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Being the industry leader in high quality jacketed aircraft cables and wire ropes for, we have many customers call asking for these products, often providing us only part of the information we need...

Have you ever seen statements such as, "Meets the strength requirement of MIL-DTL-83420?" We have, and it's those statements that confuse the consumer. Wire rope catalogs and websites are plastered...

Here at the HotWire, we are often asked technical questions about our products from customers and readers alike. In the realm of our journalistic responsibilities, we like clearing up any confusion...

Here at the HotWire, we are often asked, "What exactly is a Military Specification Aircraft Cable?" The short answer is - it's an official military document that says wire rope and cable must be...

Good Afternoon All! Here at the HotWire, we field numerous questions about Corrosion Resistance when it comes to wire and cable. We've been asked everything from "What exactly is Corrosion...

As avid fans of the HotWire, you are near experts in wire, cable, and wire rope by now. You've learned about the difference between a 7x19 and a 19x7 cable, and how the process of preforming is...

Here at The Hotwire, we like to clarify questions asked by customers about our wire & cable products. Over the years, one of our most popular questions has been: