Plastic coated wire and cable ties the machinery of modern life together. Whether for industrial applications or medical instruments, plastic coated wires are a part of our daily existence.
Plastic coated cables are flexible. Most industrial plastic coated cable is coated with polyvinyl chloride, or PVC. In this form, industrial plastic coated wire can withstand extreme heat and cold and still maintain its flexibility. PVC plastic coated cables also hold up well to daily sun exposure.
Other types of plastic coated cables are available for special purposes. A reliable distributor of plastic coated cables can tell you which coating is best for your needs. As you purchase plastic coated wire and cable for your business you need to do the following:
1. Find industrial plastic coated cable manufacturers in your area.
2. Work with a manufacturer to customize your plastic coated cable needs.
3. Develop the proper cable assemblies for your plastic coated wire as well.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Locate a distributor of plastic coated wires
While wire rope companies may not be listed in your local phone book, it doesn't hurt to check. A great number of companies do online business these days, and can ship the product to you as soon as you need it. Even if you work with someone online, you should expect to have the same personal touch as if you were in the same room with the salesperson.
I recommend: Absolute Custom Extrusions, Inc. offers a wide range of plastic-coated cable.
Continental Cable, LLC offers a chart on their website that not only breaks down their wide range of sizes, but also breaks down each cable size by weight per 1000 feet.
Specify your plastic coated cables needs to a distributor
Determine the type of cable you wish to have as the base of the plastic coated wire. Know what kind of twist you prefer. Decide how many wires you want in each bundle. Also, determine what the minimum breaking strength of the plastic coated wire should be.
I recommend: Stage Rigging Online gives some very clear examples of cable specifications. For even more detailed specifications, look at
Jaguar Industries, Inc.'s website.
Make sure you also purchase the proper cable assemblies or fasteners for your plastic coated cables
Decide if you need clamp-on fasteners, forks and eyes, or any number of other combinations. Each cable needs the right end assembly in order to work the way it should.
I recommend: American Riggers Supply, Inc. offers a wide range of custom-designed cable assemblies.
The Cable Connection can also provide cable assemblies for the ends of your plastic coated cables.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Plastic coated cables come in a variety of weights and twists. As you look at specs for plastic coated wire and cable, you may see numbers like "7 X 19." That means that there are seven bundles of wire, each with 19 wires twisted together to form a cable. The various combinations of wires and bundles work together to give you the strength and flexibility you need.
The official source of Plastic Coated Wire and Cable is
the Plastic Coated Wire and Cable page at Business.com
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