Welding Cable

Welding Cable Types

There are two wires used during the welding process. The first is the primary cable and the second is called the secondary cable.

1. Primary Power Cable

The primary cable is a welding cable that serves to connect the welding machine to the power source. The phases on the welding machine are different and the number of phases on the welding machine must be adjusted to the number of core wires contained in the primary cable plus one wire that functions as a connector for the welding machine and grounding.

2. Secondary Cable

Secondary cables or what are called ordinary welding cables are cables used for the welding process. The secondary welding cable consists of two wires, each of which is connected by a workpiece holder and an electrode clamp. These secondary welded wires must be easy to bend or coil (not stiff). The cable used must be in accordance with the maximum current capacity of the welding machine. The longer the cable size or the smaller the cable diameter, the higher the resistance or resistance of the cable. And conversely, the resistance of the cable will be lower if the diameter of the cable is getting bigger and shorter. For fastening the cable to the electrode clamp, mass clamp, or welding machine terminal, cable shoes are attached to the end of the welding cable.

Those are the two types of welding cables that you need to know before buying, and using them. In addition to welding cables, you can also use various other types of cables such as power cables, UTP cables, NYA cables, NYAF cables, fiber optic cables and various other types of cables that are tailored to your needs.