Cables consist of more than just conductors; they feature a jacket. Whether it’s a coaxial, ethernet or fiber optic cable, it will feature a jacket. Jackets play an important role in protecting cables from damage. For a better understanding of …

Fuses play an important role in protecting electrical devices from damage. All electrical devices are powered by electricity. If they receive too much electricity, though, they may sustain permanent damage. Fuses are designed to protect electrical devices from overcurrent. When …

Heat shrink connectors offer a simple and effective way to terminate cable and wire ends. They are available in many of the same styles as traditional connectors, including spade, ring and butt splice styles. While traditional connectors typically require crimping, …

Solar panels are on the rise. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), they produce approximately 91 billion kWh of energy each year in the United States. Whether you’re planning to install polycrystalline, monocrystalline or thin-film solar panels, though, …

Wire ferrules are commonly used to secure the ends of stranded wire. Unlike solid wire, stranded wire doesn’t have a solid core. Rather, the core is made of multiple strands. Some stranded wires have seven strands, whereas others have 19 …

January 25, 2022 – Today is an exciting day for Monroe Titan and its growing list of customers as we have launched a new website combining our industry leading knowledge with a fast and secure online buying experience. Customers will …

Not all types of cable feature straight conductors. Some types feature insulated conductors that are twisted together in sets of two. Known as twisted pair cable, it’s commonly used for telecommunications. Twister paid cable features multiple insulated conductors. The insulated …

Internal combustion engines for automobiles have been around for many years, and the industry has developed a fueling infrastructure to support all the vehicles that are currently produced. But with the recent rise in production of electric cars, new electric …

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has its eyes set on creating greener airports with fewer emissions. Recently the FAA announced a series of grants to fund various airport projects, many of which seek to reduce airport pollution. Airplanes, of …