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	Number of Wires Number of Wires

	Wire Gauge Wire Gauge

	Shielding Shielding

	Unshielded
	Shielded
	Double Shielded

	Outer Insulation Color Outer Insulation Color

	Black		Gray
	White		Red
	Purple		Clear

	Wire Type Wire Type

	Stranded

	Cable AWG Cable AWG	Show

24/2

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	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Length Length

	Shield Type Shield Type

	Braid
	Foil

	Use For Use For

Interference Shielding

	OD OD

	Flexibility Flexibility

Continuous Flex

Flexible

	Wire Material Wire Material

Copper

	Outer Insulation Material Outer Insulation Material

Plastic

Rubber

	Voltage Voltage

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Less than 250° F

250° to 499° F

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

-99° to -50° F

-49° to 0° F

Greater than 0° F

	Wire Finish Wire Finish

Bare

Tin Plated

Silver Plated

	Thickness Thickness

0.06"

0.09"

	Width Width

0.11"

0.15"

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	Current Current

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

RoHS Compliant

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

REACH Compliant

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About Wire and Cable

High-Temperature Cable

The insulation on this cable withstands high-heat applications such as ovens and furnaces. The wires are silver or nickel plated for corrosion resistance.

Shielded cable has a layer of braid that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has PTFE outer and inner insulation that resists chemicals, oil, abrasion, and moisture.

Shielded Stranded Wire

Shielded

Use For: Ovens and Furnaces, Interference Shielding
Flexible
Temperature Range: -65° to 390° F
Insulation: PTFE Plastic

										Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Specifications Met	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
600V AC
24	2	24/2	1.6 A @ 300° F, 3.3 A @ 86° F	0.14"	White	Black, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000

Abrasion-Resistant Cable

Unshielded

Use For:
Unshielded: Motors, Power Supply
Shielded: Motors, Power Supply, Interference Shielding
Flexible
Temperature Range: -20° to 190° F
Insulation:
Outer: Polyurethane Rubber
Inner: PVC Plastic

A thick insulation resists cuts and abrasion, so this cable can be pulled over rough surfaces without damaging the wires inside. Made of polyurethane rubber, the insulation also resists chemicals, moisture, oil, solvents, and water. It’s flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.

Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.

										Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Specifications Met	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Unshielded Stranded Wire
300V AC
24	2	24/2	2.3 A @ 86° F	0.16"	Black	Black, Brown	UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, Flame Rated VW-1	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000

Low-Voltage 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

High-Voltage Continuous-Flex Flat Cable

Use For: Automation, Continuous Motion
Continuous Flex
Temperature Range: -85° to 325° F
Insulation: Silicone Rubber

Rated to 17,000 volts AC or higher, this cable is often used in oil drilling, robotics, and festoon systems. It withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission. With a flat shape, it’s good for tight spaces. It meets UL 94 V-0 for flame retardance.

Bend radius is the point to which the cable will bend without being damaged. It is measured from the center of the bend to the edge of the cable. The smaller the measurement, the tighter the bend.

													Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	Wd.	Thick.	Bend Radius	Outer Insulation Color	Environment	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Wire
12,000V DC/17,000V AC
24	2	24/2	8 A @ 86° F	0.15"	0.09"	1"	Clear	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	10, 20, 30, 50, 100	00000000	00000	00000

Industrial Communication-Standard Cable

Double Shielded

Use For:
Flexible: Data, Interference Shielding
Continuous Flex: Data, Interference Shielding, Automation, Continuous Motion
Insulation: See Table

Connect devices such as sensors, programmable logic controllers, and actuators to an automated network. Choose the communication standard that matches your existing network.

Flexible cable bends easily, but is not meant to be in constant motion. Use continuous-flex cable in automated applications that require continuous motion, such as robotics.

Choose cable with PVC plastic outer insulation for general purpose indoor applications. Its protective layer resists abrasion, though it contains halogen. It’s also less flexible than cable with TPE rubber insulation. Cable with TPE rubber outer insulation has a halogen-free protective layer that is more flexible and resists abrasion better than other materials. It also stands up to extreme temperatures and chemicals, making it good for use in harsh outdoor environments.

Double shielded cable has a layer of braid and foil shielding for better protection against signal interference than foil alone. Use it in environments with high signal distortion, such as near transformers, generators, and heavy duty motors.

Uninsulated ground wires are not counted in the number of wires.

Flame rated cable meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test. FT4 cable is mounted to a vertical tray during testing. VW-1 cable is suspended vertically during testing.

					Outer Insulation						Per Ft.
Communication Standard	Transmission Speed	Wire Ga. (No. of Wires)	Temp. Range, °F	OD	Material	Color	Features	Specifications Met	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Flexible
Double-Shielded Stranded Wire
Devicenet	500 kbps	(4) total: 24 (2), 22 (2)	0° to 165°	0.28"	PVC Plastic	Gray	Uninsulated Ground Wire	Flame Rated FT4	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	000000	00000	00000
Modbus	35 Mbps	24 (2)	-20° to 175°	0.23"	PVC Plastic	Gray	Uninsulated Ground Wire	__	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	000000	0000	0000
Continuous Flex
Double-Shielded Stranded Wire
Devicenet	125 kbps	(4) total: 24 (2), 22 (2)	-30° to 155°	0.3"	TPE Rubber	Purple	__	Flame Rated VW-1	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	000000	0000	0000
Profibus	12 Mbps	24 (2)	-30° to 155°	0.33"	TPE Rubber	Purple	__	Flame Rated VW-1	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	000000	0000	0000
Profibus	12 Mbps	24 (2)	45° to 155°	0.33"	PVC Plastic	Purple	__	Flame Rated VW-1	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	0000000	0000	0000