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Low-Voltage Cable
- Use For: Appliances, Vehicles
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 175° F
- Insulation: PVC Plastic
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.
Per Ft. | ||||||||||
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Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Wd. | Thick. | Outer Insulation Color | Industry Designation | Length, ft. | 1-249 | 250-Up | |
Stranded Wire | ||||||||||
12V DC | ||||||||||
24 | 2 | 24/2 | 0.11" | 0.06" | Black, Red | GPT | 000000 | 00000 | 00000 | |
22 | 2 | 22/2 | 0.16" | 0.07" | Black, Red | GPT | 500 | 0000000 | 000 | 000 |
20 | 2 | 20/2 | 0.17" | 0.08" | Black, Red | GPT | 500 | 0000000 | 000 | 000 |
18 | 2 | 18/2 | 0.21" | 0.1" | Black, Red | GPT | 000000 | 000 | 000 | |
16 | 2 | 16/2 | 0.24" | 0.12" | Black, Red | GPT | 500 | 0000000 | 000 | 000 |
14 | 2 | 14/2 | 0.29" | 0.15" | Black, Red | GPT | 000000 | 000 | 000 | |
12 | 2 | 12/2 | 0.33" | 0.16" | Black, Red | GPT | 000000 | 0000 | 000 |
Direct-Burial Cable
- Use For: Buildings, Outdoors
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: 0° to 140° F
Weather-resistant insulation makes this cable suitable for outdoor use and direct burial without conduit.
18-gauge wire is often used for sprinkler systems.
16-, 14-, and 12-gauge wire is designed for underground, low-voltage lighting equipment, such as landscape lighting. The wires can be separated for installation.
Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | OD | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Material | Inner Insulation Color | Specifications Met | 500 ft. | |
30V AC/30V DC | |||||||||
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18 | 2 | 18/2 | 0.2" | Black | Polypropylene Plastic | Red, White | UL Listed | 0000000 | |
18 | 3 | 18/3 | 0.21" | Black | Polypropylene Plastic | Green, Red, White | UL Listed | 0000000 | |
18 | 4 | 18/4 | 0.23" | Black | Polypropylene Plastic | Blue, Green, Red, White | UL Listed | 0000000 | |
18 | 5 | 18/5 | 0.25" | Black | Polypropylene Plastic | Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow | UL Listed | 0000000 | |
18 | 6 | 18/6 | 0.27" | Black | Polypropylene Plastic | Blue, Brown, Green, Red, White, Yellow | UL Listed | 0000000 | |
18 | 7 | 18/7 | 0.27" | Black | Polypropylene Plastic | Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow | UL Listed | 0000000 | |
18 | 8 | 18/8 | 0.29" | Black | Polypropylene Plastic | Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow | UL Listed | 0000000 | |
18 | 9 | 18/9 | 0.31" | Black | Polypropylene Plastic | Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow | UL Listed | 0000000 |
Ethernet Cable
- Use For:
Unshielded: Data; Category 3 can also be used for Telephones
Shielded, Double Shielded: Data, Interference Shielding - Flexible
- Insulation: PVC Plastic
Send data between computers, printers, servers, and switches in an office or workstation. This cable is 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.
Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.
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.
Per Ft. | ||||||||||||
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Ethernet Cable Category | Transmission Frequency | Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Max. Temp., °F | OD | Features | Choose an Outer Insulation Color | Length, ft. | 1-499 | 500-Up | |
Unshielded Solid Wire | ||||||||||||
3 | 16 MHz | 24 | 8 | 24/8 | 140° | 0.16" | __ | Gray | 000000 | 00000 | 00000 | |
5E | 350 MHz | 24 | 8 | 24/8 | 165° | 0.21" | __ | 0000000 | 000 | 000 | ||
6 | 350 MHz | 23 | 8 | 23/8 | 165° | 0.22" | __ | 0000000 | 000 | 000 | ||
Shielded Solid Wire | ||||||||||||
6 | 250 MHz | 23 | 8 | 23/8 | 140° | 0.29" | Uninsulated Ground Wire | 000000 | 000 | 000 | ||
Shielded Stranded Wire | ||||||||||||
5E | 100 MHz | 26 | 8 | 26/8 | 140° | 0.22" | Uninsulated Ground Wire | White | 0000000 | 000 | 000 |
Duct-Rated Ethernet Cable
- Use For:
Unshielded: Data
Shielded: Data, Interference Shielding - Flexible
- Insulation:
Outer: PVC Plastic
Inner: See table
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.
Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.
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.
Per Ft. | ||||||||||||||
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Ethernet Cable Category | Transmission Frequency | Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Max. Temp., °F | OD | Inner Insulation Material | Inner Insulation Color | Features | Choose an Outer Insulation Color | Length, ft. | 1-499 | 500-Up | |
Unshielded Solid Wire | ||||||||||||||
5E | 350 MHz | 24 | 8 | 24/8 | 165° | 0.21" | FEP/Polyolefin Plastic Blend | Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, White/Blue, White/Brown, White/Green, White/Orange | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 | ||
6 | 350 MHz | 23 | 8 | 23/8 | 165° | 0.23" | FEP/Polyolefin Plastic Blend | Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, White/Blue, White/Brown, White/Green, White/Orange | __ | 0000000 | 0000 | 000 | ||
Shielded Solid Wire | ||||||||||||||
6 | 250 MHz | 23 | 8 | 23/8 | 140° | 0.29" | FEP Plastic | Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, White/Blue, White/Brown, White/Green, White/Orange | Uninsulated Ground Wire | Gray | 000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Oil-Resistant Ethernet Cable
- Use For:
Unshielded: Data
Shielded: Data, Interference Shielding - Flexible
- Max. Temperature: 165° F
- Insulation: PVC Plastic
Transmit data in rough industrial applications. An additive in the PVC insulation gives this cable excellent resistance to oil and UV light. It’s backward compatible so it works in networks that meet the same or a lower category.
Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.
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.
Per Ft. | |||||||||||
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Ethernet Cable Category | Transmission Frequency | Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | OD | Outer Insulation Color | Features | Length, ft. | 1-99 | 100-Up | |
Unshielded Solid Wire | |||||||||||
5E | 350 MHz | 24 | 8 | 24/8 | 0.23" | Black | __ | 000000 | 00000 | 00000 | |
6 | 600 MHz | 23 | 8 | 23/8 | 0.34" | Black | __ | 000000 | 0000 | 0000 | |
Shielded Solid Wire | |||||||||||
5E | 100 MHz | 24 | 8 | 24/8 | 0.27" | Black | Uninsulated Ground Wire | 000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Duct-Rated Oil-Resistant Ethernet Cable
- Use For: Data
- Flexible
- Max. Temperature: 300° F
- Insulation: FEP Plastic
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.
Per Ft. | |||||||||||
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Ethernet Cable Category | Transmission Frequency | Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | OD | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Length, ft. | 1-99 | 100-Up | |
Solid Wire | |||||||||||
5E | 350 MHz | 24 | 8 | 24/8 | 0.19" | Black | Blue, Blue/White, Brown, Brown/White, Green, Green/White, Orange, Orange/White | 000000 | 00000 | 00000 | |
6 | 350 MHz | 23 | 8 | 23/8 | 0.21" | Black | Blue, Blue/White, Brown, Brown/White, Green, Green/White, Orange, Orange/White | 000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Data Communication Cable
- Use For: Data, Interference Shielding
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: 0° to 165° F
- Insulation: PVC Plastic
Use this cable for complex data and signal transmission, such as in high-speed computers. It has braid and foil shielding that provides excellent protection against signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. The industry designation is CM and CMG, so it’s approved for in-wall installation and has flame-resistant insulation. It has an uninsulated ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.
Per Ft. | |||||||||||||
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Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Transmission Speed, Mbps | Capacitance per Foot | OD | Industry Designation | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Features | Length, ft. | 1-99 | 100-Up | |
Double-Shielded Stranded Wire | |||||||||||||
300V AC | |||||||||||||
24 | 4 | 24/4 | 10 | 12.5 pF | 0.23" | CM, CMG | Gray | Black, Green, Red, White | Uninsulated Ground Wire | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000 | |
24 | 6 | 24/6 | 10 | 12.5 pF | 0.27" | CM, CMG | Gray | Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Red, White | Uninsulated Ground Wire | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000 | |
24 | 8 | 24/8 | 10 | 12.5 pF | 0.28" | CM, CMG | Gray | Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow | Uninsulated Ground Wire | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000 | |
24 | 10 | 24/10 | 10 | 12.5 pF | 0.31" | CM, CMG | Gray | Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow | Uninsulated Ground Wire | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000 | |
24 | 15 | 24/15 | 10 | 12.5 pF | 0.35" | CM, CMG | Gray | Black, Black/White, Blue, Blue/Black, Blue/White, Green, Green/Black, Green/White, Orange, Orange/Black, Red, Red/Black, Red/White, White, White/Black | Uninsulated Ground Wire | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000 | |
24 | 25 | 24/25 | 10 | 12.5 pF | 0.4" | CM, CMG | Gray | Black, Black/Red, Black/White, Black/White/Red, 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/Red | Uninsulated Ground Wire | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Twisted-Pair Data Communication Cable
- Use For: Data, Interference Shielding
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: 0° to 165° F
- Insulation: PVC Plastic
This cable has twisted pairs of wires that cancel signal interference from multiple transmission lines, as well as foil and braid shielding over the entire cable. It's often used to transmit data in high speed computers near variable-frequency drive motors, where voltage fluctuations and current spikes can distort signals. The industry designation is CM and CMG, so it’s approved for in-wall installation and has flame-resistant insulation. The uninsulated ground wire is not counted in the number of wires.
