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Coiled Communication Cable
- Use For: Buildings, Outdoors
- Ultra Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 140° F
- Insulation: Neoprene Rubber
After extending to full length to provide added reach, this cable retracts and self-coils for tangle-free storage. It's often used with microphones, headsets, and other types of low-circuit communication equipment.
Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | OD | Coil OD | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Specifications Met | 2 ft. Retracted Lg. | 4 ft. Retracted Lg. | |
Stranded Wire | |||||||||||
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300V AC | |||||||||||
23 | 2 | 23/2 | 1 A @ 86° F | 0.22" | 3/4" | Black | Black, White | UL Listed | 00000000 | ||
23 | 3 | 23/3 | 1 A @ 86° F | 0.22" | 3/4" | Black | Black, Red, White | UL Listed | 00000000 | ||
23 | 4 | 23/4 | 1 A @ 86° F | 0.25" | 0.88" | Black | Black, Green, Red, White | UL Listed | 00000000 | ||
23 | 6 | 23/6 | 1 A @ 86° F | 0.31" | 1.13" | Black | Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow | UL Listed | 00000000 |
Ethernet Cable
- Use For:
Unshielded: Data; Category 3 can also be used for Telephones
Shielded, Double Shielded: Data, Interference Shielding - Flexible
- Insulation:
Outer: PVC Plastic
Inner: See table
Send data between computers, printers, servers, and switches. Ethernet category standards describe the cable’s performance capabilities. Higher category numbers mean faster speeds, superior data transfer, and better signal strength. Category cables are backward compatible, so you can mix and match, but your speed will only be as fast as the lowest-rated cable.
Unshielded cable is the choice for day-to-day wiring, such as connecting your desktop computer to an ethernet port.
Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment, such as variable frequency drives or small motors. It has an uninsulated ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.
Double-shielded cable has a layer of braid and foil shielding for the best protection against signal interference. Use it in areas with high signal distortion, such as near transformers, generators, and heavy duty motors.
CM and CMR cable prevent the spread of flames down the length of the cable. CMR is more flame resistant than CM cable.
Inner Insulation | Per Ft. | |||||||||||||
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Ethernet Cable Category | Transmission Frequency | Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Max. Temp., °F | OD | Industry Designation | Material | Color | Choose an Outer Insulation Color | Length, ft. | 1-499 | 500-Up | |
Unshielded Solid Wire | ||||||||||||||
6 | 100 MHz | 23 | 8 | 23/8 | 165° | 0.22" | CMR | Polyolefin Plastic | Blue Blue/White Brown Brown/White Green Green/White Orange Orange/White | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 | ||
Shielded Solid Wire with Uninsulated Ground Wire | ||||||||||||||
6 | 250 MHz | 23 | 8 | 23/8 | 140° | 0.29" | CMR | Polyolefin Plastic | Blue Blue/White Brown Brown/White Green Green/White Orange Orange/White | 000000 | 000 | 000 | ||
Double-Shielded Solid Wire | ||||||||||||||
8 | 2,000 MHz | 23 | 8 | 23/8 | 165° | 0.32" | CM | Polyethylene Plastic | Blue Blue/White Brown Brown/White Green Green/White Orange Orange/White | Blue | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Duct-Rated Ethernet Cable
- Use For:
Unshielded: Data
Shielded: Data, Interference Shielding - Flexible
- Insulation:
Outer: PVC Plastic
Inner: See table
Also known as plenum cable, this CMP cable has flame-resistant, low-smoke insulation and can be used without conduit in duct work and above a drop ceiling. Use it to send data between computers, printers, servers, and switches in an office. It’s backward compatible so it works in networks that meet the same or a lower category. Choose cable with a higher ethernet cable category for a clearer signal.
Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.
Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has an uninsulated ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.
Per Ft. | ||||||||||||||
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Ethernet Cable Category | Transmission Frequency | Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Max. Temp., °F | OD | Inner Insulation Material | Inner Insulation Color | Features | Choose an Outer Insulation Color | Length, ft. | 1-499 | 500-Up | |
Unshielded Solid Wire | ||||||||||||||
6 | 350 MHz | 23 | 8 | 23/8 | 165° | 0.23" | FEP/Polyolefin Plastic Blend | Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, White/Blue, White/Brown, White/Green, White/Orange | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 | ||
Shielded Solid Wire | ||||||||||||||
6 | 250 MHz | 23 | 8 | 23/8 | 140° | 0.29" | FEP Plastic | Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, White/Blue, White/Brown, White/Green, White/Orange | Uninsulated Ground Wire | Gray | 000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Oil-Resistant Ethernet Cable
- Use For:
Unshielded: Data
Shielded: Data, Interference Shielding - Flexible
- Max. Temperature: 165° F
- Insulation: PVC Plastic
Transmit data in rough industrial applications. An additive in the PVC insulation gives this cable excellent resistance to oil and UV light. It’s backward compatible so it works in networks that meet the same or a lower category.
Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.
Duct-Rated Oil-Resistant Ethernet Cable
- Use For: Data
- Flexible
- Max. Temperature: 300° F
- Insulation: FEP Plastic
Also known as plenum cable, this cable is designated CMP, so it has low-smoke insulation and can be used without conduit in duct work and above a drop ceiling. The oil-resistant FEP insulation protects wires as the cable moves from duct to equipment or machinery. It also resists UV light. It’s backward compatible so it works in networks that meet the same or a lower category.
Coaxial Cable
- Use For: Audio, Data, Interference Shielding, Video
- Flexible, except RG-213/U is Bend and Stay
- Max. Temperature: See table
- Insulation: PVC Plastic, except RG-316/U is FEP Plastic
Often used in radio transmission, network connections, and digital audio feed, this cable transmits audio, video, and data signals.
RG-58/U and RG-59/U cable are good for low frequency transmissions such as radio signals.
Shielded cable has a layer of braid that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.
Duct-Rated Ethernet Cords
Also known as plenum-rated cords, these CMP ethernet cords have flame-resistant, low-smoke insulation and can be used without conduit in ductwork and above a drop ceiling. The RJ45 plugs on each end connect to Ethernet equipment, such as computers, IO modules, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Not only do these cords transmit data, but they also power devices that are Power over Ethernet (PoE) compatible. They’re often used with EtherNet/IP, Profinet, and EtherCAT systems.