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About Wire and Cable

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

Power Cable

Built for rough handling and frequent positioning, this cable delivers power you can count on. Use it for everything from extension cords to cords for hydraulic presses. Made to NEC Article 400 requirements, you can trust it to power whatever you need. Plus, the flexible jacket takes the struggle out of routing it through tight spaces and around machinery.

			Outer Jacket							Per Ft.
	Cable AWG	Current @ Temp.	Material	Color	Temp., ° F	Flammability Rating	Certification	Choose a Length, ft.		1-249	250-Up
600V AC







				SOOW Cable

				2/4	80 amp @ 86° F	EPDM	Black	-40 to 190	UL 2556 FT2	CSA Certified, UL Listed	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	7081K34	000000	000000

Heavy Duty Harsh-Environment Power Cable

Delivering up to 2,000 volts in the harshest conditions, this Type W cable is often used in mining equipment and drilling rigs. It resists abrasion if you drag it across rocky terrain and won’t get crushed even when heavy equipment drives over it. The EPDM jacket stands up to chemicals, oil, and moisture. MSHA accepted, it meets mining safety standards, so you can rely on it where other power cables fail.

			Outer Jacket
	Cable AWG	Current @ Temp.	Material	Color	Temp., ° F	Certification		10 ft. Long	25 ft. Long	50 ft. Long
2,000V AC/2,000V DC







				Type W Cable

				2/3	174 amp @ 86° F	EPDM	Black	-40 to 190	CSA Certified, MSHA Accepted, UL Listed	2962N7	0000000	0000000	000000000

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

	2	K	624/30	—	EPDM	-55 to 220	UL 2556 VW-1	Black, Red	10, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100, 250	7940A93	00000


	600V AC/600V DC







					Flexible

					2	M	1,482/34	—	EPDM	-55 to 220	UL 2556 VW-1	Orange	10, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100, 250	7940A77	0000




							Ultra Flexible

							2	—	651/30	190 amp @ 86° F	EPDM	-40 to 190	—	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	6948K93	0000

Vehicle Cable

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.

						Outer Jacket						Per Ft.
	AWG	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Wd.	Thk.	Material	Color	Temp. Range, ° F	Cable Designation	Choose a Length, ft.		1-249	250-Up
Stranded Wire







				12V DC

				2	2	2/2	0.97"	0.45"	PVC	Black, Red	-40 to 175	GPT	10, 25, 50, 100	9697T76	00000	00000

No-Conduit-Required Control Cable

Unshielded

Double Shielded

Made to TC-ER (Tray Cable, Exposed Run) standards, this crush- and impact-resistant cable eliminates the cost and hassle of installing conduit. It’s ideal for exposed runs, such as from a cable tray down to a control panel or motor control box. Support it every six feet to prevent sagging. You can flex and bend this cable during installation and adjustments, but it isn't made for continuous motion.

Unshielded—Choose unshielded wires when electromagnetic interference (EMI) isn't a concern. Equipment such as motors and pumps may have voltage fluctuations and current spikes that distort signals.

Double Shielded—With two layers of shielding, this cable offers better protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI) than single-shielded cable. It’s often used near transformers, generators, and heavy duty motors that may have voltage fluctuations and current spikes that distort signals.

			Outer Jacket								Per Ft.
	Cable AWG	Current @ Temp.	Material	Color	Cable Designation	Temp., ° F	Flammability Rating	Certification	Choose a Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
600V AC







				Unshielded

				2/4	130 amp @ 86° F	PVC	Black	TC-ER	-10 to 190	UL 2556 FT4	C-UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL Listed	5, 10, 20, 30, 50	6452T85	000000	000000




						Double Shielded

						2/4	130 amp @ 86° F	PVC	Black	TC-ER	-10 to 190	UL 2556 FT4	C-UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL Listed	5, 10, 20, 30, 50	6452T95	00000	00000

Outdoor Lead Wire

The EPDM insulation on this wire won’t become brittle or crack from sunlight, humidity, rain, temperature changes, abrasion from dirt and debris, and other rough outdoor conditions. It meets Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) standards for material quality.

600V AC/600V DC

SC Cable—SC wire is a good choice for temporary setups powering outdoor lights, equipment, generators, and power distribution boxes, since its thick insulation makes it easy to move and reuse. Commonly found at outdoor events, it’s also known as stage cable.

UL 2556 FT5—All are flame rated, so they meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test. FT5 wire is suspended horizontally during testing.

