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    4 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.

    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
    24/20
    3.53"PVC
    Gray25 to 155NFPA 79, UL 2556 VW-1
    CE Marked
    ISO Class 1
    10
    ,
    25
    ,
    50
    ,
    100
    2099T18000000000000
    20/204.58"PVC
    Gray25 to 155NFPA 79, UL 2556 VW-1
    CE Marked
    ISO Class 1
    10
    ,
    25
    ,
    50
    ,
    100
    2099T6710000000000
     

    Abrasion-Resistant Continuous-Flex Control Cable

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

    Unshielded

    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.
    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
    18/20
    6 amp @ 86° F3.88"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
    7323N2600000000000
     

    Continuous-Flex Control Cable

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

    Unshielded

    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.
    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
    24/20
    5 amp @ 86° F3.08"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
    5106N160000000000
     
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