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Cicoil provides flat cable solutions for complex guided-missile applications

Cicoil's highly durable flat cables are designed for guided-missile and fire-control systems, where unparalleled performance is critical and cable failure is not an option.

These compact, silicone-encased flat cable solutions are engineered to provide consistent electrical characteristics, space and weight savings, and optimum cable flexibility, and are well suited to meet the stringent demands of mission-critical applications.

Unlike other types of cables, such as Teflon or polyurethane, Cicoil uses an exclusive process of encapsulating individual components in a shock-absorbing silicone jacket that renders them unaffected by repeated exposure to severe vibration, compressive force, flames, ice, fog, ozone, steam, humidity, extreme temperatures (-65 deg C to 260 deg C), harsh weather, operational stress, chemicals, and the rigors of turbulent flight. This combination of features makes Cicoil cables a no-brainer alternative to formed flat cables, wire harnesses, and bulky round cables in missile applications.

Each Cicoil flat silicone cable can incorporate a variety of components, including power conductors, controlled impedance pairs, shielded control wires, video conductors, and Cicoil's patented StripMount fastening strip. These can all be combined in a single, condensed cable design, precisely controlling the inner component spacing, jacket thickness, and the overall cable shape. Cables are available in continuous lengths, break-outs, custom shapes for very tight spaces, cut to order, or as assemblies, complete with connectors of your choice, 100 percent tested and inspected for peak electrical performance, quality, and reliability.

The patented StripMount technology makes it quick and easy to mount cables to any surface. Holes can easily be punched or drilled through the StripMount cable reinforcement at whatever intervals are needed. Any fasteners can be used to attach the cable to any surface.

Another cool feature is that Cicoil's unique crystal-clear silicone encapsulation needs no external "armor" or conduit for protection. This tear-resistant shell will not deform or wear during a lifetime of more than 10 million cycles, even under tight bending radius and high-speed flexing conditions. Cicoil's highly durable silicone is also "self-healing" from small punctures, and cable jacket damage can easily be repaired in the field. For applications that require resistance to friction and adhesion, Cicoil offers coating options by request.

Cicoil's cables are UL recognized, CE conforming, RoHS and REACH compliant, and are manufactured in an automated, climate-controlled environment. In addition, these environment-friendly cables are 100 percent contaminant-free and exceed the outgassing requirements of ASTM E-595.

Cicoil has been a leader in designing and manufacturing high-performance cable assemblies for over 50 years. The company's unique silicon-coated flat cables are used in thousands of demanding applications, including aircraft fuel control cells, semiconductor automation, and even the space shuttle. Cicoil designs and manufactures its cable and cable assemblies in an automated facility in Valencia, CA. The company's quality-assurance system is certified to the ISO 9001 (AS9100) standard.

Source: Cicoil

Published March 2013

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