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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 are very pleased with your product.
    Gregory A. WaltersTechnology Div. ManagerG.J. Hopkins, Inc.
  • The RackPack system was a great asset in keeping our labor cost down.
    Mark WalkerProject Manager - Systems DivisionBritt Rice Electric L.P.
  • This RackPack design gave us the ability to gang together multiple types of cable which has never been possible before.
    Michael SmithVice President - Special Systems DivisionRex Electric & Technologies, LLC
  • SmartGuard has been a huge cost savings to our contractors and customers by eliminating the need for the provision and installation of surface mount conduit to encase our typical ½" coaxial cable.
    Troy R. PearsonDAS/TAC ManagerSkyline Communications, Inc.
  • The back tension and smooth pulling are the best I have ever seen.
    DeBra-Kuempel, Inc.
  • The RackPack gives the ability to secure multiple boxes of cable on a cart to transport and to facilitate wire pulling more ergonomically, saving time and effort.
    Brady YoungOperations Manager - Special Projects GroupWellington Power Corporation
  • We are currently getting 15% labor savings but expect more on the next project.
    DeBra-Kuempel, Inc.
  • Prior Windy City Wire showing us their RackPack we had not ever before seen wire dispensed in this type of package.
    Convergint Technologies
  • This solution and these RackPack boxes make a positive difference in our business on every installation!
    Convergint Technologies
  • We purchase 99% of all our cable from Windy City Wire.
    Gregory A. WaltersTechnology Div. ManagerG.J. Hopkins, Inc.
  1. We are very pleased with your product.
    Gregory A. Walters
  2. The RackPack system was a great asset in keeping our labor cost down.
    Mark Walker
  3. This RackPack design gave us the ability to gang together multiple types of cable which has never been possible before.
    Michael Smith
  4. SmartGuard has been a huge cost savings to our contractors and customers by eliminating the need for the provision and installation of surface mount conduit to encase our typical ½" coaxial cable.
    Troy R. Pearson
  5. The back tension and smooth pulling are the best I have ever seen.
    DeBra-Kuempel, Inc.
  6. The RackPack gives the ability to secure multiple boxes of cable on a cart to transport and to facilitate wire pulling more ergonomically, saving time and effort.
    Brady Young
  7. We are currently getting 15% labor savings but expect more on the next project.
    DeBra-Kuempel, Inc.
  8. Prior Windy City Wire showing us their RackPack we had not ever before seen wire dispensed in this type of package.
    Convergint Technologies
  9. This solution and these RackPack boxes make a positive difference in our business on every installation!
    Convergint Technologies
  10. We purchase 99% of all our cable from Windy City Wire.
    Gregory A. Walters
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Our Blogs

  1. Fast-moving warehouse operations keep inventory organized and products flowing through the distribution network.
    From Coast to Coast: The Impact of Windy City Wire’s Extensive Distribution Network
    In low-voltage projects, timing is everything. Schedules are tight, crews are on...
  2. 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 ...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
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