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About Wire and Cable

Use For: Buildings
Flexible
Temperature Range: 15° to 190° F
Insulation:
Outer: Aluminum Armor
Inner: PVC Plastic

Also known as metal clad (MC) cable, this cable has metal armor that acts as conduit to protect the THHN building wires. It's often used along the exterior of walls to carry power to outlet boxes. It has an insulated ground wire that is not counted in the cable AWG.

Hazardous location environmental ratings indicate whether manufacturers have included safety features in products to facilitate their safe use in a hazardous environment. Before selecting a product for a hazardous location, ensure it is rated for your environment.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Solid Wire
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Inner Insulation Color	Industry Designation	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met		10 ft.	25 ft.	50 ft.	100 ft.	250 ft.
600V AC
14	3	14/2	15 A @ 86° F	0.44"	Black, Green, White	MC, THHN	NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2	UL 1569, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000
14	4	14/3	15 A @ 86° F	0.46"	Black, Green, Red, White	MC, THHN	NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2	UL 1569, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	00000	000000	000000	000000
14	5	14/4	15 A @ 86° F	0.49"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	MC, THHN	NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2	UL 1569, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	00000	000000	000000	000000
12	3	12/2	20 A @ 86° F	0.48"	Black, Green, White	MC, THHN	NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2	UL 1569, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	00000	00000	000000	000000
12	4	12/3	20 A @ 86° F	0.51"	Black, Green, Red, White	MC, THHN	NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2	UL 1569, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	00000	000000	000000	000000
12	5	12/4	20 A @ 86° F	0.54"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	MC, THHN	NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2	UL 1569, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	000000
10	3	10/2	30 A @ 86° F	0.54"	Black, Green, White	MC, THHN	NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2	UL 1569, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	00000	000000	000000	000000
10	4	10/3	30 A @ 86° F	0.58"	Black, Green, Red, White	MC, THHN	NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2	UL 1569, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	000000
10	5	10/4	30 A @ 86° F	0.62"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	MC, THHN	NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2	UL 1569, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	00000000

Armored Building Cable with Uninsulated Ground Wire

Use For: Buildings
Flexible
Temperature Range: 15° to 190° F
Insulation:
Outer: Aluminum Armor
Inner: PVC Plastic

Also known as AC cable, this cable has an uninsulated aluminum ground wire that's in constant contact with the aluminum armor, so it can be used for bonding and grounding. The uninsulated ground wire is not counted in the number of wires. The armor acts as conduit to protect the THHN building wires. It's often used along the exterior of walls to carry power to outlet boxes. All are flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.

Solid Wire
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Inner Insulation Color	Features	Industry Designation	Specifications Met		10 ft.	25 ft.	50 ft.	100 ft.	250 ft.
600V AC
14	2	14/2	15 A @ 86° F	0.46"	Black, White	Uninsulated Ground Wire	AC, THHN	UL Listed, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000
14	3	14/3	15 A @ 86° F	0.48"	Black, Red, White	Uninsulated Ground Wire	AC, THHN	UL Listed, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	00000	000000	000000	000000
12	2	12/2	20 A @ 86° F	0.5"	Black, White	Uninsulated Ground Wire	AC, THHN	UL Listed, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	00000	00000	000000	000000
12	3	12/3	20 A @ 86° F	0.52"	Black, Red, White	Uninsulated Ground Wire	AC, THHN	UL Listed, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	00000	000000	000000	000000
10	2	10/2	30 A @ 86° F	0.56"	Black, White	Uninsulated Ground Wire	AC, THHN	UL Listed, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	00000	000000	000000	000000
10	3	10/3	30 A @ 86° F	0.59"	Black, Red, White	Uninsulated Ground Wire	AC, THHN	UL Listed, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	000000

Armored Building Cable with Fittings

Use For: Buildings
Flexible
Temperature Range: -10° to 190° F
Insulation:
Outer: Steel Armor
Inner: PVC Plastic

Also known as fixture whips, this cable has locknuts and fittings attached to the metal armor to secure to a knockout. The armor acts as conduit to protect the THHN building wires. It has 6" long wire leads for hardwiring to an existing electrical system, and is often used to connect light fixtures.

