If you find yourself needing clear plastic components for a project, you may find yourself asking, “what is the difference between polycarbonate and acrylic?” Both are synthetic glass materials that offer strength and versatility, but depending on what you need, one may be better than the other. Let’s compare polycarbonate screens and the benefits of… Read more »
Materials
What is Fungus Exposure?
Fungus exposure is coming in contact with a type of fungus either through touch or via your airways. Damp, confined spaces are hotbeds for fungus growth, and while fungus may not have the same detrimental effect on electrical projects as it does other building materials, working in these conditions requires a certain level of protection… Read more »
What Does It Mean to Be Resistant to Petroleum?
It is not uncommon for wiring to come in contact with oil-based substances such as petroleum. In these scenarios, the wiring will need specially designed coating to protect it against the oil’s corrosive properties. What does it mean to be resistant to petroleum? Gateway Cable Company has you covered with the information you need, as… Read more »
What Makes Cables Waterproof?
If you need electrical power through a wet or aquatic environment, safety is a primary concern. Before you introduce electricity into an underwater area, you may be interested in what material makes cables waterproof. You may also be asking, “Can I put my cables underwater?”. Since each aquatic setting presents unique challenges, working with a… Read more »
Benefits of American Made Products
If you’re looking for high-quality electrical components, you may be scouring the market for your ideal business partner. When it comes down to it, you can’t top American made product manufacturers. Why? The production, sale, and consumption of American products have far-reaching benefits that impact local communities and the overall national economy. Whether you’re looking… Read more »
How Does Electroless Plating Work?
In order to protect all the important components of your electrical equipment and systems, you want to ensure that you have plenty of materials that work in tandem with one another and can effectively conduct energy and heat. One of the many ways you can retrofit your most important electrical parts and equipment is with… Read more »
Why Do Metals Conduct Electricity?
Having the right material in place as an electrical conductor will ensure a steady current through your circuits. You may have heard that certain metals are great conductors, by why do metals conduct electricity? And, are there certain metals that conduct electricity better than others? Find out which metals are right for your next at-home… Read more »
What are the Best Heat Insulation Materials?
Electrical cables need to be kept at a standard temperature to ensure they continue to work at their best. That’s why you’ll need to protect your cables and electrical projects with the right thermal insulation materials to manage heat flow. Since there are cables with different electrical capacities, you’ll also have several materials to choose… Read more »
What is Polycarbonate?
While it’s crucial to understand how electrical processes work and how different components and tools must be handled correctly, it’s also important to understand what these materials are. On many of our electrical products at Gateway Cable Company, you’ll see dust caps and other parts made of a certain material called polycarbonate. What is polycarbonate… Read more »