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    Compare wire vs. cable and choose the right option based on gauge, number of conductors, insulation, and current rating.

    Access Control Cable

    Wire multiple components in your security system using a single cable. This cable bundles together four color-coded cables that correspond to each part of an access point: the card reader, the door contact, the lock, and the exit sign. Each interior cable is labeled with the component it matches. All four interior cables have a layer of foil around them to prevent signal interference from nearby devices. Designated CMP, it has a flame-resistant, low-smoke insulation and can be used without conduit in duct work and above a drop ceiling. It’s also known as plenum cable. It’s rated FT6, so it meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames and smoke based on a timed test with material mounted to a horizontal tray.
    Shielded Stranded Wire
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Security Cable. Access Control Cable.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Inner
    Insulation
    Security Cable
    Use
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Material
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Cable
    Designation
    Flammability Rating
    200 ft.
    Long
    300V AC/300V DC
    Card Reader
    Door Contact
    Exit Sign
    Lock    		22
    22
    22
    18    		6
    2
    4
    4    		22/6
    22/2
    22/4
    18/4    		2.2 amp @ 86° F
    2.2 amp @ 86° F
    2.2 amp @ 86° F
    4 amp @ 86° F    		0.46"PVC
    		YellowPVC
    		Blue, Gray, Orange, White32 to 165CMP
    		CSA C22.2 No. 0.3 FT65846N150000000
     

    Coaxial Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Coaxial Cable. Shielded.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Coaxial Cable. Double Shielded.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Coaxial Cable. Quad Shielded.

    Shielded

    Double Shielded

    Quad Shielded

    Often used in radio transmission, network connections, and digital audio feed, this cable transmits audio, video, and data signals.
    Shielded—Shielded cable has a layer of braid that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.
    Double Shielded—Double shielded cable has a layer of braid and foil shielding for better protection against signal interference than foil alone. Use it in environments with high signal distortion, such as near transformers, generators, and heavy duty motors.
    Quad Shielded—Quad shielded cable has two layers of braid and two layers of foil for the most protection against signal interference and the clearest signal.
    RG-6/U Cable—RG-6/U cable is good for medium to high frequency transmissions and is often used in satellite signal transmission.
    RG-58/U Cable and RG-59/U Cable—RG-58/U and RG-59/U cable are good for low frequency transmissions such as radio signals.
    RG-62A/U Cable—RG-62A/U cable is often used in computer networks and electronics.
    RG-174/U Cable—RG-174/U cable has a small diameter, so it’s easy to coil.
    RG-213/U Cable—RG-213/U cable has the largest diameter, so it's thicker and more robust than other coaxial cable. It is used in high frequency transmissions such as ground communications.
    RG-316/U Cable—RG-316/U cable has the smallest diameter, so it is extremely flexible for routing in tight spaces. Its FEP insulation withstands high temperatures. It is often used in military equipment.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Per Ft.
    Cable
    Designation
    Resistance,
    ohm
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    OD
    Material
    Color
    Lg.,
    ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Shielded Solid Wire
    RG-58/U
    		5020
    		11750.2"PVC
    		Black2007032K110000000000
    RG-59/U
    		7523
    		11750.24"PVC
    		Black2007032K800000000
    RG-62A/U
    		9322
    		11750.24"PVC
    		Black2007032K600000000
     
    Shielded Stranded Wire
    RG-174/U
    		5026
    		11750.11"PVC
    		Black2007032K9300000000
    RG-213/U
    		501311400.4"PVC
    		Black2007032K12100000000
    RG-316/U
    		5024
    		13900.1"FEP
    		White2007032K13100000000
     
    Double-Shielded Solid Wire
    RG-6/U
    		7518
    		11650.27"PVC
    		Black2007032K500000000
     
    Quad-Shielded Solid Wire
    RG-6/U
    		7518
    		11650.3"PVC
    		Black2007032K7200000000
     

