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...
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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...
Comparing Wires to Wires: THHN VS TFFN
In today's segment of Comparing Wires to Wires, we will be concentrating in building and fixture wire, TFFN and THHN. TFFN and THHN are manufactured in conformance to the NEC, short for National Electrical Code. In the following blog we'll talk about the difference...
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...
Stranded and Solid Wire, What’s Different?
Almost always you’ll find cables and wires as cable assemblies and wire harnesses inside electronic devices. Cables, but most importantly wires which end up making cables, come in two types. The first wire we’ll speak about is solid wires. Solid wire refers to the...
Comparing Insulations: Heat Shrink Tubing vs Electrical Tape
In our segment today we've decided to compare insulation. Insulation is one of those things that might seem insignificant or rather considered as, 'all the same' sort of like tissue. Well today we will not only bust that myth but take a look at the difference between...
Z-Tronix adds Artos for Custom Wire and Cable Assemblies
Z-Tronix Invests in Artos for Custom Wire and Cable Assemblies In an effort to increase consistency of quality for our customers and their end users, Z-Tronix has recently invested in engineering machinery giant, Artos, adding equipment to all manufacturing...
Z-Tronix adds Wire & Cable Custom Labeling
Brady Wraptor Custom Labeling Equipment for Wires and Cables Are you looking into reducing or eliminating manual processes? Or improve your throughput by reducing waste and as a result improve your bottom line? Well with Z-Tronix's recent investment and addition...
Added Equipment for Hose & Tube Fitting Assembly
Demand for Custom Hose and Tube Fitting Assemblies With today’s higher demand for air, gas and/or oil transporting tubes and hoses, custom wire harness and cable assembly manufacturers have had to evolve into custom hose and tube assembly manufacturers as...