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    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
    Per Ft.
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-249
    250-Up
    300V AC
     
    SJEOOW Cable
    10/4
    25 amp @ 86° FTPE
    Black-40 to 220UL 2556 FT2
    CSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 25, 50, 100, 2507082K860000000000
     
    SJOOW Cable
    10/4
    25 amp @ 86° FEPDM
    Black-40 to 190UL 2556 FT2
    CSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 25, 50, 100, 2507422K2900000000
     
    600V AC
     
    SEOOW Cable
    10/4
    25 amp @ 86° FTPE
    Black-40 to 220UL 2556 FT2
    CSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 25, 50, 100, 2507080K2100000000
    10/4
    25 amp @ 86° FTPE
    Yellow-75 to 220UL 2556 FT2
    CSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 25, 50, 100, 2507080K3400000000
     
    SOOW Cable
    10/4
    25 amp @ 86° FEPDM
    Black-40 to 190UL 2556 FT2
    CSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 25, 50, 100, 2507081K4200000000
    10/4
    25 amp @ 86° FEPDM
    Yellow-55 to 220UL 2556 FT1
    CSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 25, 50, 100, 2508041K62000000000
     

    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
    10/4
    48 amp @ 86° F3.98"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, 2505106N420000000000
     
    600V AC
     
    Unshielded
    10/4
    40 amp @ 86° F4.28"PVC
    Black45 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 1009204K860000000000
     

    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.
    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
    10/4
    48 amp @ 86° F4.13"PVC
    Black25 to 155UL 2556 VW-1
    C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    ISO Class 2
    5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 1009243K150000000000
     
    Shielded
    10/4
    48 amp @ 86° F4.73"PVC
    Black25 to 155UL 2556 VW-1
    C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    ISO Class 2
    5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 1009243K360000000000
     

    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.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Per Ft.
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    600V AC
     
    Type P Cable
    10/4
    28 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 25, 50, 1008248K240000000000
     
    Type P Cable with Bronze Armor
    10/4
    28 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 230UL 1309ABS Type Approved, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 25, 50, 1008248K540000000000
     

    Power Cords

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cords. Power Cords.
    Your go-to for direct wiring applications. Install these power cords in everything from computers and lab equipment to power tools and appliances. Made to NEC Article 400 requirements, they reliably deliver power and withstand everyday wear and tear.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Voltage, V AC
    Current,
    amp
    AWG
    Cable
    Designation
    Material
    Color
    Certification
    Each
    90° Elbow NEMA 14-30 Plug × Wire Leads
    10125/2503010
    STW
    PVC
    YellowUL Listed
    70355K701000000
    25125/2503010
    STW
    PVC
    YellowUL Listed
    70355K70200000
     

    Flat Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Flat Control Cable.
    Also known as festoon cable, this cable is made to withstand strain when hanging in loops and traveling laterally back-and-forth in cranes, hoists, and conveyors. It can handle periodic flexing and bending, but it is not designed 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
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    600V AC
     
    Unshielded
    10/4
    40 amp @ 86° FPVC
    Yellow-40 to 220UL 2556 VW-1
    CSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 25, 50, 100, 5003120T4700000
     

    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
    Jacket
    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
    10/4
    30 amp @ 86° FPVC
    BlackTC-ER
    -10 to 190UL 2556 FT4
    C-UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 20, 30, 50, 1006452T670000000000
     
    Double Shielded
    10/4
    30 amp @ 86° FPVC
    BlackTC-ER
    -10 to 190UL 2556 FT4
    C-UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 20, 30, 50, 1006452T9600000000
     

    No-Conduit-Required Continuous-Flex Control Cable

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

    Unshielded

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

    Shielded

    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.
    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
    Current @
    Temp.
    Bend
    Radius
    Material
    Color
    Cable
    Designation
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    600V AC
     
    Unshielded
    10/4
    40 amp @ 86° F4.48"PVC
    GrayTC-ER
    25 to 175UL 2556 FT4
    CSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 20, 30, 50, 1009700T28000000000000
     
    Shielded
    10/4
    40 amp @ 86° F6.4"PVC
    GrayTC-ER
    25 to 175UL 2556 FT4
    CSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 20, 30, 50, 1009700T580000000000
     

