Okonite Company, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of the absolute highest quality insulated electrical wire and cable. Since its founding in 1878, Okonite’s research, engineering and technologies have continually defined and redefined wire and cable for numerous industries, including electric utilities, railroads, air transport, rapid transit, chemical producers and refineries. The likes of Samuel F.B. Morse and Thomas A. Edison were two of the most notable early customers.
In June 1976, Okonite became the largest company in the United States owned by its employees. Today, it is home to six U.S. manufacturing plants and a number of service centers. The company proudly builds upon and honors its important history. It strives to maintain its reputation as a preeminent authority in the manufacturing of vital wire and cable products nationally and internationally. Okonite’s cutting edge, trademarked products surpass any and all industry standards.
Colorado Wire & Cable is an exclusive distributor for Okonite’s world renowned C-L-X® Metal Clad Armored Cable. Continuous-Lightweight-Exterior cable is a welded and corrugated wiring system with an impervious metallic (armored) shield. More specifically, it is comprised of a mechanically strong, yet pliable sheath of corrugated aluminum, copper, bronze or steel, which can be applied over a variety of cable cores. It offers built-in environmental protection for all types of electrical circuits, instrumentation, control, signal or power distribution. CLX is versatile, low maintenance and has a proven record of outstanding performance. It is the preferred cable for Class 1, Div. 1 – Lowest EMI. It’s also the best off-the-shelf cable for PWM drives. CLX is also well recognized by the National Electrical Code.
Based on shared philosophies and best practices, our partnership with Okonite is unmatched. Both companies were built upon rich histories where performance, achievement and legacies of service consistently exceed the expectations of both employees and customers. Please contact us for more information about Okonite products.
