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About Wire and Cable

Unshielded

Often used in automated applications such as robotics and cable carriers, this cable withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission. It’s flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material. Rated for use in ISO Class 1 or ISO Class 2 clean rooms, this cable releases minimal particles into the air, helping you to maintain the cleanest possible environment.

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

Choose cable with PVC plastic outer insulation for general purpose indoor applications. Their protective layer resists abrasion, though it has the highest bend radius compared to other materials.

CE marked cable meets European health, safety, and environmental protection requirements.

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 radius, the more the cable can bend.

Unshielded Stranded Wire—PVC Plastic Outer Insulation

Use For: Automation, Continuous Motion
Continuous Flex
Temperature Range: 25° to 155° F
Inner Insulation:
300V AC: TPE Rubber
600V AC: PVC Plastic

													Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Bend Radius	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Environment	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
300V AC
18	42	18/42	13 A @ 86° F	0.83"	6.23"	Gray	Black, Green/Yellow	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, CE Marked, UL 2556 VW-1, NFPA 79	5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 250	0000000	000000	000000
600V AC
18	42	18/42	4 A @ 86° F	0.91"	6.39"	Green	Black, Green/Yellow	Clean Room	ISO Class 2	UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, UL 2556 VW-1	5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000

Oil-Resistant Continuous-Flex Cable

This cable has an insulation with excellent resistance to oil, so it can be used near motors and equipment that require oil lubrication. Often used in automated applications such as robotics and cable carriers, it withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission. 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.

Shielded cable has a layer of braid that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.

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.

Unshielded Stranded Wire

Unshielded

Use For: Automation, Continuous Motion
Continuous Flex
Insulation:
300 and 1000V AC: TPE Rubber Inner Insulation
600V AC: PVC Plastic Inner Insulation
See Table for Outer Insulation
Environment:
300 and 1000V AC: Clean Room
600V AC: Not Rated
Specifications Met:
300 and 1000V AC: UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, Flame Rated VW-1
600V AC: UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, Flame Rated VW-1

													Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	Temp. Range, °F	OD	Bend Radius	Outer Insulation Material	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Environmental Rating	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
1,000V AC
18	42	18/42	5 A @ 86° F	-30° to 175°	0.83"	5.64"	Polyurethane Rubber	Gray	Black, Green/Yellow	ISO Class 1	5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	000000	000000

Shielded Stranded Wire

Shielded

Use For: Shielded: Automation, Continuous Motion, Interference Shielding
Continuous Flex
Insulation:
600V AC: PVC Plastic Inner Insulation
1,000V AC: TPE Rubber Inner Insulation
See Table for Outer Insulaton
Environment:
600V AC: Not Rated
1,000V AC: Clean Room
Specifications Met:
600V AC: UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, Flame Rated VW-1
1,000V AC: UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, Flame-Rated VW-1

													Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	Temp. Range, °F	OD	Bend Radius	Outer Insulation Material	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Environmental Rating	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
1,000V AC
16	42	16/42	7 A @ 86° F	-30° to 175°	1.16"	7.89"	Polyurethane Rubber, TPE Rubber	Gray	Black, Green/Yellow	ISO Class 1	5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	000000	000000