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    9 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.

    High-Temperature Lead Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Wire. High-Temperature Lead Wire.
    Even at 480° F—hotter than some industrial ovens—this wire’s insulation won’t melt.
    Silicone-Coated Fiberglass Fabric Outer Jacket—Wire with a silicone-coated outer insulation shields your skin from fiberglass particles when handling the wire.
    Per Ft.
    AWG
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Flexibility
    Cable
    Designation
    Wire Material
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Stranded Wire with Silicone-Coated Fiberglass Fabric Outer Jacket and Mica Inner Insulation
     
    600V AC/600V DC
    18
    		16/30
    		31 amp @ 86° F0.12"1,020BeigeFlexibleMG
    		Nickel-Plated CopperCSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 2508209K310000000000
    16
    		26/30
    		40 amp @ 86° F0.14"1,020BeigeFlexibleMG
    		Nickel-Plated CopperCSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 2508209K3200000000
    14
    		41/30
    		55 amp @ 86° F0.16"1,020BeigeFlexibleMG
    		Nickel-Plated CopperCSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 2508209K3300000000
    12
    		65/30
    		75 amp @ 86° F0.18"1,020BeigeFlexibleMG
    		Nickel-Plated CopperCSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 2508209K3400000000
    10
    		105/30
    		100 amp @ 86° F0.21"1,020BeigeFlexibleMG
    		Nickel-Plated CopperCSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 2508209K3500000000
    8
    		133/29
    		130 amp @ 86° F0.27"1,020BeigeFlexibleMG
    		Nickel-Plated CopperCSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 2508209K36000000000
     

    Abrasion-Resistant Lead Wire

    Run power over rough surfaces—this wire has thick insulation that stands up to wear and tear. It’s flame rated, which means it meets requirements for preventing the spread of fire. Also known as hook-up wire.
    Stranded Wire with Aramid Fabric Outer Jacket and Silicone Rubber Inner Insulation
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Wire. Abrasion-Resistant Lead Wire, Stranded Wire, Aramid Fabric Outer Jacket.
    Wire with aramid fabric outer and silicone rubber inner insulation is best for your most rugged applications, such as wiring inside a motor. Its outer layer protects the wire if it’s cut or struck. Meanwhile, its inner layer makes it flexible enough to bend in tight spots. It’s also known as silicone rubber motor lead (SRML) wire.
    AWG
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    600V AC
    14
    		7/2255 amp @ 86° F0.19"-40 to 390UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		Black10, 25, 50, 100, 5006119N1100000
    12
    		19/2470 amp @ 86° F0.21"-40 to 390UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		Black10, 25, 50, 100, 5006119N120000
    10
    		19/23
    		92 amp @ 86° F0.23"-40 to 390UL Recognized Component
    		UL 2556 VW-1
    		Black10, 25, 50, 100, 5006119N130000
     
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