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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

  • By locking several types of cable together one tech was able to move and install by themselves.
    Michael SmithVice President - Special Systems DivisionRex Electric & Technologies, LLC
  • This cuts my labor down significantly.
    John D. RaymondVice PresidentZaiser Communications Companies
  • Since using your system of the RackPack boxes we have reduced our installation labor by 15%.
    Gerald F. JannicelliPresidentTechnical Building Services
  • SmartGUARD has been well received and a success, especially with EL01 Electrical Contractors.
    Troy R. PearsonDAS/TAC ManagerSkyline Communications, Inc.
  • With Windy City Wire's cabling system, we were able to have one technician transport 20K feet of cable from the truck to the building in one trip, effectively reducing this task by 75%.
    Mark DerbySenior Project ManagerSiemens
  • The RackPack is a tool that has greatly helped our installation methods with its effective design system and sturdy construction.
    Mark WalkerProject Manager - Systems DivisionBritt Rice Electric L.P.
  • SmartGUARD has proved to be invaluable. 
    Troy R. PearsonDAS/TAC ManagerSkyline Communications, Inc.
  • Since this feature was introduced it has been greatly appreciated and used.
    John JohnsonPresidentJBS - Johnson Brothers Service, Inc
  • The cart creates a professional, organized system, which reduces the risk of error, which in the end reduces any and all wire troubleshooting time and reduces risk of damaging equipment on power up.
    Adam CosenzaSpeed Wire
  • 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
  1. By locking several types of cable together one tech was able to move and install by themselves.
    Michael Smith
  2. This cuts my labor down significantly.
    John D. Raymond
  3. Since using your system of the RackPack boxes we have reduced our installation labor by 15%.
    Gerald F. Jannicelli
  4. SmartGUARD has been well received and a success, especially with EL01 Electrical Contractors.
    Troy R. Pearson
  5. With Windy City Wire's cabling system, we were able to have one technician transport 20K feet of cable from the truck to the building in one trip, effectively reducing this task by 75%.
    Mark Derby
  6. The RackPack is a tool that has greatly helped our installation methods with its effective design system and sturdy construction.
    Mark Walker
  7. SmartGUARD has proved to be invaluable. 
    Troy R. Pearson
  8. Since this feature was introduced it has been greatly appreciated and used.
    John Johnson
  9. The cart creates a professional, organized system, which reduces the risk of error, which in the end reduces any and all wire troubleshooting time and reduces risk of damaging equipment on power up.
    Adam Cosenza
  10. 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
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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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