Kalas Joins the Wire & Cable Manufacturers’ Alliance (WCMA)

Kalas Manufacturing is proud to announce our membership in the Wire & Cable Manufacturers’ Alliance, Inc. (WCMA)—a respected organization that unites leading companies across the wire and cable industry. This milestone underscores our ongoing commitment to excellence, innovation, and meaningful collaboration as we continue to shape the future of our field.

By joining WCMA, we are strengthening our connections with industry peers, sharing expertise, and contributing to the advancement of standards, technology, and best practices.

“Our team at Kalas is excited to be part of an organization that brings together the best in our industry,” said Bob Baginski, Chief Operating Officer at Kalas. “We believe that through shared knowledge and strong partnerships, we can continue to drive progress and deliver exceptional value to our customers.”

We look forward to the opportunities this membership brings—deepening industry relationships, fostering innovation, and working alongside fellow members to help lead the wire and cable industry into its next era of growth and success.

IWDC Sales & Purchasing Convention – A Success!

Energizing Connections at 2025 IWDC Sales & Purchasing Convention in Indianapolis

This past week, we were proud to attend the IWDC Sales and Purchasing Convention in Indianapolis — and it was a resounding success! We want to extend a sincere thank-you to the IWDC team for organizing a top-notch event that brought together leaders across the industrial welding and gas distribution sectors.

As a leading U.S. manufacturer of copper wire, cable, and custom value-added assemblies, we were thrilled to meet face-to-face with IWDC members and partners. Events like these are vital for reinforcing relationships, exploring new solutions, and driving innovation across industries that rely on dependable, high-performance wire and cable products.


Delivering Quality, Customization & Service

Kalas is proud to be more than just a manufacturer — we’re a solutions provider. Our value-added capabilities, such as:

  • Custom cable assemblies

  • Private labeling

  • Cut-to-length services

  • OEM-ready wire and cable

allow us to deliver tailored solutions that meet your exact needs — from welding cable and battery cable to complex power transfer assemblies. Backed by decades of manufacturing expertise, we are committed to exceptional quality, short lead times, and responsive service that sets your business up for success.


What’s Next After IWDC 2025?

We’re energized by the conversations and connections made in Indianapolis, and we’re ready to keep the momentum going. Whether you’re a long-time IWDC member or a new industry player looking for a trusted wire and cable partner, Kalas is here to support your next project with precision, partnership, and performance.


Partner With Kalas Manufacturing

If you’re looking for a reliable U.S. manufacturer of copper wire, cable, and custom assemblies, Kalas Manufacturing is ready to deliver. We invite IWDC members and all industry professionals to reach out and learn how our solutions can elevate your supply chain.

📞 Contact us today to speak with our team or request a quote.

Welcome Eric Laubach Director of Strategic Accounts

We are excited to announce the addition of Eric Laubach as Director of Strategic Accounts. In this important role, Eric will lead efforts to strengthen partnerships with our key customers—delivering personalized solutions and long-term value.

Eric brings more than 30 years of experience in industrial sales and leadership, with a strong track record of building lasting customer relationships, improving performance, and identifying growth opportunities. He has held several executive roles in the wire and cable industry, where he consistently drove results and earned the trust of clients through his hands-on, strategic approach.

“We’re thrilled to have Eric on board,” said Bob Baginski, COO at Kalas Manufacturing. “His deep understanding of customer needs, combined with his strategic mindset and proven leadership, will be instrumental in supporting our long-term growth and continuing to provide exceptional service to our strategic partners.”

As Director of Strategic Accounts, Eric will focus on nurturing key client relationships, expanding contract opportunities, and aligning customer success with Kalas’ broader business goals.

With Eric’s leadership, customers can expect even greater focus on proactive communication, tailored solutions, and collaboration that aligns closely with their evolving needs. His appointment reflects our commitment to deepening relationships and ensuring that every Kalas partnership is positioned for long-term success.

