January 18, 2008, Newsletter Issue #124: Color Code Your Wires

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Confusing cables or other lines can cost time and money on the industrial factory floor. A well thought-out color code scheme can help you keep track of cables and cords. Put it into place with heat shrink tubing, available in a wide range of colors. When choosing heat shrink tubing, make sure to find out the shrink ratio. 2:1 and 3:1 are the standard configurations.

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