For almost a decade Panduit, a global leader in cable management and networking solutions, has supplied Aramco with cable ties, wiring duct and power connectors specially designed for harsh environments.
Passing stringent Aramco safety and performance tests have meant that Panduit products are used in demanding applications across all of the 280 Aramco sites in the Middle East.
The Aramco/Panduit relationship began long before Panduit had a dedicated local team in the Middle East. However, Panduit has grown and its Dubai office marks the beginning of an expanding local presence of a global company.
Panduit also expanded its activities into the Saudi market just over a year ago with respected specialist distributor Al Abdulkarim, one of only three distributors/suppliers who has achieved Aramco’s electrical stockist distributor (ESD) status.
As one of the biggest electrical distributors in Saudi Arabia, Al Abdulkarim is well placed to support the growing demand for specialised Panduit solutions.
“The demand for Panduit products is because industry leaders such as Aramco recognise the innovation in our quality solutions which are specifically designed for needs such as theirs,” says Pete Gough, Middle East and Pakistan area manager with Panduit. “We have highly engineered, quality solutions for harsh environments which are safe, reliable and long lasting.”
Another electrical distributor of Panduit in the Kingdom is Shahig, which was appointed in 2006 and has won key projects with Panduit ever since. Shahig recently received “approved manufacturer” status for Panduit with two companies – Saudi Electrical Company (SEC), and Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Sabic).
Currently, through its strong established distributor/partner channel in Saudi Arabia, Panduit is working on major projects in the Kingdom including Aramco’s projects in Rabigh, Khursaniyah and Hawiyah.
Research and Design
Panduit invests heavily into research and design to bring to market the best-quality harsh environment solutions, such as industrial ethernet solutions, lock out/tag out (Loto) systems and stainless steel cable ties.
All Panduit cable ties are rigorously performance-tested in high temperatures, against sea salt and for weathering.
Brief results of these tests in its Stainless Steel system application guide is available on the website:www.panduit.com/products/ApplicationGuides/106772.pdf.
Strong and safe
The extensive range of Panduit stainless steel cable ties has been specifically designed to deliver reliable performance through strength, durability and its proven resistance to chemicals, vibration, weathering and extreme temperatures.
Self-locking, coated and uncoated stainless steel ties provide the highest loop tensile strength in the industry and are designed to ensure the safety of the installer through their rounded edges and smooth surfaces.
Installation is fast and easy with a wide range of ergonomic hand tools and superior ongoing cable management can be facilitated by the wide range of permanent identification solutions Panduit offer. Stainless steel strapping is also offered which is the ideal solution for large, mechanical applications.
Plant safety
A complete and comprehensive Loto system is a must for all major industrial sites in order to protect staff and keep plants running smoothly. Panduit can offer the full range of signage and lockout devices plus a training DVD to ensure the correct usage of the system for maximum personnel and equipment protection.
Stay connected
Connectivity can be a challenge in harsh environments, but the Industrialnet solution from Panduit provides a tough, reliable, high-performance network cabling infrastructure, specifically designed to operate in harsh environments and to improve computer integrated manufacturing processes (CIM) to offer a seamless transfer of critical data between the plant floor and the support offices. Bulkhead connectors, couplers and plugs, copper and fibre patch cords and face plates and ethernet enclosures are all specially designed to IP67 to provide optimum connectivity in harsh conditions.
Industry approvals
These industry-specific solutions are backed by certified military and shipping approvals from the major worldwide approval bodies. They are designed with the end-user application and the safety of the installer in mind and around nine per cent of sales turnover is invested in research and development (R&D) to make sure that Panduit products remain innovative and continue to meet the evolving needs of the marketplace.
Global service
Industry leaders such as Aramco can count on the Panduit service advantage and global product availability to keep their projects on schedule and on budget.
Expertise and advice comes from industry leading engineers and developers within the company and the comprehensive website – www.panduit.com – provides access to interactive roadmaps, design tools, product specifications, technical guides and extensive downloads to help engineers select, design and install Panduit solutions.
Innovative, highly engineered products and superior quality and service means that Panduit is the right partner for major industry leaders like Aramco. Product and industry expertise coupled with a growing local presence in the Middle East region makes Panduit the right partner for major projects.
