Also known as GPT cable, this cable is often used in low-voltage applications such as battery and vehicle wiring and radios. It has one red wire and one black wire to easily identify polarity. The wires can be pulled apart for installation.

Often used in mining equipment, submersible pumps, and drilling rigs, this cable withstands 2,000 volts AC/DC. The EPDM insulation resists abrasion, so it can be pulled over rough surfaces without damaging the wires inside.

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

The PVC insulation resists abrasion, chemicals, and oil.

Cable with three uninsulated ground wires can be used in wet environments. The ground wires are not counted in the number of wires.

This cable has an insulation with excellent resistance to oil, so it can be used near motors and equipment that require oil lubrication. Often used in automated applications such as robotics and cable carriers, it withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission. It’s flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.

Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.

Shielded cable has a layer of braid that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.

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.

In addition to handling continuous movement, this cable withstands twisting up to 450° without degrading data or signal transmission. It's often used in welding robots and rotary tables. It’s flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flame based on a timed test with vertically suspended material. The polyurethane rubber insulation resists abrasion and oil.

Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.

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.

This cable meets TC-ER crush and impact requirements for exposed runs in cable carriers, so it can be used without conduit. It withstands period flexing and bending, sends signal and data to operate, measure, or regulate automated equipment. The PVC insulation resists oil. It’s flame rated FT4 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with material mounted to a vertical tray.

Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.

Double shielded cable has a layer of braid and foil shielding that provides excellent protection against signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.

This cable is used in variable-frequency drive motors. It has a layer of braid and foil shielding that provides excellent protection against signal interference caused by voltage fluctuations and current spikes. The industry designation is WTTC, so it can be installed in cable trays or raceway in a wind turbine generator. It’s flame rated FT4 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with material mounted to a vertical tray. The insulation resists oil.

Cable with power wires sends electricity to run a motor.

Cable with power and signal wires has an individually shielded pair of wires that connect to a brake or temperature sensor, reducing the number of cables used in areas with limited space.

MSHA approved cable meets Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) standards for material quality.

More flexible than standard wire, this wire is often used for internal appliance wiring. The strand count is the number of strands followed by the size of the individual strand. The higher the number of strands, the more flexible the wire. Also known as MTW wire, it’s rated UL 1063 for machine tool wiring.

Flame rated VW-1 wire meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.

A thick insulation withstands abrasion, so this wire can be used over rough surfaces. It’s also known as hook-up wire.

Wire with FEP insulation resists chemicals. Wire with silicone rubber insulation is ultra-flexible for use in applications that require tight turns. It also withstands moisture.

Flame rated wire meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test; VW-1 wire is suspended vertically during testing, and FT2 wire is suspended horizontally during testing.

Protected by heat-resistant insulation, this wire is often used in ovens, furnaces, and other electrical heating equipment.

Wire with a fiberglass outer and mica inner insulation is also known as MG wire. It’s often used to wire equipment in steel mills, iron mills, and glass manufacturing.

Wire with a fiberglass outer and PTFE inner insulation is also known as TGGT wire. It resists chemicals and moisture and can be used in industrial drying equipment.

Connect batteries in vehicles and generators.

Strand count is the number of strands followed by the size of the individual strand.

Wire with a PVC plastic insulation resists fuel and oil.

SAE J1128 and SAE J1127 wire meet standards for low-voltage wiring in vehicle electrical systems.

Install this wire in conduit and cable trays in commercial and industrial buildings. It's also known as branch circuit wire.

Stranded wire is flexible, so it’s pliable enough to be pulled around corners. Wire with a nylon outer insulation resists oil and water. Wire with a polyethylene outer insulation resists abrasion and chemicals. It’s more flexible than nylon insulated wire.

XHHW-2 wire is for dry and wet locations where wire may be exposed to dripping or splashing liquid. THHN wire can be used in dry or damp locations where wire is exposed to condensation or moisture, such as a basement. THWN and THWN-2 wire can be used in both wet and dry environments.

Flame rated VW-1 wire meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.

Often used in automated applications such as robotics, this wire withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission.

Flame rated VW-1 wire meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.

Wire is a UL recognized component.

A thick insulation protects this wire from high voltages while maintaining flexibility. The insulation also resists moisture. Often used in automated applications such as robotics, it withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission. It meets UL 94 V-0 for flame retardance.

The TPE insulation on this wire resists oil and coolant. Often used in automated applications such as robotics, it withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission. It’s flame rated FT1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.

Also known as photovoltaic (PV) wire, this wire is often used in solar panels and withstands 2,000 volts AC/DC. The industry designation is RHW-2, so it can be used underground and in wet locations. Made of polyethylene, the insulation resists abrasion and chemicals.

Cords with a 90° elbow plug fit flush against a wall outlet, so they fit behind machinery or in areas where space is tight.

SRDT cords are for use with high-current equipment, such as ranges and dryers.