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The Advantages of Molded Cable Assemblies
Cabling is one of those components that people don’t often give much thought to, right? Need to power up something? Grab a cable, plug it in and go! But, what if that cable poses risks to which you are unaware? Could the construction of that cabling system cause a weakness in the wiring? The answers …
5 easy ways to fix fraying cables
It's a fact of life. Cables break, usually at the worst times possible. However, these easy steps can breathe some extra life into your most commonly used cables.
10 old cables you should keep around (and 6 to toss)
It's easy to grow a collection of old wires and cables. But which ones should you toss and which are still useful? This gallery should help you decide.
6 Great Car Battery Maintenance Tips
Owning jumper cables is like owning a truck. When you own a truck, people seem to cozy up to you when they are moving. Learn more about the 6 great car battery maintenance tips.
How to coil your own charging cords
This neat trick turns just about any straight cable into a clutter-reducing coiled one.
12 Surprising Ways to Use Zip Ties
Originally intended to corral cables and wires, zip ties are probably not the first product that comes to mind when you need to fix a broken zipper or pack for a trip. But these toothy plastic or nylon strips can do much more than contain cords. Read on to discover why you should add zip ties to your DIY arsenal to help you with storage, gardening, and other household tasks.
Common Questions for Custom Cable Assemblies
Loos and Company has a few rules of thumb when it comes to determining the right custom cable assembly for every application
Fiber vs. cable: What is the difference?
We break down the differences between fiber and cable, while highlighting their unique respective advantages.
Why Choose Fiber Optic Cables Over Copper Cables?
These are just a few of the reasons fiber optic cables offer advantages over traditional copper cabling.
The Cable Closet Contest: How Messy is your Cabling?
For those SpiceHeads who’ve been around for a while, this contest should bring back memories! But for those of you who are new or may have missed it, this is a contest where you...
Cable Entry Seals Prevent Rodents, Pests From Damaging Electrical Equipment
Understanding the behavior of pests is essential to assist electrical and mechanical designers in designing cable, pipe and conduit penetrations that are protected against infestation.
How to Salvage Your Frayed Charging Cables
Much like my mental state, are your power cords hanging on by a thread?
What on Earth is Preformed Cable?
A look into the Preforming process on Cable & Wire Rope!
Cabling: You Get What You Pay For
As we become more and more dependent on our technology, it is important that we don’t forget the cabling that this runs on. We don’t see most cabling so we tend to forget that it exists yet it i…
When Should You Use Braided Cables?
As society grows more dependent on connected devices and machines, shielded cables will be crucial to maintaining up-time without disruption.
How to locate underground faults on cable?
A common approach to test cable and determine insulation integrity is to use a hi-pot test. In a hi-pot test, a dc voltage is applied for 5 to 15 min
Why Industrial Fiber Cable?
Find out how you can minimize downtime during cable installation for rugged applications. Consider Belden fiber cable when strength and durability is what y...
3 Tips to Save Your C-Arm Cables
3 simple ways to keep your C-arm cables from being damaged.
How to extend your Oculus Rift cables for about $20
Rifting with a room-scale setup often means you need a bit more cable length to avoid toppling your PC or getting your feet tangled.
Wire and Cable Trends
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