SO CABLE

CABLE BASICS

Today, we live in a society where words like SO cable, SOW cable and fiber optic cable are batted around as everyday fodder. These cables power our communities – and we are so reliant on them that it is sometimes difficult to imagine a cable-less life. All of these helpful tools stem from a single invention: the cable.

• In the beginning, there were no acronyms attached to the word. Cable was simple; its uses were narrow.
• Thank the invention of metallic wire for the many electronic devices you’re able to enjoy.  It is the true reason electricity is conducted through the cable.
• Inside the most basic of cables, you will discover a central conductor, insulator, optional shield and protective layer. Many of the varieties of cables we choose from today offer varied protection from the elements, thanks to a protective layer that can be rendered water or oil-proof.
• Think of the conductor as the workhorse of the cable. It carries the electrical signal and thus is the reason that the application is successfully powered.

With all the different names of cables out there, it can be confusing to wade through the specifics.  When you are confused about the difference between SO cable, SOW cable and SOOW cable, remember that they are all extremely similar – and that all of them can thank the original uncomplicated cable for their very existence.

Contact Delco Wire today at 1-800-714-WIRE (9473) for a large selection of cable.