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Cable Protection
A Crucial Issue for Safety and Durability
Cable protection is an essential aspect in many industrial sectors, ranging from telecommunications to energy, and including transport infrastructure. Cables are often exposed to harsh environmental conditions, mechanical damage risks, and electromagnetic interference. Ensuring their protection is therefore crucial to guarantee operational continuity and installation safety.
The Threat of Counterfeit Cables
As urban areas grow, counterfeit electrical cables present an emerging threat to building fire safety. Industry estimates that 25% of all fires in Europe are caused by electrical failures, a situation exacerbated by inferior counterfeit cabling. It is estimated that up to 20% of the cables currently for sale are unsafe, unapproved, or counterfeit, representing a major source of electrical fires.
Inferior materials and sub-standard manufacturing in counterfeit cables increase the risk of short circuits and electrical fires. Yet counterfeits continue to infiltrate supply chains, finding their way into both new construction and renovation projects as a way to cut costs. The results can be disastrous, impacting both the economy (construction costs and insurance premiums) and the lives and safety of their inhabitants. Using counterfeit cables undermines the integrity of safety systems and the habitability of entire buildings.
Real Cases of Counterfeiting
As urban areas grow, counterfeit electrical cables present an emerging threat to building fire safety. Industry estimates that 25% of all fires in Europe are caused by electrical failures, a situation exacerbated by inferior counterfeit cabling. It is estimated that up to 20% of the cables currently for sale are unsafe, unapproved, or counterfeit, representing a major source of electrical fires.
Inferior materials and sub-standard manufacturing in counterfeit cables increase the risk of short circuits and electrical fires. Yet counterfeits continue to infiltrate supply chains, finding their way into both new construction and renovation projects as a way to cut costs. The results can be disastrous, impacting both the economy (construction costs and insurance premiums) and the lives and safety of their inhabitants. Using counterfeit cables undermines the integrity of safety systems and the habitability of entire buildings.
Solutions to Combat Counterfeit Cables
Thankfully, solutions exist to combat this serious issue. These solutions can be categorized into two main levels:
First Level: Packaging Digital Authentication
Digital authentication technology allows consumers to identify authentic high-quality cables that meet industry safety standards. This is achieved through the simple use of a smartphone reading a non-additive digital fingerprint. Promoting awareness and vigilant inspection for counterfeits helps curb this hazardous practice.
Second Level: Cable Protection
TagSphere by EDGYN: This innovative solution involves adding a taggant to the raw material of the cable. This taggant allows for the verification of its presence or absence, helping to identify counterfeit cables. Even in the event of a fire, these chemical elements can be detected, which is crucial in case of litigation.
At EDGYN, we offer comprehensive solutions to ensure the integrity of electrical cables. Our digital authentication and traceability technologies allow real-time verification of cable authenticity. With our unique marking system, each cable can be traced from manufacturing to final installation, ensuring it meets the highest safety standards.
Our solutions include:
- Digital Marking: Each cable is marked with a unique digital fingerprint, readable by smartphone, allowing instant verification of its authenticity.
- Complete Traceability: Our traceability system tracks each cable throughout the supply chain, reducing the risk of counterfeit infiltration.
- High Expertise in Chemicals and Taggant
- Awareness and Training: We work closely with suppliers and consumers to promote awareness of the dangers of counterfeit cables and train them in the use of our authentication technologies.
Conclusion
With increased collaboration between suppliers and consumers, counterfeit cables can be rooted out of the system before they pose threats to people and property. The path to safer urban buildings starts with securing electrical cable integrity. At EDGYN, we are committed to providing the tools and technologies necessary to ensure that every cable used in modern constructions is authentic, safe, and compliant with industry standards.