Thursday 13 April 2017

Cables Used For Welding Machines

This is a very specific cable used for welders called "welding cable". Yes, it's as simple as asking your supplier for welding cable and they will ask you what color insulation and what AWG size you need. There is typically black and red in stock and you can get orange from most suppliers at a slightly higher price.

Residential Welders

Welders used in garages and small shops usually use the smaller AWG sizes of welding cable because they don't require as much power as larger welding machines. Smaller gauge sizes are 6 AWG, 4 AWG and 2 AWG which are cut-to length on many websites online. That means you can buy 84 feet if your application requires that amount. Simply input the quantity, pick the color and on some website you'll be able to get free shipping on order over $250.

Commercial Welders

Larger welding machines used larger cables because they require more power. Be careful because some industrial applications also require approvals, more protection and even more flexibility. Industrial applications have much more going on in the warehouse, or job site, such as multiple welding machines, large equipment and outdoor environmental conditions to worry about.

The industrial style welding cable is referred to as Super Vu-Tron which comes in an orange color jacket for safety reasons. It has UL, CSA and MSHA approvals so that it's much easier to pass inspection when necessary. The insulation is much more durable for added industrial use and daily ware and tare. Super Vu-Tron also uses 34 AWG copper strands instead of 30 AWG copper strands for added flexibility.

Cable Colors

If you're looking for a color of welding cable other than black, red or orange you may be required to purchase a minimum amount and wait about 4-6 weeks. It will have to be manufactured from scratch and, in order for it to be worth it for the manufacturer, there will need to be a minimum amount purchased. Now, your supplier may work with you by purchasing the minimum amount and splitting it with you, since they probably get many requests for it each day.

Cable Lugs

Many suppliers will also have the ability to terminate lugs on each end of the welding cable for you. Lugs can be expensive, depending on the AWG size you're going to be working with, so make sure you ask questions and understand everything about your purchase before buying it. When suppliers add lugs to the cable it may take an additional week or two to receive the product.

Buy welding cable online from WesBell Electronics at www.weldingcable.net. You can also buy Super Vu-Tron Cable on this website with exact cut lengths on both types. WesBell offers free shipping on orders over $250 to anywhere in the continental USA.


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