Characteristics That Make For Flexible Welding Cable
It’s never good to use cables with insulation that is not strong enough for the environment it will be used in; however, it is also true that stronger insulation reduces flexibility in a significant manner. In order to choose the right cable for the job, you need to consider what environmental dangers you’ll be working around.
Oils, cleaning solutions, seawater, and high moisture are necessary to consider when deciding what cable insulation is appropriate for your job. The key to finding flexible welding cable will be choosing a cable that balances the level of protection and durability you need and the ability to work with the spaces you’ll be working with. To do that, you’ll need to document environmental hazards and cross-reference them with the cables you are considering. Thankfully, most cables will include their certifications in their documentation or listed on their packaging.
Another key factor in the flexibility of any cable is the gauge of the cable. Gauge refers to the thickness of the cable; the thicker the cable is, the less flexible it will be. However, it is important to remember that the gauge of a cable also affects its ampacity, or how much current it can carry. If you need more flexibility, you can often go for a smaller gauge cable by purchasing a shorter cable.
If you’re working in a particularly tight space, going with a short, smaller gauge cable can ensure that you end up with a flexible welding cable that will do the job right. One of the best ways to improve a cable’s flexibility in the manufacturing process is to braid the copper in extremely fine strands.
High strand count cables have large numbers of thinner copper strands, which means that the copper bends more easily without adding or removing thickness from the cable. Choosing a high strand count cable is also likely to give you a cable that is higher quality and more durable since the manufacturing process of high strand count cables is more involved. Once again, when choosing high strand count cables, it may be important to consider using a shorter cable, as longer lengths of high strand count cable can become more expensive than low strand count cables.
Thankfully, strand count has a negligible effect on ampacity, meaning that you do not need to realistically include it in your ampacity calculations. When you’re ready to buy a flexible welding cable, make sure you shop with a company that has your needs in mind. Come visit us today! For more information about Fire Alarm Cables and Marine Battery Cable Please visit : Electric Wire & Cable Specialists (EWCS).
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