    VFD 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. VFD 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
    410
    10/4
    30 amp @ 86° F0.7"BlackNylon, PVC
    Black, Green/Yellow-40 to 220WTTC
    UL Listed, C-UL Listed
    5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 1007777T2300000000000
     

    Armored Building Cable

    Also known as metal clad (MC) cable, this cable has metal armor that acts as conduit to protect the building wires. It's often used along the exterior of walls to carry power to outlet boxes. It has a ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.
    Hazardous location environmental ratings indicate whether manufacturers have included safety features in products to facilitate their safe use in a hazardous environment. Before selecting a product for a hazardous location, ensure it is rated for your environment.
    MC, THHN Solid Wire
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Building Cable. Armored Building Cable , THHN Cable.
    Cable with THHN wire stands up to condensation and moisture in basements and other damp environments.
    Inner
    Insulation
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Features
    Hazardous Location Rating
    Specs.
    Met
    Flammability
    Rating
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    250 ft.
    Long
    600V AC
    10
    410/4
    30 amp @ 86° F0.62"Aluminum
    PVC
    Black, Blue, Green, Red, White15 to 190Insulated Ground WireNEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    UL 1569UL 2556 VW-1
    6730T29000000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Servomotor Continuous-Flex Cable

    Connect servocontrollers and servomotors in automated equipment and on assembly lines. This cable withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission. The polyurethane rubber insulation resists abrasion and oil. It’s flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.
    Power Wire—Stranded
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Servo Cable. Servomotor Continuous-Flex Cable, Double Shielded.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Servomotor Continuous-Flex Cable.

    Double Shielded

    Cable with power wires sends electricity to run a servomotor.
    Double Shielded—Double shielded cable has a layer of braid and foil shielding for better protection against signal interference than braid alone. Use it in environments with high signal distortion, such as near transformers, generators, and heavy duty motors.
    Bend Radius—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.
    Per Ft.
    No. of
    Wires
    AWG
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Bend
    Radius
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Inner Insulation
    Material
    Inner Insulation
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-49
    50-Up
    Double Shielded—1,000V AC
    410
    10/4
    30 amp @ 86° F0.57"4.28"Polyurethane Rubber
    OrangePolypropylene
    Black, Green/Yellow-40 to 175UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified
    UL 2556 VW-1
    5, 10, 20, 30, 508815T14000000000000
     
    Power and Control Wire—Stranded
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Servo Cable. Servomotor Continuous-Flex Cable, Double Shielded.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Servomotor Continuous-Flex Cable.

    Double Shielded

    Cable with power and control wires sends data such as positioning information from a servomotor to a controller. It has four power wires and two pairs of control wires.
    Double Shielded—Double shielded cable has a layer of braid and foil shielding for better protection against signal interference than braid alone. Use it in environments with high signal distortion, such as near transformers, generators, and heavy duty motors.
    Bend Radius—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.
    Power
    Wire
    Control Wire
    Per Ft.
    No. of
    Wires
    No. of
    Wires
    AWG
    Cable
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    AWG
    Cable
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    AWG
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Bend
    Radius
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Inner Insulation
    Material
    Inner Insulation
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-49
    50-Up
    Double Shielded—1,000V AC
    8410
    10/4
    218
    18/2
    216
    16/2
    30 amp @ 86° F0.71"5.33"Polyurethane Rubber
    OrangePolypropylene
    Black, Green/Yellow-40 to 175UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified
    UL 2556 VW-1
    5, 10, 20, 30, 508815T18000000000000
     

    Light Duty Power Cords

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cords. Light Duty Power Cords.
    More flexible than standard power cords and easier to route to indoor equipment such as power tools and appliances. These cords are good for low-traffic areas where they’ll be tucked out of the way since they aren't as rugged as standard cords.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Voltage, V AC
    Current,
    amp
    AWG
    Cable
    Designation
    Material
    Color
    Certification
    Each
    90° Elbow NEMA 14-30 Plug × Ring Terminal
    4125/2503010
    SRDT
    PVC
    BlackUL Listed
    70355K111000000
    6125/2503010
    SRDT
    PVC
    BlackUL Listed
    70355K9600000
     
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