Electrical cables are sometimes made more flexible by stranding the wires. The process involves twisting or braiding the smaller individual wires to produce larger wires that are far more flexible. Small electrical wires are also bunched before concentric stranding, thereby adding more flexibility.
Types of Electrical Cables
There are various types of electrical cables available depending on the end use. These cables find application across industries. Some of the popularly used cables are:
- Coaxial Cable
- Control Cable
- Armoured Cable
- Fiber Optic Cable
- Telephone Cable
- Industrial Cable
- Wiring Cable
- Medical Cables
- Flat Cable
- Flexible Cable
- Power Cable
There are a variety of electrical cables made by manufacturers. These electrical cables are used in diverse applications and industries including:
- Telecommunications
- Agriculture
- Construction
Materials for Electrical Cable:
The electrical cables we use are made of various types of materials. A electrical cable has several layers and different layers are made from different materials. The conductors in the electric cables are usually made of metals or metallic alloys because metals are good conductor of electricity and also they are strong, ductile and durable. Similarly, the insulation of cables are made of such materials which are heat resistant, flexible, durable and non conducting. So we can categorize the electric cables on the basis of materials with which they are made.
