Electrical Wire & Cable Specialists

If you’re getting set up for a new welding job and need supplies, it’s beyond important to know precisely what you’re looking for before you buy. Buying the wrong cable can end up slowing down a job, wasting money, and give you unneeded stress, especially when you’re buying 1 AWG welding cable . Because of its relative thickness, 1 AWG welding cable requires more careful selection than some other types of cable. With that in mind, here’s what you should know and look for when you’re buying a 1 AWG cable: 1. What Makes a 1 AWG Cable Special? 1 AWG cable is very thick, being on the lower end of the AWG (American Wire Gauge) measurement specifications. If you’re not familiar with AWG measurements, the smaller the number of the gauge, the thicker the wire. A 1 AWG cable is 7.348mm in diameter and offers considerable ampacity, making it the ideal choice for jobs that require higher electrical currents. 2. How Is 1 AWG for Flexibility? As a general rule of thumb, the larger the...

Despite appearances, not all AWG Marine Battery Cable is constructed the same. This also applies to how the base materials used in the cable are acquired and engineered into the product. Electrical Wire and Cable Specialists (EWCS) design and engineer their products for the tough demands of the marine environment. Utilizing only the best in base metals and other components which go into their marine battery cable, EWCS insures their customers will receive the best product on the market. Meeting UL and USCG Specifications is Only Part of the Story All manufacturers must meet the same guidelines in order to sell their products, but EWCS goes further to insure customer satisfaction. EWCS manufactures their AWG Marine Battery Cable in the following sizes: ● 2 AWG ● 4 AWG ● 6 AWG ● 8 AWG ● 10 AWG ● 12 AWG ● 10 AWG - 2 Conductor Flat Cable ● 10 AWG - 3 Conductor Flat Cable ● 16 AWG - 2 Conductor Flat Cable Marine Environment Engineering Considerations Marine cond...

Many contractors and electricians are familiar with Belden Fire Alarm Cable as it has been utilized in many projects for many years. Belden has set a very high standard for their Fire Alarm Cable products and offers a wide variety of products for use in residential and commercial building projects. Shielded and Non-Shielded Cable Available For Installation The Belden company splits their designs between shielded cable and non-shielded cable in the following sizes and configurations: UnShielded Multi-Conductor Power Limited Cable * ● 12 AWG ● 14 AWG ● 16 AWG ● 18 AWG ● 22AWG Shielded Multi-Conductor Power Limited Cable * ● 12 AWG ● 14 AWG ● 16 AWG ● !8 AWG ● 22 AWG *Both of the above product groups are FPLR/CMG FT4 Rated Belden also offers the above sizes and configurations in NPLF and FPLP as well as in power limited and non-power limited specifications. Belden company has been manufacturing and supplying cabling products like their Fire Alarm...