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What are the different types of data cables?

When you need to transfer information from one place to…

17 September 2025

Everything you need to know about LSZH cable

There’s a lot of confusion surrounding LSZH cable: what it…

A complete guide to EV cables

Electric vehicles are becoming more common, and so is the…

11 August 2025

What is a flexible cable?

In the world of electrical engineering and design, flexible cables…

4 August 2025

How are high voltage cables made?

High voltage cables, also known as HVCs, are the backbone…

28 July 2025

How to calculate cable size

When it comes to electrical installations, selecting the correct cable…

21 July 2025

What is a steel wire braid cable and what is it used for?

As a type of flexible armoured cable, braided wire is…

14 July 2025

Complete guide to lighting cables

Lighting cables are absolutely everywhere – in your home, in…

7 July 2025

Complete guide to galvanised steel wire braid cables

In an era where durability and reliability are essential, galvanised…

30 June 2025

What are the benefits and uses of composite cable?

When you need to save space or improve the ease…

23 June 2025

Surprising uses for custom cables

With so many different types of cables to choose from,…

16 June 2025

What are electrical cables made of?

Electrical cables are essential in nearly every setting, from powering…

9 December 2024

Complete guide to audio visual cables

Audio visual cables are some of the most common types…

31 October 2024

8 different types of coiled cables

Coiled cables, also known as curly, spiral or retractable cables,…

24 October 2024

Cable jacketing: What is it and why do you need it?

Cable jacketing, also known as cable sheathing or cable extrusion,…

17 October 2024

Complete guide to instrumentation cables

Instrumentation cables are highly durable, flexible and reliable cables that…

10 October 2024

What is the purpose of coiled cables?

Coiled cables – also known as retractable cables, curly cables,…

3 October 2024

Everything you need to know about retractable cables

When it comes to managing the clutter of wires in…

26 September 2024

Retractable coil cables: Benefits and uses

In today’s fast-paced world, managing cables efficiently is more important…

19 September 2024

What’s the difference between GSWB and SWA cables?

Here at CDC, we’re the leading UK manufacturer of an…

12 September 2024

What is cable shielding?

In our increasingly interconnected world, maintaining the integrity and reliability…

2 September 2024

What goes into cable design?

In today’s interconnected world, cable design plays a crucial role…

29 August 2024

Cable solutions revive the ailing TV

New custom cable solutions are breathing new life into the ‘first…

16 August 2024

How can cables be customised?

In a world where technology and applications are becoming increasingly…

3 July 2024

What is cable manufacturing?

In our increasingly connected world, the demand for reliable and…

28 June 2024

5 types of cable enhancements

With the help of custom cable design, businesses across a…

26 June 2024

What is cable sheathing?

In the world of cable manufacturing, cable sheathing (also known…

16 June 2024

10 industries that need custom cables

Custom cables are specifically designed cables and assemblies made for…

8 June 2024

Braided cables may help keep green data centres connected

As the green data centre market grows, and new technologies…

16 May 2024

Beware the dangers of counterfeit cables

All the custom cables we build here at CDC are subject…

14 May 2024