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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
    Jacket
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @ Temp.
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    600V AC
     
    SOOW Cable
    18/10
    		4 amp @ 86° FEPDM
    		Black-40 to 190UL 2556 FT2
    		CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 2507081K7900000
    16/10
    		5 amp @ 86° FEPDM
    		Black-40 to 190UL 2556 FT2
    		CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 2507081K810000
    14/10
    		10.5 amp @ 86° FEPDM
    		Black-40 to 190UL 2556 FT2
    		CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 1007081K90000
     

    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
    20/10
    		4 amp @ 86° FPVC
    		Gray45 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    		CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 2509936K860000000000
     

    High-Voltage Continuous-Flex Flat Power Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cable. High-Voltage Continuous-Flex Flat Power Cable.
    For high-voltage systems with constant motion, this cable flexes without breaking. Its thick silicone rubber jacket insulates against high voltage and resists chemicals, oil, moisture, and UV rays. The jacket also has a low-smoke, zero-halogen (LSZH) design to prevent toxic emissions if there’s a fire.
    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
    17,000V AC/12,000V DC
     
    Unshielded
    28/10
    		5 amp @ 86° F0.8"Silicone Rubber
    		Clear-85 to 325UL 94 V-0
    		CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3
    		10, 20, 30, 50, 1009634T1060000000000
    26/10
    		6 amp @ 86° F0.9"Silicone Rubber
    		Clear-85 to 325UL 94 V-0
    		CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3
    		10, 20, 30, 50, 1009634T20600000000
    24/10
    		8 amp @ 86° F1"Silicone Rubber
    		Clear-85 to 325UL 94 V-0
    		CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3
    		10, 20, 30, 50, 1009634T30600000000
     
    25,000V AC/18,000V DC
     
    Unshielded
    22/10
    		11 amp @ 86° F1.1"Silicone Rubber
    		Clear-85 to 325UL 94 V-0
    		CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3
    		10, 20, 30, 50, 1009634T40600000000
    20/10
    		13 amp @ 86° F1.2"Silicone Rubber
    		Clear-85 to 325UL 94 V-0
    		CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3
    		10, 20, 30, 50, 1009634T50600000000
     
    28,000V AC/20,000V DC
     
    Unshielded
    18/10
    		20 amp @ 86° F1.4"Silicone Rubber
    		Clear-85 to 325UL 94 V-0
    		CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3
    		10, 20, 30, 50, 1009634T6060000000000
    16/10
    		26 amp @ 86° F1.5"Silicone Rubber
    		Clear-85 to 325UL 94 V-0
    		CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3
    		10, 20, 30, 50, 1009634T7060000000000
     

    No-Conduit-Required Continuous-Flex Control Cable

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

    Unshielded

    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.
    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
    16/10
    		12 amp @ 86° F4.48"PVC
    		GrayTC-ER
    		25 to 175UL 2556 FT4
    		CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 20, 30, 50, 1009700T72000000000000
    14/10
    		17 amp @ 86° F5.04"PVC
    		GrayTC-ER
    		25 to 175UL 2556 FT4
    		CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 20, 30, 50, 1009700T740000000000
     

    Twisted-Pair Continuous-Flex Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Twisted-Pair Continuous-Flex Control Cable.
    Prevent mixed messages in control systems such as sensors and PLCs. The twisted-pair wires in this cable prevent internal and external signal interference, even in electrically noisy areas. Designed for the demands of continuous motion, this cable transmits signals for millions of flex cycles. Its finely stranded conductors are twisted together like a rope to resist wear from constant bending.
    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
    Bend
    Radius
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability Rating
    Certification
    Clean Room
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    300V AC
     
    Shielded
    24/10
    		2.48"PVC
    		Gray25 to 155NFPA 79, UL 2556 VW-1
    		CE Marked
    		ISO Class 1
    		10, 25, 50, 1002099T150000000000
    20/10
    		3.08"PVC
    		Gray25 to 155NFPA 79, UL 2556 VW-1
    		CE Marked
    		ISO Class 1
    		10, 25, 50, 1002099T25000000000
     

    Communication and Security System Cable

    Often used for intercoms, speakers, and security systems, this cable is designated as CM and CL2 or CMG, so the insulation is flame resistant and approved for in-wall installation in single-level facilities.
    Shielded Stranded Wire
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Security Cable. Communication and Security System Cable, Shielded.
    Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has an uninsulated ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Inner
    Insulation
    Per Ft.
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    OD
    Material
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Features
    Cable
    Designation
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    300V AC/300V DC
    24
    		1024/10
    		0.25"PVC
    		GrayPVC
    		Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow0 to 175Uninsulated Ground WireCM, CMG
    		10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 50075985K560000000000
     

    Low-Capacitance Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Low-Capacitance Control Cable.
    This cable protects signal integrity over long runs, even up to hundreds of feet across your facility. It has polyethylene insulation to limit capacitance—an energy buildup that worsens over long distances and degrades signals. This cable is often used in sensors, PLCs, and encoders. You can flex and bend it during installation and adjustments, but it isn't made for continuous motion.
    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
    Transmission
    Speed, Mbit/s
    Capacitance
    per ft., pF
    Material
    Color
    Cable
    Designation
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    300V AC
     
