TPC Wire & Cable Corp., a leading supplier of wire, cable, connectors and assemblies, is pleased to be exhibiting at Power-Gen® International in Orlando, FL December 9-11, 2014. The company will introduce its temporary power plug and play products that are designed as a critical component to emergency preparedness plans or a quick solution for […]
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When to use medium-voltage cables
Three ranges of voltages are available for cables today. Low-voltage designs—often those used in industrial settings—are rated to 2,000 V or lower. Medium voltage designs range from 2,000 to 35,000 V and high-voltage cables are those rated above 35,000 V. Medium-voltage cables are commonly used in mobile substation equipment, for distribution of power in industrial […]
Clever design twists on coil cords improve reliability
By Dale S. Long, Applications Engineer, & Ron Crouch, Applications Engineer, C&M Corp. Take a close look at industrial automation or military systems, and you’ll probably see a coil cord or two. You may not give them a second thought, but you should. These retractable power and signal cords can play an outsize role in […]
Ampacity correction factors for electrical wire and cable
Contributed by David Sedivy, Senior Product Manager, TPC Wire & Cable Corp. Choosing the right cable with the right capacity isn’t as simple as looking at conductor size. When reviewing cable ampacity, consider the application and the environment. Depending upon the application and/or environment, a correction factor may need to be applied to obtain the […]
Armored Cable vs. Flexible Cable: Key Differences
When transmitting data or conducting power in harsh environments, protecting your cables is crucial to safe and reliable operation. This is where armored cables come into play. They are used primarily in industrial applications, often in cable trays and raceways. They often not used in flexing applications. While they could operate there, the connector cable […]
Wire and cable manufacturer continues growth globally
After a two-hour visit to TPC Wire & Cable in Macedonia, Ohio, I learned that this local supplier of high-end cables and cable assemblies is considered by some of its customers as the Apple of the cable world. Why? Because when you visit the company’s facility, you learn that TPC specializes in engineering and design, […]
What are benefits of PVC in cable designs?
PVC is a surprisingly useful material, and is used in a wide variety of different manners in a number of diverse industries. PVC stands for polyvinyl chloride. It is a thermoplastic resin, which means it can be softened by heating, and is produced by a process known as polymerization. PVC is tough and resistant […]
Wet design cable for utility industry
Kerite, a manufacturer of insulated utility and industrial power cable, now offers a “wet design” for harsh utility operating conditions. This wet design is part of the standard Kerite utility cable construction. Utilities deal with flooded vaults, water soaked conduits and high water tables throughout the distribution system. These conditions can shorten the life of […]
Know what cable jacketing material is right for your application
I love when I stumble upon great engineering resources just by digging through websites of companies I don’t know much about. Like this morning, when I was looking at The Okonite Co.’s website. The more than 130-year old company makes 300 V to 345 kV insulated products for industrial, utilities, renewable energy and railroad and […]
Shielded cable assemblies provide high EMI/RFI protection
Woodhead MAX-LOC Plus shielded cord-grip assemblies from Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill., feature a nickel-plated aluminum housing and shielding ring for superior electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) protection. The assemblies allow OEMs and end-users to connect high-power electrical currents directly to an application with an exterior mounting enclosure, simplifying the installation process for high-volume, […]