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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

  • Your recommendation to use RackPacks has been very well received.
    Gregory LevorchickRaptor Security, Inc.
  • We've used conventional boxes or reels from other suppliers and our technicians would complain about the tangling of boxes or the inconvenience of spools.
    Dustin SadlerADT Installation Team ManagerADT - Tyco, Fire & Security
  • WCW's claim of 30% labor savings might be understated.
    James JohnsonProject ManagerSierra Detention Systems
  • It was a pleasure to use this product.
    HGL Systems
  • Hats off to the RackPack cartons!
    Brian DeGuevaraPresidentHighpower Electric Inc.
  • The labor rate on our cable installation has consistently been 10%-20% less because of the RackPack.
    Mark WalkerProject Manager - Systems DivisionBritt Rice Electric L.P.
  • The two holes in the RackPack boxes allow us to lock in any quantity or type of wire and pull in whichever direction is best for the circumstance.
    Charles E. WastonProject ManagerFerguson Electric Construction Co., Inc.
  • We have been doing business with Windy City Wire for over 10 years now and we have been extremely satisfied with your services and products, especially the RackPack box.
    Adam BisognoWarehouse ManagerIntelli-Tec Security Services, LLC
  • Will not allow spooled cables onsite after using the RackPacks.
    Eire Electric
  • Windy City Wire has come together with the perfect combination of transporting and dispensing single, double, and multiple cables pulling for our HVAC Controls Company.
    Terry CrowderOperations ManagerAutomatic Controls Engineering Corporation
  1. Your recommendation to use RackPacks has been very well received.
    Gregory Levorchick
  2. We've used conventional boxes or reels from other suppliers and our technicians would complain about the tangling of boxes or the inconvenience of spools.
    Dustin Sadler
  3. WCW's claim of 30% labor savings might be understated.
    James Johnson
  4. It was a pleasure to use this product.
    HGL Systems
  5. Hats off to the RackPack cartons!
    Brian DeGuevara
  6. The labor rate on our cable installation has consistently been 10%-20% less because of the RackPack.
    Mark Walker
  7. The two holes in the RackPack boxes allow us to lock in any quantity or type of wire and pull in whichever direction is best for the circumstance.
    Charles E. Waston
  8. We have been doing business with Windy City Wire for over 10 years now and we have been extremely satisfied with your services and products, especially the RackPack box.
    Adam Bisogno
  9. Will not allow spooled cables onsite after using the RackPacks.
    Eire Electric
  10. Windy City Wire has come together with the perfect combination of transporting and dispensing single, double, and multiple cables pulling for our HVAC Controls Company.
    Terry Crowder
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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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