A flexible cable covering, armor, core binder or shield of interwoven yarns, fine wires, fibers or flat metal strips.

A transparent to semi-transparent mineral silicate which can be separated into very thin leaves. It is useful as an electrical insulating material and performs at temperatures up to 900°C. When combined with glass or polyester tape it forms the basis for a functional, high temperature cable insulation system.

The maximum temperature at which a given insulation or jacket may be safely maintained during continuous use without incurring any significant thermally-induced deterioration.

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American Wire Gauge

Appliance Wiring Material

A helically applied tape used for holding assembled cable components in place until additional manufacturing operations are performed.

A cable is either an insulated conductor (one conductor cable) or a combination of conductors insulated from one another (multiple conductor cable).

The area of a circle one thousandth of an inch (or one mil) in diameter.

A material applied to the surface of a conductor to prevent environmental deterioration, facilitate soldering or improve electrical performance.