Wire and Cable Technical Specifications

Sometimes knowing what you need can be difficult to find and understand. Our specialists at Sterling Wire and Cable can help you get exactly what you need.

To help you understand the standards in the cable industry, we have compiled some technical documents on the right. If you still have questions, we are just a phone call away.

Sterling Wire and Cable
1117 Aldrich Ave N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411

Phone: (612) 521-8555
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American Wire Gauge

Amperage Conversions


Cable Flame Tests

CE and VDE Marks

Characteristic Comparison of Conductors

Color Codes

Common Acronyms for Variety of Organizations

Common Physical Characteristics

Comparative Properties of Fluoropolymers

Comparative Properties of Plastics

Conductor Operating Temperatures

Conduit Fill Chart

Conversion Chart

Cord End Preparation

Cord Set Applications

Cord Set Plug Configurations


Glossary of Terms


Insulation Material Property Chart

International Safety Standards Agencies


Methods of Shielding


Regulatory Safety Testing Standard Agencies

RoHS


Strand Chart - AWG Size

Stranding Classes

Suggested Ampacities - National Electrical Code


Temperature Conversion

Types of Tinning

Typical Temperature Range


UL Style Chart

Unit Conversion Factors


What is HAR

Wire and Cable Packaging and Handling

Wire Designations and Meaning


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