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Distributor Wire’s Operation Giveback A Success

June 16th, 2009

 

Distributor Wire & Cable, a leading supplier of specialty wire and cable exclusively supporting wholesale distribution, helps support the troops with Operation Giveback.
With Operation Giveback, DWC pledged to send one box of non-perishable supplies to a member of the 2nd Battalion 1st Marine Truck Platoon Unit #40185 for every $500 order place by their distributor […]


Wind Energy Becoming Focus For Wire & Cable Industry

May 25th, 2009

Due to the increasing popularity and need for alternative energy sources, Distributor Wire & Cable has decided to stock inventory specifically used for the wind farm industry. Beyond just a business decision, DWC also viewed this as part of their efforts towards being socially responsible.
“Although we’re not a pioneer in this growing form of energy, […]


The History of Copper

April 6th, 2009

The chemical element Copper, with the symbol Cu and the atomic number of 29, is one of the first known metals and possibly the most important discovery in the evolution and development of the modern day human race.  This pinkish or peachy colored metal is one of a few to occur naturally in nature as […]


Thermocouple Wire: JX and KX Thermocouple Grade Cable

March 21st, 2009

This article is meant to explain the various types of thermocouple wire as well as explain the difference between thermocouple grade and thermocouple extension wire.
First, it is good to understand what a thermocouple sensor does.  A thermocouple sensor is a device that is used to measure temperatures.  Many types of industries require the monitoring of […]


Cat6 Cable: Category 6 Networking Cable

February 22nd, 2009

Cat6 Cable is a phone and Ethernet computer cable consisting of 4 pairs intimately twisted together with either a PVC (riser) or Plenum rating.
Cat6 Cable is the latest standard in indoor phone and computer networking cable.  It can be used in all cat3, cat5 and cat5e or enhanced applications.  It is rated up to 550 […]