Wire Wisdom

Providing answers to some of the most frequently asked electrical and electronic wire and cable technical questions.
UL Follow-Up Services Maintain Product Integrity
Learn what it takes to be able to use the UL Marks and what value UL’s Follow-Up Services bring to users.
Conductor Coatings
Common conductor coating materials, application methods, thickness and more.
Conductor Resistance
This Wire Wisdom examines how resistance affects wire and cable.
Flexibility in Hazardous Locations
The NEC accommodates flexible connections in hazardous locations.
Industrial Control Panel Internal Wiring
Explore the existing options and changes for the new UL standards for Switchgear and Controlgear.
Jacketing Material for Cable Assemblies
An overview of the characteristics of several common jackets used for cords and cables in industrial automation applications.
Temperature Ratings
Learn about some of the most common temperature ratings used in the wire and cable industry.
Capitalizing on PVC Scrap Recycling
What happens with the leftover cable assembly insulation or jacket materials, such as PVC?
ROHS, WEEE and ELV
This Wire Wisdom provides a summary of three key regulations that apply to products used in the European Union.
Conductor Strand Types
Compare wire and cable conductor strand types with our clear diagrams and simple explanations.
