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Go Back to School with CableOrganizer®
By CableOrganizer®Backpacks coming out of hibernation and the smell of freshly sharpened pencils in the air can only mean one thing: it’s back-to-school time. While it’s always a shame to see...
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Cable Management
Ordering Continuous Lengths or Segments of Wire Loom, Braided Sleeving, and Heat Shrink
By CableOrganizer®When ordering products like wire loom, braided sleeving and heat shrink tubing, the product’s length is specified per line item. Some general information is below about how to order each...
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Material
IP Ratings (Ingress Protection)
The protection of enclosures against ingress of dirt or water is defined in the International Electrotechnical Commission(IEC) standard IEC 60529. Conversely, an enclosure which protects equipment against ingress of particles...
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Cable Management,
Cable Trays,
Material
What's the Big Deal About Zinc Whiskers?
You may think zinc whiskers sound harmless enough, judging by their name, but these microscopic zinc shards can wreak havoc on a server room or data center. Zinc whiskers can...
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Wires & Cables
What Are Wire Markers Used For?
When an application has a significant number of wires, cables, hoses, or pipes, it is important to label and identify them to indicate their purpose, function, or destination. Wire markers...
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Energy Conservation
Energy Saving Tips for Businesses
It’s almost impossible to go online, turn on the TV, or open a magazine, without running across tips on how to conserve energy at home. But what about in the...
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Electrical Safety
Sometimes It's Good to Be the Weakest Link
A fuse is a critical — albeit simple — part of many complex electrical systems. Its responsibility is to prevent potential catastrophic loss. Fuses are made of a metallic-type element...
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Electrical Safety
What Exactly is an Electrical Fuse?
An electrical fuse is a current interrupting device. It protects an electrical circuit in which it is installed, by creating an open circuit condition, in response to excessive current. When...
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Electrical Safety
How Do You Know the Right Fuse for Your Circuit Protection Needs?
As electrical products continue to evolve, so does circuit protection. An array of fuses on the market have each been developed to protect electrical circuits — an electric current’s closed...
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Office Organization
Which Desk Outlet is Right for You?
There are many choices in life that should not be taken lightly, like buying a car or house, for example. Then there’s figuring out if you should accept that job...
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Tools
5 Tools That Can Make You Better at Your Job
There's plenty to be said for dressing for success, but if you're an electrician, general contractor, carpenter, or other hands-on professional, it all comes down to skill — and the...
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Tools
Different Crimpers Offer a Variety of Features
Crimpers are valuable tools that terminate electrical wiring with ease. They are used to crimp a connector onto a wire or cable in a range of wiring applications, including those...
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Cable & Hose Protection
Save Money While Protecting Your Electrical Cords with Inexpensive Cable Covers
Defending your electrical cords from pets, children, and traffic can be a very hard task at times, but it’s important to keep everyone safe around them. You may think purchasing...
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Cable & Hose Protection,
Traffic Safety & Control
Tips for Protecting Cables from Traffic
You and your employees will always encounter some type of cable on the job. There are also cables in your home you need to deal with. Whatever the setting, you...
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Cable & Hose Protection
Tips for Cable Protection in a Veterinarian's Office
Your veterinarian's office has all types of pets walking through its doors each day, from the second the hospital opens, to the moment it closes. Some pets are well-trained and...
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Cable & Hose Protection,
Traffic Safety & Control
Easy Steps for Protecting Hoses from Traffic
Protecting your hoses from traffic is important. It keeps them safe from abuse and damage. Cable cover also safeguards persons and vehicles that might cross the hose's path. Whether you're...
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Workplace Safety
Preventing Tripping Accidents in the Workplace
Maintaining a safe working environment for all the employees at your workplace is a vital part of your job. Walking around the work area will help you locate any tripping...
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