Author Archives: Mandy Dai

Do encoder cables need to be shielded?

Yes—most encoder cables should be shielded, especially in industrial environments where motors, drives, relays, welders, [...]

What is flexible wire called?

A flexible wire is generally called a flexible cable or flexible cord, depending on its [...]

Where is flex cable used?

Flex cable is used wherever electrical power or signals must move reliably through equipment that [...]

Which wire is flexible?

Flexible wire typically means a stranded-conductor cable built to withstand repeated bending without conductor breakage—common [...]

Can flexible cables be used in e‑chains?

Flexible cables can be used in e‑chains (energy chains), but only if they are designed [...]

What is a drag chain cable?

Drag chain cable (often paired with a cable carrier) is a specialized high flex cable [...]

can flex cable be repaired？

Flex cables can sometimes be repaired, but success depends on the damage type, pitch, and [...]

is cat7 compatible with rj45？

Cat7 can be used with RJ45-style terminations in many real-world installations, but compatibility depends on [...]

Is Cat7 overkill for home use?

Most home networks won’t see a real-world benefit from cat7 ethernet cable​ unless you’re running [...]

How to identify Cat6a cable?

Identifying a Cat6a Ethernet cable is mostly about verifying the printed jacket markings and then [...]