Solid Wire
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Inner Insulation Color	Includes	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Lg., ft.		Each
600V AC
14	3	14/3	15 A @ 86° F	0.46"	Black, Green, White	1/2 NPT Fittings, Locknuts, 6" Wire Leads	THHN	UL Listed	6	0000000	000000
14	4	14/4	15 A @ 86° F	0.49"	Black, Green, Red, White	1/2 NPT Fittings, Locknuts, 6" Wire Leads	THHN	UL Listed	6	0000000	00000
14	5	14/5	15 A @ 86° F	0.92"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	1/2 NPT Fittings, Locknuts, 6" Wire Leads	THHN	UL Listed	6	0000000	00000
12	4	12/4	20 A @ 86° F	0.92"	Black, Green, Red, White	1/2 NPT Fittings, Locknuts, 6" Wire Leads	THHN	UL Listed	6	0000000	00000
12	5	12/5	20 A @ 86° F	0.92"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	1/2 NPT Fittings, Locknuts, 6" Wire Leads	THHN	UL Listed	6	0000000	00000
10	3	10/3	30 A @ 86° F	0.92"	Black, Green, White	1/2 NPT Fittings, Locknuts, 6" Wire Leads	THHN	UL Listed	6	0000000	00000
10	5	10/5	30 A @ 86° F	0.92"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	1/2 NPT Fittings, Locknuts, 6" Wire Leads	THHN	UL Listed	6	0000000	00000
Stranded Wire
600V AC
12	3	12/3	20 A @ 86° F	0.52"	Black, Green, White	1/2 NPT Fittings, Locknuts, 6" Wire Leads	THHN	UL Listed	6	0000000	00000

Armored Corrosion-Resistant Cable

Use For: Boats, Motors, Panel and Equipment (Hook-Up), Power Supply
Flexible
Temperature Range: -40° to 230° F
Insulation:
Outer: Chlorinated Polyethylene Plastic
Inner: Braided Bronze Armor, Polyolefin Plastic

A braided bronze armor provides excellent protection against abrasion and other damage. The chlorinated polyethylene insulation resists corrosive chemicals and salt water, and the wires are tin plated for corrosion resistance. This cable also withstands oil and solvents. It’s rated UL 1309 for use as marine shipboard cable.

										Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Specifications Met	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Wire
600V AC
16	3	16/3	18 A @ 86° F	0.52"	Black	Black, Red, White	UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
16	4	16/4	14 A @ 86° F	0.58"	Black	Black, Green, Red, White	UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
14	3	14/3	20 A @ 86° F	0.58"	Black	Black, Red, White	UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
14	4	14/4	16 A @ 86° F	0.62"	Black	Black, Green, Red, White	UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
12	3	12/3	25 A @ 86° F	0.63"	Black	Black, Red, White	UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
12	4	12/4	20 A @ 86° F	0.67"	Black	Black, Green, Red, White	UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
10	3	10/3	35 A @ 86° F	0.67"	Black	Black, Red, White	UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
10	4	10/4	28 A @ 86° F	0.73"	Black	Black, Green, Red, White	UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
8	4	8/4	40 A @ 86° F	0.92"	Black	Black, Green, Red, White	UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
6	4	6/4	52 A @ 86° F	1.02"	Black	Black, Green, Red, White	UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified	5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000	00000
4	4	4/4	68 A @ 86° F	1.26"	Black	Black, Green, Red, White	UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified	5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000	00000
2	4	2/4	92 A @ 86° F	1.42"	Black	Black, Green, Red, White	UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified	5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000	00000

Stainless Steel Armored Micro M12 Cords

Step on or roll carts and platform trucks over these M12 cords without crushing them. A protective layer of stainless steel makes these the most crush- and abrasion-resistant M12 cords we offer. It also prevents damage from pests that chew through cords. The stainless steel and PVC outer layer keep moisture from corroding the cord, so they can be used outdoors and near chemicals as well. Despite the stainless steel covering, these cords are still flexible enough to route around equipment. Threaded ends create a tight connection that seals out contaminants and won’t shake loose from the vibration of automated machines.

