All electronic equipment needs to be connected to Wiring Devices for smooth flow of electricity. There are many Wiring Devices available in the market. Like switches, plugs & connectors are often used as wiring devices.

Contribution in Electrical Field

Wiring Devices make a major contribution in the electrical field. Wiring is important for the safety of devices and appliances which are connected to the power supply. Strong wiring connections save our devices and appliances from unexpected surges of power supply. Wiring allows easy installation and removal of appliances from electric supply.

Products used for Wiring 

There are a large number of wiring products available to utilize electricity in an efficient way. These products include switches, sockets, connectors and sets. These products are designed as user friendly and for customers convenience. 

Electrical Switches

An electrical switch is used to provide a path to an electric current. It is used to control the flow of electricity. It is also used to connect or disconnect electric equipment from electric supply.

Electrical Sockets

An electric socket is a wall-mounted device used to provide power to electrical equipment. Electric socket is a hollow space in which electric switches, bulbs, and plugs are usually inserted.

Connector

An electric connector plays a key role to create a bond between two electric devices and enables them to share electrical signals.

Electrical Wires

Everything needs a path to travel from one place to another. Electrical wires provide a pathway for electricity to electrical appliances.

Junction Boxes

Junction boxes provide a point where two or more points join together to meet or come out. It provides a safe place to join wires together in a suitable manner.

Power Cable

An electrical cable assembled with one or more electrical conductors combined to handle higher voltage of 0.6/1kV. 

Fuse

Fuse is a safety device and acts as a barrier between the electric circuit and human body. If a device is overloaded by a high voltage, then the fuse cuts down the electric supply for the safety purpose.

Wiring Tools

Wiring devices requires tools for an operation and manages them in a better way to provide best results. In such cases there are some wiring tools available in the market to manage wiring devices and make them usable. 

There is a huge list of wiring tools which are used for different purposes, here we provide the detail of commonly used wiring tools: 

Wire Strippers

Wire strippers are used to strip away the outer sheath from cables, allowing the wire to match the gauge needed connectors or terminals.

Pliers

A plier is the most important and commonly used tool by the electricians. Pliers are used to hold small articles for cutting wires.

Voltage Tester 

Electricians use voltage testers to minimize the risk of electric damage while preparing electric circuits. It is also used to check or confirm the availability of voltage in electric circuits.

Fish Tape

Fish tape is a tool that is used by electricians to precise their work in appropriate manner. It is a flexible device to run a wire through the ceiling to connect one electric point to another. 

Electrical Tape

Electrical tape used as an insulation to prevent electric current between two or more live wires. It also resists heat and provides a long life to wires. 

Multimeter

Multimeters are also used by electricians during electrical work. It is used to measure various things like electric quantity, current, voltage and resistance.

Electric Drill

An electric drill is a useful and effective tool to make holes in walls. Different drill sizes are used in different circumstances to make work easier and precise.

Wiring Devices Manufacturers

Every industry has some manufacturers which provide relevant products to the market. Electrical wiring devices are manufactured on a large scale and manufacturers are ranked on their products’ acceptance over the market. Some giant manufacturers in electrical field are listed below:

Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric provides a wide range of sockets and switches with international safety standards. The company ensures that its products are made that are easy to use and also safe with advanced technology standards. Schneider products are in a higher price range compared to their market competitors.

GOODTOP

GOODTOP is a China-based manufacturer of switches and sockets. It mainly exports their products in Asia, Europe, North America and South America and it earns 5 million USD annually. GOODTOP doesn’t compromise on international safety standards. GOODTOP also provides post-sales services to ensure they never disappoint their clients by providing them technical support and socket solution designs. 

ABB

ABB provides a wide range of products for different industrial and home-based appliances. ABB emphasizes innovation and provides advanced versions of high-quality products to the market. ABB is also famous for the durability of their products. ABB focuses on industrial-based projects so their prices are a bit higher than their competitors.

Legrand

Legrand has a vast portfolio of sockets, USB chargers and dimmers. Legrand falls within the mid to high-end range as their brand recognition for high-quality products. Legrand focuses on design to meet customers’ preferences. Legrand is also known as a provider of excellent post-sales services. Company mainly focuses on meeting safety standards which must not be compromised at any cost.

Conclusion

Wiring devices and tools are commonly used products all over the world. In every electrical connection wiring devices and wiring tools play a key role to manage the things in an appropriate way. To meet modern style needs, we have to use such advanced technological products.

FAQs

What are Wiring Devices?

Wiring Devices are components that manage the flow of electricity, connecting the main power supply to electrical devices. 

Which products are used in wiring?

Switches, sockets, wires, power cables, fuses etc. are used in wiring. Wiring products provide safe and secure wiring.

Which tools are used to operate wiring products?

Pliers, Wire Strippers, Voltage Tester, Multimeter, Fish Tape, and Electric drill are commonly used tools to operate wiring products effectively.