Ultra Thin Flat Wiring

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Pull wire down from the ceiling. Or cut open the wall. Or use surface-mounted raceways. None of these options is close to ideal for running wire in an existing building. Ultra-thin flat wire may provide a solution to this problem in existing homes and for wiring in closed wall panels for new homes.

Flat wiring is not new, especially for use in carrying data. Flat wire or cable is used in the construction, computer, auto, and many other industries to carry data and to supply electric current. Up until recently, flat cable in buildings was only marginally more appealing from an aesthetic standpoint than traditional wiring. It many ways it was no different than traditional wiring in that it had to be hidden under carpets or behind walls. The introduction of ultra-thin wiring now offers the opportunity to apply flat wiring in ways never before possible, and to carry signals and power in the home.

Instead of the mess created in retrofitting wiring, ultra-thin wire can be applied to the surface of a wall. Its different from typical flat cable mainly because its as thin as a typical business card. One manufacturer is now producing ultra-thin wire that consists of three conductors insulated on each side with a thin film. It is similar to tape in its appearance. It can be covered with drywall compound and even painted over.

Contact Information

John Richardson
Decorp America
Nashville, TN
Phone: (866) 412-9901
Fax: (615) 264-1514
Email: sales@decorp.com
Web: www.decorp.com