Technical Resources

September 26th, 2017 - The custom cable manufacturing company got its start in 1972 when 59-year-old Ormund A. Kravik saw a need for small order quantities of cable and wire. Mr. Kravik traveled up and down the St. Croix River looking for the perfect spot for his new business, which he...

Special attention is given when designing and manufacturing components for harsh environments (i.e. aerospace/defense and the oil and gas industry). Every minute of downtime costs money, and equipment is often vulnerable in isolated, harsh conditions as well as complex...

August 30th, 2017 - One of the most important parts of cable is the stranding. For many of us, this important piece of hardware is unclear and can be confusing. Let us break it down simply…

August 1st, 2017 - There are three minutes left in the 2018 Super bowl. The teams are tied and the spectators are wild. You watch the quarterback with the ball. He holds it tight in his hands, you see from the white in his knuckles. You watch his eyes look over the field. You see the sweat...

Within a custom cable assembly is a strength member. This cable component adds both function and protection to your connectivity solution.

July 11th, 2017 - LEMO celebrates the success of its innovation program “Shape the Future Challenge” which was selected from 18 projects as a finalist in an annual CiMi.CON competition. The CiMi.COM Award honors and celebrates outstanding projects, strategies, tools and process innovations...

What makes the best termination, solder joints or crimp connection? This is an age-old question with which you will find a myriad of opinions. When you hear someone touting one over the other it is normally based on preferences, not performance.

Fireworks aren’t the only thing to ooh and aah about – especially when exploring the ability of Northwire’s cable and wire to withstand the effects of weld flash and weld slag!

Transitioning from crockpots to outdoor grills is a welcome sign of summer’s arrival in the Midwest! Northwire’s Osceola, WI team along with the Santa Teresa, NM team of cable and wire experts kicked off the summer season with an employee appreciation grill out on May 24th to celebrate advancements

May 26th, 2017 - Given how many cable systems are required to tolerate movement – whether small amounts during initial installation or repetitive daily motion – understanding the flex requirements of a given application is crucial to choosing the right wire and cable. When looking at cable types..