To mitigate losses and security risks caused by the sale of electrical wires and cables that do not comply with safety and performance standards, Sindicel (Union of the Electric Conductor, Wire Drawing, and Non-Ferrous Metal Rolling Industry of the State of São Paulo) carries out ongoing quality testing and verification work.

Through its National Plan to Combat the Illegal Market for Electrical Wires and Cables, the union aims to alert consumers, authorities, and companies in the sector about the negative impacts caused by this market.

According to Enio Rodrigues, Executive Director of Sindicel, it is estimated that in 2022, approximately 30% of the products sold were part of the illegal market. It is also estimated that this market generated R$ 2.4 billion. This is a significant amount compared to the R$ 7.45 billion that the entire electrical wire and cable sector generated in the same year, according to data from the union.

Rodrigues warns of the dangers of using non-compliant products, which range from higher energy consumption to the risk of fire: “Our main goal is to protect society from this type of product. In addition to the fire hazard, energy consumption can be up to 30% higher if the products used are noncompliant.”.

During the three days of wire South America – International Wire and Cable Fair, held concurrently with the 12th Tubotech – International Trade Fair for Pipes, Valves, Pumps, Fittings and Components at São Paulo Expo, Sindicel and Qualifio (Brazilian Association for Quality of Electric Wires and Cables) will be conducting tests in their Mobile Laboratory.