Make the best choice in industrial cable and wire

Industrial cable and wire typically consists of power cable - an assembly of two or more electrical conductors held together by a sheath. Commonly used power cables include nonmetallic sheathed cables. Often, industrial cable and wire contain a rubber-like synthetic polymer insulation, offering moisture resistance.

I recommend: Choose industry-respected industrial cable and wire, such as UniShield, FREP and VNTC from General Cable. Draka Cableteq and C&M are also leading industrial cable manufacturers.

Choose coaxial cable for networking

Coaxial cable is used as a transmission line and provides protection against outside signal interference. It is more expensive than telephone wire but has the ability to carry much more data. The primary type of cabling used by the cable television industry, coaxial cable is also used for computer networks.

I recommend: Alpha Wire Company and Belden are leading electrical cable manufacturers of coaxial cable. Choose 50 ohms coaxial cable from vendors like L-com for such functions as radio transmitter antenna connections, measurement devices and data communications. Use 75 ohms coaxial cable from electrical cable manufacturers like Cable Tel Industries for functions, such as carrying video signals, TV antenna signals and digital audio signals.

Fiber optic cable is a leading industry standard

Fiber optic cable has found its way into many industry applications due to its ability to address the needs of advanced networks. The most common uses of fiber optic cable are found in telecommunications, medicine, military, automotive and industrial applications.

I recommend: Purchase fiber optic cable at the Fiber Optic Cable Shop or at QVS. A list of vendors and manufacturers of fiber optic cables can also be found at Business.com.

Locate the best wholesale providers of electrical cable and wire

Many wholesale distributors buy direct from electrical cable manufacturers and pass savings on to customers.

I recommend: Fox Electric Supply Company markets itself as a “supermarket” to electricians and contractors. MidSouth Wire & Cable Co. offers monthly specials, and WesBell Electronics is also a leading distributor.