Kalas Exhibiting at ConExpo in Las Vegas March 14-18

Come visit our Kalas team at ConExpo this week! ConExpo is the largest construction show in North America and it is in Las Vegas this week from March 14-18, 2023. Our team is at booth #S63712 in South Hall 1st Level

You can visit to see plenty of our custom Engineered Battery Cables used and trusted by some of the biggest brands in Agriculture and Construction Equipment. Visit our Battery Cables section of our website to learn more about our products and how we can create custom cables for your brand so you can compete with the best! 

See you at ConExpo!

Kalas UtiliFlex™ 90°C Non-Shielded Jumper Cable

We pride ourselves in being the manufacturer of the industry’s best cable in several markets. We manufacture the industry’s leading welding cable,  ToughFlex and the ultra flexible orange FlexWhip™, among many others. Now we add to the family of reliable industry leading cables: UtiliFlex™  90° Non-Shielded Jumper Cable.

What Makes Kalas Able to Create Superior Cable? 

What makes our cable more reliable and preferred than the competition? Several factors come into play. Here at Kalas, we have a history of over 60 years in copper wire & cable manufacturing, which has given us the opportunity to refine and perfect our cable for higher quality. We draw our own copper for superior material control and our vigorous testing regimens we put all products through create wire & cable that customers can rely on. 

What Makes UtiliFlex™ Superior Jumper Cable? 

Specific to  UtiliFlex™  it meets ASTM F2321 standards having Flexible and Rigid Insulated Temporary By-Pass Jumpers. The Jumper Cable Jacket is EPR CV-cured and tested to prove resistance to abrasion, heat, moisture, and O-zone. The annealed copper stranding is extra flexible, making this cable easier to work with on the job than other cables on the market.  Its temperature performance is rated from -60C to 105C per NEMA WC71 and is water resistant. All testing is done 3rd party so you can trust the quality and durability when in use.

UtiliFlex™ Construction

To dig a bit deeper in to the construction of Kalas UtiliFlex™, its conductor is annealed Flexible Bare Copper per ASTM B3 & ASTM B172 or Tinned Copper per ASTM B33 & ASTM B172. The separator is semi-conductive tape separator between the copper and EPR Insulation. The insulation is Thermoset Ethylene-Propylene Rubber (EPR) as outlined in ANSI/NEMA WC-71.

UtiliFlex™ Options

Being the fully integrated manufacturer that we are at Kalas, we provide our customers with options when it comes to their specific needs. For the  UtiliFlex™ 90° Non-Shielded Jumper Cable, we offer gauges 2ga 15kV, 1/0 15kV, 2/0 15kV, 4/0 15kV, 1/0 25kV, 2/0 25kV, 4/0 25kV, 1/0 35kV with Standard Print (example): UtiliFlex™ 2/0 AWG 15KV JUMPER ASTM F2321 — MADE IN USA in the standard orange jacket. Custom print and custom colors available upon make-to-order request.

Conclusion

When you are deciding on Jumper Cable, quality is of upmost importance when working in dangerous conditions out in the field. That is why we make UtiliFlex™ 90° C Non-Shielded Jumper Cable – so you can have confidence in our reliable, tested and flexible cable.

UtiliFlex™  90° Non-Shielded Jumper Cable details

Visit our  UtiliFlex™data page for details. You can view more details about this superior cable, download our specifications sheet and click to view our entire Utility Cable Portfolio

If you have questions or would like to start your order so you have peace of mind when it comes to what jumper cable you use or sell, reach out to our caring customer service team today

The Most Flexible Welding Cable

We pride ourselves in being the manufacturer of the industry’s best welding cable, ToughFlex, and the reasons that cable continues to be the best-selling cable on the market. Many of those qualities overlap onto our other welding cables – such as how we draw our own copper for superior material control you can trust, having over 60 years of history in manufacturing cable to perfect our products for higher quality and our vigorous testing regimens we put all products through to create products you can thoroughly rely on. In this post, we want to share about our sister welding cable of ToughFlex – FlexWhip

FlexWhip is th most flexible welding cable on the market. Where our standard, ToughFlex is already extremely flexible, FlexWhip takes it even further.  Let us explain how.

What Makes FlexWhip™ Flexible? 

