Affordable Wire Management Announces the SUMAC Rail for Clustered Disconnect Designs and Drive Line Crossings
AWM’s next generation wire management product replaces cable trays, reduces pile count and lowers steel costs
Anaheim, Calif. and Tempe, Ariz. – September 10, 2024 – Affordable Wire Management (AWM), a leading provider of utility-scale solar Cable Management Systems (CMS), announced its SUMAC Rail today at RE+ 2024. The SUMAC Rail provides optimized wire management for clustered disconnect boxes, ensures uniformity in cable arrangements, and eliminates the need for cable trays.
SUMAC Rail, one of AWM’s supporting products for its CMS, is compatible with AWM’s Arden Hangers and Pinyon Hangers. The hangers can be firmly attached to the SUMAC Rail using the same single-crimp process that AWM’s hangers are known for, enabling seamless integration.
SUMAC is a sag-free alternative to messenger cables, specifically engineered for short-run scenarios that require precise cable arrangements. The aluminum alloy rail helps the CMS navigate tracker drive lines and other critical areas safely. SUMAC does not require end posts, and it replaces the cable tray, cable ties and cleats that are required with these arrangements. It can accommodate additional loads, eliminating the need for additional pile placement around disconnect clusters and drive lines.
“Our SUMAC Rail sets an industry-leading standard in safety, reliability and usability,” said Scott Rand, CEO and Co-Founder of AWM. “Furthermore, replacing cable trays with SUMAC means less material and minimal labor, with the benefit of zero sag. SUMAC creates a uniform cable arrangement throughout the entire site, which also means uniformity in ampacity. Steel and O+M costs for utility-scale projects are significantly reduced, a benefit for our EPC partners as well as for power plant owners.”
The product is free of polymeric material and has a life expectancy exceeding 40 years. It can withstand all weather conditions: temperatures from -40°C to +150°C, extreme ice and snow loads, and corrosive environments.
The AWM team will be exhibiting at RE+ 2024, September 10-12, on the third level of the Anaheim Convention Center. Stop by Booth #L31509 to see live demos of their ampacity optimization and learn more about their comprehensive CMS.
About Affordable Wire Management
Affordable Wire Management (AWM) delivers innovative, precision-engineered solar Cable Management Systems (CMS) to the nation’s top-ranked EPCs. AWM’s comprehensive CMS includes three hanger offerings: the Arden Hanger, the Hail-Stow Hanger, and the Pinyon Hanger. AWM’s HELIOS Beam Rod and the PHOTON Toolkit enhance the CMS. Supporting products include the Bonsai Module Cable Hanger, the SUMAC Rail, the Solar LOTO and the Safety Flag. All offerings are designed to excel in both economics and longevity, and to further accelerate the widespread adoption of clean energy. Customization options, backed by AWM’s professional support team known for their deep expertise in utility-scale solar, are available across the entire product suite. To date, over 10 GW of AWM’s all-metal solutions have been installed across the U.S. and Canada.
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