Reference Data

A well engineered electrical cable is the product of a combination of many independent factors. Too often the precise applications for wire and cable are not thoroughly analyzed during specification. We have put together the following reference materials to assist you with your wire and cable design. If we can be of any further assistance in this area, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly and experienced staff.

Wire & Cable Glossary

Color Codes

• International Color Codes for Thermocouple Cables
  
• Multi/Cable Multiconductor Color Chart
  
• Standard Industry Color Codes
  
• ANSI/ISA Thermocouple Color Codes
  
• Multi/Cable Multi-Pair Color Codes
  
• Choosing Proper Primary Insulations
• Typical Properties of Multi/Cable Insulations
• Jacketing Insulations
• Thermocouple Wire Weights & Resistances

Conversion Charts

• Metric
  
• Temperature
  
• Cross Reference AWG to MM2
  
• Unit Conversion Factors
  
• Decimal

Suggested Ampacities

Copper Wire Stranding Data

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