Cable Management

The Difference Between Cables, Wires & Conductors

Wire: A wire is defined as a single rod of metal with a small ratio of diameter to length.

Conductor: A Conductor is an uninsulated piece of metal suitable for carrying an electric current. There are different types of conductors, and they're known as solid conductors and stranded conductors. The stranded wires are made up of a group of smaller solid strands. These wires are twisted together to create a more flexible stranded conductor. For example, cables may be referred to as 7/36 wire in 26 AWG. The conductors have seven strands of 36 gauge wire, all twisted together to make the 28 AWG conductor.

Cable: A cable is either a single-stranded conductor or a combination of conductors insulated from one another (multi-conductor cable).

The first important step in distinguishing heat shrink constructions from one another is the shrink ratios. Heat shrink arrives larger than its finished product, which allows several wires to fit inside easily. Once the heat is applied, that heat shrink material will shrink, and the shrink ratio is how much that specific material will shrink from its original form. The tubing will also shrink in circumference and overall length, which is an important consideration when planning out an application. 

Electrical braids are one of the obscure types of electrical products that our team supplies. Each braid is extremely effective for specific types of applications, as each material and construction offers different kinds of benefits. This blog breaks down precisely what an electrical braid is, where it's used, and what the most popular constructions currently are.

When you think of a value-added service, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? Is it a service that saves money, a discounted service, or maybe even a service that increases the value of your product. The reality is, all of these things are true because with different services distinct benefits begin to emerge. This cabling breakdown we'll be going over the popular service, Cutting and Stripping, and the various opportunities it provides.

Cable management refers to the management of electrical and optical cable within designated installations. With a variety of different products used across a number of industries, the capabilities are endless, from tidying up an entertainment system to bundling dozens of wires inside of a single sleeve. Today's blog, we'll be discussing the differences between 2 of the most popular types of cable management products, Tubing and Sleeving.