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This section provides an overview for hook up wires as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 35 hook up wire manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked hook up wire companies as of January, 2025: 1.Alpha Wire Co., 2.Allied Wire & Cable, 3.Weico Wire & Cable, Inc..
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A hook-up wire is a single-core insulated cable.
Primarily used for low-voltage applications, this wire is known for its flexibility and insulation. It is suitable for internal wiring of electronic devices such as TVs, guitars, and mobile phones. Additionally, it is frequently used in various equipment and facilities, including transformers, circuits, motors, distribution boards, and rectifiers.
The main specifications of hook-up wire include conductors made of copper or aluminum and insulators made of materials such as polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, or polyurethane. Sizes are based on AWG standards, and a variety of colors are available. Colors like white, black, red, and blue are used to distinguish different circuits or functions, facilitating easy identification of the wires.
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HELUKABEL USA, Inc., founded in the United States in 1978, is a manufacturer and supplier of cables, wires, and cable accessories. The company's product portfolio includes flexible tray cables for both stationary and flexing applications, high-flex robotic cables for continuous flexing applications, VFD/servo cables, and network bus cables. The company is DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 and 14001:2004 certified and has 63 locations in 39 countries including production sites and sales offices.
Western Electric, originally established in 1869 and re-established in 1996 with headquarters in Rossville, Georgia, is a manufacturer vacuum electron tubes and high-fidelity audio equipment and is the sole producer of the Western Electric Vacuum Tube. The company has a rich history with US telecommunications, manufacturing, Bell Laboratories, NASA, and the military. The company has also been an integral part of sound system innovations since 1869. Since 1996, Western Electric has solely produced a range of consumer-grade sound equipment, including amplifiers, sound system plugs, cables, and CD players.
National Wire & Cable Corporation, established in 1954 and based in Los Angeles, California, USA, is an ISO, UL, and FDA-certified manufacturer of wire and cable products. The company offers electronic wire for creating standard electrical connections between devices, signal control cable for the transmission of signals in control systems, as well as customized signal control cables for unique client projects. It also offers lineal measuring equipment for cordage and wire. The company’s products are commonly used in the telecom, consumer electronics manufacturing, and industrial sectors.
Alpha Wire, founded in New York in 1922, is a wire and cable solutions manufacturer. They offer products for diverse industries and applications. Alpha Wire's cables and wires are designed for durability in demanding environments and extreme temperatures. Driving continuous technological advancements, Alpha Wire has a customer-centric approach, providing service and technical support. With a global existence and certifications such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, Alpha Wire delivers wire and cable solutions to businesses worldwide.
Jiangsu Elesun Cable Co., Ltd., established in 2000 and located in Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu, is a manufacturer that specializes in research and production of different types of cables. The company offers RF coaxial cable, control cable, hook-up wire, XLPE cable, and elevator cable. It also provides ELESUN factory coaxial cable LSR300 low loss for communication. It offers environmental high-temperature cables that are suitable for use in any applications that require high-temperature resistance. The company has passed ISO9001 quality system certification. It serves a wide range of industries with its products, including telecommunications, automotive electronics, power transmission, and more.
Ningbo Haoguang Electric Appliance Co. Ltd., established in 1994, is a Chinese manufacturer based in Ningbo, Zhejiang, specializing in electrical wire and cable products. The company’s product range includes rubber, braided rubber, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) single-core cables. It also manufactures parallel and PVC multi-core cables, high-temperature and standard hook-up wires, and power-limited fire alarm cables. The company further manufactures electronic power lines, lighting wire and cables, and insulated wires. Certified with ISO 9001, the company serves global customers, among others, in Europe and Southeast Asia.
Ranking as of January 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpha Wire Co. |
19.0%
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| 2 | Allied Wire & Cable |
14.3%
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| 3 | Weico Wire & Cable, Inc. |
9.5%
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| 4 | LUTZE Inc. |
9.5%
|
| 5 | HELUKABEL USA, Inc. |
9.5%
|
| 6 | Flex Wires Inc. |
9.5%
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| 7 | Western Electric |
9.5%
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| 8 | Belden Inc. |
9.5%
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| 9 | SARASWATI CABLES |
4.8%
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| 10 | National Wire & Cable Corporation |
4.8%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the hook up wire page as of January 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
9 | 64.3% |
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China
|
4 | 28.6% |
India
|
1 | 7.1% |