    Double Shielded
    24/10
    		1012.5PVC
    		GrayCM
    		0 to 165UL 2556 VW-1
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 50075985K650000000000
     

    Twisted-Pair Low-Capacitance Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Twisted-Pair Low-Capacitance Control Cable.
    A dynamic duo inside this cable protects signal integrity over long distances, even up to hundreds of feet across your facility. Twisted-pair conductors block internal and external signal interference. Plus, polyethylene insulation limits capacitance, preventing the energy buildup that degrades signals over long runs. This cable is often used with equipment such as sensors and PLCs. You can flex and bend it during installation and adjustments, but it’s not made for continuous motion.
    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
    Transmission
    Speed, Mbit/s
    Capacitance
    per ft., pF
    Material
    Color
    Cable
    Designation
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    300V AC
     
    Double Shielded
    24/10
    		1012.5PVC
    		GrayCM, CMG
    		0 to 16510, 25, 50, 100, 50075985K740000000000
     

    Ribbon Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ribbon Cable.
    Often used in electronic prototyping or in the interior of computers, this flat cable is ultra flexible with small-gauge wires so it fits in tight spaces. Unlike standard flat control cable, the wires are bonded together without an overall insulation, so they can be easily separated for installation.
    UL 2556 VW-1— Cable is flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.
    Outer
    Jacket
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    Stranded Wire
     
    150V AC
    26
    		1026/10
    		1 amp @ 86° F0.39"0.04"PVC
    		Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow0 to 175UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		2674N210000000000000
    24
    		1024/10
    		2.1 amp @ 86° F0.44"0.04"PVC
    		Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow0 to 175UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		2674N23000000000000
    22
    		1022/10
    		3.1 amp @ 86° F0.51"0.05"PVC
    		Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow0 to 175UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		2674N25000000000000
     

    ix Industrial Cords

    Securely connect equipment in data or signal applications, such as linking a servomotor and encoder. Because they have smaller connectors than standard cords, you can connect them to smaller equipment and snake them through tighter spaces. You can even use them to create multiple connection points in a compact area. These cords have a metal locking tab that secures the connectors to sockets and is less likely to break than plastic ones if yanked or bumped. All of these cords are shielded to block interference from nearby equipment. They will connect with any ix industrial sockets that meet IEC 61076-3-124. They also meet UL data transmission standards and Canadian electrical standards. You can also use them as an alternative to cords with D-sub connectors.
    B-Coded Plug × B-Coded Plug
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ix Industrial Cords. Plug.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Voltage
    Current,
    amp
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cord
    OD
    Shield
    Type
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Features
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Specs. Met
    Color
    Each
    Shielded
    150V AC/60V DC1.526
    		100.25"Braid-20 to 175Locking TabIP20
    		CSA C22.2 No. 182.3, IEC 61076-3-124, UL 1977Gray5702N31000000
    3 1/450V AC/60V DC1.526
    		100.25"Braid-20 to 175Locking TabIP20
    		CSA C22.2 No. 182.3, IEC 61076-3-124, UL 1977Gray5702N3200000
    550V AC/60V DC1.526
    		100.25"Braid-20 to 175Locking TabIP20
    		CSA C22.2 No. 182.3, IEC 61076-3-124, UL 1977Gray5702N3300000
    9 3/450V AC/60V DC1.526
    		100.25"Braid-20 to 175Locking TabIP20
    		CSA C22.2 No. 182.3, IEC 61076-3-124, UL 1977Gray5702N3400000
    16 1/250V AC/60V DC1.526
    		100.25"Braid-20 to 175Locking TabIP20
    		CSA C22.2 No. 182.3, IEC 61076-3-124, UL 1977Gray5702N3500000
    24 1/250V AC/60V DC1.526
    		100.25"Braid-20 to 175Locking TabIP20
    		CSA C22.2 No. 182.3, IEC 61076-3-124, UL 1977Gray5702N3600000
     

    Circuit Board Cable

    Made of thin, flattened wires, this flexible cable can be routed in tight spaces, such as inside a laptop. Connect it to your circuit board with circuit board connectors (not included).
    Same-Side Contact Location
    Image of Product. Front. Front orientation. Circuit Board Cable. Same-Side Contact Location.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Circuit Board Cable. Same-Side Contact Location.

    Front

    Image of Product. Back. Back orientation. Circuit Board Cable. Same-Side Contact Location.

    Back

    Contact
    6" Long
    12" Long
    No. of
    Wires
    Current @ Temp.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.,
    mm
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Solid Wire
     
    60V AC
    101.25 amp @ 86° F0.43"0.01"0.16"1White-40 to 220UL 2556 VW-1
    		57452N240000007452N26000000
     
    Opposite-Side Contact Location
    Image of Product. Front. Front orientation. Circuit Board Cable. Opposite-Side Contact Location.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Circuit Board Cable. Opposite-Side Contact Location.

    Front

    Image of Product. Back. Back orientation. Circuit Board Cable. Opposite-Side Contact Location.

    Back

    Contact
    6" Long
    12" Long
    No. of
    Wires
    Current @ Temp.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.,
    mm
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Solid Wire
     
    60V AC
    101.25 amp @ 86° F0.43"0.01"0.16"1White-40 to 220UL 2556 VW-1
    		57452N250000007452N27000000
     
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