Per Ft. | ||||||||||||
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Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Transmission Speed, Mbps | Capacitance per Foot | OD | Industry Designation | Outer Insulation Color | Features | Length, ft. | 1-99 | 100-Up | |
Double-Shielded Stranded Wire | ||||||||||||
300V AC | ||||||||||||
24 | 4 | 24/4 | 10 | 12.5 pF | 0.27" | CM, CMG | Gray | Uninsulated Ground Wire | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000 | |
24 | 6 | 24/6 | 10 | 12.5 pF | 0.28" | CM, CMG | Gray | Uninsulated Ground Wire | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000 | |
24 | 10 | 24/10 | 10 | 12.5 pF | 0.33" | CM, CMG | Gray | Uninsulated Ground Wire | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000 | |
24 | 25 | 24/25 | 10 | 12.5 pF | 0.48" | CM, CMG | Gray | Uninsulated Ground Wire | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Coaxial Cable
- Use For: Audio, Data, Interference Shielding, Video
- Flexible, except RG-213/U is Bend and Stay
- Max. Temperature: See table
- Insulation: PVC Plastic, except RG-316/U is FEP Plastic
Often used in radio transmission, network connections, and digital audio feed, this cable transmits audio, video, and data signals.
RG-58/U and RG-59/U cable are good for low frequency transmissions such as radio signals. RG-62A/U cable is often used in computer networks and electronics.
RG-174/U cable has a small diameter, so it’s easy to coil. RG-213/U cable has the largest diameter, so it's thicker and more robust than other coaxial cable. It is used in high frequency transmissions such as ground communications. RG-316/U cable has the smallest diameter, so it is extremely flexible for routing in tight spaces. Its FEP plastic insulation withstands high temperatures. It is often used in military equipment.
RG-6/U cable is good for medium to high frequency transmissions and is often used in satellite signal transmission.
Shielded cable has a layer of braid that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. Double shielded cable has a layer of braid and foil shielding for better protection against signal interference than foil alone. Use it in environments with high signal distortion, such as near transformers, generators, and heavy duty motors. Quad shielded cable has two layers of braid and two layers of foil for the most protection against signal interference and the clearest signal.
Per Ft. | ||||||||||
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Industry Designation | Resistance | Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Max. Temp., °F | OD | Outer Insulation Color | Length, ft. | 1-99 | 100-Up | |
Shielded Solid Wire | ||||||||||
RG-58/U | 50 ohms | 20 | 1 | 175° | 0.2" | Black | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 | |
RG-59/U | 75 ohms | 23 | 1 | 175° | 0.24" | Black | 000000 | 000 | 000 | |
RG-62A/U | 93 ohms | 22 | 1 | 175° | 0.24" | Black | 000000 | 0000 | 0000 | |
Shielded Stranded Wire | ||||||||||
RG-174/U | 50 ohms | 26 | 1 | 175° | 0.11" | Black | 0000000 | 000 | 000 | |
RG-213/U | 50 ohms | 13 | 1 | 140° | 0.4" | Black | 500 | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
RG-316/U | 50 ohms | 24 | 1 | 390° | 0.1" | White | 500 | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Double-Shielded Solid Wire | ||||||||||
RG-6/U | 75 ohms | 18 | 1 | 165° | 0.27" | Black | 000000 | 000 | 000 | |
Quad-Shielded Solid Wire | ||||||||||
RG-6/U | 75 ohms | 18 | 1 | 165° | 0.3" | Black | 0000000 | 000 | 000 |
Telephone Cable
- Use For: Telephones
- Flexible
Connect telephones and telephone blocks to a wall jack. Terminate the cable with telephone plugs or jacks (not included).
