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Sound & Security Wire

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

This article talks about the various types of sound and security wire available today. Sound and security wire is most commonly purchased as a stranded copper product.
These types of wires are manufactured with a riser or plenum rating. Riser, which is commonly referred to as CMR, uses a PVC construction. Plenum, called CMP, can be […]


Wind Energy Becoming Focus For Wire & Cable Industry

Monday, 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

Monday, 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 […]


Shielded Cable: Types of Shielded Cables

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Shielded cable is offered in a variety of wire and cable products such as shielded tray cable, shielded cat 5 cable and VFD cable. The most common reason for a shielded cable is to cut down on cross talk between conductors, neighboring cables and any other electromagnetic energy that the cable encounters. A shielded cable […]


Wire Striping: Stripe Wire and Striped Cable Services

Saturday, 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 […]