Drive Cable | McMaster-Carr

	Number of Wires Number of Wires

	Wire Gauge Wire Gauge

4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18

	Cable AWG Cable AWG

	Wire Application Wire Application

Power

Signal

	Current Current

	Voltage Voltage

1,000V AC

1,000V DC

1,500V DC

	Use For Use For

Interference Shielding

Motors

	Shield Type Shield Type

	Braid
	Foil

	Length Length

	OD OD

	Inner Insulation Color Inner Insulation Color

	Black
	Green/Yellow

	Inner Insulation Material Inner Insulation Material

Polyethylene Plastic

Nylon Plastic

PVC Plastic

	Outer Insulation Material Outer Insulation Material

Polyethylene Plastic

PVC Plastic

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

Flame Rated

MSHA

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

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About Wire and Cable

Motor Cable

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.

Power Wire—Stranded

Power

Use For: Motors, Interference Shielding
Flexible
Temperature Range: -40° to 220° F
Insulation:
Outer: PVC Plastic
Inner: Nylon Plastic/PVC Plastic

Power Wire												Per Ft.
No. of	Ga.	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Features	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Double Shielded—1,000V AC/1,500V DC
4	18	18/4	7 A @ 86° F	0.39"	Black	Black, Green/Yellow	__	WTTC	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, MSHA Approved, Flame Rated FT4	5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
4	16	16/4	10 A @ 86° F	0.46"	Black	Black, Green/Yellow	Uninsulated Ground Wire	WTTC	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, MSHA Approved, Flame Rated FT4	5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
4	14	14/4	15 A @ 86° F	0.52"	Black	Black, Green/Yellow	__	WTTC	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, MSHA Approved, Flame Rated FT4	5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
4	12	12/4	20 A @ 86° F	0.58"	Black	Black, Green/Yellow	__	WTTC	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, MSHA Approved, Flame Rated FT4	5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
4	10	10/4	30 A @ 86° F	0.7"	Black	Black, Green/Yellow	__	WTTC	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, MSHA Approved, Flame Rated FT4	5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
4	8	8/4	40 A @ 86° F	0.84"	Black	Black, Green/Yellow	__	WTTC	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, MSHA Approved, Flame Rated FT4	5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
4	6	6/4	55 A @ 86° F	1"	Black	Black, Green/Yellow	__	WTTC	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, MSHA Approved, Flame Rated FT4	5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
4	4	4/4	70 A @ 86° F	1.19"	Black	Black, Green/Yellow	__	WTTC	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, MSHA Approved, Flame Rated FT4	5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000

Power and Signal Wire—Stranded

Power and Signal

Use For: Motors, Interference Shielding
Flexible
Temperature Range: -40° to 220° F
Insulation: Polyethylene Plastic

Power Wire			Signal Wire
No. of	Ga.	Cable AWG	No. of	Ga.	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Industry Designation	Specifications Met		5 ft.	10 ft.	20 ft.	30 ft.	50 ft.
Double Shielded—1,000V AC/1,000V DC
4	16	16/4	2	18	18/2	18 A @ 86° F	0.57"	Black	Black, Green/Yellow	WTTC	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Flame Rated FT4	00000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000
4	14	14/4	2	14	14/2	25 A @ 86° F	0.63"	Black	Black, Green/Yellow	WTTC	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Flame Rated FT4	0000000	00000	00000	000000	000000	000000
4	14	14/4	2	18	18/2	25 A @ 86° F	0.62"	Black	Black, Green/Yellow	WTTC	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Flame Rated FT4	0000000	00000	00000	000000	000000	000000
4	12	12/4	2	14	14/2	30 A @ 86° F	0.67"	Black	Black, Green/Yellow	WTTC	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Flame Rated FT4	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	000000
4	12	12/4	2	18	18/2	30 A @ 86° F	0.65"	Black	Black, Green/Yellow	WTTC	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Flame Rated FT4	0000000	00000	00000	000000	000000	000000
4	10	10/4	2	14	14/2	40 A @ 86° F	0.74"	Black	Black, Green/Yellow	WTTC	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Flame Rated FT4	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	000000
4	8	8/4	2	18	18/2	55 A @ 86° F	0.96"	Black	Black, Green/Yellow	WTTC	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Flame Rated FT4	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000
4	6	6/4	2	14	14/2	75 A @ 86° F	1.03"	Black	Black, Green/Yellow	WTTC	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Flame Rated FT4	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	00000000