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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.

    Aluminum Building Wire

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Building Wire. Aluminum Building Wire.
    Mend or extend aluminum wire often found in older buildings. This wire isn’t recommended for new wiring, since it’s more likely to overheat than copper when conducting electricity. However, it’s safer to maintain existing aluminum wire with aluminum rather than mixing materials. Building wire is also known as branch circuit wire.
    This wire has an outer layer of nylon insulation that won't degrade from oil and water. It’s designed to be pulled through conduit without pulling lubricants. THHN and THWN-2 designated, this wire can be used in damp places.
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Cable
    Designation
    Certification
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    250 ft.
    Long
    500 ft.
    Long
    Stranded Wire with Nylon Outer Jacket and PVC Inner Insulation
     
    600V AC/600V DC
    1
    		115 amp @ 86° F0.41"-40 to 190BlackTHHN, THWN-2
    		UL Listed
    		6082N1400000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Battery Wire

    Connect batteries in vehicles and generators.
    Stranded Wire with PVC Outer Jacket
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Battery Wire. Battery Wire.
    Wire with a PVC outer jacket resists fuel and oil.
    SAE J1127—SAE wire meets standards for low-voltage wiring in vehicle electrical systems.
    Wire Strand Count—Wire strand count is the number of strands followed by the size of the individual strand.
    Per Ft.
    Wire
    Gauge
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Flexibility
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Cable
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    Choose an Outer
    Jacket Color
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    60V DC
    1 AWG
    		133/22
    		172 amp @ 86° F0.49"Flexible-40 to 190SGTSAE J1127Black, Red10, 25, 50, 1006948K740000000000
     

    Continuous-Flex Power Cable

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Power Cable. Continuous-Flex Power Cable, Unshielded.
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Power Cable. Continuous-Flex Power Cable, Shielded.

    Unshielded

    Shielded

    Power motors on moving gantries and cranes with this cable that flexes millions of times without breaking. It’s made for constant motion, with finely stranded conductors twisted like a rope to resist wear from bending.
    Shielded—Shielding stops these cables from acting as antennas that emit electromagnetic interference, which could disrupt nearby equipment such as control or data cables.
    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
     
    Unshielded
    1/4
    		191 amp @ 86° F10.35"PVC
    		Black25 to 155UL 2556 VW-1
    		C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    		ISO Class 2
    		5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 1009243K24000000000000
     
    Shielded
    1/4
    		191 amp @ 86° F11.1"PVC
    		Black25 to 155UL 2556 VW-1
    		C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    		ISO Class 2
    		5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 1009243K440000000000
     

    Welding Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Welding Cable.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Welding Cable. Bend and Stay, Stranded Wire Class K.

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Welding Cable. Flexible, Stranded Wire Class M.

    This cable withstands abrasion, oil, and the rough conditions found in welding applications.
    Stranded Wire Class K—Class K cable is for general purpose welding applications. It bends and stays in the position that you bend it.
    Stranded Wire Class M—Class M cable is more flexible and durable than Class K cable.
    AWG
    Stranded
    Wire Class
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @
    Temp.
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose an Outer
    Jacket Color
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    600V AC
     
    Bend and Stay
    1
    		K767/30—EPDM
    		-55 to 220UL 2556 VW-1
    		Black, Red10, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100, 2507940A9400000
     
    600V AC/600V DC
     
    Flexible
    1
    		M1,843/34—EPDM
    		-55 to 220UL 2556 VW-1
    		Orange10, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100, 2507940A780000
     
    Ultra Flexible
    1
    		—798/30
    		220 amp @ 86° FEPDM
    		-40 to 190—Black, Red10, 25, 50, 1006948K940000
     

    Distribution Blocks

    With the help of distribution blocks, you can take a high-current wire from your power source and connect it to one or more electrical devices.
    Screw-Clamp Terminal Input Connection
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Distribution Blocks. Screw-Clamp Terminal Input Connection.
    Blocks with a screw-clamp terminal input wire connection have a current rating based on NEC table 310-16 using 75° C copper wire.
    Extendable—Extendable blocks attach to each other to create custom-sized distribution blocks.
    Detachable Cover—Blocks with a detachable cover prevent accidental contact with live circuits.
    No. of
    Connections Per Circuit
    Current per
    Circuit, amp
    Voltage
    Input (For
    Wire Ga.)
    Output (For
    Wire Ga.)
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    Features
    Each
    DIN-Rail Mount
     
    1 Circuit
    175600V AC/600V DC1 (14-2/0)1 (14-2/0)1"3"2 9/16"—UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked
    		UL 94 V-0
    		Detachable Cover6367T11000000
     
    2 Circuits
    175600V AC/600V DC1 (14-2/0)1 (14-2/0)2"3"2 9/16"—UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked
    		UL 94 V-0
    		Detachable Cover6367T1200000
     
    3 Circuits
    175600V AC/600V DC1 (14-2/0)1 (14-2/0)2 5/8"3"2 9/16"—UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked
    		UL 94 V-0
    		Detachable Cover6367T1300000
     
    Surface Mount
     
    1 Circuit
    760600V AC2 (4-4/0)8 (14- 2/0)2 1/2"4.63"3 3/8"IP20
    		UL Listed, CSA Certified, CE Marked
    		UL 94 V-0
    		Extendable6367T45000000
     
