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

    Ethernet Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ethernet Cable. Ethernet Cable , Unshielded.

    Unshielded

    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—Unshielded cable is the choice for day-to-day wiring, such as connecting your desktop computer to an ethernet port.
    CM Cable and CMR Cable—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.
    Ethernet Cable
    Category
    Transmission
    Freq., MHz
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    OD
    Cable
    Designation
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Choose an Outer
    Jacket Color
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-499
    500-Up
    Unshielded Solid Wire
    3
    1624
    824/8
    1400.16"CMR
    PVC
    PVC
    Blue
    Blue/White
    Brown
    Brown/White
    Green
    Green/White
    Orange
    Orange/White
    Gray25, 50, 100, 500, 1,0003447T20000000000
    5e
    10024
    824/8
    1650.21"CM
    PVC
    PolyolefinBlue
    Blue/White
    Brown
    Brown/White
    Green
    Green/White
    Orange
    Orange/White
    Blue, Gray, White, Yellow25, 50, 100, 500, 1,0007365K1900000000
     

    Low-Capacitance Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Low-Capacitance Control Cable.
    This cable protects signal integrity over long runs, even up to hundreds of feet across your facility. It has polyethylene insulation to limit capacitance—an energy buildup that worsens over long distances and degrades signals. This cable is often used in sensors, PLCs, and encoders. You can flex and bend it during installation and adjustments, but it isn't made for continuous motion.
    Double Shielded—With two layers of shielding, this cable offers better protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI) than single-shielded cable. It’s often used near transformers, generators, and heavy-duty motors that may have voltage fluctuations and current spikes that distort signals.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Per Ft.
    Cable
    AWG
    Transmission
    Speed, Mbit/s
    Capacitance
    per ft., pF
    Material
    Color
    Cable
    Designation
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    300V AC
     
    Double Shielded
    24/8
    1012.5PVC
    GrayCM
    0 to 165UL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 100, 50075985K640000000000
     

    Servomotor Continuous-Flex Cable

    Connect servocontrollers and servomotors in automated equipment and on assembly lines. This cable withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission. The polyurethane rubber insulation resists abrasion and oil. It’s flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.
    Control Wire—Stranded
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Servo Cable. Servomotor Continuous-Flex Cable, Shielded.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Servomotor Continuous-Flex Cable.

    Shielded

    Cable with control wires is also known as feedback cable. It sends and receives signals between a servomotor and a PLC.
    Shielded—Shielded cable has a layer of braid that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.
    Bend Radius—Bend radius is the point to which the cable will bend without being damaged. It is measured from the center of the bend to the edge of the cable. The smaller the measurement, the tighter the bend.
    No. of
    Wires
    AWG
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Bend
    Radius
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Inner Insulation
    Material
    Inner Insulation Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    5 ft.
    Long
    10 ft.
    Long
    20 ft.
    Long
    30 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    Shielded—30V AC/ 45V DC
    824
    24/8
    1.4 amp @ 86° F0.29"1.87"Polyurethane Rubber
    GreenPolypropylene
    Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Pink, Red, White, Yellow-40 to 175UL Recognized Component
    UL 2556 VW-1
    8815T22000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Twisted-Pair Continuous-Flex Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Twisted-Pair Continuous-Flex Control Cable.
    Prevent mixed messages in control systems such as sensors and PLCs. The twisted-pair wires in this cable prevent internal and external signal interference, even in electrically noisy areas. Designed for the demands of continuous motion, this cable transmits signals for millions of flex cycles. Its finely stranded conductors are twisted together like a rope to resist wear from constant bending.
    Shielded—A single layer of shielding protects sensitive electronics and control systems by blocking electromagnetic interference (EMI). Otherwise, equipment such as motors and pumps could distort signals.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Per Ft.
    Cable
    AWG
    Bend
    Radius
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability Rating
    Certification
    Clean Room
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    300V AC
     
    Shielded
    24/8
    2.24"TPE
    Blue-30 to 210CE Marked
    ISO Class 1
    10, 25, 50, 1002099T3400000000000
    24/8
    2.33"PVC
    Gray25 to 155NFPA 79, UL 2556 VW-1
    CE Marked
    ISO Class 1
    10, 25, 50, 1002099T1400000000
     

    Oil-Resistant Ethernet Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ethernet Cable. Oil-Resistant Ethernet Cable , Unshielded.

