Cabling Fun Facts
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Explore the process of conductor plating in electrical and electronic component manufacturing. Learn about the advantages and applications of Tin, Silver, and Nickel methods, along with specialized techniques. Discover how these plating materials enhance performance, durability, and resistance to environmental factors.
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Every year, approximately one million New Yorkers and surrounding locals gather in Times Square to celebrate the approaching new year, with millions more spectating around the world as we bid farewell to the past and welcome the future. For this week on the Sycor blog, we’re looking at the story behind as well as the electrical components within the Big Apple’s Times Square Ball!
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Wire and cable have millions of uses in society today, and because of these different applications, manufacturers and distributors have created what are known as "value-added services". These services are offered as a type of cost-effective way to help electrical personnel save on labour, time, and spending. One of these underrated services that's often overlooked is Wire & Cable Bundling.
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Heat shrink tubing (also known as heat-shrinkable tubing) comes in a larger overall diameter than required in order to accommodate the wires and cables that need to be placed inside of it. Once the right amount of heat (depending on the material) is applied, the heat shrink contracts to form a tight seal around the inner components. This effective piece of cable management technology has 4 noticeable benefits that it brings to its applications.
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EPDM Insulation, also known as Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer, is synthetic rubber insulation. Created using a chemically cross-linked elastomer, EPDM is one of the most flexible, durable, and resistant compounds on the market.