Cable Basics 101: Conductors - Brought to you by Allied Wire & Cable

Visit Allied Wire & Cable at - There are many components that go into an electrical cable, from the conductor, to the insulation, to any shielding or jacketing it may have. Arguably, the most important component is the conductor, because without it, you don’t have a cable. The conductor is at the center of the cable, and it carries the electrical signal from point A to point B. While that is the simplest definition, a lot goes into making and choosing the proper conductor for a p