Technical Resources

October 30th, 2017 - You could argue countless reasons to employ Veterans including performance under pressure, leadership, teamwork, and integrity to name a few. Northwire has a history of proudly employing these brave men and women and currently has 18 veterans on the team because of the...

October 25th, 2017 - Shielding provides protection to cable and wire by increasing both structural integrity and signal integrity. The primary types of cable shields include a foil shield, a box weave or basket weave braid shield, and a spiral shield. This magic layer might be able to solve all...

October 12th, 2017 - Whether supplying air, dissipating heat, or suctioning fluids, tube material choices can make a big impact on cable performance. Depending on the environment and the demands of the application, the tube could be at risk of collapsing, kinking, or even being too...

September 30th, 2017 - As we celebrate this monumental day on Friday, October 6th, we look back at some of the significant manufacturing milestones throughout history. Check them out:

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...

September 6th, 2017 - 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 9th, 2017 - SAE J1772 connectors, UL 2594 and NEC 625 charging systems, EV versus EVJ cable types, VW-1 and FT2 flame ratings, and other specifications can leave many people scratching their heads in confusion. EV (Electric Vehicle) and charging cables can be tricky to navigate, but do...

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...

August 1st, 2017 - A strength member is the component of a cable with the function of adding support to preserve the cable integrity. Strength members add both function and protection to connectivity solutions.