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Windy City Wire - Low-Voltage Cable Manufacturer and Cable Management Specialists

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Our Complete RackPack Field System Solution

SmartWire Cable
Our SmartWire® cables, proudly American-made, offer superior quality and reliability. Designed for efficiency and ease of use, with value-added features like FastFIND Footage Markers and SmartWire Glide Lubrication, ensuring optimal performance for all your cabling needs
The RackPack
We developed our patented RackPack, with reel-in-the-box construction, as the cornerstone of our complete cable management solution focused on streamlining installations, reducing waste, and enhancing efficiency, making it an essential tool for low-voltage cabling projects
RackPack Transporters
All our transportation devices, are designed exclusively to hold our RackPack cartons, providing simplified mobility along with improved safety and efficiency for users at all stages of the cable handling process
The Savings are Real
By combining all the components that make up our RackPack Field Systems Solution, integrators realize significant reductions in their labor costs, while allowing their teams to get more work done in less time and ultimately quote and win projects

Popular Resources

Conduit Calculator
  • Determine the optimal conduit size and fill capacity
Determine the optimal conduit size and fill capacity
SmartKITS
  • Create, share, duplicate, edit, order and save custom kits
Create, share, duplicate, edit, order and save custom kits
Find a Location
  • Locate our nearest location to your office or project
Locate our nearest location to your office or project
DAS ROM/BOM Form
  • Submit your project requirements and floor plans
Submit your project requirements and floor plans
Voltage Drop Calculator
  • Assess the voltage drop in your electrical circuits
Assess the voltage drop in your electrical circuits
Join Our Team
  • View all roles currently available with our organization
View all roles currently available with our organization

Customer Testimonials

  • We saw a significant savings in the labor of moving set-up from one location on the job site to another with the help of the RackStak.
    Faith Technologies
  • The cart's rack rods hold all the RackPacks tightly together for safety during transport and the cable pulling process.
    Brian DeGuevaraPresidentHighpower Electric Inc.
  • The RackPack system has actually increased my speed to get set up, and most of all, my sanity is saved.
    Steve EndsleyTri-State Computers
  • We are currently getting 15% labor savings but expect more on the next project.
    DeBra-Kuempel, Inc.
  • This solution and these RackPack boxes make a positive difference in our business on every installation!
    Convergint Technologies
  • Of all the things we have experimented with, the one change that stands out is your RackPack Field Systems Solution.
    Gregory A. WaltersTechnology Div. ManagerG.J. Hopkins, Inc.
  • The way the boxes of wire interconnected with each other, and how the wire pulls from them make installation much faster and smoother.
    John JohnsonPresidentJBS - Johnson Brothers Service, Inc
  • The footage and cable markers on the wire are very convenient. My guys don't have to do the wire calculations. SmartWire is a great product and I anticipate using your solution for all my large scale wiring needs.
    John D. RaymondVice PresidentZaiser Communications Companies
  • We used the RackPack Field System Solution on a project in Bryan, Texas, and were actually able to make money on that job utilizing the RackPack system.
    Mark WalkerProject Manager - Systems DivisionBritt Rice Electric L.P.
  • The RackPack system is helpful when staging the cable, and also when pulling from multiple boxes.
    Mike GordonRed Hawk, A UTC Fire & Security Company
  1. We saw a significant savings in the labor of moving set-up from one location on the job site to another with the help of the RackStak.
    Faith Technologies
  2. The cart's rack rods hold all the RackPacks tightly together for safety during transport and the cable pulling process.
    Brian DeGuevara
  3. The RackPack system has actually increased my speed to get set up, and most of all, my sanity is saved.
    Steve Endsley
  4. We are currently getting 15% labor savings but expect more on the next project.
    DeBra-Kuempel, Inc.
  5. This solution and these RackPack boxes make a positive difference in our business on every installation!
    Convergint Technologies
  6. Of all the things we have experimented with, the one change that stands out is your RackPack Field Systems Solution.
    Gregory A. Walters
  7. The way the boxes of wire interconnected with each other, and how the wire pulls from them make installation much faster and smoother.
    John Johnson
  8. The footage and cable markers on the wire are very convenient. My guys don't have to do the wire calculations. SmartWire is a great product and I anticipate using your solution for all my large scale ...
    John D. Raymond
  9. We used the RackPack Field System Solution on a project in Bryan, Texas, and were actually able to make money on that job utilizing the RackPack system.
    Mark Walker
  10. The RackPack system is helpful when staging the cable, and also when pulling from multiple boxes.
    Mike Gordon
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Our Blogs

  1. Close-up of a network patch panel with labeled ports and category cable patch cords, the type of structured cabling infrastructure where Cat6 and Cat6a specifications get sourced and compared
    Cat6a vs. Cat6: Specs, Shielding, and When to Upgrade
    Choosing between Cat6 and Cat6a Ethernet cable is one of the most consequential ...
  2. Windy City Wire RackPack: three white cable pull boxes with skyline logo; blue 22, pink 14, and orange 24 leads visible from front openings
    Jobsite Organization Hacks Using SmartWire
    If you’ve ever lost an afternoon to tangled bundles, mystery cables, or backtrac...
  3. Technician connecting cables in a commercial network equipment rack, the structured cabling environment where choosing the right RJ45 connector affects performance
    RJ45 Connector Types & Wiring for Commercial Networks
    An RJ45 connector looks like a small component, but in commercial and industrial...
  4. Close-up of colorful fiber optic cables (orange, yellow, and green) with multiple connector types, including blue, white, and metal-tipped ends, bundled together in a network wiring setup.
    SmartFIBER: Purpose-built Fiber for Modern Low-Voltage Systems
    Fiber is playing a larger role in low-voltage infrastructure as more systems con...
  5. Two CCTV bullet cameras mounted on a wall, the type of security cameras connected using Cat5e or Cat6 camera wire
    Cat 5e vs Cat 6 for CCTV Camera Wire: Key Difference
    Choosing between Cat 5e and Cat 6 for a CCTV camera network comes down to three ...
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