Cable Choice Guide is our complete online guide to Cables including;  Solar Cables, YY Cable, CY Cable, SY Cable, Electrical, Data, Power, PVC ,  Flexible and Cable Connectors and Cable Glands.

We have endevoured to compile a list of the most widely used Cables in some of the biggest Industries of today. We have also listed a wide range of industries and how individual cables are used within these industries.

What is a Cable?

A cable is usually 2, 3 or 4 wires running parallel and twisted, bonded or braided together to form a single assembly.

There are various types of cables:

Electrical Cables – used in electrical engineering which are used to carry electrical currents, these are mainly used in buildings and industrial sites.

Mechanical Cables – used in mechanics also known as wire ropes.  These are used for lifting, hauling and towing.

Power Cables – used for power transmissions where the distance is greater than a couple of miles

Cable uses?

Find out more about Cables on our Glossary of Cables page.