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Compare wire vs. cable and choose the right option based on gauge, number of conductors, insulation, and current rating.

Pendant Cable

Often used to wire pendant switches, this cable hangs from an overhead connection. It’s also known as bus drop cable.

Stranded Wire with Three Uninsulated Ground Wires

Cable with three uninsulated ground wires can be used in wet environments. The ground wires are not counted in the number of wires.

PVC Inner Insulation—The PVC insulation resists abrasion, chemicals, and oil.

							Inner Insulation						Per Ft.
	AWG	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current @ Temp.	OD	Outer Jacket Color	Material	Color	Temp., ° F	Certification	Choose a Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
600V AC



		12	3	12/3	25 amp @ 86° F	0.42"	Gray	PVC	Black, Red, White	-40 to 140	UL Listed	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 250	0000000	00000	00000


		10	3	10/3	30 amp @ 86° F	0.47"	Gray	PVC	Black, Red, White	-40 to 140	UL Listed	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 250	0000000	0000	0000
		8	3	8/3	40 amp @ 86° F	0.63"	Gray	PVC	Black, Red, White	-40 to 140	UL Listed	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000	0000

Stranded Wire with Strain Relief

Cable with strain relief has galvanized steel strain cables on the sides to provide strength and reduce the stress caused by equipment hanging from cable. Use the strain relief hardware (sold separately) to secure equipment to the cable.

PVC Inner Insulation—The PVC insulation resists abrasion, chemicals, and oil.

							Inner Insulation						Per Ft.
	AWG	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current @ Temp.	OD	Outer Jacket Color	Material	Color	Temp., ° F	Certification	Choose a Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
600V AC



		16	8	16/8	12 amp @ 86° F	0.52"	Yellow	PVC	Black, Blue, Blue/Black, Brown, Orange, Red, Red/Black, Yellow	15 to 220	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	00000	00000


		16	12	16/12	9 amp @ 86° F	0.58"	Yellow	PVC	Black, Blue, Blue/Black, Brown, Brown/Black, Orange, Orange/Black, Red, Red/Black, Yellow, Yellow/Black	15 to 220	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000	0000
		16	16	16/16	9 amp @ 86° F	0.63"	Yellow	PVC	Black, Blue, Blue/Black, Blue/Red, Brown, Brown/Black, Brown/Red, Orange, Orange/Black, Orange/Red, Red, Red/Black, Yellow, Yellow/Black, Yellow/Red	15 to 220	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	0000	0000
		16	24	16/24	8 amp @ 86° F	0.76"	Yellow	PVC	Black, Blue, Blue/Black, Blue/Orange, Blue/Red, Brown, Brown/Black, Brown/Blue, Brown/Red, Orange, Orange/Black, Orange/Red, Red, Red/Black, Yellow, Yellow/Black, Yellow/Blue, Yellow/Red	15 to 220	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	10 , 25 , 50 , 100	0000000	00000	00000

Pendant Cable Hardware Kits

		Each
Strain Relief Hardware	000000	000000

Strain-Relief Pendant Cable Hardware Kits for Drop-Down Cables

Reduce strain caused by equipment hanging from drop-down cable. Attach eyebolts to an overhead panel, and use cable clamps to secure strain cables to the eyebolts.

Includes	For Max. Cable OD		Each
Three Cable Clamps Two 1/4"-20 Threaded Eyebolts Four Hex Nuts Four Washers Two Cable Ties	0.25"	000000	000000

Single-Loop Cable Support Grips

Also known as bus drop grips, these grips support cable weight and relieve tension. They also damp vibration in hanging runs of cable, rod, and tubing. You can support these grips with a hook.

