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

    Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Unshielded.

    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
    20/9
    		4 amp @ 86° FPVC
    		Gray45 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    		CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 2509936K410000000000
    18/9
    		9 amp @ 86° FPVC
    		Gray45 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    		CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		10, 20, 30, 50, 1009936K9500000000
    16/9
    		12 amp @ 86° FPVC
    		Gray45 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    		CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		10, 20, 30, 50, 1009936K4900000000
     

    No-Conduit-Required Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. No-Conduit-Required Control Cable, Unshielded.

    Unshielded

    Made to TC-ER (Tray Cable, Exposed Run) standards, this crush- and impact-resistant cable eliminates the cost and hassle of installing conduit. It’s ideal for exposed runs, such as from a cable tray down to a control panel or motor control box. Support it every six feet to prevent sagging. 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
    Cable
    Designation
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    600V AC
     
    Unshielded
    18/9
    		9 amp @ 86° FPVC
    		BlackTC-ER
    		-10 to 190UL 2556 FT4
    		C-UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 2506452T450000000000
    14/910 amp @ 86° FPVC
    		BlackTC-ER
    		-10 to 190UL 2556 FT4
    		C-UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 20, 30, 50, 1006452T2100000000
     

    Continuous-Flex Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Continuous-Flex Control Cable, Shielded.

    Shielded

    Even after millions of flex cycles, this cable transmits reliable signals. Its finely stranded conductors are twisted together like a rope to resist wear from constant bending. Use it in moving equipment such as cable carriers.
    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
    Current @
    Temp.
    Bend
    Radius
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Certification
    Clean Room
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    600V AC
     
    Shielded
    20/9
    		8 amp @ 86° F3.2"PVC
    		Green25 to 155UL 2556 VW-1
    		C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    		ISO Class 2
    		5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 1007673K420000000000
     

    Space-Saving Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Space-Saving Control Cable, Unshielded.

    Unshielded

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Space-Saving Control Cable, Double Shielded.

    Double Shielded

    This cable is about two-thirds the diameter of other control cables of the same gauge, so you can fit more cables into the same footprint. The mPPE (modified polyphenylene ether) outer jacket is half the weight of other materials, but still abrasion and tear resistant. This cable controls, monitors, and regulates stationary equipment such as sensors and PLCs. You can flex and bend it 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.
    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
    Current @
    Temp.
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    600V AC
     
    Unshielded
    20/9
    		4 amp @ 86° FmPPEGray-40 to 220UL 2556 VW-1
    		C-UL Listed, UL Listed
    		10, 20, 30, 50, 1006650T14000000000000
     
    Double Shielded
    20/9
    		4 amp @ 86° FmPPEGray-40 to 220UL 2556 VW-1
    		C-UL Listed, UL Listed
    		5, 10, 20, 30, 506650T310000000000
     

    Abrasion-Resistant Continuous-Flex Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Abrasion-Resistant Continuous-Flex Control Cable, Shielded.

    Shielded

    Prevent wear and tear in rough areas and conditions. Unlike other continuous-flex control cables, the rugged polyurethane jacket on this cable protects against abrasion as well as exposure to chemicals, oil, and moisture. It’s often used in cable carriers in high-production CNC machines that need reliable 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
    Current @
    Temp.
    Bend
    Radius
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Certification
    Clean Room
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    1,000V AC
     
    Shielded
    20/9
    		7 amp @ 86° F2.92"Polyurethane Rubber over TPEGray-30 to 175UL 2556 VW-1
    		C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    		ISO Class 1
    		5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 1007323N560000000000
     

    Irrigation Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Irrigation Cable.
    This wire is often used for sprinkler systems.
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    OD
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Inner Insulation
    Material
    Inner Insulation Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Certification
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    250 ft.
    Long
    500 ft.
    Long
    Solid Wire with Polyethylene Outer Jacket
     
    30V AC/30V DC
    18
    		918/9
    		0.31"BlackPolypropylene
    		Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow0 to 140UL Listed
    		8070T18000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
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