General Cable, Highland Heights, Ky., has introduced its High Speed, Xtra Low Friction (XLF) line of low- and medium-voltage industrial power cable. It is engineered with General Cable’s new high-speed technology for fast and easy installation and the latest lead-free EPR insulation technology. The XLF technology provides a significant reduction in installation pulling force, upwards to 80% versus standard cable, which […]
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Locking IEC power cords from L-com provide secure connections
L-com Global Connectivity, a designer and manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, announced today that they are now offering locking IEC power cords for use in power connectivity applications where vibration and other conditions may cause a power cord to become disconnected. L-com now offers four different series of locking power cords: locking C13 […]
Temporary & emergency power products at Power-Gen
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 […]
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 […]