Flat Control Cable
- Use For: Automation
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 220° F
- Insulation: PVC Plastic
Also known as festoon cable, this flat cable fits in confined spaces and withstands period flexing and bending, such as in overhead cranes and hoists. Use it to operate, measure, or regulate automated equipment. The PVC insulation resists oil and UV light. It’s flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.
Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | Wd. | Thick. | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Specifications Met | Length, ft. | Per Ft. | |
Stranded Wire | |||||||||||
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600V AC | |||||||||||
16 | 8 | 16/8 | 15 A @ 86° F | 1.11" | 0.2" | Yellow | Black, Blue, Blue/Black, Brown, Orange, Red, Red/Black, Yellow | UL Listed, CSA Certified, Flame Rated VW-1 | 0000000 | 00000 | |
16 | 12 | 16/12 | 15 A @ 86° F | 1.61" | 0.2" | Yellow | Black, Blue, Blue/Black, Brown, Brown/Black, Orange, Orange/Black, Red, Red/Black, Yellow, Yellow/Black | UL Listed, CSA Certified, Flame Rated VW-1 | 0000000 | 0000 | |
14 | 4 | 14/4 | 25 A @ 86° F | 0.69" | 0.24" | Yellow | Black, Blue, Orange, Red | UL Listed, CSA Certified, Flame Rated VW-1 | 0000000 | 0000 | |
14 | 8 | 14/8 | 25 A @ 86° F | 1.33" | 0.24" | Yellow | Black, Blue, Blue/Black, Brown, Orange, Red, Red/Black, Yellow | UL Listed, CSA Certified, Flame Rated VW-1 | 500 | 00000000 | 0000 |
14 | 12 | 14/12 | 20 A @ 86° F | 1.81" | 0.23" | Yellow | Black, Blue, Blue/Black, Brown, Brown/Black, Orange, Orange/Black, Red, Red/Black, Yellow, Yellow/Black | UL Listed, CSA Certified, Flame Rated VW-1 | 0000000 | 0000 | |
12 | 4 | 12/4 | 30 A @ 86° F | 0.71" | 0.23" | Yellow | Black, Blue, Orange, Red | UL Listed, CSA Certified, Flame Rated VW-1 | 0000000 | 0000 | |
12 | 8 | 12/8 | 30 A @ 86° F | 1.34" | 0.23" | Yellow | Black, Blue, Blue/Black, Brown, Orange, Red, Red/Black, Yellow | UL Listed, CSA Certified, Flame Rated VW-1 | 500 | 00000000 | 0000 |
10 | 4 | 10/4 | 40 A @ 86° F | 0.88" | 0.27" | Yellow | Black, Blue, Orange, Red | UL Listed, CSA Certified, Flame Rated VW-1 | 0000000 | 0000 | |
8 | 4 | 8/4 | 63 A @ 86° F | 1.19" | 0.37" | Yellow | Black, Blue, Orange, Red | UL Listed, CSA Certified, Flame Rated VW-1 | 500 | 00000000 | 0000 |
6 | 4 | 6/4 | 83 A @ 86° F | 1.45" | 0.43" | Yellow | Black, Blue, Orange, Red | UL Listed, CSA Certified, Flame Rated VW-1 | 500 | 00000000 | 00000 |
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 cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has an uninsulated ground wire is not counted in the number of wires.
- Use For: Buildings, Interference Shielding
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: 0° to 175° F
- Insulation: PVC Plastic
Per Ft. | |||||||||||
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Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | OD | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Features | Industry Designation | Length, ft. | 1-99 | 100-Up | |
300V AC | |||||||||||
24 | 6 | 24/6 | 0.21" | Gray | Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Red, White | Uninsulated Ground Wire | CM, CMG | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000 | |
24 | 8 | 24/8 | 0.22" | Gray | Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow | Uninsulated Ground Wire | CM, CMG | 00000000 | 000 | 000 | |
24 | 10 | 24/10 | 0.25" | Gray | Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow | Uninsulated Ground Wire | CM, CMG | 00000000 | 000 | 000 | |
24 | 25 | 24/25 | 0.37" | Gray | Black, Black/Red, Black/White, Black/White/Red, 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/Red | Uninsulated Ground Wire | CM, CMG | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000 |