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Published on January 8, 2026

If you’re working with resistance heating wire for projects like foam cutters, plastic welders, or heatingelements, understanding Ohm’s Law isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. This fundamental electrical principle governs how your nichrome wire performs and helps you design safe, efficient heating applications. What Is Ohm’s Law and Why Does It Matter? Ohm’s Law describes the relationship […]

Published on January 5, 2026

Whether you’re a hobbyist, crafter, or DIY enthusiast, Nichrome wire opens up a world of possibilities for precision cutting and welding projects. This versatile resistance wire has become the go-to choice for foam cutting and plastic welding applications, offering clean cuts and reliable performance when used correctly. What Makes Nichrome Wire Perfect for Heat Applications? […]

Published on December 19, 2025

Engineering Academy Students Enjoy a Plant Tour & Lunch with Q&A Session Pelican Wire, a Naples, Florida based Employee-Owned custom wire manufacturer, hosted a number of Engineering & Science students from Golden Gate High School and their teachers for an introduction to Pelican Wire and our product line, with some hands-on examples of various wire […]

Published on December 9, 2025

In the transition to a decarbonized future, one often-overlooked component is the humble heating (orresistance) wire. Yet, as electrification and renewable energy systems push production, performance, and reliability to new levels, heating wire technologies are now playing critical roles across a variety ofemerging applications. In this post, we’ll explore how advanced heating wire solutions are […]

Published on December 8, 2025

December Issue on ESOP companies highlights Pelican Wire The latest edition of Wire Journal International has highlighted Pelican Wire as part of a cover story about ESOP companies and the many aspects, benefits and even challenges of Employee Ownership. Company President Ted Bill, who is also the current Chapter President of the Florida Chapter of […]

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 […]