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Thursday, May 12, 2011

Cables – Numerous Options And Applications


As technology continues to drive the world, an often overlooked aspect of most systems and networks lies in the lowly cable. Whether you are wiring your home during new construction, handling the cable needs of a huge commercial complex, or using cables temporarily for a major event indoors or outside, you'll find yourself facing a need for cable. While most people are unaware of it, there are many different types of cables and wires that exist. From environmentally friendly cables to high grade military wire, whatever your cable needs may be you have more options at hand than you might suspect.

Green cables are becoming much more popular as concerns about the environment continue to grow. Many homes under construction now utilize these cables to wire networks, home theater systems, gaming centers, and computers for a number of reasons. First, they are made without the use of PVC, lead, halogen, and other harmful chemicals and materials. During a fire these chemicals will give off a thick black smoke filled with cancer causing agents. They're much less toxic and even have less of a negative impact if they find their way into our nation's landfills. These cables are becoming more available than ever and are easy to find.

Military cable is just what it sounds like – cables used predominantly by the military to carry data between command centers and other installations. While they are more expensive than standard cable, these types of cables are growing in popularity in private use due to their reliability and durability. High frequency applications are commonly needed in military settings and in private ones now as well, and these cables are designed to not only handle those frequencies without signal degradation but also to stand up to the most taxing conditions. High heat, severe moisture, extreme cold, and other conditions that would destroy most cable's effectiveness have little effect on these cables.

Finally, flexible cable is another type of cable that sees plenty of use but is often not given a second glance. This cable is commonly found in most industrial settings and is designed to withstand flexing, twisting, turning, and other stresses that other cables would fall apart on. Running from a control center along the length of moving machine parts such as robotic arms and other tools, these cables can withstand the constant pressure that these applications create. From environmentally friendly to incredibly durable, no matter what type of cable you need, there is absolutely a solution out there.

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