Flexible Cable and Wire Applications and Uses

Study cable and wire applications and uses to put your product to work

By Denise Brown
Flexible cables serve a large variety of purposes. Flexible electrical wire is often a vital component of electrical and electronic equipment. It has uses in military and industrial settings. Flexible wiring is not only a component of medical equipment, but doctors also use it to perform medical procedures.

Chances are good that any mechanical item you pick up today has some piece of flexible cable and wire in it. As you look at cable and wire applications and uses you also need to consider individual components of the wiring. These include:

1. The size of the flexible cable or flexible wire. This includes the tensile strength, as well as the thickness of the individual wires.

2. The configuration of the flexible cable and wire. Twisting wires around each other in particular patterns sets up the configuration.

3. The jacket on the flexible cable and wire. This is the protective coating and it comes in a variety of thicknesses.

 

Use flexible wire designed for general purposes

This includes wiring created for electronics and instrumentation. Much of this type of flexible wiring is small in diameter. Wiring in this category can be as flexible as hair or more rigid.
Try: The flexible wire products from Calvert Wire & Cable are suitable for electronics and other industrial implementation. The company lists the specific uses for each of its flexible cable types. Buy flexible cable from Interstate Wire for general-purpose use, as well as electronic and instrumentation purposes. Among its selection you can find flexible industrial USB cables and flat flexible cable options, as well as a wide variety of jacketing options.

Locate flexible wire constructed to meet military specifications

When you buy flexible wire for military purposes, it must meet certain International Standard Organization (ISO) guidelines. The manufacturer of military flexible wire must be ISO certified to meet those standards.
Try: You can find a list of flexible cable and wire applications and uses for military equipment from the flexible cable and wire distributors at Calmont Wire and Cable. The company's site also lists resource where you can find other uses and applications for industrial flexible cable. For a better understanding of flexible cable and wire applications and uses, study the diagrams and corresponding information from Loos and Co.. Many of its industrial flexible wire options are military grade.

Find aerospace certified flexible cables

Even though you may not be manufacturing an item to send into space, flexible wires and cables designed for that purpose can withstand extreme heat and cold. So this particular type of wiring may be suitable for your product.
Try: Allied Wire and Cable produces flexible cables for aerospace projects. These flexible wires are capable of withstanding extremes in temperatures while still retaining their flexibility. Cable Specialties is an ISO registered firm that offers flexible cable and wire that meets rigid aerospace specifications. It also offers flexible cable wire for military installations.