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Wire Striping

July 19th, 2008

With the ever increasing expansion of global technology in our world today it has become necessary for countries including the U.S. to seek out and obtain newer more productive and cost effective products or even services from around the world.  It no longer takes days, weeks, or months to obtain some of the best and […]


Tray Cables

June 28th, 2008

In regards to functionality and diversity in the specialty wire and cable industry, it is without a doubt tray cable stands out as the clear cut winner.  Tray cable can be found almost anywhere, from inside buildings to factories, to the great outdoors.   It is approved for installation aerially with a messenger, in conduits, ducts and […]


High Temperature Cables

June 5th, 2008

This article discusses some of the most popular high temperature cables found today.  It covers both insulating and jacketing compounds as well as common usages for these specialty electrical products.
High temperature cables are required in various types of applications in today’s world.  Many industries, both commercial and industrial, frequently depend on high temp cables for […]


Coaxial Cable

May 26th, 2008

This week’s article covers coaxial cable or most commonly referred to as simply coax.  Coax utilizes many types of constructions for all types of data transmission applications.
Coax was originally invented in 1929.  It’s most common use today is in cable television and Ethernet applications. Coax cable is called “coaxial” because it includes one physical channel surrounded by […]


Teck 90 and Teck Style Armored Cable

May 11th, 2008

This article is used to help explain Teck 90 or Teck style armored cables.  Teck 90 cable originated in Canada but is a popular product in many areas of the world today.
Teck Cable is composed of bare copper conductors with cross linked polyethylene insulation giving it a XHHW rating.  Standard temperature range for these Teck […]