An Electrical Conductor that Stretches 40% while Maintaining Electronic Performance
iSTRETCH is an electrical conductor that stretches and returns to its original size. It will stretch 40% while maintaining electrical properties.
The working length of 40% allows for generous movement with a nominal pull force. When an iSTRETCH cable reaches the end of its working length, it stops expanding.
There are a variety of cable configurations available. The greater the gauge the greater the pull force needed to expand. iSTRETCH cables are designed for extended flex life. They have increased flexibility and durability over standard cables. iSTRETCH is RoHS compliant, lightweight, and washable.
iSTRETCH shielded cables are protected with a 44 AWG serve shield that promotes signal integrity. iSTRETCH is unique in the cable industry. Potential applications include medical, body function monitoring, sports (high-risk equipment), defense and aerospace (soldier-borne systems, first responders, and body-borne vest systems).
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The iSTRETCH Advantage
Greatly improved flex life and durability over standard cables
Up to 40% elasticity to allow for a full range of motion
Allows movement without affecting the electrical signal integrity
Unchanged current resistance as compared to standard wire
RoHS compliant
Conforms to movement when embedded in clothing
Washable
Temp Range: -35ºC to 80ºC
Elongation consistent resistance
iSTRETCH Wire and Cable Stretch Test
iSTRETCH Engineering
iSTRETCH 6 Conductor, 26 Gauge with Polyurethane Jacket
iSTRETCH is available in a variety of configurations.
iSTRETCH Technology
Shielded iSTRETCH
iSTRETCH shielded cables are protected with a 44 AWG serve shield that promotes signal integrity.
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iSTRETCH Tracer Wire
Available in spools of 75′, 150′, 500′, 1000′, and larger
iSTRETCH Tracer Wire is engineered to eliminate the problems commonly associated with conventional tracer wire: price volatility, reliability, breakage, lightning strike damage, corrosion, and theft.
At Minnesota Wire we use proprietary composite materials in a unique spiral construction to produce iSTRETCH Tracer Wire. Our tracer wire does not contain copper.
iSTRETCH Tracer Wire gives you a new option—a reliable and cost-effective tracer wire that provides long-term protection for buried infrastructure.
Ease of Installation
Jacket finish designed for conduit pulling
Lightweight
Stretches 40% with no loss of conductivity
Works with industry-standard connectors and terminations
Industry Standards and Enviromental Compliance
RoHS and REACH Compliant
Inherently green technology that is environmentally stable
Available in spools of 75′, 150′, 500′, 1000′, and larger
Advantages
Detection
Highly detectable—easier to locate than traditional 12 and 14 AWG tracer wire
No specialized locator or detection equipment required
Rugged Design
Sacrificial “fuse” properties that arrest and localize lightning strike damage
Abrasion, crush, chemical, oil, and moisture resistant
Resistant to virtually all man-made and environmental corrosion hazards
Contact Minnesota Wire to learn more about our elastomeric iSTRETCH.
Minnesota Wire
1835 Energy Park Drive
St. Paul, MN 55108
715-874-4580
Minnesota Wire
2515 Prospect Drive
Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-874-4580