													Per Ft.
	AWG	Wire Strand Count	Current @ Temp.	OD	Temp. Range, ° F	Outer Jacket Material	Outer Jacket Color	Cable Designation	Certification	Flammability Rating	Choose a Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Wire



		2	676/30	190 amp @ 86° F	0.58"	-55 to 220	EPDM	Black	SC	CSA Certified, MSHA Accepted, UL Listed	UL 2556 FT5	10, 25, 50, 100	6584T15	00000	00000

2,000V AC

DLO Cable—DLO wire carries higher voltages than SC wire, making it the better choice for heavy duty applications. Use it to run power to motors, cranes, and other equipment in shipyards, mines, and oil- and gas-drilling rigs. Also known as diesel locomotive cable, this wire was originally designed to wire trains. An outer layer of chlorinated polyethylene plastic (CPE) gives it increased resistance to chemicals, heat, and flames. It’s also rated RHW-2, so it can be used underground and in wet locations.

UL 2556 FT4—All are flame rated, so they meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test. FT4 wire is mounted to a vertical tray during testing.

	Current @ Temp.	OD	Max. Temp., ° F	Outer Jacket Material	Inner Insulation Material	Outer Jacket Color	Cable Designation	Certification	Flammability Rating		10 ft. Long	25 ft. Long	50 ft. Long	100 ft. Long
Stranded Wire



	2	130 amp @ 86° F	0.5"	190	CPE	EPDM	Black	DLO, RHW-2	MSHA Accepted, UL Listed	UL 2556 FT4	6584T29	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000

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



		2 AWG	64/20	147 amp @ 86° F	0.45"	Flexible	-40 to 190	SGT	SAE J1127	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	6948K73	00000	00000

Stranded Wire with Cross-Linked Polyolefin Outer Jacket

Wire with a cross-linked polyolefin outer jacket is ultra-flexible and withstands high heat, making it suitable for applications such as vehicle engine wiring.

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.

	Wire Strand Count	Current @ Temp.	OD	Temp. Range, ° F	Cable Designation	Specs. Met	Choose an Outer Jacket Color		10 ft. Long	25 ft. Long	50 ft. Long	100 ft. Long
60V DC



	2	133/24	Not Rated	0.43"	-40 to 255	SGX	SAE J1127	Black, Red	6070N13	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000

Chemical-Resistant Continuous-Flex Lead Wire

Insulated with TPE, this wire won’t break down from oil, coolant, or chemicals, and it carries a strong signal even when repeatedly bent. This makes it great for greasy equipment on automated lines, such as lubricated cable carriers. Its insulation also stands up to moisture and sunlight, so you can use this wire outdoors. This wire is flame rated FT1, which means it meets requirements for preventing the spread of fire.

Stranded Wire with TPE Outer Jacket


Unshielded with 90° Torsion Angle	Shielded with 180° Torsion Angle

Unshielded—Unshielded wire works in most applications. You can twist it 90° while pulling and bending it at the same time.

Shielded—Choose shielded wire if you need protection against signal interference from nearby equipment, such as variable frequency drives or small motors.

Spiral Shield—Spiral-shielded wire balances good signal interference and flexibility. It's the most flexible wire we offer, so it will bend, flex, and twist 180° without stretching or snapping.

														Per Ft.
	AWG	Current @ Temp.	Temp. Range, ° F	OD	Torsion Angle	Outer Jacket Color	Performance	Environment	Clean Room Std.	Certification	Flammability Rating	Choose a Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Unshielded







				Copper Wire—1,000V AC

				2	162 amp @ 86° F	-30 to 190	0.49"	90°	Black	Chemical Resistant, Flame Retardant	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component	UL 2556 FT1	10, 25, 50, 100	9192K16	000000	000000


				Shielded—Spiral Shield







								Copper Wire—1,000V AC

								2	158 amp @ 86° F	-30 to 190	0.61"	180°	Black	Chemical Resistant, Flame Retardant	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component	UL 2556 FT1	10, 25, 50, 100	9192K58	00000	00000

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

				2/4	152 amp @ 86° F	8.55"	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	9243K23	000000	000000




						Shielded

						2/4	152 amp @ 86° F	9.6"	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	9243K43	00000	00000

Harsh-Environment Power Cable

Type P Cable

Type P Cable with Bronze Armor

Transmit power in dirty, corrosive environments such as offshore rigs and ships. This cable is strong enough to resist crushing forces from heavy equipment. Its CPE jacket and tin-plated copper conductors maintain power in areas exposed to chemicals, oil, and salt water. It meets UL 1309 for high-performance marine cables, yet works just as well on land.

Bronze Armor—A layer of bronze armor between the two outer jackets boosts resistance to abrasion, impact, and crushing.

