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    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.

    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.
    Unshielded Stranded Wire
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Security Cable. Communication and Security System Cable, Unshielded.
    Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Inner
    Insulation
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    OD
    Material
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Cable
    Designation
    Certification
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    250 ft.
    Long
    300V AC/300V DC
    22
    		222/2
    		0.11"PVC
    		GrayPVC
    		Black, Red0 to 140CM, CL2
    		ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed
    		8280T310000000000000000000000000000
    22
    		422/4
    		0.13"PVC
    		GrayPVC
    		Black, Green, Red, White0 to 140CM, CL2
    		ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed
    		8280T32000000000000000000000000
     
    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
    		224/2
    		0.16"PVC
    		GrayPVC
    		Black, Red0 to 165Uninsulated Ground WireCM, CMG
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 5008280T6110000000000
    24
    		324/3
    		0.16"PVC
    		GrayPVC
    		Black, Green, Red0 to 165Uninsulated Ground WireCM, CMG
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 5008280T62100000000
    24
    		424/4
    		0.18"PVC
    		GrayPVC
    		Black, Green, Red, White0 to 165Uninsulated Ground WireCM, CMG
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 5008280T63100000000
    24
    		624/6
    		0.21"PVC
    		GrayPVC
    		Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Red, White0 to 175Uninsulated Ground WireCM, CMG
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 50075985K5200000000
    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, 1,00075985K5400000000
    24
    		1024/10
    		0.25"PVC
    		GrayPVC
    		Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow0 to 175Uninsulated Ground WireCM, CMG
    		10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 50075985K5600000000
    24
    		1524/15
    		0.27"PVC
    		GrayPVC
    		Black, Black/White, Blue, Blue/Black, Blue/White, Green, Green/Black, Green/White, Orange, Orange/Black, Red, Red/Black, Red/White, White, White/Black0 to 165Uninsulated Ground WireCM, CMG
    		10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 5008280T64100000000
    24
    		2524/25
    		0.37"PVC
    		GrayPVC
    		Black, Black/Red, Black/White, Black/Red/White, Blue, Blue/Black, Blue/Red, Blue/White, Green, Green/Black, Green/Black/White, Green/White, Orange, Orange/Black, Orange/Green, Orange/Red, Red, Red/Black, Red/Black/White, Red/Green, Red/White, White, White/Black, White/Black/Red, White/Red0 to 175Uninsulated Ground WireCM, CMG
    		10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 50075985K5800000000
     

    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
    24/3
    		1012.5PVC
    		GrayCM
    		0 to 165UL 2556 VW-1
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 50075985K610000000000
    24/4
    		1012.5PVC
    		GrayCM
    		0 to 165UL 2556 VW-1
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 50075985K6200000000
    24/6
    		1012.5PVC
    		GrayCM
    		0 to 165UL 2556 VW-1
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 50075985K6300000000
    24/8
    		1012.5PVC
    		GrayCM
    		0 to 165UL 2556 VW-1
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 50075985K6400000000
    24/10
    		1012.5PVC
    		GrayCM
    		0 to 165UL 2556 VW-1
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 50075985K6500000000
    24/15
    		1012.5PVC
    		GrayCM
    		0 to 165UL 2556 VW-1
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 50075985K6600000000
    24/25
    		1012.5PVC
    		GrayCM
    		0 to 165UL 2556 VW-1
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 50075985K6700000000
     

    Ethernet Cable

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

    Unshielded

    Shielded

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ethernet Cable. Ethernet Cable , Shielded.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ethernet Cable. Ethernet Cable , Double Shielded.

    Shielded

    Double Shielded

    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.
    Shielded—Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment, such as variable frequency drives or small motors. It has an uninsulated ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.
    Double Shielded—Double-shielded cable has a layer of braid and foil shielding for the best protection against signal interference. Use it in areas with high signal distortion, such as near transformers, generators, and heavy duty motors.
    CM 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
    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, 1,0007365K190000000000
     
    Shielded Stranded Wire with Uninsulated Ground Wire
    5e
    		10026
    		826/8
    		1400.22"CM
    		PVC
    		PolyethyleneBlue
    Blue/White
    Brown
    Brown/White
    Green
    Green/White
    Orange
    Orange/White    		White25, 50, 100, 500, 1,0007734T4700000000
     
    Double-Shielded Solid Wire
    8
    		2,00023
    		823/8
    		1650.32"CM
    		PVC
    		PolyethyleneBlue
    Blue/White
    Brown
    Brown/White
    Green
    Green/White
    Orange
    Orange/White    		Blue10, 25, 50, 100, 3004373N1100000000
     

    Twisted-Pair Low-Capacitance Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Twisted-Pair Low-Capacitance Control Cable.
    A dynamic duo inside this cable protects signal integrity over long distances, even up to hundreds of feet across your facility. Twisted-pair conductors block internal and external signal interference. Plus, polyethylene insulation limits capacitance, preventing the energy buildup that degrades signals over long runs. This cable is often used with equipment such as sensors and PLCs. You can flex and bend it during installation and adjustments, but it’s not 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
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    300V AC
     
    Double Shielded
    24/4
    		1012.5PVC
    		GrayCM, CMG
    		0 to 16510, 25, 50, 100, 50075985K720000000000
    24/6
    		1012.5PVC
    		GrayCM, CMG
    		0 to 16510, 25, 50, 100, 50075985K7300000000
    24/10
    		1012.5PVC
    		GrayCM, CMG
    		0 to 16510, 25, 50, 100, 50075985K7400000000
    24/25
    		1012.5PVC
    		GrayCM, CMG
    		0 to 16510, 25, 50, 100, 50075985K7600000000
     
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