurance process:

  • Insulation Leakage Test

    Ensure minimal leakage through wire sheathing and verify that the conductors were not damaged during assembly. Because we check the wire jacket's integrity before it ships, you never have to guess about its performance.

  • Phase Rotation Test

    Check continuity between each blade or socket of the supplied plug or receptacle and the corresponding conductor color at the opposite end of the cable, ensuring the device is wired according to the correct color code.

  • Ground Continuity Test

    Verify grounding continuity between the grounding blade or socket of the supplied plug or receptacle and the supplied grounding conductor on the opposing end of the cable. Continuity testing ensures there are no breaks in the conductors.

  • Dielectric Withstand Voltage Test (Hi-Pot)

    Ensure there is no breakdown (shorting or arcing) of any conductor during the test. The Hi-Pot test is performed on each conductor at 60 hertz, 1200 volts (AC) plus 2.4 times the marked voltage, for one second.

* Limited Lifetime Warranty & Replacement Guarantee 

PDU Cables ensures that all power cable assemblies are free from defects in quality and workmanship from the date of original purchase. PDU Cables warranty excludes connectors, circuit breakers, and devices, and does not cover damage caused by accidents, abuse, or improper installation. Contact your regional sales manager or visit our website for more information about registering for the limited lifetime warranty.

Better Onsite Organization

11 Colors of Liquid-Tight Conduit In Stock

Most data centers have adopted redundant power sources, and a good way to organize those dual power feeds is to match the liquid-tight conduit color to each power source. For added convenience and improved cable management, PDU Cables offers 11 conduit colors, allowing data centers to assign a unique color to each primary and redundant PDU/RPP unit.

Matched Circuit Breakers

With each cable purchase, PDU Cables can provide a circuit breaker matched to the cable and your main breaker, giving you one less thing to worry about. PDU Cables stocks a full line of both plug-in and bolt-in style circuit breakers, including Square D, GE, and Cutler-Hammer.

Packaged for Easy In-Row Installation

PDU Cables power cable assemblies are coiled into sturdy fiber drums, from shortest to longest cable length and barreled by PDU designation, panel, and row (or any other customer-provided specification). Cables are wiped clean prior to barreling to ensure cleanliness and minimize the introduction of contaminants into the data center. Each drum is labeled with a sheet that identifies the exact contents and shows Hi-Pot test results, and is loaded onto a standard shipping pallet.

Custom Cable Labeling

Each PDU Cable power cable assembly includes a cable identification label that references the circuit number, equipment, PDU panel, receptacle, and length, as well as the UL certification. This allows for easier on-site installation and quicker cable isolation if you need to shut down equipment. Individual labels are protected with clear heat-shrink tubing to prevent alteration or accidental removal and are located at both ends of the cable.

Additional custom label options available upon request:

  • Conductor circuit labels
  • Bell box labels
  • Additional labels throughout the conduit length
  • Color-coded labels to match conduit color
  • Faceplate labels (PDU Cables will also paint face plates to match conduit color)

Custom Cable Options for Every Application

When hundreds of power and communication cables run under a raised floor, even a few extra feet of coiled cable can cause air-damming problems. To solve this, our cable tails are cut to size so you don’t have extra cable taking up space. Learn more about our Power Distribution Cables.

  • Underfloor & Overhead Power Solutions

    • Liquid-Tight Flexible Metal Conduit (LFMC)
    • Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC)
    • SO Cord Assemblies (SOOW)
    • Metal Clad (MC) Cables
    • Tray Cable (STOOW)
    • Molded Cord Assemblies

  • Single or Multiple Circuit Cables

    Multiple circuits can run through the same cable conduit, allowing 2, 3, or more pieces of equipment to be powered from the same power whip, saving you time and money. Our cable technicians can help you decide when and where daisy-chaining or multiple-circuit cables make sense.

  • Customizable Mounting Options

    Elevated mounting positions allow for better airflow and improved CRAC unit (computer room air conditioning) efficiency.  We make it easy with pedestal clamps attached to the back of the box, mounting bolts through the back of the box to attach the receptacle to the uni-strut, and mounting ears.

Nothing But the Best

We don’t cut corners with generic components. PDU Cables assembles millions of feet of cable each year, and our years of experience have told us which manufacturers’ products are superior and which to avoid. Our selection of manufacturers guarantees the highest-quality components for producing power cable assemblies.   

A few of our go-to partners include: 

  • Power & Breakers: GE, Square D, Eaton (Cutler-Hammer)
  • Devices & Connectors: Hubbell, Cooper Arrow Hart, Russellstoll, Mennekes
  • Conduit & Steel: Southwire, Thomas & Betts, Steel City, International Metalhose

We keep the top names in stock so your new cables integrate seamlessly with your existing gear. If you have a specific preference for a manufacturer’s components, we will gladly substitute any component as per your request.

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Save Time On Your Next Install with PDU Cables

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