Category: Robotics

Published on October 31, 2025

In modern industry, heating wires are the hidden heroes behind countless manufacturing processes, from plastic molding and packaging to aerospace and semiconductor production. Selecting the right resistance heating wire can dramatically impact the efficiency, longevity, and safety of your equipment. At Pelican Wire, we’ve spent decades perfecting wire designs that meet the unique challenges of […]

Published on October 29, 2025

IEC-Identified, PFA-Insulated Type K for Chemically Demanding Environments The Short Story A European temperature-sensor manufacturer needed special-limits Type K (Chromel/Alumel) thermocouple conductors in fine gauges (30–40 AWG) with IEC color identification and chemically robust PFA insulation, delivered repeatably at scale. A peer recommended Pelican Wire for fine-gauge work. We engineered a semi-custom construction that met […]

Published on September 23, 2025

If you’ve ever been in a plant, under the hood of a car, or near an industrial furnace, you know one thing for sure: heat changes everything. It warps metal, destroys insulation, and makes standard electrical wiring useless. Over the years, we’ve seen what happens when people cut corners on wiring in high heat environments. […]

Published on August 26, 2025

Why Type K Thermocouple Wire is Most Sought After Temperature measurement is crucial in many fields. Thermocouples are commonly used invarious settings. They are popular for their durability, precision, and long lifespan. Type Kthermocouples are generally the most popular type. They are widely used in productionlines and testing equipment. Home appliances, industrial and mining operations, […]

Published on July 28, 2025

This specialty wire solution features 7 fine alloy conductors (each 0.018″), with a nominal resistance of 0.3930 ohms/ft and a high-performance PFA insulation layer (0.003″ thickness), resulting in a compact finished diameter of approximately 0.024″. Designed for precision heating applications, it is ideally suited for integration into composite tooling used in the manufacturing of structural […]

Published on June 16, 2025

Naples, FL – June 2025 – Pelican Wire is thrilled to announce its presence at the upcoming Commercial UAV Expo, taking place Sept. 2–4 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, at Booth 638. As a leading provider of high-temperature, fine-gauge resistance wire, thermocouple wire, and custom wire solutions, Pelican Wire is eager to engage with drone manufacturers, subsystem […]

Published on May 16, 2025

In modern aerospace and space exploration, the integrity of every component—down to the smallest wire—can determine the success of a mission. At Pelican Wire, we support advanced robotic and motion control systems through the development of specialized resistance wire with tightly controlled electrical and mechanical properties.  One such product, engineered for a space-grade application, features […]

Published on May 14, 2025

At Pelican Wire, we specialize in custom resistance and thermocouple wire solutions designed for the most demanding environments – none more extreme than cryogenic systems in space applications. Our deep experience in the aerospace and defense sectors uniquely positions us to support the temperature-sensitive infrastructure critical to orbital and interplanetary missions. As missions push further […]

Published on May 13, 2025

The world’s oceans, lakes, and rivers are increasingly becoming the domain of sophisticated autonomous maritime systems (AMS). From unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) conducting vital surveys and monitoring to autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) exploring the deepest trenches, these cutting-edge technologies demand components engineered for unwavering reliability in the harshest environments imaginable. At Pelican Wire, we’re proud […]

Published on May 13, 2025

This premier event brings together leaders in uncrewed and autonomous systems across air, land, and sea. Pelican Wire is pleased to announce our attendance at XPONENTIAL 2025, taking place May 19–22 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. As an employee-owned, U.S.-based manufacturer, Pelican Wire specializes in Custom Engineered Wire Solutions tailored […]