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    11 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.

    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.

    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.
    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
    3/0
    		K1,547/30—EPDM
    		-55 to 220UL 2556 VW-1
    		Black, Red10, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100, 2507940A97000000
     
    600V AC/600V DC
     
    Ultra Flexible
    3/0
    		—1,615/30
    		350 amp @ 86° FEPDM
    		-40 to 190—Black, Red10, 25, 50, 1006948K970000
     

    Flame-Resistant Welding Cable

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

    This cable meets Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) standards for flame resistance. The insulation resists abrasion and chemicals.
    Stranded Wire Class M—Class M cable is more flexible and durable than Class K cable.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Per Ft.
    AWG
    Stranded
    Wire Class
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-249
    250-Up
    600V AC/600V DC
     
    Flexible
    3/0
    		M4,214/34PolyethyleneOrange-55 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    		CSA Certified, MSHA Accepted, UL Listed
    		10, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100, 2507818A16000000000000
     

    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
    3/0 AWG
    		259/22
    		270 amp @ 86° F0.66"Flexible-40 to 190SGTSAE J1127Black, Red10, 25, 50, 1006948K770000000000
     
    Stranded Wire with Cross-Linked Polyolefin Outer Jacket
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Battery Wire. Battery Wire.
    Wire with a cross-linked polyolefin outer jacket is ultra-flexible and withstands high heat, making it suitable for applications such as vehicle engine wiring.
    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.
    AWG
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Cable
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    Choose an Outer
    Jacket Color
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    60V DC
    3/0
    		1,615/30
    		Not Rated0.65"-40 to 255SGXSAE J1127Black, Red6070N25000000000000000000000000000000
     

    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.
    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
     
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