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    11 Products
    About Wire and Cable
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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 Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Continuous-Flex Control Cable, Unshielded.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Continuous-Flex Control Cable, Shielded.

    Unshielded

    Shielded

    Even after millions of flex cycles, this cable transmits reliable signals. Its finely stranded conductors are twisted together like a rope to resist wear from constant bending. Use it in moving equipment such as cable carriers.
    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.
    Shielded—A single layer of shielding protects sensitive electronics and control systems by blocking electromagnetic interference (EMI). Otherwise, equipment such as motors and pumps could distort signals.
    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
    300V AC
     
    Unshielded
    20/5
    10 amp @ 86° F1.95"PVC
    Gray25 to 155NFPA 79, UL 2556 VW-1
    C-UL Recognized Component, CE Marked, UL Recognized Component
    ISO Class 1
    5
    ,
    10
    ,
    20
    ,
    30
    ,
    50
    ,
    100
    ,
    250
    5106N230000000000
     
    Shielded
    20/5
    8 amp @ 86° F2.33"PVC
    Gray25 to 155NFPA 79, UL 2556 VW-1
    C-UL Recognized Component, CE Marked, UL Recognized Component
    ISO Class 1
    5
    ,
    10
    ,
    20
    ,
    30
    ,
    50
    ,
    100
    8082K3800000000
     
    600V AC
     
    Unshielded
    20/5
    4 amp @ 86° F2.1"PVC
    Black45 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    5
    ,
    10
    ,
    20
    ,
    30
    ,
    50
    ,
    100
    9204K1300000000
    20/5
    8 amp @ 86° F1.9"PVC
    Green25 to 155UL 2556 VW-1
    C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    ISO Class 2
    5
    ,
    10
    ,
    20
    ,
    30
    ,
    50
    ,
    100
    ,
    250
    4514N1500000000
     
    Shielded
    20/5
    8 amp @ 86° F2.24"PVC
    Green25 to 155UL 2556 VW-1
    C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    ISO Class 2
    5
    ,
    10
    ,
    20
    ,
    30
    ,
    50
    ,
    100
    7673K4100000000
     

    Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Unshielded.

    Unshielded

    Control, monitor, and regulate stationary equipment such as sensors and PLCs. 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.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Per Ft.
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    600V AC
     
    Unshielded
    20/5
    4 amp @ 86° FPVC
    Gray45 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    10
    ,
    20
    ,
    30
    ,
    50
    ,
    100
    ,
    250
    9936K840000000000
     

    Abrasion-Resistant Continuous-Flex Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Abrasion-Resistant Continuous-Flex Control Cable, Unshielded.

    Unshielded

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Abrasion-Resistant Continuous-Flex Control Cable, Shielded.

    Shielded

    Prevent wear and tear in rough areas and conditions. Unlike other continuous-flex control cables, the rugged polyurethane jacket on this cable protects against abrasion as well as exposure to chemicals, oil, and moisture. It’s often used in cable carriers in high-production CNC machines that need reliable signals for millions of flex cycles. Its finely stranded conductors are twisted together like a rope to resist wear from constant bending.
    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.
    Shielded—A single layer of shielding protects sensitive electronics and control systems by blocking electromagnetic interference (EMI). Otherwise, equipment such as motors and pumps could distort signals.
    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
    20/5
    10 amp @ 86° F1.77"Polyurethane Rubber
    Gray-30 to 175UL 2556 VW-1
    C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    ISO Class 1
    5
    ,
    10
    ,
    20
    ,
    30
    ,
    50
    ,
    100
    7323N160000000000
     
    Shielded
    20/5
    10 amp @ 86° F2.11"Polyurethane Rubber over TPEGray-30 to 175UL 2556 VW-1
    C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    ISO Class 1
    5
    ,
    10
    ,
    20
    ,
    30
    ,
    50
    ,
    100
    8082K8100000000
     

    No-Conduit-Required Continuous-Flex Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. No-Conduit-Required Continuous-Flex Control Cable, Unshielded.

    Unshielded

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. No-Conduit-Required Continuous-Flex Control Cable, Shielded.

    Shielded

    Eliminate the need for conduit and cable splices. Made to TC-ER (Tray Cable, Exposed Run) standards, this cable resists impact and crushing force. You can run a single length from stationary equipment to and through moving equipment, such as cable carriers. Support it every six feet to prevent sagging. Even after millions of flex cycles, this cable transmits reliable signals. Its finely stranded conductors are twisted together like a rope, strengthening the cable and preventing fatigue from constant bending.
    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.
    Shielded—A single layer of shielding protects sensitive electronics and control systems by blocking electromagnetic interference (EMI). Otherwise, equipment such as motors and pumps could distort signals.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Per Ft.
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    Bend
    Radius
    Material
    Color
    Cable
    Designation
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    600V AC
     
    Unshielded
    20/5
    6 amp @ 86° F2.64"PVC
    GrayTC-ER
    25 to 175UL 2556 FT4
    CSA Certified, UL Listed
    10
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    20
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    30
    ,
    50
    ,
    100
    9700T640000000000
     
    Shielded
    20/5
    6 amp @ 86° F4.1"PVC
    GrayTC-ER
    25 to 175UL 2556 FT4
    CSA Certified, UL Listed
    10
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    20
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    30
    ,
    50
    ,
    100
    9700T7800000000
     

    Thermostat Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Thermostat Cable.
    Hook up thermostats, air-conditioning units, and other low-voltage equipment. This cable is designated CL2 so it has flame-resistant insulation. The wires are solid so it stays in the shape you bend it.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Inner
    Insulation
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    OD
    Material
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Cable
    Designation
    Certification
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    250 ft.
    Long
    Solid Wire
     
    150V AC/150V DC
    20
    520/5
    0.15"PVC
    BrownPolyethyleneBlue, Green, Red, White, Yellow0 to 140CL2
    ETL Listed
    8278T14
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