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    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.

    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 Cross-Linked Polyethylene Outer Jacket
    Image of Product. With Three Uninsulated Ground Wires. Side1 orientation. Variable-Frequency Drive Motor Cable. Power Wire— Stranded with Cross-Linked Polyethylene Outer Jacket, Three Uninsulated Ground Wires.

    With Three Uninsulated Ground

    Wires

    Cable with power wires sends electricity to run a motor.
    Three Uninsulated Ground Wires—Cable with three uninsulated ground wires pairs a ground wire with each power wire, so you can create multiple circuits from the same cable. These wires aren’t counted in the cable’s number of wires.
    Power
    Wire
    Inner
    Insulation
    No.
    of
    AWG
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Cable
    Designation
    Features
    5 ft.
    Long
    10 ft.
    Long
    20 ft.
    Long
    30 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    Double Shielded—1,000V AC/1,000V DC
    314
    		14/3
    		25 amp @ 86° F0.5"BlackPolyethyleneBlack, White-40 to 220WTTC
    		Three Uninsulated Ground Wires7777T310000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    312
    		12/3
    		30 amp @ 86° F0.57"BlackPolyethyleneBlack, White-40 to 220WTTC
    		Three Uninsulated Ground Wires7777T320000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Power and Control Wire—Stranded with Polyethylene Outer Jacket
    Image of Product. With Uninsulated Ground Wire. Side1 orientation. Variable-Frequency Drive Motor Cable. Power and Control Wire—Stranded with Polyethylene Outer Jacket, Uninsulated Ground Wire.

    With Uninsulated Ground Wire

    Cable with power and control wires has an individually shielded pair of wires that connect to a brake or temperature sensor, reducing the number of cables used in areas with limited space.
    Uninsulated Ground Wire—Cable with an uninsulated ground wire has an additional uninsulated ground wire you can use to ground the cable’s foil shielding. Also known as a drain wire, it isn’t counted in the cable’s number of wires.
    Power
    Wire
    Control
    Wire
    Inner
    Insulation
    No.
    of
    AWG
    Cable
    AWG
    No.
    of
    AWG
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Cable
    Designation
    Features
    5 ft.
    Long
    10 ft.
    Long
    20 ft.
    Long
    30 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    Double Shielded—1,000V AC/1,000V DC
    416
    		16/4
    		218
    		18/2
    		18 amp @ 86° F0.57"BlackPolyethyleneBlack, Green/Yellow-40 to 220WTTC
    		Uninsulated Ground Wire7777T116000000000000000000000000000000000
    414
    		14/4
    		218
    		18/2
    		25 amp @ 86° F0.62"BlackPolyethyleneBlack, Green/Yellow-40 to 220WTTC
    		Uninsulated Ground Wire7777T120000000000000000000000000000
    412
    		12/4
    		218
    		18/2
    		30 amp @ 86° F0.65"BlackPolyethyleneBlack, Green/Yellow-40 to 220WTTC
    		Uninsulated Ground Wire7777T1400000000000000000000000000000
     

    Build-Your-Own Amphenol Circuit Board Connectors

    Attach wires to your circuit board with these Amphenol PV connectors. They push together, so they're easy to connect and disconnect yet still give you a strong, secure hold. Even after repeated use, they won’t lose their connection strength. First designed for use in solar power—the PV stands for photovoltaic—they’re also used in equipment ranging from small electronics to industrial robots.
    For a complete connection, choose a plug and housing with the number of poles that matches the number of wires you need to connect. You’ll also need one sleeve for each wire.
    Sleeve Housings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Amphenol Connectors. Build-Your-Own Amphenol Circuit Board Connectors, Sleeve Housings.
    No. of
    For No.
    of Poles
    Rows
    Columns
    For Hole
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    For Max.
    Wire Ga.
    Max. Voltage,
    V DC
    Color
    Housing
    Material
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Amphenol PV Connection
    1110.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.1"0.1"-40 to 220108192N11000000
    2120.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.2"0.1"-40 to 220108192N120000
    3130.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.3"0.1"-40 to 220108192N1300000
    4140.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.4"0.1"-40 to 220108192N140000
    4220.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.2"0.2"-40 to 220108192N340000
    5150.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.5"0.1"-40 to 220108192N150000
    6160.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.6"0.1"-40 to 220108192N160000
    6230.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.3"0.2"-40 to 220108192N3600000
    8180.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.8"0.1"-40 to 220108192N170000
    8240.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.4"0.2"-40 to 220108192N3700000
    101100.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"1"0.1"-40 to 220108192N1800000
    10250.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.5"0.2"-40 to 220108192N3800000
    12260.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.6"0.2"-40 to 220108192N390000
    14270.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.7"0.2"-40 to 22058192N410000
    16280.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.8"0.2"-40 to 22058192N4200000
    202100.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"1"0.2"-40 to 22058192N4400000
     
