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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.

    Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Unshielded.

    Unshielded

    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
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    600V AC
     
    Unshielded
    20/8
    4 amp @ 86° FPVC
    Gray45 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    10
    ,
    20
    ,
    30
    ,
    50
    ,
    100
    ,
    250
    9936K850000000000
     

    Thermostat Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Thermostat Cable.
    Hook up thermostats, air-conditioning units, and other low-voltage equipment. This cable is designated CL2 so it has flame-resistant insulation. The wires are solid so it stays in the shape you bend it.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Inner
    Insulation
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    OD
    Material
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Cable
    Designation
    Certification
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    250 ft.
    Long
    Solid Wire
     
    150V AC/150V DC
    20
    820/8
    0.17"PVC
    BrownPolyethyleneBlack, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow0 to 140CL2
    ETL Listed
    8278T16
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    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
    20/8
    2.52"TPE
    Blue-30 to 210CE Marked
    ISO Class 1
    10
    ,
    25
    ,
    50
    ,
    100
    2099T37000000000000
    20/8
    2.78"PVC
    Gray25 to 155NFPA 79, UL 2556 VW-1
    CE Marked
    ISO Class 1
    10
    ,
    25
    ,
    50
    ,
    100
    2099T2400000000
     

    High-Voltage Continuous-Flex Flat Power Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cable. High-Voltage Continuous-Flex Flat Power Cable.
    For high-voltage systems with constant motion, this cable flexes without breaking. Its thick silicone rubber jacket insulates against high voltage and resists chemicals, oil, moisture, and UV rays. The jacket also has a low-smoke, zero-halogen (LSZH) design to prevent toxic emissions if there’s a fire.
    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
    25,000V AC/18,000V DC
     
    Unshielded
    20/8
    13 amp @ 86° F1.2"Silicone Rubber
    Clear-85 to 325UL 94 V-0
    CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3
    10
    ,
    20
    ,
    30
    ,
    50
    ,
    100
    9634T5050000000000
     
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