PLUG INTO THE POWER OF MODEX

www.cable.alcan.com
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Alcan Cable is the leading
manufacturer of aluminum cable, rod
and strip products operating throughout
North America. For over 100 years, it
has provided its customers with quality
products and outstanding customer
The MODEX system worked well for us. The
service. Alcan Cable is headquartered
in Atlanta, Georgia and has seven
manufacturing operations – six in North
system came prepackaged and saved us a
America and one in China – supported
by distribution networks. Our newest
manufacturing facility is located in
tremendous amount of stocking time, it was
Tianjin and manufactures aluminum
alloy products for China’s commercial
building market. Alcan Cable has
easy to understand, and the MODEX support
its own research and development
facilities in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
team was very helpful.
Alcan Cable is a recognized leader in
Don Ketz
the electrical industry. Its world class
Cochran Inc., Site Supervisor
operations have earned the confidence
Bellevue Towers Project
of innovative design engineers and
Bellevue,WA
leading contractors by consistently
exceeding their
expectations. Alcan
Cable is proud to
provide MODEX™
modular wiring
systems, which are
increasingly becoming
the preferred choice for
branch circuit wiring
applications in the
construction world.
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Engineered Solutions that

Make a Difference
Innovation in electrical wiring starts with vision. That’s
exactly what Alcan Cable brings to the table. For more
than a century, Alcan Cable has been a leader in aluminum
cable. This experience affords our engineers a unique, big
picture perspective on the many demands and challenges
facing today’s electrical contractors. DESIGNPRO™ SOFTWARE: MODEX™ DesignPro Software
allows our design engineers to download data from your
autocad electrical drawing and incorporate our MODEX system
With a long history of producing quality products, and a
into the initial autocad file. In addition, DesignPro provides our
creative approach to efficient installation, Alcan Cable is design engineers the ability to print out production information
a pioneer respected for fully integrated solutions. Our to the shop floor in sequential order for assembly.
products deliver efficiency and bottom-line savings to
every job site.

MODEX Modular Wiring Solution:

The Gold Standard In Plug and Play
Alcan Cable’s signature product, the MODEX™ modular
wiring solution, affords electrical contractors today P.O. and
unparalleled flexibility and cost advantages. This CAD Drawing CAD Format
distinctive system includes a comprehensive range of Quote
pre-fabricated wiring modules consisting of prewired, Request
pigtailed and hardwired designs. These are designed and Design
Typicals
customized for each project, creating site-specific wiring
solutions that can be quickly and easily installed.
Technical Design
Support Production & Shipping Approval

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 The MODEX Product
™

Designed with offsets

Alcan Cable’s MODEX™ line consists
of three complete, factory assembled
wiring designs: Prewired, Pigtailed and
Hardwired modular systems that are
used in device intensive building
applications such as hotels,
condominiums, dormitories,
apartments and hospitals.

Custom designed to meet project

specifications, Alcan Cable’s MODEX
systems eliminate the time-consuming
tasks of assembling the various wiring
components associated with traditional
wiring methods. This translates into
significant total installed cost savings
to the contractor.

Position box anywhere yo

need between stud spacin

Adjustable
Floor Bracket
• UL listed
• Kick plate allows for easy
installation and device
height uniformity / no
measurements required
• Made in the USA
 Five Pin Connectors ensure a
correct installation every time

Offering Adjustable for 11” to 24” stud spacing

ou
ng

As the leader in the modular wiring Five Pin Connector

industry, MODEX systems are
patented wiring solutions featuring
high quality craftsmanship.
• Speedy connections –
just plug‘n play
• Connector design ensures
correct orientation every time
• One-step quick connect means
significant time savings
• UL listed

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 Additional Solutions
MODEX™ Pigtailed Systems
On site tech support and These systems consist of a rough-in assembly (expandable
installation training bracket, box and ring).
• Comes with a metal protective cover
• Quick-snap connectors accept a #12 THHN stranded
Helpful time-saving hints based or solid wire
on your specific project • Can be used with conduit, flex, MC
or non-metallic raceways

Factory design assistance to meet

project specifications

Product Packaging
• E asy to carry individual units packaged and
labeled for floor and room
• Assemblies and components identified by
number per installation instructions
• E asy to read design schematics
• C omplete system included –
no additional parts required
• D esign schematics can be used as
submittals in as-built drawings

E asy to carry individual

Pre-packaging means
less waste and
units packaged and labeled
eliminates “shrinkage”
for floor and room
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MODEX™ Hardwired Systems
Alcan Cable’s MODEX™
system uses our UL
listed five pin connector
as an alternative to the
traditional hardwired
method. This solution
offers the contractor a
cable cut to length with
a five pin connector at
the assembly and is
secured to the box via a
quick snap connector.
• E limination of bent conductor at the assembly
• E asier routing of conductor since the cable whips are not
attached to the assembly
• S implified material handling and unpacking of boxes
• Reduced installation time
MODEX™ TI
MODEX™ TI is available in several
assembly options to meet the
requirements of the majority of
tenant improvement projects:
Tenant Improvement Assemblies
• Duplex Receptacle on floor mounted bracket
• Quadraplex receptacle plus data rough-in on floor
mounted bracket
• Two switches on wall bracket
• Data rough-in on floor mounted bracket
• GFI receptacle on wall bracket
• Lighting fixture rough-in on bracket
• Duplex receptacle plus data rough-in on floor
mounted bracket
• Single switch on wall bracket
• Fire alarm rough-in on bracket
Custom assemblies available upon request.

Time Savings with MODEX™

The fast and simple installation of MODEX systems
significantly reduces the number of installation steps
compared to traditional branch wiring methods.
As a result, inspections are completed quicker and
the contractor is paid sooner by receiving a higher
percentage of draw at the rough-in stage of the project.

The following table compares the required steps for

branch circuit wiring installations using MODEX modular
wiring systems versus traditional wiring methods.
Using MODEX systems reduces the total number of
installation steps by 68%!*

*This data was obtained from an independent RS Means Time & Motion study.

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 Alcan Cable
Division of Alcan Products Corporation
Three Ravinia Drive, Suite 1600
Atlanta, GA 30346-2133
770-394-9886 fax 770-677-2609

For more information on Alcan Cable, go to www.cable.alcan.com or call (800) 347-0571

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