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Thermocouple Wire: JX and KX Thermocouple Grade Cable

Saturday, 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 […]


SIS Wire: Switchboard Wire and SIS Cable

Monday, December 29th, 2008

Switchboard Wire is most often referred to in the electrical industry as simply SIS wire.  It is also at times called out by electricians and end users as UL3173.  SIS wire, although simple in construction, is a very versatile cable used in many different applications. Some of those applications range from its obvious name, switchboard […]


SOOW: SO Cable and SO Rubber Cord

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

SO cable is one of the most popular and versatile portable electrical cords made today. These are multi-conductor cords, comprised of 2 or more conductors, which can be used in both indoor and outdoor applications. This versatility allows SO cable to be utilized in a variety of environments.  Although it is found in commercial, residential and […]


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 and […]