    Lead Wire

    Also known as hook-up wire, this wire is primarily used for wiring electrical panels, lighting, and plant floor equipment. It meets UL 1007, UL 1015, or UL 1569 for appliance wiring.
    Stranded Wire—300V AC
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stranded Wire. Lead Wire.
    Stranded wire is flexible, so it’s pliable enough to be pulled around corners. 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.
    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
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    AWM Style
    Choose an Outer Jacket Color
    200 ft.
    Long
    28
    		7/36
    		4 amp @ 86° F0.05"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1007, 1569Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow8054T31000000
    26
    		7/34
    		5 amp @ 86° F0.05"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1007, 1569Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow8054T1100000
    24
    		7/32
    		7 amp @ 86° F0.06"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1007, 1569Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow8054T1200000
    22
    		7/30
    		10 amp @ 86° F0.06"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1007, 1569Black, Blue, Blue/White, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Red/White, White, Yellow8054T1300000
    20
    		10/30
    		13 amp @ 86° F0.07"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1007, 1569Black, Blue, Blue/White, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Red/White, White, Yellow8054T1400000
    18
    		16/30
    		18 amp @ 86° F0.08"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1007, 1569Black, Blue, Blue/White, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Red/White, White, Yellow8054T1500000
    16
    		26/30
    		24 amp @ 86° F0.09"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1007, 1569Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow8054T1600000
    14
    		41/30
    		33 amp @ 86° F0.11"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1007, 1569Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow8054T1700000
    12
    		65/30
    		45 amp @ 86° F0.12"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1007, 1569Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow8054T18000000
    10
    		105/30
    		58 amp @ 86° F0.16"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1007, 1569Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow8054T19000000
    Stranded Wire—600V AC
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stranded Wire. Lead Wire.
    Stranded wire is flexible, so it’s pliable enough to be pulled around corners. 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.
    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
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    AWM
    Style
    Choose an Outer Jacket Color
    200 ft.
    Long
    26
    		7/34
    		5 amp @ 86° F0.08"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1015Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow8054T21000000
    24
    		7/32
    		7 amp @ 86° F0.09"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1015Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow8054T2200000
    22
    		7/30
    		10 amp @ 86° F0.09"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1015Black, Blue, Blue/White, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Red/White, White, Yellow8054T2300000
    20
    		10/30
    		13 amp @ 86° F0.1"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1015Black, Blue, Blue/White, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Red/White, White, Yellow8054T2400000
    18
    		16/30
    		18 amp @ 86° F0.11"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1015Black, Blue, Blue/White, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Red/White, White, Yellow8054T2500000
    16
    		26/30
    		24 amp @ 86° F0.12"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1015Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow8054T2600000
    14
    		41/30
    		33 amp @ 86° F0.14"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1015Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow8054T2700000
    12
    		65/30
    		45 amp @ 86° F0.16"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1015Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow8054T28000000
    10
    		105/30
    		58 amp @ 86° F0.18"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1015Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow8054T29000000
    Solid Wire—300V AC
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Solid Wire. Lead Wire.
    Solid wire bends and stays in the position that you bend it. It’s easier to terminate than stranded 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
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    AWM Style
    Choose an Outer Jacket Color
    200 ft.
    Long
    24
    		7 amp @ 86° F0.05"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1007, 1569Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow8251T1000000
    22
    		10 amp @ 86° F0.06"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1007, 1569Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow8251T200000
    20
    		13 amp @ 86° F0.06"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1007, 1569Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow8251T300000
    18
    		18 amp @ 86° F0.07"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1007, 1569Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow8251T400000
    Solid Wire—600V AC
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Solid Wire. Lead Wire.
    Solid wire bends and stays in the position that you bend it. It’s easier to terminate than stranded 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
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    AWM
    Style
    Choose an Outer Jacket Color
    200 ft.
    Long
    24
    		7 amp @ 86° F0.08"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1015Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow8428T1000000
    22
    		10 amp @ 86° F0.09"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1015Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow8428T200000
    20
    		13 amp @ 86° F0.1"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1015Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow8428T300000
    18
    		18 amp @ 86° F0.1"-40 to 220PVCCSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		1015Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow8428T400000

    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
    Lg.,
    ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    300V AC/300V DC
    24
    		224/2
    		0.16"PVC
    		GrayPVC
    		Black, Red0 to 165Uninsulated Ground WireCM, CMG
    		2008280T6110000000000
    24
    		324/3
    		0.16"PVC
    		GrayPVC
    		Black, Green, Red0 to 165Uninsulated Ground WireCM, CMG
    		2008280T62100000000
    24
    		424/4
    		0.18"PVC
    		GrayPVC
    		Black, Green, Red, White0 to 165Uninsulated Ground WireCM, CMG
    		2008280T63100000000
    24
    		624/6
    		0.21"PVC
    		GrayPVC
    		Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Red, White0 to 175Uninsulated Ground WireCM, CMG
    		20075985K5200000000
     

