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	Number of Wires Number of Wires

	Outer Insulation Color Outer Insulation Color

	Black		Yellow
	White		Green
	Red		Blue

	Wire Type Wire Type

	Stranded

	Voltage Voltage

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Length Length

	Flexibility Flexibility


Ultra Flexible	Flexible

	Shielding Shielding

	Unshielded

	Outer Insulation Material Outer Insulation Material

Rubber

Plastic

Cross-Linked Polyethylene
(XLPE)

	Wire Material Wire Material

Copper

	Industry Designation Industry Designation

GPT

GXL

TXL

	Current Current

	Wire Finish Wire Finish

Bare

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Less than 250° F

250° to 499° F

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

-49° to 0° F

	OD OD

	Strand Count Strand Count

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

RoHS Compliant

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

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

REACH Compliant

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

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About Wire and 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.
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	25, 50, 100, 250, 500	000000	00000	00000
18	2	18/2	0.21"	0.1"	Black, Red	GPT	25, 50, 100, 250, 500	000000	000	000
14	2	14/2	0.29"	0.15"	Black, Red	GPT	25, 50, 100, 250, 500	000000	000	000
12	2	12/2	0.33"	0.16"	Black, Red	GPT	25, 50, 100, 250, 500	000000	0000	000
10	2	10/2	0.4"	0.2"	Black, Red	GPT	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	000000	0000	0000
8	2	8/2	0.49"	0.25"	Black, Red	GPT	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	000000	0000	0000

Battery Wire

Use for vehicles
60V DC Wire: Flexible
600V AC/DC: Ultra Flexible
Temperature Range: -40° to 190° F

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.

Wire with an EPDM rubber insulation is ultra-flexible for use in applications that require tight turns. The insulation resists abrasion and oil.

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

									Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	MCM Wire Size	Strand Count	Current	OD	Specifications Met	Choose an Outer Insulation Color	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Wire with PVC Plastic Insulation
60V DC
8	__	19/21	57 A @ 86° F	0.22"	SAE J1128	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
6	__	48/22.5	82 A @ 86° F	0.33"	SAE J1127	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
4	__	70/22.5	110 A @ 86° F	0.38"	SAE J1127	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
2	__	64/20	147 A @ 86° F	0.45"	SAE J1127	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
1	__	133/22	172 A @ 86° F	0.49"	SAE J1127	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
1/0	__	210/23	200 A @ 86° F	0.55"	SAE J1127	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
2/0	__	133/20	233 A @ 86° F	0.61"	SAE J1127	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	0000
3/0	__	259/22	270 A @ 86° F	0.66"	SAE J1127	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
4/0	__	418/23	315 A @ 86° F	0.73"	SAE J1127	Black, Red	5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000	00000
600V AC/600V DC
__	250 MCM	2,451/30	255 A @ 86° F	0.84"	__	Black	5, 10, 25, 50	00000000	00000	00000
__	350 MCM	3,458/30	310 A @ 86° F	1.05"	__	Black	5, 10, 25, 50	00000000	00000	00000
__	500 MCM	5,054/30	380 A @ 86° F	1.13"	__	Black	5, 10, 25, 50	00000000	00000	00000
Stranded Wire with EPDM Rubber Insulation
600V AC/600V DC
6	__	259/30	105 A @ 86° F	0.31"	__	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
4	__	385/30	140 A @ 86° F	0.34"	__	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
2	__	651/30	190 A @ 86° F	0.42"	__	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
1	__	798/30	220 A @ 86° F	0.49"	__	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
1/0	__	1,026/30	260 A @ 86° F	0.54"	__	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
2/0	__	1,254/30	300 A @ 86° F	0.59"	__	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
3/0	__	1,615/30	350 A @ 86° F	0.64"	__	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	0000
4/0	__	2,052/30	405 A @ 86° F	0.72"	__	Black, Red	5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000	00000

Vehicle Wire

GPT

TXL and GXL

Also known as primary wire, this wire meets SAE standards for low-voltage wiring in trucks, boats, trailers, and other vehicles.