The major difference between ToughFlex and FlexWhip is that ThoughFlex is a 30 (0.010) gauge bare copper conductor whereas FlexWhip we draw down even finer to Class M stranding which is 34-gauge bare copper conductor. This extra drawing of the copper makes the cable even more flexible than its competition.  The design of FlexWhip welding cable provides superior flexibility which is helpful in giving you ultra flexibility when needed where leads, stingers/ whips, and grounds are used.  

Flexible, but also Durable? 

Our process of heating the copper rod and drawing it, allowing it to cool slowly, removes internal stresses and toughens it while also increasing its flexibility through how fine a gauge we make the copper strands. The result – a cable you can twist, bend, and move with ease because of its high flexibility that can equally withstand the harsh environments welding often requires.  

Safety is a big deal when it comes to selecting the welding cable you choose, and we take that seriously. We understand that the more flexible and fine the copper strand becomes, the more we need to assure the cable’s safety. There are serious safety issues if stranding is uneven, too thin, or prone to break, which definitely needs to be understood by the manufacturer you choose when buying a product like this from. That’s why we share with all of our customers the vigorous testing FlexWhip undergoes and the certifications it holds to assure its safety, reliability, and durability 

What Makes FlexWhip™ Better than the Competition? 

It took us years, but through vigorous testing and refining, we have created an ultra-flexible yet just as durable welding cable that touts unmatched reliability compared to the competition in the market. Combine that with our numerous customization options, Kalas’ 60+ year history of manufacturing, and our excellent customer service and you have a product that rises above the other options.  

Durability: 

Here’s what gives FlexWhip its sustained durability. First, it is insulated with a high-grade RoHS compliant EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) jacket proven to resist cuts, tears, abrasion, grease, oil, water, and flame. It also has a paper separator to enhance stripability. FlexWhip™ has an operating temperatures range from -50°C to + 105°C, is rated to 600 Volts, and meets the National Electrical Code article 630 for electric welders and UL VW-1 flame test outlined in UL1581. We want to provide the fool-proof assurance you need when selecting the flexible welding cable you buy that you’ll receive a reliable product every time you buy FlexWhip. 

Customization & Options: 

We offer FlexWhip in gauges, #2 – 2/0, in the industry-standard orange jacket signifying flexible whip cableFlexWhip comes standard in 250 ft. and 500 ft. Reels, making those lengths easy to ship and get in-hands quickly while also offering custom lengths upon request. Each cable is sequentially marked with the option to customize the print legend and even use PermaPrint™ indent print which will not wear off. We offer custom packing of all welding cable giving you the option to purchase cable coiled, boxed, or shrink-wrapped in 25, 50, or 100 ft. Lengths. And one of the things that makes us unique is we also offer fully finished assemblies. You can order FlexWhip in the unique configuration your work requires with Lenco & Tweco connectors creating the custom ultra-flexible welding lead you are looking for. 

Conclusion 

We hope that reading through this helps you understand the difference between FlexWhip and ToughFlex while also revealing several reasons why FlexWhip rises to the top when it comes to selecting an extremely flexible whip cable. If you have any questions about FlexWhip or any other product we sell, reach out and one of our kind, intelligent proactive customer support team members will get back to you quickly. If you’re ready to begin your journey of better cable and service, you can fill out our request a quote form today.  Next time you’re in need of an ultra flex welding cable – shop FlexWhip™ for the best performance every time!

For indepth details and specifications, visit our FlexWhipinformation and read our product data sheet.  

Visit our Welding Cable Industry Pages for More Information:

We look forward to serving you and providing you with a better cable and ordering experience! 

FlexWhip™ REel

FlexWhip™ Welding Cable

We stock 250 ft. and 500 ft. reels, making orders in those increments extremely easy to ship right out the door quickly including cut lengths in 25’ increments.

FlexWhip™ The Welding Industry's Most Flexible Orange Welding Cable

Welding Cable Assemblies

We offer full-service completion of assemblies so customers can buy finished whips, leads, and grounds right from us in a wide array of welding connectors from top brands such as Lenco and Tweco.

Colored ToughFlex™ Welding Cable

Customization

FlexWhip™ comes in #2 – 2/0 and a vast array of possibilities for customization. Custom lengths, print legend, packaging, and more.