	Work Load Limit, lb.	Overall Lg.	Mesh Lg.	Certification		Each
Galvanized Steel



	0.22" to 0.32"	110	12"	3 1/2"	CSA Certified	00000000	000000


	0.3" to 0.43"	110	13"	4 1/2"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	0.4" to 0.56"	110	14"	5"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	0.53" to 0.73"	110	15"	6 1/2"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	0.7" to 0.85"	190	17"	8 1/2"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	0.82" to 1"	190	17"	8 1/2"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	0.96" to 1.25"	190	20"	11"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000


	Tin-Coated Bronze



			1" to 1.24"	425	40"	28"	CSA Certified	00000000	000000


			1.25" to 1.49"	160	25"	15"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
			1.5" to 1.74"	160	29"	17"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
			1.75" to 1.99"	215	33"	19"	CSA Certified	00000000	000000
			2" to 2.49"	325	37"	21"	CSA Certified	00000000	000000
			2.5" to 2.99"	325	41"	23"	CSA Certified	00000000	000000

Cord Grip Safety Springs

Work Load Limit, lb.	Lg.		Each
40	8"	00000000	000000
80	8"	00000000	00000

Corrosion-Resistant Single-Loop Cable Support Grips

Made of stainless steel, these grips have excellent corrosion resistance. Also known as bus drop grips, they support cable weight and relieve tension. They also damp vibration in hanging runs of cable, rod, and tubing. You can support these grips with a hook.

	Work Load Limit, lb.	Overall Lg.	Mesh Lg.	Certification		Each
Stainless Steel



	0.22" to 0.32"	110	12"	3 1/2"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	00000000	000000


	0.3" to 0.43"	110	13"	4 1/2"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	00000000	00000
	0.4" to 0.56"	110	14"	5"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	00000000	00000
	0.53" to 0.73"	110	15"	6 1/2"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	00000000	00000
	0.7" to 0.85"	190	17"	8 1/2"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	00000000	00000
	0.75" to 0.99"	190	21"	13"	CSA Certified	000000000	00000
	0.82" to 1"	190	17"	8 1/2"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	00000000	00000
	0.94" to 1.25"	150	18"	9 1/2"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	1.25" to 1.49"	445	25"	15"	CSA Certified	000000000	000000
	1.5" to 1.74"	445	29"	17"	CSA Certified	000000000	000000
	1.75" to 1.99"	500	33"	19"	CSA Certified	000000000	000000


	2" to 2.49"	890	37"	21"	CSA Certified	000000000	000000
	2.5" to 2.99"	890	41"	23"	CSA Certified	000000000	000000
	3" to 3.49"	1,340	46"	25"	CSA Certified	000000000	000000

Cord Grip Safety Springs

Work Load Limit, lb.	Lg.		Each
40	8"	00000000	000000
80	8"	00000000	00000

Self-Tightening Cable Support Grips

The loops tighten by the weight of your cable or by manual adjustment. These grips are often wrapped around a beam or pipe. Also known as bus drop grips, they support cable weight and relieve tension. They also damp vibration in hanging runs of cable, rod, and tubing.

	Work Load Limit, lb.	Overall Lg.	Mesh Lg.	Certification		Each
Galvanized Steel



	0.22" to 0.32"	110	15"	3 1/2"	CSA Certified	00000000	000000


	0.3" to 0.43"	110	16"	4 1/2"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	0.4" to 0.56"	110	17"	5"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	0.53" to 0.73"	110	21"	6 1/2"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	0.7" to 0.85"	190	24"	8 1/2"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	0.82" to 1"	190	24"	8 1/2"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	0.96" to 1.25"	190	28"	11"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000

Cord Grip Safety Springs

Work Load Limit, lb.	Lg.		Each
40	8"	00000000	000000
80	8"	00000000	00000

Corrosion-Resistant Double-Loop Cable Support Grips

Made of stainless steel, these grips have excellent corrosion resistance. They have two loops for support at two points, often at an angle. They must be equally supported to balance the load. Also known as bus drop grips, these grips support cable weight and relieve tension. They also damp vibration in hanging runs of cable, rod, and tubing.