With cross-linked polyethylene insulation, TXL and GXL wire withstands higher temperatures and resists abrasion better than GPT wire. TXL wire has thin walls, so it’s lightweight. It’s often used in dashboards and other interior jobs. GXL wire has thick walls, making it suitable for engine compartments.

GPT Stranded Wire

Use for vehicles
Flexible
Temperature Range: -10° to 175° F

25V AC/60V DC
Wire Ga.	Strand Count	Current	OD	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Choose an Outer Insulation Color	Length, ft.		Each
20	10/30	9 A @ 86° F	0.09"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	100	0000000	000000
18	16/30	17 A @ 86° F	0.1"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	45	0000000	00000
18	16/30	17 A @ 86° F	0.1"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	100	0000000	00000
16	19/29	21 A @ 86° F	0.11"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	35	0000000	0000
16	19/29	21 A @ 86° F	0.11"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	100	0000000	00000
14	19/27	29 A @ 86° F	0.12"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	20	0000000	0000
14	19/27	29 A @ 86° F	0.12"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	100	0000000	00000
12	19/25	38 A @ 86° F	0.15"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	12	0000000	0000
12	19/25	38 A @ 86° F	0.15"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	100	0000000	00000
10	19/23	51 A @ 86° F	0.18"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	8	0000000	0000
10	19/23	51 A @ 86° F	0.18"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	100	0000000	00000
8	19/21	51 A @ 86° F	0.22"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Red	8	000000	0000
8	19/21	51 A @ 86° F	0.22"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Red	100	000000	00000

TXL Stranded Wire

Use for vehicles
Flexible
Temperature Range: -40° to 255° F

25V AC/60V DC
Wire Ga.	Strand Count	Current	OD	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Choose an Outer Insulation Color	Length, ft.		Each
22	7/30	3 A @ 86° F	0.06"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	000000	00000
22	7/30	3 A @ 86° F	0.06"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	50	000000	0000
22	7/30	3 A @ 86° F	0.06"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	100	000000	00000
22	7/30	3 A @ 86° F	0.06"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	250	000000	00000
22	7/30	3 A @ 86° F	0.06"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	500	000000	00000
20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.07"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	000000	0000
20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.07"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	50	000000	0000
20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.07"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	100	000000	00000
20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.07"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	250	000000	00000
20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.07"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	500	00000000	00000
18	16/30	7 A @ 86° F	0.08"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	00000000	0000
18	16/30	7 A @ 86° F	0.08"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	50	00000000	0000
18	16/30	7 A @ 86° F	0.08"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	100	00000000	00000
18	16/30	7 A @ 86° F	0.08"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	250	00000000	00000
18	16/30	7 A @ 86° F	0.08"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	500	00000000	00000
16	19/29	10 A @ 86° F	0.09"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	00000000	0000
16	19/29	10 A @ 86° F	0.09"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	50	00000000	00000
16	19/29	10 A @ 86° F	0.09"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	100	00000000	00000
16	19/29	10 A @ 86° F	0.09"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	250	00000000	00000
16	19/29	10 A @ 86° F	0.09"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	500	00000000	00000
14	19/27	15 A @ 86° F	0.1"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	00000000	00000
14	19/27	15 A @ 86° F	0.1"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	50	00000000	00000
14	19/27	15 A @ 86° F	0.1"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	100	00000000	00000
14	19/27	15 A @ 86° F	0.1"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	250	00000000	00000
14	19/27	15 A @ 86° F	0.1"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	500	00000000	000000
12	19/25	20 A @ 86° F	0.13"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	00000000	00000
12	19/25	20 A @ 86° F	0.13"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	50	00000000	00000
12	19/25	20 A @ 86° F	0.13"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	100	00000000	00000
12	19/25	20 A @ 86° F	0.13"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	250	00000000	000000
12	19/25	20 A @ 86° F	0.13"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	500	00000000	000000

