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The Book of Terms

The Book of TermsThe WJI Book of Wire & Cable Terms: an interactive experience of learning and sharing
This book, written by industry volunteers and containing more than 5,000 entries, is an asset for newcomers to wire and cable.

At the same time, it also represents an opportunity for industry veterans to give back by either updating or adding to the more than 5,000 entries. This is an honor system process. Entries/updates must be non-commercial, and any deemed not to be so will be removed. Share your expertise as part of this legacy project to help those who will follow. Purchase a printed copy here.

   

 

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Dutch Weave

Another name for Hollander weave. Has a tapered or wedge-shaped opening because the weft wire is lighter and woven closely together, while the warp is heavier, spaced farther apart and is not crimped by the weaving.

Duty Cycle

A rating that describes the ability of an electric device to carry a current load for a given frequency of use.

DWA

Designation for Double Wire Armored.

Dwell

A planned delay in a timed control program.

Dyform Strand

A Bridon American Corp. trade name for the special strand used as the central streng­thening core in lightweight plastic insulated submarine telephone cable. It is also used by the civil engineering industry, as the strength member in pre-stressed concrete. It is stranded normally and then drawn down under tension to increase tensile strength and give a smooth surface.

Dynamic

A state in which one or more quantities exhibit appreciable change within an arbitrarily short time interval.

Dynometer

A meter to measure force or power; force such as tension, power such as motor output.
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