			Outer Jacket							Per Ft.
	Cable AWG	Current @ Temp.	Material	Color	Temp., ° F	Specs. Met	Certification	Choose a Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
600V AC







				Type P Cable

				2/4	92 amp @ 86° F	CPE	Black	-40 to 230	UL 1309	ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed	5, 10, 25, 50	8248K28	000000	000000




						Type P Cable with Bronze Armor

						2/4	92 amp @ 86° F	CPE	Black	-40 to 230	UL 1309	ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed	5, 10, 25, 50	8248K58	00000	00000

Building Wire

Install this copper wire in conduit and cable trays in commercial and industrial buildings. It's also known as branch circuit wire. The outer jacket is designed to be installed without applying pulling lubricant.

Stranded Wire with Nylon Outer Jacket and PVC Inner Insulation

TFFN, THHN/THWN, and THHN/THWN-2

Stranded

Stranded wire is flexible, so it’s pliable enough to be pulled around corners.

Wire with a nylon outer jacket resists oil and water.

THHN Cable—THHN wire can be used in dry or damp locations where wire is exposed to condensation or moisture, such as a basement.

THWN-2 Cable—THWN and THWN-2 wire can be used in both wet and dry environments.

UL 2556 VW-1—Flame rated VW-1 wire meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.

										Shorter Lengths			Longer Lengths

	AWG	Wire Strand Count	Current @ Temp.	OD	Temp. Range, ° F	Cable Designation	Certification	Flammability Rating	Choose an Outer Jacket Color	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.	Lg., ft.		Each
600V AC/600V DC



		2	19/15	130 amp @ 86° F	0.38"	-10 to 190	THHN, THWN-2	C-UL Listed, UL Listed	UL 2556 VW-1	Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	7715T21	00000	500	7715T61	000000000

High-Temperature Lead Wire

Even at 480° F—hotter than some industrial ovens—this wire’s insulation won’t melt.

Stranded Wire with Fiberglass Fabric Outer Jacket and Mica Inner Insulation—Wire with a fiberglass outer and mica inner insulation is the common choice for steel mills, iron mills, and glass manufacturing. You may know it as MG wire.

					Temp., ° F									Per Ft.
	AWG	Wire Strand Count	Current @ Temp.	OD	Min.	Max.	Outer Jacket Color	Flexibility	Cable Designation	Wire Material	Certification	Choose a Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Wire with Fiberglass Fabric Outer Jacket and Mica Inner Insulation







				600V AC/600V DC

				2	133/23	315 amp @ 86° F 230 amp @ 600° F	0.45"	-40	840	Beige	Flexible	MG	Nickel-Plated Copper	CSA Certified, UL Listed	5, 10, 25, 50	8209K25	000000	000000

Grounding Wire

Ground your electrical system.

Flexible Grounding Wire


Noninsulated Solid	Noninsulated Stranded

	OD	Material	Specs. Met	Mil. Spec.		5 ft. Long	25 ft. Long	50 ft. Long	100 ft. Long
Noninsulated Solid



	2	0.26"	Copper	ASTM B3	Fed. Spec. A-A-59551	7512K56	000000	000000	0000000	0000000


	Noninsulated Stranded



			2	0.29"	Copper	ASTM B3, ASTM B8	Fed. Spec. A-A-59551	7512K76	00000	00000	000000	000000

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

	2	100 amp @ 86° F	0.36"	-40 to 190	Black	THHN, THWN-2	UL Listed	6082N13	000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000

Corrosion-Resistant Battery Wire

Connect batteries in generators, forklifts, and other vehicles in corrosive environments. Also known as marine wire, this copper wire is tin plated to resist corrosion from salt water, battery acid, and oil. Designed for boats, it's a good choice for use outdoors. The PVC outer jacket stands up to fuel and oil. Wire strand count is the number of strands followed by the size of the individual strand.

Stranded Wire with PVC Outer Jacket

	Wire Strand Count	Current @ Temp.	OD	Temp. Range, ° F	Outer Jacket Color		25 ft. Long	50 ft. Long	100 ft. Long
600V AC



	2	665/30	Not Rated	0.43"	0 to 220	Red	6444N41	0000000	0000000	0000000


	2	665/30	Not Rated	0.47"	0 to 220	Black	6444N42	000000	000000	000000

Flame-Resistant Welding Cable

This cable meets Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) standards for flame resistance. The insulation resists abrasion and chemicals.

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

				Outer Jacket							Per Ft.
	AWG	Stranded Wire Class	Wire Strand Count	Material	Color	Temp., ° F	Flammability Rating	Certification	Choose a Length, ft.		1-249	250-Up
600V AC/600V DC







				Flexible

				2	M	1,634/34	Polyethylene	Orange	-55 to 190	UL 2556 VW-1	CSA Certified, MSHA Accepted, UL Listed	10, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100, 250	7818A12	000000	00000