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    8 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.

    Pendant Cable

    Often used to wire pendant switches, this cable hangs from an overhead connection. It’s also known as bus drop cable.
    Stranded Wire with Strain Relief
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pendant Cable. Stranded Wire with Strain Relief.
    Cable with strain relief has galvanized steel strain cables on the sides to provide strength and reduce the stress caused by equipment hanging from cable. Use the strain relief hardware (sold separately) to secure equipment to the cable.
    PVC Inner Insulation—The PVC insulation resists abrasion, chemicals, and oil.
    Inner
    Insulation
    Per Ft.
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    600V AC
    16
    		1616/16
    		9 amp @ 86° F0.63"YellowPVC
    		Black, Blue, Blue/Black, Blue/Red, Brown, Brown/Black, Brown/Red, Orange, Orange/Black, Orange/Red, Red, Red/Black, Yellow, Yellow/Black, Yellow/Red15 to 220UL Listed, C-UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 1007741K150000000000
     
    Pendant Cable Hardware Kits
    Each
    Strain Relief Hardware7741K2000000

    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
    20/16
    		3 amp @ 86° FPVC
    		Gray45 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    		CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 2509936K420000000000
     

    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
    24/16
    		3.08"PVC
    		Gray25 to 155NFPA 79, UL 2556 VW-1
    		CE Marked
    		ISO Class 1
    		10, 25, 50, 1002099T1700000000000
    22/16
    		3.47"TPE
    		Blue-30 to 210—CE Marked
    		ISO Class 1
    		10, 25, 50, 1002099T360000000000
    22/16
    		3.53"PVC
    		Gray25 to 155NFPA 79, UL 2556 VW-1
    		CE Marked
    		ISO Class 1
    		10, 25, 50, 1002099T6310000000000
    20/16
    		3.98"PVC
    		Gray25 to 155NFPA 79, UL 2556 VW-1
    		CE Marked
    		ISO Class 1
    		10, 25, 50, 1002099T6610000000000
    20/16
    		4.28"TPE
    		Blue-30 to 210—CE Marked
    		ISO Class 1
    		10, 25, 50, 1002099T6910000000000
     
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