Although the majority of the present technologies used in our society today seem to be cordless and enabled sometimes by Bluetooth for example, technologies such as wireless local networks, tablets and cellular phones, are surprisingly powered by kilometers of...
Automotive & Transportation Industry
Comparing Cables to Cables: SOOW VS SJOOW
In today’s match off, we have decided to line up two bulk service cords (SOOW and SJOOW) that are similar but have differences that can help each other thrive in specific situations such as commercial, industrial, indoor, outdoor and residential...
Comparing Wires to Wires: TXL VS GXL
In today’s match off, we have decided to match up two automotive cross link wires, TXL and GXL. Many wires appear to be indistinguishable, yet they can have a significant impact on the performance and success of the electronic or application. Such automotive cross...
Comparing Cables to Cables: Welding Cable VS Battery Cable
Today in our comparing segment, we will be taking a look at two comparable types of cables, in some cases alternatives to each other. Like it is the case with most wires and cables, at the first sight they may seem the same, but even the slightest differences can...
Comparing Custom Colors to Custom Colors: Dyeing VS Striping
Today we compare two different methods of wire customization we offer, dyeing vs striping, and what makes them unique. We’ll compare advantages and disadvantages of the two and which one might be beneficial to you. In the wire and cable industry, wire and cable...
How to Interpret Portable Cord, Service Cord, Extension Cords and Power Cord Abbreviations
Not only electricians and technicians, but also household regulars like you and I, at one point in our lifetime have utilized extension or power cords to give power to a television, while technical electricians may use it for power tooling equipment. Though the...
WIREPEDIA: The History of Mil-Spec Wire & Cable
Ever wondered how internal wiring of military tanks and aircrafts manage to withstand heat and elements without disintegrating and constant replacement by their mechanics? Well today we’ll tell you what kind of wire military divisions use to...
Comparing Cables to Cables: SJT VS SVT
In today’s comparing match off, we have decided to focus on two comparable cables/cords, SJT and SVT, that have vast differences but also share similarities that help them prosper in particular applications that require multi-conductor cables designed for use in...
Comparing Insulations to Insulations: ETFE VS XL-ETFE
Today our comparing segment takes a look at two comparable insulations, Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) and Cross-Linked Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene (XL-ETFE), that share similarities but are also different. Today’s segment is designed to not only serve the...
Comparing Wires to Wires: SXL VS GXL
In today’s match off, we have decided to match up two automotive cross link wires, SXL and GXL. Many wires appear to be indistinguishable, yet they can have a significant impact on the performance and success of the electronic. Such automotive cross link wires, of...