Understanding AWG – Did You Know #5
AWG… you hear this word a lot in our industry but Did You Know?
What is VW-1 and Why is it Important?
Electrical fire safety is crucial within the home appliance industry. Cooking appliances have been the leading cause in home structure fires, as reported by the National Fire Incident Reporting System and various annual surveys. In the effort to reduce electrical…
Happy Inventors’ Day (& Happy Birthday to Thomas Edison!)
Happy Birthday to Thomas Edison, who was awarded the patent for the “electric conductor” in 1892, the beginning of wiring and cabling.
Did You Know… (#3)
Choosing the right type of wire for a project requires various considerations depending on the amperage load and application. Factors to Determine: Appropriate gauge of wire to use Type of metal wire to use Material: aluminum or copper Stranded or solid wire…
Did You Know… (#2)
Did you know that the first detachable electric plug was patented over a century ago? Patented in 1904 by Harvey Hubbell II, it revolutionized the means of connecting electrical wires to power supply. The first plugs introduced the convenience of…
Did You Know… (#1)
Did you know that wire harnesses are assembled by hand? Yes, automated manufacturing has increased significantly in past years making it possible for wire cutting, stripping, and crimping to be done with much more speed and precision, but still some…
