Walk into any facility where mechanical equipment of any kind is operation, and there are probably cords lying everywhere. When there is equipment needing power, there needs are cords connecting all that power. Some pieces of equipment have them connecting one piece of the equipment to another. It becomes quite the safety danger. Not to mention the disorder everywhere.

Machine operators began to find it harder and harder to maintain a orderly work environment with all this clutter. So the coiled cord was created. While they offer the same effectiveness, they have a much cleaner design. Housekeeping is a much easier chore than trying to sweep or clean around traditional cords.

These cords can be made to individual needs and designs. They are typically cut in ten or twenty foot lengths. The metal conductor is wrapped around a spiral form to create a spring look. A layer of insulation is formed around the conductor and then topped off with a protective coating. The spring allows the cord to stretch to full length and then coil back up for storing it. This also assists in keeping the area free of hanging cords.

Many different types of equipment now use coiled cords. They can be found on any number of auto mechanic equipment, medical equipment and also musical instruments. The land line was one of the first devices to use a coiled cord. Families would us the cord to be able to sit away from the base. Yet with the coiling it would hang without creating a long line. Now we can find them on computers and toys as well.

These cords can reach the same amount of distance as a traditional one. Yet they do not take up the same amount of room. But be sure that just how far they can be stretch in known, so that they are not push past their limit. This can damage the cord as well as hurt someone using it.

There are some concerns with a coiled cord. Although they clean up the clutter and take up less room, they do require more muscle to carry. One must also be wary of an over stretched cord. If they are pulled to tight, they can spring back and hit someone or something along the way.

Coiled cords can be acquired at various locations. They can also be cut to a users specific specifications. While there are many things to think about when considering then, they most definitely help to create a much cleaner facility.