Depending on their applications and functions, electrical wires and cables come in a variety of shapes and sizes. There are coaxial, communication, heliax, radiating coaxial, triax, twinax cable etcetera. Also, it is essential to note that wires come in different colors and these colors serve different purposes, for example;
Hot wires: black, red, and orange.
Neutral wires: white and grey
Ground wires: green, and yellow-green.
It is important to know the differentiator of these electrical wires and cables. They both have different patterns of labelling for easy identification.
Cable labelling provides a lot of information about the insulation kinds, the number of wires, and the wire gauge. Some of the labels on the wires are as follows;
The 14-2G: which is made up of two insulated wires and one ground wire, each of which is 14 gauge.
The 14-3G: which is made up of three insulated wires and a ground wire, each of which is 14 gauge.
The 12-2 w/G: which has two insulated wires and a ground wire, each of which is 12-gauge.
The 12-3 w/G: which is made up of three insulated wires and a ground wire, each of which is 12-gauge, etcetera.
For wires, The insulation or plastic covering around the conducting wires is the most essential label among them. Here are a few examples of popular wire labels.
THHN
THWN
THW
XHHN
The following is the definition of each letter used in the labels above:
T: Means thermoplastic insulation, and this is a fire-resistant substance.
H: For Heat-resistant and can withstand temperatures of up to 167 degrees Fahrenheit.
HH: This means extremely heat resistant and can withstand temperatures of up to 194 degrees Fahrenheit.
W: Stands for Wet, which implies certified for damp environments. This wire can also be used in dry environments.
X: This means it is flame-resistant insulation and they are usually made from a synthetic polymer.
N: This stands for Nylon-coated which implies they have oil and fuel resistance.
The importance of electricity in this technological age cannot be undermined, because almost everything in this age is powered by electricity. Whether it is indoor or outdoor activity, every person, industry and corporations need a smooth supply of uninterrupted power to enable them to carry out their various activities. The steady transmission of this power is only possible with the help of electrical wires and cable.
Our top priority at Morven industrial Ltd is to offer consumers the satisfaction they want when they get high-quality products at a reasonable cost. Our electrical cables and wires meet such desires. We also offer a wide range of engineering products for industrial and home applications in large and small quantities to consumers globally. You can contact us right away to order your supplies.