GXL Stranded Wire

Use for vehicles
Flexible
Temperature Range: -40° to 255° F

25V AC/60V DC
Wire Ga.	Strand Count	Current	OD	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Choose an Outer Insulation Color	Length, ft.		Each
20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.09"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	000000	00000
20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.09"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	50	000000	00000
20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.09"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	100	000000	00000
20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.09"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	250	000000	00000
20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.09"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	500	000000	00000
18	16/30	5 A @ 86° F	0.09"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	000000	0000
18	16/30	5 A @ 86° F	0.09"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	50	000000	00000
18	16/30	5 A @ 86° F	0.09"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	100	000000	00000
18	16/30	5 A @ 86° F	0.09"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	250	000000	00000
18	16/30	5 A @ 86° F	0.09"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	500	00000000	00000
16	19/29	8 A @ 86° F	0.11"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	00000000	0000
16	19/29	8 A @ 86° F	0.11"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	50	00000000	00000
16	19/29	8 A @ 86° F	0.11"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	100	00000000	00000
16	19/29	8 A @ 86° F	0.11"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	250	00000000	00000
16	19/29	8 A @ 86° F	0.11"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	500	00000000	000000
14	19/27	11 A @ 86° F	0.12"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	00000000	00000
14	19/27	11 A @ 86° F	0.12"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	50	00000000	00000
14	19/27	11 A @ 86° F	0.12"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	100	00000000	00000
14	19/27	11 A @ 86° F	0.12"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	250	00000000	00000
14	19/27	11 A @ 86° F	0.12"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	500	00000000	000000
12	19/25	14 A @ 86° F	0.15"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	00000000	00000
12	19/25	14 A @ 86° F	0.15"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	50	00000000	00000
12	19/25	14 A @ 86° F	0.15"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	100	00000000	00000
12	19/25	14 A @ 86° F	0.15"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	250	00000000	000000
12	19/25	14 A @ 86° F	0.15"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	500	00000000	000000
10	19/23	23 A @ 86° F	0.18"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	00000000	00000
10	19/23	23 A @ 86° F	0.18"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	50	00000000	00000
10	19/23	23 A @ 86° F	0.18"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	100	00000000	00000
10	19/23	23 A @ 86° F	0.18"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	250	00000000	000000
10	19/23	23 A @ 86° F	0.18"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	500	00000000	000000

Vehicle Wire Assortments

Use for vehicles
Flexible
Temperature Range:
GPT Wire: -40° to 185° F
TXL and GXL Wire: -40° to 255° F

Keep spools of vehicle wire in multiple colors on hand. They meet SAE J1128 for low-voltage wiring in trucks, boats, trailers, and other vehicles.

GPT wire, or primary wire, has PVC insulation that makes it useful as a general purpose wire.

TXL and GXL wire have cross-linked polyethylene insulation that withstands higher temperatures and has more abrasion resistance than PVC insulation. TXL wire has thin walls, so it’s small and lightweight. It’s often used for dashboards and other car interior applications. GXL wire has thick walls, making it suitable for engine compartments.

GPT Stranded Wire with PVC Plastic Insulation
No. of Spools	Wire Ga.	Strand Count	Current	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Length, ft.	Specifications Met		Each
25V AC/60V DC
5	22	7/30	3 A @ 86° F	0.08"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	000000
5	20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.08"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	18	16/30	17 A @ 86° F	0.09"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	16	19/29	22 A @ 86° F	0.11"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	14	19/27	30 A @ 86° F	0.12"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	12	19/25	40 A @ 86° F	0.14"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	000000
5	10	19/23	55 A @ 86° F	0.18"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	000000
TXL Stranded Wire with Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Insulation
25V AC/60V DC
5	22	7/30	3 A @ 86° F	0.06"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.07"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	18	16/30	7 A @ 86° F	0.08"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	16	19/29	10 A @ 86° F	0.09"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	14	19/27	15 A @ 86° F	0.1"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	12	19/25	20 A @ 86° F	0.13"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	000000
GXL Stranded Wire with Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Insulation
25V AC/60V DC
5	20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.09"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	18	16/30	5 A @ 86° F	0.09"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	16	19/29	8 A @ 86° F	0.1"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	14	19/27	11 A @ 86° F	0.12"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	12	19/25	14 A @ 86° F	0.15"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	000000
5	10	19/23	23 A @ 86° F	0.18"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	000000

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