These cords have a standardized code layout to reduce the chances of accidentally mis-mating them. All are A-coded to send signal and power to AC and DC devices. A-coded cords are often used with sensors, actuators, and motors in automated systems. They also connect devices to IO Link controllers and within fieldbus systems, such as Profibus and DeviceNet.

When mated or capped, these cords meet IP ratings. IP67 cords withstand temporary submersion. IP69 cords are protected from dust and high-pressure, high-temperature washdowns.

Add caps to protect connectors and maintain their IP ratings when not in use.

Note: Sockets may have extra holes on the face that are not used.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Cords

Plug × Socket

Stainless Steel Armor (Shown Exposed)

4-Pole A Code

5-Pole A Code

Plug (External Thread) × Socket (Internal Thread)
No. of Poles	Coding	Face Dia.	Lg., ft.	Current, A	Voltage	Housing Thread Size	Wire Gauge	Cord OD	Cord Insulation Material	Cord Outer Insulation Material	Temp. Range, °F	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met		Each
4	A	0.3"	6 1/2	4	300V AC/ 300V DC	M12	22	0.4"	PVC Plastic	PVC-Covered Stainless Steel Armor	-40° to 175°	IP69	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked	0000000	0000000
4	A	0.3"	16	4	300V AC/ 300V DC	M12	22	0.4"	PVC Plastic	PVC-Covered Stainless Steel Armor	-40° to 175°	IP69	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked	0000000	000000
4	A	0.3"	32 1/2	4	300V AC/ 300V DC	M12	22	0.4"	PVC Plastic	PVC-Covered Stainless Steel Armor	-40° to 175°	IP69	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked	0000000	000000
5	A	0.3"	6 1/2	4	300V AC/ 300V DC	M12	22	0.4"	PVC Plastic	PVC-Covered Stainless Steel Armor	-40° to 175°	IP69	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked	0000000	000000
5	A	0.3"	16	4	300V AC/ 300V DC	M12	22	0.4"	PVC Plastic	PVC-Covered Stainless Steel Armor	-40° to 175°	IP69	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked	0000000	000000
5	A	0.3"	32 1/2	4	300V AC/ 300V DC	M12	22	0.4"	PVC Plastic	PVC-Covered Stainless Steel Armor	-40° to 175°	IP69	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked	0000000	000000

Caps

For Plugs
For Thread Size	Material	Includes		Each
M12	Anodized Aluminum	Lanyard	0000000	000000
For Sockets
M12	Anodized Aluminum	__	0000000	00000

Crush-Resistant USB Cords

The insulation serves as a tough armor that protects these cords in high-traffic areas. These cords have braided and foil shielding, which reduces signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. They’re backward compatible, so they work with cords and connectors that meet the same or lower USB standard.

Cords with PVC armor are more lightweight than cords with stainless steel armor.

Stainless steel armor is more crush resistant than PVC armor.

A Plug × A Plug

A Plug × A Plug with PVC Armor

A Plug × A Plug with Stainless Steel Armor

					PVC Plastic Armor		Stainless Steel Armor
Lg., ft.	USB Standard	Transmission Speed	Shield Type	Color		Each		Each
1	2.0	480 Mbps	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
3	2.0	480 Mbps	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
6	2.0	480 Mbps	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
9 1/2	2.0	480 Mbps	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
13	2.0	480 Mbps	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	00000	0000000	00000

A Plug × B Plug

A Plug × B Plug with PVC Armor

A Plug × B Plug with Stainless Steel Armor

					PVC Plastic Armor		Stainless Steel Armor
Lg., ft.	USB Standard	Transmission Speed	Shield Type	Color		Each		Each
1	2.0	480 Mbps	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
3	2.0	480 Mbps	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
6	2.0	480 Mbps	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
9 1/2	2.0	480 Mbps	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
13	2.0	480 Mbps	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	00000	0000000	00000