Industry News & Insights

What Is MTW Wire? Machine Tool Wire Explained

MTW is the wire industrial control panels are built with: flexible stranding, oil-resistant PVC, and the UL 10...

Copper vs Aluminum Building Wire: Cost, Performance, and Code

For feeders and services, aluminum wire can cut conductor cost dramatically. For branch circuits, copper still...

THHN vs THWN-2: What the Letters Mean and Why It Matters

Nearly every spool of THHN sold today is dual-rated THHN/THWN-2. Here's what each rating actually certifies, a...

Type W vs SOOW: Choosing the Right Portable Power Cable

SOOW handles most portable power jobs at 600V. Type W steps up to 2kV with a heavier build for mining, enterta...

SIS Wire Guide: Switchboard Wiring, NEC Rules, and Specifications

SIS is the wire the NEC expects inside switchboards and switchgear. Here's what makes it different from other ...

DLO Cable vs Welding Cable: When to Use Each

DLO and welding cable are both flexible, rubber-jacketed power cables — but they are not interchangeable. Volt...

What Size Welding Cable Do I Need? (Amps × Distance Guide)

Welding cable size depends on two things: your welder's output amperage and the total length of your leads. Th...

Metric to AWG / MCM Conversion Chart (mm² to Wire Gauge Guide)

Copper vs. Aluminum Conductors: Key Differences, Advantages, and Applications

Aluminum conducts about 61% as well as copper at 30% of the weight. What that means for conductor size, alloys...