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

    Power Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. 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
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    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
    4/4
    		60 amp @ 86° FEPDM
    		Black-40 to 190UL 2556 FT2
    		CSA Certified, UL Listed
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    		7081K28000000000000
     

    Continuous-Flex Power Cable

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Power Cable. Continuous-Flex Power Cable, Unshielded.
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Power Cable. Continuous-Flex Power Cable, Shielded.

    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.
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    Jacket
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    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
    4/4
    		121 amp @ 86° F7.5"PVC
    		Black25 to 155UL 2556 VW-1
    		C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    		ISO Class 2
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    		9243K22000000000000
     
    Shielded
    4/4
    		121 amp @ 86° F8.4"PVC
    		Black25 to 155UL 2556 VW-1
    		C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    		ISO Class 2
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    		9243K420000000000
     

    No-Conduit-Required Control Cable

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

    Unshielded

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

    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
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    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
    4/4
    		95 amp @ 86° FPVC
    		BlackTC-ER
    		-10 to 190UL 2556 FT4
    		C-UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL Listed
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    		6452T78000000000000
     
    Double Shielded
    4/4
    		95 amp @ 86° FPVC
    		BlackTC-ER
    		-10 to 190UL 2556 FT4
    		C-UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL Listed
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    		6452T880000000000
     

    Harsh-Environment Power Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cable. Harsh-Environment Power Cable, Type P Cable.

    Type P Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cable. Harsh-Environment Power Cable, Type P Cable with Bronze Armor.

    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.
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    Cable
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    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    600V AC
     
    Type P Cable
    4/4
    		68 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
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    		8248K27000000000000
     
    Type P Cable with Bronze Armor
    4/4
    		68 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
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    		8248K570000000000
     

    Variable-Frequency Drive Motor Cable

    This cable is used in variable-frequency drive motors. It has a layer of braid and foil shielding that provides excellent protection against signal interference caused by voltage fluctuations and current spikes. The industry designation is WTTC, so it can be installed in cable trays or raceway in a wind turbine generator. It’s flame rated FT4 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with material mounted to a vertical tray. The insulation resists oil.
    Power Wire— Stranded with PVC Outer Jacket
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Variable-Frequency Drive Motor Cable. Power Wire— Stranded with PVC Outer Jacket.
    Cable with power wires sends electricity to run a motor.
    Power
    Wire
    Inner
    Insulation
    Per Ft.
    No.
    of
    AWG
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Cable
    Designation
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Double Shielded—1,000V AC/1,500V DC
    44
    		4/4
    		70 amp @ 86° F1.19"BlackNylon, PVC
    		Black, Green/Yellow-40 to 220WTTC
    		UL Listed, C-UL Listed
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    		7777T26000000000000
     
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