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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
    18/3
    10 amp @ 86° FTPE
    Yellow-55 to 220UL 2556 FT2
    CSA Certified, UL Listed
    25, 50, 100, 2508046K210000000000
    10/3
    30 amp @ 86° FTPE
    Yellow-55 to 220UL 2556 FT2
    CSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 50, 100, 2508046K2200000000
     
    SJOOW Cable
    10/2
    30 amp @ 86° FCPEBlack-40 to 220UL 2556 FT2
    CSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 25, 50, 100, 2507422K6500000000
     
    600V AC
     
    SEOOW Cable
    18/3
    10 amp @ 86° FTPE
    Yellow-75 to 220UL 2556 FT2
    CSA Certified, UL Listed
    25, 50, 100, 2507080K700000000
    18/5
    5 amp @ 86° FTPE
    Black-40 to 220UL 2556 FT2
    CSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 25, 50, 100, 2507080K600000000
    10/3
    30 amp @ 86° FTPE
    Yellow-75 to 220UL 2556 FT2
    CSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 25, 50, 100, 2507080K800000000
     

    Outdoor Lead Wire

    The EPDM insulation on this wire won’t become brittle or crack from sunlight, humidity, rain, temperature changes, abrasion from dirt and debris, and other rough outdoor conditions. It meets Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) standards for material quality.
    2,000V AC
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Lead Wire. Outdoor Lead Wire, 2,000V AC.
    DLO Cable—DLO wire carries higher voltages than SC wire, making it the better choice for heavy duty applications. Use it to run power to motors, cranes, and other equipment in shipyards, mines, and oil- and gas-drilling rigs. Also known as diesel locomotive cable, this wire was originally designed to wire trains. An outer layer of chlorinated polyethylene plastic (CPE) gives it increased resistance to chemicals, heat, and flames. It’s also rated RHW-2, so it can be used underground and in wet locations.
    UL 2556 FT4—All are flame rated, so they meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test. FT4 wire is mounted to a vertical tray during testing.
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Inner Insulation
    Material
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Cable
    Designation
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    Stranded Wire
    8
    55 amp @ 86° F0.33"190CPEEPDM
    BlackDLO, RHW-2CSA Certified, MSHA Accepted, UL Listed
    UL 2556 FT4
    6584T2600000000000000000000000000
    6
    75 amp @ 86° F0.37"190CPEEPDM
    BlackDLO, RHW-2CSA Certified, MSHA Accepted, UL Listed
    UL 2556 FT4
    6584T270000000000000000000000
    4
    95 amp @ 86° F0.44"190CPEEPDM
    BlackDLO, RHW-2CSA Certified, MSHA Accepted, UL Listed
    UL 2556 FT4
    6584T2800000000000000000000000
    1/0
    170 amp @ 86° F0.65"190CPEEPDM
    BlackDLO, RHW-2CSA Certified, MSHA Accepted, UL Listed
    UL 2556 FT4
    6584T31000000000000000000000000
     

    Machine Tool Wire

    More flexible than standard wire, this wire is often used for internal appliance wiring. The strand count is the number of strands followed by the size of the individual strand. The higher the number of strands, the more flexible the wire. Also known as MTW wire, it’s rated UL 1063 for machine tool wiring.
    600V AC
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Wire. Machine Tool Wire.
    UL 2556 VW-1—Flame rated VW-1 wire meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.
    AWG
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Flexibility
    Cable
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose an Outer
    Jacket Color
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Stranded Wire
    20
    10/30
    14 amp @ 86° F0.1"0 to 190PVCFlexibleMTW
    UL 1063CSA Certified, UL Listed
    UL 2556 VW-1
    Black, Blue, Green, White25, 50, 100, 2509874T1900000
     
    600V AC
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Wire. Machine Tool Wire.
    UL 2556 VW-1—Flame rated VW-1 wire meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.
    AWG
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Flexibility
    Cable
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Each
    Stranded Wire
    20
    10/30
    14 amp @ 86° F0.1"0 to 190PVCFlexibleMTW
    UL 1063CSA Certified, UL Listed
    UL 2556 VW-1
    500Blue9874T858000000
     
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