Term
Definition
5-Mil Copper
Solid Copper Shield. Provides added electrical protection.
Alloy
A combination of two or more different polymers/metals. Usually combined to make use of different properties of each polymer/ metal.
American Wire Gauge (AWG)
A standard for expressing wire diameter. As the AWG number gets smaller, the wire diameter gets larger.
Anneal
To soften and relieve strains in any solid material, such as metal or glass, by heating to just below its melting point and then slowly cooling it. Annealing generally lowers the tensile strength of the material, while improving its flex life and flexibility.
ASP
Aluminum Steel Polyethylene. Provides mechanical and electrical protection.
AWG
American Wire Gage. A wire diameter specification. The smaller the AWG number, the larger the wire diameter.
Beldsol
Solderable Belden magnet wire combining insulating films of polyurethane for excellent dielectric characteristics and nylon for mechanical protection.
Bonded
1. Adhesive application of a metallic shielding tape to the dielectric of a coaxial cable to improved electrical performance and ease of connector installation. Also refers to adhesive application of a metallic shielding taper to the jacket of a cable. 2. Steel is bonded to polyethylene with a copolymer adhesive All STALPETH and some ASP cables are bonded. Provides extra strength to jacket, primarily used in underground applications.
Bonded ASP
Aluminum Steel Polyethylene where the steel is bonded to polyethylene for strength. Filled cables for use in ducts.
Bonding
The method used to produce good electrical contact between metallic parts of any device. Used extensively in automobiles and aircraft to prevent static buildup. Also refers to the connectors and straps used to bond equipment.
Bus-bar Wire
Uninsulated tinned copper wire used as a common lead.
CACSP
Coated Aluminum, Coated Steel, Polyethylene. Provides additional strength and protection.
CASPIC
Coated Aluminum, Coated Steel.
CUPIC
Copper.
Ferrous
Composed of and/or containing iron. A ferrous metal exhibits magnetic characteristics.
Gopher
Gopher Resistant Copper Alloy. Provides shield and added protection in a single layer.
PASP
Polyethylene Aluminum Steel Polyethylene. provides additional lightning and gopher protection.
SEALPIC
Aluminum Shield. Sealed Aluminum.
UM
Unsoldered Mechanical Protection - Additional steel and polyethylene over inner polyethylene jacket. Provides additional mechanical protection.