ABRASION RESISTANCE
The ability of a material to resist surface wear.
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FILLER
Any material used in multi-conductor cables to
occupy large interstices formed by the assembled
conductors.
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ALTERNATING CURRENT
An electric current that continually reverses its direction
giving a definite plus and minus wave form at
fixed intervals.
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GROUND
An electrical term meaning to connect to the earth
or other large conducting body to serve as an earth
thus making a complete circuit.
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AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE (AWG)
The standard system for designating the physical
size of a wire by its circular mil area.
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HYPALON
Dupont trade name for (CSPE) chlorosulfonated
polyethylene-synthetic rubber.
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AMPERE
The unit of current. One ampere is the current flowing
through one ohm of resistance at one volt potential.
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INSULATION
A material having high resistance to the flow of
electrical current used to isolate conductors.
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ATTACHABLE
Connector design permits field assembly and/or disassembly.
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JACKET
An outer covering usually non-metallic mainly for
protection against the environment.
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CABLE
An insulated conductor or group of conductors contained
within an overall jacket used for transmission
of electrical energy.
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MOULDED-TO-CABLE
Term used to define connectors, which are permanently
attached to cable by a moulding process.
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CABLE ASSEMBLY
A length of cable to which a connector is attached at
one or both ends.
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MULTICONDUCTOR CABLE
A cable consisting of more than one conductor.
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CIRCUIT
The path of an electrical current.
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NEOPRENE
Dupont trade name for polychloroprene.
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COLOUR CODE
A colour system for circuit identification.
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NON-POLARIZED
A design that permits reverse phasing.
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CONDUCTOR
Any material capable of carrying an electrical current.
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OHM
A unit of electrical resistance.
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CONNECTOR
A device used to physically and electrically connect
one or more conductors.
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PIN
A male electrical terminal or contact.
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CONTACTS
The part of a connector which actually carries the
electrical current and is joined or separated to
complete or interupt the circuit. Either male pins
or female sockets.
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PLUG
A connector which is attached, or provided with a
means for attachment, to a cable. The connector
may use either male or female contacts.
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CONTINUITY
The state of being continuous or uninterrupted.
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POLYCHLOROPRENE
A rubber-like compound suitable for rough usage
applications.
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CONTROL CABLE
Cable for operation in control or signal circuits.
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POLARIZED
A design that provides a means of indexing a
connector.
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CURRENT
The transmission of electricity through a conductor.
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PORTABLE CORD
Electrical cords used with portable or mobile electrical
tools and equipment.
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CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITY
The maximum current rating permitted to flow
continuously through a circuit.
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RECEPTACLE
A male or female connector that is installed in a
structure or in a piece of equipment and which is
intended to establish an electrical connection with an
inserted plug.
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DIRECT CURRENT
An electrical current that flows in one direction only.
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SOCKET
Female electrical terminal or contact.
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DUROMETER
A measurement which denotes the hardness of a
substance.
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VOLT
A unit of electromotive force.
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ELECTROMOTIVE FORCE
That force which determines the flow of electricity;
a difference of electric potential.
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VOLTAGE RATING
The highest voltage that may be continuously
applied to a mated contact pair in conformance with
set standards or specifications.
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