The Book of Terms

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The Book of Terms The 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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Cable Vulcanizer

Compression molding machine used to repair cable jacketing that has had a part removed for splicing, for adding connectors or other devices or for replacing damaged sections.

Cable, Aerial

An assembly of one or more conductors and a supporting messenger.

Cable, Armored

A cable having armor. See Armor

Cable, Belted

A multiconductor cable having a layer of insulation over the assembled insulated conductors.

Cable, Butt

See Cable, Hand.

Cable, Coaxial

A cable used for high frequency, consisting of two cylindrical conductors with a common axis separated by a dielectric; normally the outer conductor is operated at ground potential for shielding.

Cable, Duplex

A twisted pair of cables.

Cable, Electric

A length of single insulated conductor (solid or stranded) or two or more such conductors each provided with its own insulation that are laid up together. The insulated conductor(s) may or may not be provided with an overall mechanical protective covering.