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About Wire and Cable

Compare wire vs. cable and choose the right option based on gauge, number of conductors, insulation, and current rating.

Power Cable

Built for rough handling and frequent positioning, this cable delivers power you can count on. Use it for everything from extension cords to cords for hydraulic presses. Made to NEC Article 400 requirements, you can trust it to power whatever you need. Plus, the flexible jacket takes the struggle out of routing it through tight spaces and around machinery.

			Outer Jacket							Per Ft.
	Cable AWG	Current @ Temp.	Material	Color	Temp., ° F	Flammability Rating	Certification	Choose a Length, ft.		1-249	250-Up
600V AC







				SOOW Cable

				16/8	7 amp @ 86° F	EPDM	Black	-40 to 190	UL 2556 FT2	CSA Certified, UL Listed	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 250	7081K38	00000	00000

Control Cable

Unshielded

Control, monitor, and regulate stationary equipment such as sensors and PLCs. You can flex and bend this cable during installation and adjustments, but it isn't made for continuous motion.

Unshielded—Choose unshielded wires when electromagnetic interference (EMI) isn't a concern. Equipment such as motors and pumps may have voltage fluctuations and current spikes that distort signals.

			Outer Jacket							Per Ft.
	Cable AWG	Current @ Temp.	Material	Color	Temp., ° F	Flammability Rating	Certification	Choose a Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
600V AC







				Unshielded

				16/8	12 amp @ 86° F	PVC	Gray	45 to 190	UL 2556 VW-1	CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component	10 , 20 , 30 , 50 , 100	9936K64	00000	00000

Flat Control Cable

Also known as festoon cable, this cable is made to withstand strain when hanging in loops and traveling laterally back-and-forth in cranes, hoists, and conveyors. It can handle periodic flexing and bending, but it is not designed for continuous motion.

			Outer Jacket
	Cable AWG	Current @ Temp.	Material	Color	Temp., ° F	Flammability Rating	Certification	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
600V AC







				Unshielded

				16/8	15 amp @ 86° F	PVC	Yellow	-40 to 220	UL 2556 VW-1	CSA Certified, UL Listed	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 500	3120T43	00000

Coiled Power Cable

Extend to full length for added reach, then watch this cable retract and self-coil for convenience. It's often used with hand tools, pendant switches, and other portable devices.

			Outer Jacket
	Cable AWG	Current @ Temp.	Material	Color	Temp., ° F	Certification		Extends from 2 ft. to 10 ft. Long	Extends from 4 ft. to 20 ft. Long
600V AC







				SOW Cable

				16/8	7 amp @ 86° F	Neoprene	Black	-40 to 190	CSA Certified, UL Listed	7088K223	0000000	0000000

Pendant Cable

Often used to wire pendant switches, this cable hangs from an overhead connection. It’s also known as bus drop cable.

Stranded Wire with Strain Relief

Cable with strain relief has galvanized steel strain cables on the sides to provide strength and reduce the stress caused by equipment hanging from cable. Use the strain relief hardware (sold separately) to secure equipment to the cable.

PVC Inner Insulation—The PVC insulation resists abrasion, chemicals, and oil.

							Inner Insulation						Per Ft.
	AWG	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current @ Temp.	OD	Outer Jacket Color	Material	Color	Temp., ° F	Certification	Choose a Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
600V AC



		16	8	16/8	12 amp @ 86° F	0.52"	Yellow	PVC	Black, Blue, Blue/Black, Brown, Orange, Red, Red/Black, Yellow	15 to 220	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	7741K11	00000	00000

Pendant Cable Hardware Kits

		Each
Strain Relief Hardware	7741K2	000000

High-Voltage Continuous-Flex Flat Power Cable

For high-voltage systems with constant motion, this cable flexes without breaking. Its thick silicone rubber jacket insulates against high voltage and resists chemicals, oil, moisture, and UV rays. The jacket also has a low-smoke, zero-halogen (LSZH) design to prevent toxic emissions if there’s a fire.

				Outer Jacket								Per Ft.
	Cable AWG	Current @ Temp.	Bend Radius	Material	Color	Temp., ° F	Flammability Rating	Certification	Clean Room Std.	Choose a Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
28,000V AC/20,000V DC







				Unshielded

				16/8	26 amp @ 86° F	1.5"	Silicone Rubber	Clear	-85 to 325	UL 94 V-0	CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	10 , 20 , 30 , 50 , 100	9634T705	000000	000000