    Sleeves
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Amphenol Connectors. Build-Your-Own Amphenol Circuit Board Connectors, Sleeves, Crimp-On Connection.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Amphenol Connectors. Build-Your-Own Amphenol Circuit Board Connectors, Sleeves, Wire Lead Connection.

    Crimp-On

    Connection

    Wire Lead

    Connection

    Crimp-On Connection
    Wire Lead Connection
    No. of
    Poles
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Current,
    amp
    For Wire
    Ga.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    AWG
    Wire Lead
    Lg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Amphenol PV Connection
    11,000326, 24, 22
    		508208N10100000024
    		12"158208N10200000
     
    Crimpers
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire and Cable Crimpers.
    Crimpers are required to attach sleeves to your wires.
    For Wire
    Ga.
    Ratcheting
    Color
    Each
    26, 24, 22
    		RatchetingBlue8192N1010000000
    Circuit Board Plugs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Amphenol Connectors. Build-Your-Own Amphenol Circuit Board Connectors, Circuit Board Plugs.
    Plugs have a friction clip to securely hold a housing when mated. An alignment key ensures the plug and housing are mated correctly, which is helpful when you can't get a good look during installation. To install a plug on your circuit board, push their contacts through the board's holes and solder them in place.
    No. of
    Push In, Solder
    Poles
    Rows
    Columns
    For Hole
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Current,
    amp
    Color
    Housing
    Material
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Amphenol PV Connection
    3130.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"0.3"0.2"-40 to 220158208N1300000
    4140.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"0.4"0.2"-40 to 220158208N1400000
    5150.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"0.5"0.2"-40 to 220108208N1500000
    6160.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"0.6"0.2"-40 to 220108208N1600000
    6230.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"0.3"0.3"-40 to 220108208N360000
    8180.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"0.8"0.2"-40 to 220108208N1700000
    8240.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"0.4"0.3"-40 to 220108208N3700000
    101100.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"1"0.2"-40 to 220108208N180000
    10250.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"0.5"0.3"-40 to 22058208N380000
    12260.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"0.6"0.3"-40 to 22058208N3900000
    14270.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"0.7"0.3"-40 to 22058208N4100000
    16280.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"0.8"0.3"-40 to 22058208N420000
    202100.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"1"0.3"-40 to 22058208N4400000
     

    Building Wire

    Install this copper wire in conduit and cable trays in commercial and industrial buildings. It's also known as branch circuit wire. The outer jacket is designed to be installed without applying pulling lubricant.
    Stranded Wire with Polyethylene Outer Jacket
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Building Wire. Building Wire, Stranded Wire with Polyethylene Outer Jacket, XHHW-2 Cable.

    XHHW-2 Cable

    Stranded wire is flexible, so it’s pliable enough to be pulled around corners.
    Wire with a polyethylene outer jacket resists abrasion and chemicals. It’s more flexible than nylon insulated wire.
    XHHW-2 Cable—XHHW-2 wire is for dry and wet locations where wire may be exposed to dripping or splashing liquid.
    AWG
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Cable
    Designation
    Certification
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    250 ft.
    Long
    500 ft.
    Long
    600V AC/1,000V DC
    6
    		7/14
    		75 amp @ 86° F0.27"-40 to 190BlackXHHW-2
    		C-UL Listed, UL Listed
    		7715T5000000000000000000000000000000000
    4
    		7/12
    		95 amp @ 86° F0.32"-40 to 190BlackXHHW-2
    		C-UL Listed, UL Listed
    		7715T700000000000000000000000000000
     
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