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A conductor having no nonmetallic covering.

A conductor having no nonmetallic covering.

A conductor composed of wires twisted together with a given length and direction of lay in such a manner that the respective wires at successive cross sections along the length of the conductor do not necessarily form symmetrical geometric pattern, nor necessarily occupy the same positions relative to each other.

Wire comprised of a given metal covered with a relatively thin application of a different metal.

Conductor constructed with a central core surrounded by one or more layers of helically laid wires. Several types are as follows

Conductor constructed with a round central core surrounded by one or more layers of helically laid round wires. The direction of lay is reversed in successive layers, and generally with an increase in length of lay for successive layers.

Conductor constructed with a central core surrounded by more than one layer of helically laid wires, all layers having a common length and direction of lay.

Conductor composed of cabled members of any of the above stranded constructions. Closing of the Rope may be True Concentric, Equilay, or Unidirectional.

A wire or combination of wires not insulated from one another, suitable for carrying an electric current.

A measure of a material’s ability to stretch or elongate prior to fracture. It is expressed as a percentage (increase in length) over a specified gage length (typically 10 inches for wire).

A term used to designate the physical size of a wire or strand. Some definitions specify "Gage" as a size designation and "Gauge" as a measuring device (such as pressure gauge). These terms are often used interchangeably.

The helical direction of the strands or members in any layer of a stranded construction. The two lay directions are usually denoted as "S" (left hand lay) or "Z" (right hand lay).

A type of twisting machine where the payoffs are located inside the tube and the rake-up is external.

A method of specifying the weight of conductor or wire using a standard length. Common lengths of 1,000 feet or 1,000 meters are used, however other lengths may also be specified.