VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) cables are used to carry power from AC drive systems to AC motors to accurately control motor speeds. Prior to the advent of specialty VFD ...
Building wire is generally used to carry electrical current to all circuits of power in a building or dwelling. This product is utilized in the construction of almost every ...
With the manufacturing sector picking up again, many distributors are seeing an increase in demand for industrial products. Among the most “specialized” of specialty wire & cable offerings for ...
Recently, copper prices soared to record highs stoked by investors hedging on a U.S.-led global economic rebound. At the risk of instantly dating this blog post, copper prices have ...
For your industrial and manufacturing customers, variations of tray cable are likely one of the more common specialty wire & cable line items that you see on quote requests. ...
Applications: Aluminum SER cable is a versatile residential/commercial wire used for primary and secondary structures. The “SER” refers to the cable’s primary application as a “service entrance” conductor. SER ...
These times are impacted by an unprecedented health crisis that will not be forgotten. The pandemic has caused major changes in all aspects of society and companies have been ...
A quick primer on this popular product group! When it comes to functionality and diversity among specialty wire and cable products, tray cable stands out as a clear winner. ...
ACSR (aluminum conductor steel-reinforced) is a preferred choice for overhead power transmission and distribution projects. ACSR is widely used due to its low cost, dependability, and strength to weight ...
MINIMIZE your customers’ downtime MAXIMIZE the life of their drives and motors With the Manufacturing sector regaining steam after a sluggish Spring, DWC Account Managers are seeing an increased ...
For projects with tight budget parameters, a cost-friendly wire & cable alternative to traditional copper are products with aluminum conductors. Not all project specifications are a good fit for ...
The situation… It’s 2:30 pm on Saturday afternoon and you receive an email from a key customer who is currently retooling an assembly line at their local factory. The ...
As an electrical distributor, you depend on seamless logistics and a solid supply chain to maximize your operations. While sourcing the right products for your customers is key, being ...
Name brands can often be expensive - even in the electrical industry. Belden is an established wire & cable brand that often falls into this "premium" category. For the ...
Underground residential distribution wire (URD) is a specialty aluminum wire intended for use in residential construction and light to medium duty commercial applications. URD is typically found in underground ...
Electrical distributors who routinely serve customers in the industrial, commercial, and/or utility categories are no doubt familiar with medium voltage (MV) products. Medium voltage cables range from 2.4kV up ...
Remember the old Burger King ad campaign: “Have it Your Way”? They stopped featuring that slogan in their commercials back in 2014, but for 40 years, it was one ...
You may have noticed a new look to some of the emails and communications that you’ve received from us recently. DWC is now DWTC That’s right, DWC has added ...
If you have a customer with an upcoming project requiring wire & cable, you want to get them what they need, when they need it. In most cases, these ...
Distributor Wire & Cable (DWC) stocks several types of high temperature wire. High temp wire is a hard to find specialty wire that is used in high heat conditions. ...
Once upon a time, in The Kingdom of Copper, there was a bustle amongst the royals and the nobles. Stories about wire & cable were being told, and uncertainty ...
Bare copper is fairly resistant to corrosion, but when it is used in wet environments or places with high humidity, it can quickly become damaged. When bare copper is operating ...
We all know that high temp wire is HOT, but how hot can it really get? First, let’s look at a few of the different types of high temp ...
What to choose, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or plenum? Consider asking yourself these simple questions to aid in the decision making process. If the building or wire were to catch ...
If you watched the video above, you already know that we added Aluminum URD to our inventory. If you haven’t watched the video, oops! We’ve let the cat out of ...
Can I get a 2/0 SOOW Cord? The short answer is, no. SOOW isn’t made larger than 2 AWG. Don’t worry, because we have other products for you to ...
“This month, our Procurement Manager, Robert McCord, asked us to highlight a few of the items he’s been purchasing. As you may already know, he loves to shop for ...
DWC is now stocking high temperature wire, sizes 16-10 AWG. SRML, also known as SFF-2, is rated at 150ºC and is a 600V single conductor product. It is available ...
A frequent question these days in the specialty wire and cable world is the difference between Diesel Locomotive Cable, or DLO, and welding cable. This article briefly highlights the ...
Solar energy, along with wind energy, are by far the two most popular forms of renewable energy sources in the world today. In this article, we will shine the ...
This article explains a popular form of copper tray cable called XLP or sometimes referred to as XLPE tray cable. XLP tray cable is a 600 volt product that ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
DLO Cable, or diesel locomotive cable, is a flexible single conductor copper cable used in motor and power leads. DLO cable can also be used to wire diesel locomotives, ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
When it comes to functionality and diversity in the specialty wire and cable industry, it is without a doubt that tray cable stands out as the clear winner. VNTC ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Today’s topic is Submersible Pump cable, or Sub Pump as its most commonly referred. This is a specialized product used to supply current/power to the Submersible Pump typically in ...
Indoor phone and data cable is manufactured in multiple styles, sizes and pair counts. This brief article is used to explain the similarities and differences between the different categories ...
This article is used to explain the most popular styles of copper medium voltage (MV) power cables and their usage. The standard range for medium voltage cables is between ...
There are a variety of wire and cable products that are manufactured in plenum versions. The most commonly used is plenum cable. Plenum cables are used in electrical or ...
One of the most popular mining cords today is Type G. Standard Type G mining cord is a bare copper cord rated at 2000 volts (2KV). Type G uses ...
There are many different constructions for outside phone cable. This article is used to explain the most popular styles as well as help identify the correct outside plant cable ...
Welding cable is a popular portable cord that is used in various welding applications as well as many power supply applications not exceeding 600V where some flexibility is required. ...