We’ve made a list of the top 30 terms to know in cable manufacturing as below.
- Charge – the amount of electricity in a condenser or conductor
- Active Current – measured in watts, the active current is the component of current in phase with the voltage
- Breakdown Voltage – the voltage at which the insulation between two conductors deteriorates
- Rated Temperature– the highest temperature at which a component can operate for a long period of time without losing functionality
- Ampacity or Current Carrying Capacity– the maximum current, measured in amperes, a conductor can carry without overheating or exceeding its temperature ratings
- BareConductor – a type of conductor made up of groups of wires to form a single component
- Cable Filler – material used to fill a cable so that it is round and durable, while providing conductor spacing in order to meet industry standards
- AWG– abbreviation for American Wire Gauge
- Area of Conductor– The size of a conductor cross section measured in circular mils, square, etc..
- Braid – a group of fibrous or metallic filaments woven into a covering over one or more wires
- Cabling– The twisting together of two or more insulated conductors to form a cable.
- Color code– A system for circuit identification through use of solid colors and contrasting tracers.
- Insulation– a material with a strong resistance to the flow of electricity and is used to separate close electrical components
- Flex Life – the amount that a cable or conductor can be repeatedly bent without breaking
- Jacket – also known as a sheath, the jacket is the outer protective covering of a wire or cable, typically made from plastic or elastomer
- Connector– A device used to physically and electrically connect two or more conductors.
- Continuity Check–A test to determine whether electricity current flows continuously throughout the length of a single wire or individual wires in a cable.
- Tinning– the process of covering wire in molten tin, to help aid in soldering and prevent corrosion
- Harness – an arrangement of cables and wires, typically with many breakouts, that have been pulled together into a jacket or sheath in order to interconnect a circuit
- Current-Carrying Capacity– the maximum current, measured in amperes, a cable or conductor can carry without overheating or exceeding the jacket temperature rating
- Dielectric– an insulating material that allows electrostatic attraction and repulsion between two conductors
- Leakage Current– the unwanted passage of current through or over an insulator
- Moisture Resistance– a material’s ability to avoid absorbing moisture from the air or when it is submerged in water
- Shield– a metallic layer, such as a tape, serve or braid, around a conductor to prevent leakage current, and to prevent interference between the enclosed wire and external jacket
- Shock Test– this test is intended to determine the durability of a cable through harsh physical movement and concussion, which may occur during use
- Abrasion Resistance – a wire or cable’s durability and resistance to wear over time
- Crimp Termination – a solderless electrical connection typically used on stranded wire
- Splice – used to join two different wires together either by soldering or crimping; it is important to know what kind of splice is needed for your application
- Heat Shrink Tubing – is used to insulate wires, joints, and terminals, and can provide abrasion resistance and environmental protection
- Drawing– In wire manufacturing, pulling the metal through a die or series of dies to reduce diameter to a predetermined usable size.
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