How to store cables effectively

How to store cables effectively

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Cables are the transmission medium for energy and information, and whether it’s home wiring or high voltage power cables, they have the critical task of keeping our modern lives running. However, many people tend to ignore the cable storage on its performance and service life of the impact, because to make the cable to play its due role, in addition to ensure that the quality of the cable itself to be, whether or not the storage is appropriate will also affect the quality of the life of the cable and the use of the safety. Next, the Jiapu cable will be combined with professional experience to talk about how to store wire and cable.

When the manufacturing plant sends the output products to the warehouse, the warehouse staff should be required to categorize and label the products and arrange them properly according to the specifications and production date, generally in accordance with the principle of first-in-first-out shipping.

For purchasers, once the cables have arrived, it is important to ensure that they are stored away from water sources and avoid contact with acidic, alkaline and mineral oil based substances. As the sheath of the cable is usually a plastic material, contact with corrosive liquids may cause the outer jacket to swell, accelerating damage and potentially leading to leakage of electricity, which is very dangerous. The environment in which the cables are stored must be free from gases that are harmful to the cables, such as corrosive gases and flammable and explosive gases.Try to avoid hot environments, or prolonged exposure to strong sunlight on the tray.

During storage, cables may be susceptible to squeezing forces, which may cause deformation of the sheath and cable. Therefore, cables should be rolled periodically. When rolling, please ensure that the sides of the tray are rolled over and facing upwards to avoid moisture and rotting at the bottom. Please check the cable headers frequently to ensure that they are in good condition.

Correct cable storage, can make the cable from unnecessary damage, to ensure the safety of cable use, to extend the service life of the cable. Jiapu cable reminds everyone: must be strictly in accordance with the provisions of the preservation of cables, the correct storage method is to ensure the smooth operation of all the key step.


Post time: Oct-12-2023