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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.

    Continuous-Flex Ethernet Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ethernet Cable. Continuous-Flex Ethernet Cable .
    Often used in automated applications that require continuous motion such as robotics, this cable sends data between computers, servers, and switches without degrading data transmission. This Ethernet cable is backward compatible so it works in networks that meet the same or a lower category. It is double shielded, which means it has a layer of braid and foil shielding for better protection against signal interference than braid alone. Use it in environments with high signal distortion, such as near transformers, generators, and heavy duty motors. Bend radius is the point to which the cable will bend without being damaged. It is measured from the center of the bend to the edge of the cable. The smaller the measurement, the tighter the bend.
    UL 2556 FT1—FT1 cable is suspended vertically during testing.
    UL 2556 FT2—FT2 cable is suspended horizontally during testing.
    Flammability Rating—Flame rated cable meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Inner
    Insulation
    Per Ft.
    Ethernet Cable
    Category
    Transmission
    Freq., MHz
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    OD
    Bend
    Radius
    Material
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Double-Shielded Stranded Wire
    5
    10024
    424/4
    -30 to 1550.28"2.8"TPE
    PurpleTPE
    Brown
    Green
    White
    Yellow
    UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component
    UL 2556 FT1
    10, 25, 50, 100, 1504250T210000000000
    5e
    10026
    826/8
    -30 to 1550.33"3.3"TPE
    PurpleTPE
    Blue
    Blue/White
    Brown
    Brown/White
    Green
    Green/White
    Orange
    Orange/White
    UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component
    UL 2556 FT1
    10, 25, 50, 100, 1504250T2200000000
    6
    25026
    826/8
    -30 to 1550.33"3.3"TPE
    PurpleTPE
    Blue
    Blue/White
    Brown
    Brown/White
    Green
    Green/White
    Orange
    Orange/White
    UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component
    UL 2556 FT1
    10, 25, 50, 100, 1504250T230000000000
    6A
    50026
    826/8
    -40 to 1550.28"4.2"Polyurethane PlasticGreenPolyolefinBlue
    Blue/White
    Brown
    Brown/White
    Green
    Green/White
    Orange
    Orange/White
    UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified
    UL 2556 FT2
    10, 25, 50, 100, 1504250T200000000
     

    Single Pair Ethernet Cords

    These cords contain a single pair of twisted wires, making them lighter and more flexible than other Ethernet cords. They’re good for transportation, robotics, and automation applications. Cords have a metal locking tab to create a more secure connection than cords with RJ45 connectors, and are easier to install than coaxial cords and cords with M12 connectors. They transmit power as well as data, making them useful in places without an easily accessible power supply. These cords are shielded to block out signal interference from nearby devices.
    Cords meet IEEE standards for data transmission speeds and protocols and EN 60811-404 for resistance to mineral oil. They’re compliant with IEC 60332-1-2 for flame retardancy and IEC 63171-6 for single pair Ethernet cord dimensions and compatibility.
    Straight T1 Industrial Plug × Straight T1 Industrial Plug
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ethernet Cords. Single Pair Ethernet Cords.
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    ft.
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    ° F
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    Enclosure
    Rating
    Specs. Met
    Flammability
    Rating
    Features
    Color
    Each
     
    Single-Pair Ethernet Cable
    4960060426
    0.17"Shielded
    Braid, Foil-40 to 175UL Listed
    IP20
    EN 60811-404, IEC 63171-6, IEEE 802.3bp, IEEE 802.3bu, IEEE 802.3bw, IEEE 802.3cgIEC 60332-1-2Locking Tab, Power over Data Line (PoDL)Yellow3748N17000000
     

    Shielded Snap-On RJ45 Connectors

    Image of Product. Straight. Front orientation. RJ45 Connectors. Shielded Snap-On RJ45 Connectors, Straight.
    Image of Product. Straight with Cord Grip. Front orientation. RJ45 Connectors. Shielded Snap-On RJ45 Connectors, Straight, Plastic Housing, Cord Grip.

    Straight

    Straight with

    Cord Grip

    Protect equipment from electromagnetic interference. A color-coded wiring guide allows for quick cable termination.
    Snap-On Connection—Connectors have a snap-on wire connection that pierces the insulation to eliminate the need for wire stripping.
    Cord Grip—Plugs with a cord grip offer strain relief and keep the cable securely attached in applications that require frequent movement, such as robotics.
    Electrical
    Connection
    Ethernet Cable
    Category
    No. of
    Wires
    For Wire
    Construction
    Wire Connection
    Method
    For Cable OD
    Housing
    Material
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Certification
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Features
    Each
    Straight
    RJ455
    4Solid, Stranded
    Snap On0.18" to 0.34"PlasticBlackUL 94 V-0
    DNV-GL Type Approved
    IP20
    Color-Coded Wire Guide, Cord Grip8849T52000000
    RJ456
    8Solid, Stranded
    Snap On0.18" to 0.34"PlasticBlackUL 94 V-0
    DNV-GL Type Approved
    IP20
    Color-Coded Wire Guide, Cord Grip8849T11100000
     
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