    Stud-Terminal Input Connection
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Distribution Blocks. Stud-Terminal Input Connection.
    Detachable Cover—Blocks with a detachable cover prevent accidental contact with live circuits.
    No. of
    Connections Per Circuit
    Current per
    Circuit, amp
    Voltage
    Input (For
    Wire Ga.)
    Output (For
    Wire Ga.)
    Terminal
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    Features
    Each
    DIN-Rail Mount
     
    1 Circuit
    200600V AC/600V DC1 (14-3/0)1 (14-3/0)1/4"
    		1"3"2 9/16"UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked
    		UL 94 V-0
    		Detachable Cover6367T34000000
     
    2 Circuits
    200600V AC/600V DC1 (14-3/0)1 (14-3/0)1/4"
    		2"3"2 9/16"UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked
    		UL 94 V-0
    		Detachable Cover6367T3500000
     
    3 Circuits
    200600V AC/600V DC1 (14-3/0)1 (14-3/0)1/4"
    		2 5/8"3"2 9/16"UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked
    		UL 94 V-0
    		Detachable Cover6367T3600000
     
    Surface Mount
     
    1 Circuit
    310600V AC/600V DC1 (14-4/0)1 (14-4/0)3/8"
    		2"4"3 1/2"UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified
    		UL 94 V-0
    		Detachable Cover6367T3700000
     
    2 Circuits
    310600V AC/600V DC1 (14-4/0)1 (14-4/0)3/8"
    		3 5/8"4"3 1/2"UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified
    		UL 94 V-0
    		Detachable Cover6367T38000000
     
    3 Circuits
    310600V AC/600V DC1 (14-4/0)1 (14-4/0)3/8"
    		5 3/8"4"3 1/2"UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified
    		UL 94 V-0
    		Detachable Cover6367T39000000
     

    Braided Grounding Straps

    More flexible than wire and ribbon, this braid is suitable for use in tight spaces. It provides low electrical resistance equivalent to the wire gauge listed.
    Flexible
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Grounding Straps. Braided Grounding Straps, Flexible, Noninsulated.

    Noninsulated

    AWG
    Equiv.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Material
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Noninsulated
    1
    		1"1/8"Tin-Plated Copper2, 5, 10, 2569925K4200000
     

    Jumper Cables

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Jumper Cables.
    These cables have thick wires for a fast start on large trucks and industrial vehicles. The clamps are color-coded black (negative) and red (positive).
    Wire
    Clamp
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Max. Current,
    amp
    AWG
    Construction
    Material
    Insulation
    Material
    Material
    Insulation
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Pair
    128001
    		Stranded
    		CopperTPE
    		MetalPVC
    		-40 to 1757234K620000000
    168001
    		Stranded
    		CopperTPE
    		MetalPVC
    		-40 to 1757234K63000000
    208001
    		Stranded
    		CopperTPE
    		MetalPVC
    		-40 to 1757234K49000000
    258001
    		Stranded
    		CopperTPE
    		MetalPVC
    		-40 to 1757234K46000000

    Battery Power Cords

    Connect batteries to each other.
    Terminal Clamp × Lug
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Battery Cords. Battery Power Cords, Terminal Clamp × Lug.
    Terminal Clamp × Lug and Lug with Terminal × Lug cords also connect batteries to electrical systems.
    Cord
    AWG
    Lg.
    Lug
    ID
    End
    Shape
    OD
    Insulation
    Material
    Connection
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Choose a Color (Polarity)
    Each
    1
    		10"3/8"Straight0.49"PVC
    		Tin-Plated Copper-40 to 220Black (Negative), Red (Positive)69735K41000000
    1
    		20"3/8"Straight0.49"PVC
    		Tin-Plated Copper-40 to 220Black (Negative), Red (Positive)69735K4200000
    1
    		30"3/8"Straight0.49"PVC
    		Tin-Plated Copper-40 to 220Black (Negative), Red (Positive)69735K4300000
    1
    		60"3/8"Straight0.49"PVC
    		Tin-Plated Copper-40 to 220Black (Negative), Red (Positive)69735K4400000
    Lug with Terminal × Lug
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Battery Cords. Battery Power Cords, Lug with Terminal × Lug.
    Terminal Clamp × Lug and Lug with Terminal × Lug cords also connect batteries to electrical systems.
    Cord
    AWG
    Lg.
    Lug
    ID
    End
    Shape
    OD
    Insulation
    Material
    Connection
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Choose a Color (Polarity)
    Each
    1
    		10"3/8"Straight0.49"PVC
    		Tin-Plated Copper-40 to 220Black (Negative), Red (Positive)69735K26000000
    1
    		20"3/8"Straight0.49"PVC
    		Tin-Plated Copper-40 to 220Black (Negative), Red (Positive)69735K2700000
    1
    		30"3/8"Straight0.49"PVC
    		Tin-Plated Copper-40 to 220Black (Negative), Red (Positive)69735K2800000
    1
    		60"3/8"Straight0.49"PVC
    		Tin-Plated Copper-40 to 220Black (Negative), Red (Positive)69735K2900000
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