Flex Ribbon
How to Select a Wire or Cable
If you are about to purchase wire or cable for the first time, or Even If You Have Purchased it in the Past, May you find the task daunting. After all, most distributors stock Thousands of wire and cable products. Your application May require ribbon cable, ribbon cable But specific Which should you buy? Having Choices is important, But with so many choices, decision-making Can Become overwhelming.
Do You Know What questions to ask? Before Beginning a search, equip yourself with the right Knowledge. Background Combined with basic information preparation command Can Give You Some During the buying process. In the article, "Specifying High-Performance Cables: The Devil Is In The Details, "by Alpha Wire Company, They Evaluate four main issues to be considered. These are cable shielding, flexibility, chemical resistance, and temperature range.
Shielding
When Purchasing cable, be sure to explore cable shielding. Shielding the electrical Ensure That process runs Smoothly. An engineer will tell you shielding minimizes signal Problems of exit or entrance Caused by Interference. Offered Types include braid, foil, spiral, or a combination braid / foil shield. Each type has Advantages and disadvantages:
Foil Shields:
Uses: CATV, MATV, Video, Computer I / O cables
Advantages: 100% cable coverage, low weight and low cost
Disadvantages: High DC resistance and lower mechanical strength
Braid Shields
Uses: Computers for process to terminate or control interconnect Applications
Advantages: Great structural Integrity, flexibility and flex life
Disadvantages: Does Not Provided full coverage, heavy
Spiral Shield:
Uses: Microphone, audio retractile cords and cables
Advantages: Great Flexibility and flex life
Disadvantages: Not Effective audio frequency range above
Combination Shields:
Uses: Video, CATV, MATV, networking, computer I / O cables
Advantages: 100% foil coverage, strong and low resistance
Disadvantages: Higher Other Than cost shields
Chemical Resistance
An engineer will tell you That electrical Possess cables Various Levels of chemical resistance, But There May be more to it. You should know Chemicals Which Could present a problem in the Entire Potential lifespan of your cable. Also, consider That oils and corrosive chemical vapors or liquids enter Into Potentially Could the cable connections. Any type of chemical intrusion Could lead to cable failure. You Need to add Additional might to Prevent moisture sealing Permeation.
Temperature
Temperature range Is Another essential factor in the mix of Things. What will your cable temperatures to withstand Need to Be Effective? You May Find That a cable all the NECESSARY Possessed electrical features required for extreme temperatures, But will it be Able to Adapt to the physical temperature Demands Associated With That?
Flexibility & Flex
A flexible cable installation and troubleshooting Can Make much easier. However, did you know that "and flexing" That issue is to Different Needs to be addressed? Due to the nature of many manufacturing Applications, May encounter constant flexing cables. Particular Better cables are built for this Than Others.
Conclusion
There is more to Finding the ideal cable Than meets the eye. Do not Be Intimidated by choices. A cable exists for just about Every application environment and if you Know What to look for. Spend Some Time Asking the right questions and Every Consider angle.
About the Author
Tim Flynn is the President of Allied Wire and Cable, a leading value-added distributor of electrical wire, cable, tubing, connectors, and accessories, headquartered in Collegeville, PA. Tim, a graduate of Drexel University, has been President of AWC for its entire 20+ years in business, and he has guided the rapid growth of the customer-focused, relationship-based company. For more about AWC, please visit: http://www.awcwire.com/
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