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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
    18/15
    		7 amp @ 86° FPVC
    		Gray45 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    		CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		10, 20, 30, 50, 1009936K980000000000
    16/159 amp @ 86° FPVC
    		Gray45 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    		CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		10, 20, 30, 50, 1009936K6600000000
     

    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
    Extends from 2
    ft. to 10 ft. Long
    Extends from 4
    ft. to 20 ft. Long
    300V AC
     
    SJOW Cable
    18/15
    		3 amp @ 86° FNeoprene
    		Black-40 to 1407088K21400000000000000
     

    Ribbon Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ribbon Cable.
    Often used in electronic prototyping or in the interior of computers, this flat cable is ultra flexible with small-gauge wires so it fits in tight spaces. Unlike standard flat control cable, the wires are bonded together without an overall insulation, so they can be easily separated for installation.
    UL 2556 VW-1— Cable is flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.
    Outer
    Jacket
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    Stranded Wire
     
    150V AC
    26
    		1526/15
    		1 amp @ 86° F0.59"0.04"PVC
    		Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow0 to 175UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		2674N220000000000000
    24
    		1524/15
    		2.1 amp @ 86° F0.66"0.04"PVC
    		Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow0 to 175UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		2674N24000000000000
    22
    		1522/15
    		3.1 amp @ 86° F0.77"0.05"PVC
    		Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow0 to 175UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		2674N26000000000000
     

    Communication and Security System Cable

    Often used for intercoms, speakers, and security systems, this cable is designated as CM and CL2 or CMG, so the insulation is flame resistant and approved for in-wall installation in single-level facilities.
    Shielded Stranded Wire
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Security Cable. Communication and Security System Cable, Shielded.
    Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has an uninsulated ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Inner
    Insulation
    Per Ft.
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    OD
    Material
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Features
    Cable
    Designation
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    300V AC/300V DC
    24
    		1524/15
    		0.27"PVC
    		GrayPVC
    		Black, Black/White, Blue, Blue/Black, Blue/White, Green, Green/Black, Green/White, Orange, Orange/Black, Red, Red/Black, Red/White, White, White/Black0 to 165Uninsulated Ground WireCM, CMG
    		10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 5008280T6410000000000
     

    Low-Capacitance Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Low-Capacitance Control Cable.
    This cable protects signal integrity over long runs, even up to hundreds of feet across your facility. It has polyethylene insulation to limit capacitance—an energy buildup that worsens over long distances and degrades signals. This cable is often used in sensors, PLCs, and encoders. You can flex and bend it during installation and adjustments, but it isn't made for continuous motion.
    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
    Transmission
    Speed, Mbit/s
    Capacitance
    per ft., pF
    Material
    Color
    Cable
    Designation
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    300V AC
     
    Double Shielded
    24/15
    		1012.5PVC
    		GrayCM
    		0 to 165UL 2556 VW-1
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 50075985K660000000000
     

    Abrasion-Resistant Power Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cable. Abrasion-Resistant Power Cable, Unshielded.

    Unshielded

    Pull this cable over rough surfaces without damage. The thick polyurethane jacket protects the wires inside and resists wear. It also stands up to moisture, oil, and chemicals.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Per Ft.
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    300V AC
     
    Unshielded
    18/15
    		3.9 amp @ 86° FPolyurethane Rubber
    		Black-20 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    		C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    		5, 10, 25, 50, 1008237K17000000000000
     

    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
    600V AC
     
    Unshielded
    22/15
    		4 amp @ 86° F2.92"PVC
    		Green25 to 155UL 2556 VW-1
    		C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    		ISO Class 2
    		5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 2504514N110000000000
     
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