	Work Load Limit, lb.	Overall Lg.	Mesh Lg.	Certification		Each
Stainless Steel



	0.5" to 0.61"	75	17"	11"	CSA Certified	00000000	000000


	0.63" to 0.75"	115	18"	11"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	0.75" to 0.99"	130	20"	14"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	1" to 1.24"	190	22"	15"	CSA Certified	00000000	000000
	1.25" to 1.49"	190	21"	16"	CSA Certified	00000000	000000
	1.5" to 1.74"	190	25"	18"	CSA Certified	00000000	000000
	1.75" to 1.99"	315	25"	20"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	2" to 2.49"	335	28"	22"	CSA Certified	00000000	000000
	2.5" to 2.99"	335	30"	24"	CSA Certified	00000000	000000
	3" to 3.49"	525	35"	26"	CSA Certified	00000000	000000

Mid-Cable Support Grips

When the end of a cable is not accessible, wrap the mesh on these grips anywhere along the length of the cable to provide support. Lace the mesh closed with the included lacing wire. Also known as bus drop grips, these grips support cable weight and relieve tension. They also damp vibration in hanging runs of cable, rod, and tubing.

	Work Load Limit, lb.	Overall Lg.	Mesh Lg.	Includes	Certification		Each
Tin-Plated Bronze



	0.5" to 0.61"	75	18"	11"	Lacing Wire	CSA Certified	00000000	000000


	0.63" to 0.75"	115	18"	11"	Lacing Wire	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	0.75" to 0.99"	130	22"	14"	Lacing Wire	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	1" to 1.24"	190	22"	15"	Lacing Wire	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	1.25" to 1.49"	190	21"	16"	Lacing Wire	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	1.5" to 1.74"	190	25"	18"	Lacing Wire	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	1.75" to 1.99"	315	26"	20"	Lacing Wire	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	2" to 2.49"	335	28"	22"	Lacing Wire	CSA Certified	00000000	000000
	2.5" to 2.99"	335	29"	24"	Lacing Wire	CSA Certified	00000000	000000
	3" to 3.49"	525	36"	26"	Lacing Wire	CSA Certified	00000000	000000

Double-Loop Cable Support Grips

These grips have two loops for support at two points, often at an angle. They must be equally supported to balance the load. Also known as bus drop grips, these grips support cable weight and relieve tension. They also damp vibration in hanging runs of cable, rod, and tubing.

	Work Load Limit, lb.	Overall Lg.	Mesh Lg.	Certification		Each
Tin-Plated Bronze



	0.5" to 0.61"	75	17"	11"	CSA Certified	00000000	000000


	0.63" to 0.75"	115	18"	11"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	0.75" to 0.99"	130	20"	14"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	1" to 1.24"	190	22"	15"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	1.25" to 1.49"	190	21"	16"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	1.5" to 1.74"	190	25"	18"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	1.75" to 1.99"	315	25"	20"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	2" to 2.49"	335	28"	22"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	2.5" to 2.99"	335	30"	24"	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	3" to 3.49"	525	35"	26"	CSA Certified	00000000	000000

Corrosion-Resistant Mid-Cable Support Grips

Made of stainless steel, these grips have excellent corrosion resistance. Use them when the end of a cable is not accessible; wrap the mesh anywhere along the length of the cable to provide support. Lace the mesh closed with the included lacing wire. Also known as bus drop grips, these grips support cable weight and relieve tension. They also damp vibration in hanging runs of cable, rod, and tubing.

	Work Load Limit, lb.	Overall Lg.	Mesh Lg.	Includes	Certification		Each
Stainless Steel



	0.5" to 0.61"	75	18"	11"	Lacing Wire	CSA Certified	00000000	000000


	0.63" to 0.75"	115	18"	11"	Lacing Wire	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	0.75" to 0.99"	130	22"	14"	Lacing Wire	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	1" to 1.24"	190	22"	15"	Lacing Wire	CSA Certified	00000000	000000
	1.25" to 1.49"	190	21"	16"	Lacing Wire	CSA Certified	00000000	000000
	1.5" to 1.74"	190	25"	18"	Lacing Wire	CSA Certified	00000000	00000
	1.75" to 1.99"	315	26"	20"	Lacing Wire	CSA Certified	00000000	000000
	2" to 2.49"	335	28"	22"	Lacing Wire	CSA Certified	00000000	000000
	3" to 3.49"	525	36"	26"	Lacing Wire	CSA Certified	00000000	000000