    Shielded Ethernet Cords

    The shielding on these cords blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. They send data between computers, printers, servers, and switches. For faster data transmission speeds, choose a cord with a higher ethernet cable category. They’re backward compatible, so they work in networks that meet the same or a lower category.
    Straight RJ45 Plug × Straight RJ45 Plug
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ethernet Cords. Shielded Ethernet Cords, Plug, Straight End.
    Braided Shield—Cords with braid and foil shielding have better protection than cords with only foil shielding, which is especially important for higher transmission speeds or longer lengths of cord. However, the added shielding increases cord diameter and reduces flexibility.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Transmission
    Freq., MHz
    AWG
    Cord
    OD
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Color
    Each
    Category 5e Ethernet Cable with Braided and Foil Shield
    20010026
    		0.24"0 to 140Black7734T5480000000
     

    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
    Lg.,
    ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    300V AC
     
    Double Shielded
    24/4
    		1012.5PVC
    		GrayCM
    		0 to 165UL 2556 VW-1
    		20075985K620000000000
     

    Mil. Spec. Lead Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Wire. Mil. Spec. Lead Wire.
    This wire meets stringent military specifications for material quality. It’s also known as hook-up 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
    Certification
    Mil. Spec.
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose an Outer Jacket Color
    200 ft.
    Long
    Stranded Wire
     
    600V AC
    26
    		7/34
    		4 amp @ 86° F0.04"-65 to 175PVCCSA Certified, Mil. Spec., UL Recognized Component
    		MIL-W-16878/1 Type B—Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow8624T1000000
    24
    		7/32
    		6 amp @ 86° F0.04"-65 to 175PVCCSA Certified, Mil. Spec., UL Recognized Component
    		MIL-W-16878/1 Type BUL 2556 VW-1
    		Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow8624T200000
    22
    		7/30
    		8 amp @ 86° F0.05"-65 to 175PVCCSA Certified, Mil. Spec., UL Recognized Component
    		MIL-W-16878/1 Type BUL 2556 VW-1
    		Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow8624T300000
    20
    		19/32
    		10 amp @ 86° F0.06"-65 to 175PVCCSA Certified, Mil. Spec., UL Recognized Component
    		MIL-W-16878/1 Type BUL 2556 VW-1
    		Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow8624T400000
    18
    		19/30
    		15 amp @ 86° F0.07"-65 to 175PVCCSA Certified, Mil. Spec., UL Recognized Component
    		MIL-W-16878/1 Type BUL 2556 VW-1
    		Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow8624T500000
    16
    		19/29
    		19 amp @ 86° F0.08"-65 to 175PVCCSA Certified, Mil. Spec., UL Recognized Component
    		MIL-W-16878/1 Type BUL 2556 VW-1
    		Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow8624T6000000
     
    1,000V AC
    24
    		7/32
    		6 amp @ 86° F0.06"-40 to 220PVCMil. Spec.
    		MIL-DTL-16878/2 Type C, MIL-W-76 Type MW—Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow6981T100000
    22
    		7/30
    		8 amp @ 86° F0.06"-40 to 220PVCMil. Spec.
    		MIL-DTL-16878/2 Type C, MIL-W-76 Type MW—Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow6981T200000
    20
    		10/30
    		10 amp @ 86° F0.07"-40 to 220PVCMil. Spec.
    		MIL-DTL-16878/2 Type C, MIL-W-76 Type MW—Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow6981T300000
    18
    		16/30
    		15 amp @ 86° F0.08"-40 to 220PVCMil. Spec.
    		MIL-DTL-16878/2 Type C, MIL-W-76 Type MW—Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow6981T400000
    16
    		19/29
    		19 amp @ 86° F0.1"-40 to 220PVCMil. Spec.
    		MIL-DTL-16878/2 Type C, MIL-W-76 Type MW—Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow6981T500000
    14
    		19/27
    		27 amp @ 86° F0.11"-40 to 220PVCMil. Spec.
    		MIL-DTL-16878/2 Type C, MIL-W-76 Type MW—Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow6981T600000
    12
    		19/25
    		36 amp @ 86° F0.12"-40 to 220PVCMil. Spec.
    		MIL-DTL-16878/2 Type C, MIL-W-76 Type MW—Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Red, White, Yellow6981T7000000
     
    3,000V AC
    10
    		37/26
    		58 amp @ 86° F0.18"-40 to 220PVCMil. Spec.
    		MIL-DTL-16878/3, MIL-W-76 Type HW—Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Red, White, Yellow6981T8000000
     
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