    Unshielded

    From mines and factories to robotics, this rugged Ethernet cable sends data between sensors and switches in the grimiest places. The PVC outer insulation is treated to stand up to oil and coolants where typical PVC insulation would become brittle and crack. To make sure it doesn't kink and snap, this cable was tested under repeated bending and rubbing with little signs of wear. Higher numbers for the Ethernet category standard mean faster speeds, superior data transfer, and better signal strength. Category cables are backward compatible, so you can mix and match. However, your speed will only be as fast as the lowest-rated cable.
    Unshielded—Choose unshielded cable for most applications.
    Shielded—When working with variable frequency drives or small motors, choose shielded cable, which has a layer of foil that protects from signal interference. It has an uninsulated ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Inner
    Insulation
    Per Ft.
    Ethernet Cable
    Category
    Transmission
    Freq., MHz
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    OD
    Material
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Unshielded Solid Wire
    5e
    35024
    824/8
    1650.23"PVC
    BlackPolyolefinBlue
    Blue/White
    Brown
    Brown/White
    Green
    Green/White
    Orange
    Orange/White
    25, 50, 100, 300, 5009284T30000000000
     
    Shielded Solid Wire with Uninsulated Ground Wire
    5e
    10024
    824/8
    1650.27"PVC
    BlackPolyolefinBlue
    Blue/White
    Brown
    Brown/White
    Green
    Green/White
    Orange
    Orange/White
    25, 50, 100, 300, 5009284T100000000
     

    Communication and Security System Cable

    Often used for intercoms, speakers, and security systems, this cable is designated as CM and CL2 or CMG, so the insulation is flame resistant and approved for in-wall installation in single-level facilities.
    Shielded Stranded Wire
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Security Cable. Communication and Security System Cable, Shielded.
    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.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Inner
    Insulation
    Per Ft.
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    OD
    Material
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Features
    Cable
    Designation
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    300V AC/300V DC
    24
    824/8
    0.22"PVC
    GrayPVC
    Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow0 to 175Uninsulated Ground WireCM, CMG
    10, 25, 50, 100, 500, 1,00075985K540000000000
     

    Duct-Rated Ethernet Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ethernet Cable. Duct-Rated Ethernet Cable , Unshielded.

    Unshielded

    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.
    Unshielded—Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.
    Inner
    Insulation
    Per Ft.
    Ethernet Cable
    Category
    Transmission
    Freq., MHz
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    OD
    Cable
    Designation
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Choose an Outer
    Jacket Color
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-499
    500-Up
    Unshielded Solid Wire
    5e
    35024
    824/8
    1650.21"CMP
    PVC
    FEP/Polyolefin BlendBlue
    Brown
    Green
    Orange
    White/Blue
    White/Brown
    White/Green
    White/Orange
    Blue, White25, 50, 100, 500, 1,0007365K290000000000
     

    High-Voltage Continuous-Flex Flat Power Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cable. 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
    17,000V AC/12,000V DC
     
    Unshielded
    24/8
    8 amp @ 86° F1"Silicone Rubber
    Clear-85 to 325UL 94 V-0
    CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3
    10, 20, 30, 50, 1009634T3050000000000
     

    Duct-Rated Oil-Resistant Ethernet Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ethernet Cable. Duct-Rated Oil-Resistant Ethernet Cable , Unshielded.

    Unshielded

    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.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Inner
    Insulation
    Per Ft.
    Ethernet Cable
    Category
    Transmission
    Freq., MHz
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    OD
    Cable
    Designation
    Material
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Unshielded Solid Wire
    5e
    35024
    824/8
    3000.19"CMP
    FEP
    BlackFEP
    Blue
    Blue/White
    Brown
    Brown/White
    Green
    Green/White
    Orange
    Orange/White
    25, 50, 100, 300, 5009284T50000000000
     
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