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Cat6 Cable: Category 6 Networking Cable

Sunday, 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 [...]


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 [...]


Machine Tool Wire: Understanding MTW and UL1015

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Machine Tool Wire, or most commonly referred to as MTW, is a stranded flexible hook up wire. MTW is used for the internal wiring of appliances including refrigeration equipment, automatic washers, air-conditioning equipment, control wiring for machine tools and in various other building applications. Although machine tool wire is qualified for many wiring applications it [...]


Mining Cords: Type W Mining Cord

Monday, October 20th, 2008

Today’s featured article is in regards to Type W mining cable, its construction and applications in the work place. Type W is a highly flexible, durable cable that is designed for rugged applications as we will discuss in further detail below. Let begin by breaking down it construction to give you a better sense of [...]


Fire Alarm Cable: PVC & Plenum Fire Alarm Wire

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

Fire alarm cables are one of the most popular types of low voltage products on the market today. Fire alarm cable is found in all types of commercial and residential applications. Fire alarm cable is typically used on smoke detectors, fire protective circuits, fire alarms and other control signals used in fire protective circuits. Standard [...]