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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.

    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
    12/2
    		25 amp @ 86° FTPE
    		Black-40 to 220UL 2556 FT2
    		CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 2507082K290000000000
     
    SJOOW Cable
    12/2
    		25 amp @ 86° FEPDM
    		Black-40 to 190—CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 2507422K100000000
     
    600V AC
     
    SEOOW Cable
    12/2
    		25 amp @ 86° FTPE
    		Black-55 to 220UL 2556 FT2
    		CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 2507080K13200000000
     
    SOOW Cable
    12/2
    		25 amp @ 86° FEPDM
    		Black-40 to 190UL 2556 FT2
    		CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 2507081K1600000000
     

    Building Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Building Cable. Building Cable , NM-B Cable, THHN Cable.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Building Cable. Building Cable , THHN Cable, UF-B Cable.

    THHN Cable

    NM-B Cable

    UF-B Cable

    THHN Cable

    Rated for in-wall installation, this cable carries power to wall outlets. Also known as branch circuit wire, it can be used without conduit. It has solid THHN building wires, so the cable will stay in the shape you bend it. The uninsulated ground wire is not counted in the number of wires.
    NM-B Cable—NM-B cable is for dry locations where moisture is not a concern, and often run through walls, ceilings, and concrete blocks.
    UF-B Cable—UF-B cable is for wet locations where cable may be exposed to moisture or humidity. It's often used as underground feeder cable for pumps and lighting. The insulation resists moisture and UV light.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Inner
    Insulation
    Per Ft.
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Material
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Features
    Certification
    Specs.
    Met
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-249
    250-Up
    NM-B, THHN Solid Wire
     
    600V AC
    12
    		212/2
    		20 amp @ 86° F0.42"0.18"PVC
    		YellowPVC
    		Black, White10 to 190Uninsulated Ground WireUL Listed
    		UL 71910, 25, 50, 100, 25069935K620000000000
     
    UF-B, THHN Solid Wire
     
    600V AC
    12
    		212/2
    		20 amp @ 86° F0.46"0.18"PVC
    		GrayPVC
    		Black, White10 to 190Uninsulated Ground WireUL Listed
    		UL 49310, 25, 50, 100, 2507116K9200000000
     

    Vehicle Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vehicle Cable.
    Also known as GPT cable, this cable is often used in low-voltage applications such as battery and vehicle wiring and radios. It has one red wire and one black wire to easily identify polarity. The wires can be pulled apart for installation.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Per Ft.
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Cable
    Designation
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-249
    250-Up
    Stranded Wire
     
    12V DC
    12
    		212/2
    		0.33"0.16"PVC
    		Black, Red-40 to 175GPT
    		25, 50, 100, 250, 5009697T40000000000
     

    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
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    AWG
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    Cable
    AWG
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    OD
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    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
    12
    		212/2
    		20 amp @ 86° F0.48"Aluminum
    		PVC
    		Black, Green, 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
    		6730T2400000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Outdoor Lighting Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Outdoor Lighting Cable.
    This wire is designed for underground, low-voltage lighting equipment, such as landscape lighting. The wires can be separated for installation.
    AWG
    No. of
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    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    Wd.
    Thk.
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    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Certification
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    250 ft.
    Long
    500 ft.
    Long
    Stranded Wire with PVC Outer Jacket
     
    30V AC
    12
    		212/2
    		20 amp @ 86° F0.42"0.19"Black0 to 140UL Listed
    		8246T13000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Speaker Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Speaker Cable.
    Hook up speakers, intercoms, and other low-current devices to a building's communication wiring. This CL2 cable is suitable for in-wall installation in single-level facilities. The wires can be separated for installation. All cable has one wire marked for polarity, except for 0.17-in.-wide cable.
    Outer
    Jacket
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Material
    Color
    Certification
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    250 ft.
    Long
    CL2 Stranded Wire
     
    150V AC/150V DC
    12
    		212/2
    		0 to 1400.41"0.19"PVC
    		ClearETL Listed, C-ETL Listed
    		8260T1500000000000000000000000000000000
     

    High-Temperature Power Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cable. High-Temperature Power Cable, Unshielded.

    Unshielded

    When others can't take the heat, this cable delivers power in ovens, furnaces, steel mills, and foundries. The PTFE jacket won't degrade and weaken as temperatures rise. It also resists abrasion, chemicals, oil, and moisture.
    Fiberglass Fabric over PTFE and Mica Tape—A layer of mica tape, naturally heat resistant and electrically insulating, delivers superior protection against high temperatures.
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    Per Ft.
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @ Temp.
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    600V AC
     
    Unshielded
    12/2
    		56 amp @ 86° F
    23 amp @ 700° F    		Fiberglass Fabric over PTFE and Mica TapeBlack-40 to 8405, 10, 20, 509464T3200000000000
     

    Moisture-Resistant Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Moisture-Resistant Control Cable.
    Safely wire control circuits in wet locations such as washdown areas. A water-blocking fiber tape under the jacket of this cable prevents swelling and protects your connection. Use this cable to 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
    Cable
    Designation
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-249
    250-Up
    300V AC
     
    Unshielded
    12/2
    		12 amp @ 86° FPVC with Fiber TapeBlackCL30 to 220UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 2507000T370000000000
     

    Armored Building Cable with Uninsulated Ground Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Building Cable. Armored Building Cable with Uninsulated Ground Wire.
    Also known as AC cable, this cable has an uninsulated aluminum ground wire that's in constant contact with the aluminum armor, so it can be used for bonding and grounding. The uninsulated ground wire is not counted in the number of wires. The armor acts as conduit to protect the THHN building wires. It's often used along the exterior of walls to carry power to outlet boxes. All are flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.
    Inner
    Insulation
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Features
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    250 ft.
    Long
    AC, THHN Solid Wire
     
    600V AC
    12
    		212/2
    		20 amp @ 86° F0.5"Aluminum
    		PVC
    		Black, White15 to 190Uninsulated Ground WireUL Listed
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		6755T4400000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Coiled Power Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cable. Coiled Power Cable.
    Extend to full length for added reach, then watch this cable retract and self-coil for convenience. It's often used with hand tools, pendant switches, and other portable devices.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Certification
    Extends from 2
    ft. to 10 ft. Long
    Extends from 4
    ft. to 20 ft. Long
    600V AC
     
    SOW Cable
    12/2
    		25 amp @ 86° FNeoprene
    		Black-40 to 190CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		7088K22700000000000000
     
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