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

Continuous-Flex Power Cable


Unshielded	Shielded

Power motors on moving gantries and cranes with this cable that flexes millions of times without breaking. It’s made for constant motion, with finely stranded conductors twisted like a rope to resist wear from bending.

Shielded—Shielding stops these cables from acting as antennas that emit electromagnetic interference, which could disrupt nearby equipment such as control or data cables.

				Outer Jacket								Per Ft.
	Cable AWG	Current @ Temp.	Bend Radius	Material	Color	Temp., ° F	Flammability Rating	Certification	Clean Room Std.	Choose a Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
1,000V AC







				Unshielded

				1/4	191 amp @ 86° F	10.35"	PVC	Black	25 to 155	UL 2556 VW-1	C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component	ISO Class 2	5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100	9243K24	000000	000000




						Shielded

						1/4	191 amp @ 86° F	11.1"	PVC	Black	25 to 155	UL 2556 VW-1	C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component	ISO Class 2	5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100	9243K44	00000	00000

Welding Cable

Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Welding Cable. Flexible, Stranded Wire Class M.

This cable withstands abrasion, oil, and the rough conditions found in welding applications.

Stranded Wire Class K—Class K cable is for general purpose welding applications. It bends and stays in the position that you bend it.

Stranded Wire Class M—Class M cable is more flexible and durable than Class K cable.

	Current @ Temp.	Outer Jacket Material	Temp., ° F	Flammability Rating	Choose an Outer Jacket Color	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
600V AC







	Bend and Stay

	1	K	767/30	—	EPDM	-55 to 220	UL 2556 VW-1	Black, Red	10, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100, 250	7940A94	00000


	600V AC/600V DC







					Flexible

					1	M	1,843/34	—	EPDM	-55 to 220	UL 2556 VW-1	Orange	10, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100, 250	7940A78	0000




							Ultra Flexible

							1	—	798/30	220 amp @ 86° F	EPDM	-40 to 190	—	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	6948K94	0000

Battery Wire

Connect batteries in vehicles and generators.

Stranded Wire with PVC Outer Jacket

Wire with a PVC outer jacket resists fuel and oil.

SAE J1127—SAE wire meets standards for low-voltage wiring in vehicle electrical systems.

Wire Strand Count—Wire strand count is the number of strands followed by the size of the individual strand.

												Per Ft.
	Wire Gauge	Wire Strand Count	Current @ Temp.	OD	Flexibility	Temp. Range, ° F	Cable Designation	Specs. Met	Choose an Outer Jacket Color	Choose a Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
60V DC



		1 AWG	133/22	172 amp @ 86° F	0.49"	Flexible	-40 to 190	SGT	SAE J1127	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	6948K74	00000	00000

Battery Power Cords

Connect batteries to each other.

Terminal Clamp × Lug

Terminal Clamp × Lug and Lug with Terminal × Lug cords also connect batteries to electrical systems.

				Cord
AWG	Lg.	Lug ID	End Shape	OD	Insulation Material	Connection Material	Temp. Range, ° F	Choose a Color (Polarity)		Each
1	10"	3/8"	Straight	0.49"	PVC	Tin-Plated Copper	-40 to 220	Black (Negative), Red (Positive)	69735K41	000000
1	20"	3/8"	Straight	0.49"	PVC	Tin-Plated Copper	-40 to 220	Black (Negative), Red (Positive)	69735K42	00000
1	30"	3/8"	Straight	0.49"	PVC	Tin-Plated Copper	-40 to 220	Black (Negative), Red (Positive)	69735K43	00000
1	60"	3/8"	Straight	0.49"	PVC	Tin-Plated Copper	-40 to 220	Black (Negative), Red (Positive)	69735K44	00000

Lug with Terminal × Lug

Terminal Clamp × Lug and Lug with Terminal × Lug cords also connect batteries to electrical systems.

				Cord
AWG	Lg.	Lug ID	End Shape	OD	Insulation Material	Connection Material	Temp. Range, ° F	Choose a Color (Polarity)		Each
1	10"	3/8"	Straight	0.49"	PVC	Tin-Plated Copper	-40 to 220	Black (Negative), Red (Positive)	69735K26	000000
1	20"	3/8"	Straight	0.49"	PVC	Tin-Plated Copper	-40 to 220	Black (Negative), Red (Positive)	69735K27	00000
1	30"	3/8"	Straight	0.49"	PVC	Tin-Plated Copper	-40 to 220	Black (Negative), Red (Positive)	69735K28	00000
1	60"	3/8"	Straight	0.49"	PVC	Tin-Plated Copper	-40 to 220	Black (Negative), Red (Positive)	69735K29	00000

Aluminum Building Wire

Mend or extend aluminum wire often found in older buildings. This wire isn’t recommended for new wiring, since it’s more likely to overheat than copper when conducting electricity. However, it’s safer to maintain existing aluminum wire with aluminum rather than mixing materials. Building wire is also known as branch circuit wire.

This wire has an outer layer of nylon insulation that won't degrade from oil and water. It’s designed to be pulled through conduit without pulling lubricants. THHN and THWN-2 designated, this wire can be used in damp places.

	Temp. Range, ° F	Outer Jacket Color	Cable Designation	Certification		25 ft. Long	50 ft. Long	100 ft. Long	250 ft. Long	500 ft. Long
Stranded Wire with Nylon Outer Jacket and PVC Inner Insulation







	600V AC/600V DC

	1	115 amp @ 86° F	0.41"	-40 to 190	Black	THHN, THWN-2	UL Listed	6082N14	000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000

Braided Grounding Straps

More flexible than wire and ribbon, this braid is suitable for use in tight spaces. It provides low electrical resistance equivalent to the wire gauge listed.

Flexible

Noninsulated

	Wd.	Thk.	Material	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
Noninsulated



	1	1"	1/8"	Tin-Plated Copper	2, 5, 10, 25	69925K42	00000

Jumper Cables

These cables have thick wires for a fast start on large trucks and industrial vehicles. The clamps are color-coded black (negative) and red (positive).

		Wire				Clamp
Lg., ft.	Max. Current, amp	AWG	Construction	Material	Insulation Material	Material	Insulation Material	Temp. Range, ° F		Pair
12	800	1	Stranded	Copper	TPE	Metal	PVC	-40 to 175	7234K62	0000000
16	800	1	Stranded	Copper	TPE	Metal	PVC	-40 to 175	7234K63	000000
20	800	1	Stranded	Copper	TPE	Metal	PVC	-40 to 175	7234K49	000000
25	800	1	Stranded	Copper	TPE	Metal	PVC	-40 to 175	7234K46	000000