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    5 Products
    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.

    Abrasion-Resistant Continuous-Flex Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Abrasion-Resistant Continuous-Flex Control Cable, Shielded.

    Shielded

    Prevent wear and tear in rough areas and conditions. Unlike other continuous-flex control cables, the rugged polyurethane jacket on this cable protects against abrasion as well as exposure to chemicals, oil, and moisture. It’s often used in cable carriers in high-production CNC machines that need reliable 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
    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
     
    Shielded
    20/9
    7 amp @ 86° F2.92"Polyurethane Rubber over TPEGray-30 to 175UL 2556 VW-1
    C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    ISO Class 1
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    100
    7323N560000000000
     

    Space-Saving Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Space-Saving Control Cable, Unshielded.

    Unshielded

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Space-Saving Control Cable, Double Shielded.

    Double Shielded

    This cable is about two-thirds the diameter of other control cables of the same gauge, so you can fit more cables into the same footprint. The mPPE (modified polyphenylene ether) outer jacket is half the weight of other materials, but still abrasion and tear resistant. This cable controls, monitors, and regulates stationary equipment such as sensors and PLCs. You can flex and bend it 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
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    600V AC
     
    Unshielded
    20/9
    4 amp @ 86° FmPPEGray-40 to 220UL 2556 VW-1
    C-UL Listed, UL Listed
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    50
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    100
    6650T14000000000000
     
    Double Shielded
    20/9
    4 amp @ 86° FmPPEGray-40 to 220UL 2556 VW-1
    C-UL Listed, UL Listed
    5
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    30
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    50
    6650T310000000000
     

    Continuous-Flex Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Continuous-Flex Control Cable, Shielded.

    Shielded

    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.
    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
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Certification
    Clean Room
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    600V AC
     
    Shielded
    20/9
    8 amp @ 86° F3.2"PVC
    Green25 to 155UL 2556 VW-1
    C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    ISO Class 2
    5
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    7673K420000000000
     

    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
    20/9
    4 amp @ 86° FPVC
    Gray45 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
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    9936K410000000000
     
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