TPC Wire & Cable Corp. (TPC) is pleased to announce it has launched an exclusive partnership with Pfisterer, the leading German manufacturer of medium and high voltage electrical equipment for energy infrastructure. The relationship makes TPC the only value-added reseller and systems integrator of select Pfisterer products in North America. The relationship with Pfisterer makes […]
TPC Wire & Cable introduces Trex-Onics sootblower cable
TPC Wire & Cable Corp., Macedonia, Ohio, introduced a new, lightweight sootblower cable that is designed to survive the harsh industrial environments where boilers and furnaces are found. Trex-Onics sootblower cable is designed to be abrasion, heat and moisture-resistant. It has ideal properties for the long, retractable sootblower application. Since it is designed from a lighter, durable […]
Cabling flexibility and speed reign in industrial motion cables
If there is one word to describe the most important attribute of industrial motion cables today, it would probably be flexibility. Flexible cables allow for more compact designs and more cycles than ever before. Similarly, VFDs and other automation systems requiring tight bending radii are looking for smaller cables that can withstand high speeds. Flexibility […]
What industries are making the most impact on cable designs?
This article was updated with new text and images on December 15, 2015. It has become clear that labor-intensive and automated processes are using more industrial cables than ever before. Here, a number of cable manufacturers discuss what industries have been key in the design innovations that are helping to change data, networking and […]
Custom, flexible cable helps make refurbished imaging machines like new
Classic Diagnostic Imaging, Macedonia, Ohio provides new, used and refurbished components for medical imaging equipment, including portable imaging machines. The portable units are designed to go to patients, rather than patients having to be moved to the X-ray room. This can be very beneficial to hospitals and doctor’s offices as it offers a safer alternative […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Basket-crane cable available for immediate delivery
TPC Wire & Cable Corp., Macedonia, Ohio, introduces the Super-Trex Basket-Crane Cable, which was designed specifically for use on lifting equipment, spreader-cranes and gravity fed crane systems. Often called “bologna cable,” this product is available for immediate shipping, eliminating the problem of waiting on suppliers to deliver in a timely manner. Super-Trex Basket-Crane Cable is […]
IP68-rated cordsets connect quickly, seal against moisture
TPC Wire & Cable Corp.,Macedonia, introduces a new product to its Thermo-Trex family of cables for dust and water ingress. Thermo-Trex 500-Plus 12 AWG Cord Sets are designed with a tear-resistant silicone jacket and fully-bonded silicone head providing an IP68-rated seal against moisture. It is an ideal choice for applications where electrical connections are exposed […]
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