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Chemical-Resistant Wire

Use for panel and equipment (hook-up)
Flexible
Temperature Range: -65° to 390° F
Insulation: PTFE Plastic

Our most chemical-resistant wire—the PTFE insulation protects against most chemicals, solvents, and oil. The PTFE is slippery, so it withstands some abrasion. The wire has a silver-plated finish for corrosion resistance and strength. It’s flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material. Rated MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, it meets stringent military specifications for material quality. Also known as hook-up wire.

									Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	Strand Count	Current	OD	Specifications Met	Wire Material	Choose an Outer Insulation Color	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Wire
600V AC
30	7/38	0.8 A @ 86° F	0.03"	UL Recognized Component, MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, UL 2556 VW-1	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
28	7/36	1.3 A @ 86° F	0.04"	UL Recognized Component, MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, UL 2556 VW-1	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
26	7/34	1.6 A @ 86° F	0.04"	UL Recognized Component, MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, UL 2556 VW-1	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
24	19/36	3.3 A @ 86° F	0.04"	UL Recognized Component, MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, UL 2556 VW-1	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
22	19/34	4 A @ 86° F	0.05"	UL Recognized Component, MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, UL 2556 VW-1	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100, 500	0000000	0000	0000
20	19/32	6.6 A @ 86° F	0.06"	UL Recognized Component, MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, UL 2556 VW-1	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100, 500	0000000	0000	0000
18	19/30	9.3 A @ 86° F	0.07"	UL Recognized Component, MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, UL 2556 VW-1	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100, 500	0000000	0000	0000
16	19/29	17 A @ 86° F	0.08"	UL Recognized Component, MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, UL 2556 VW-1	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
14	19/27	35 A @ 86° F	0.1"	UL Recognized Component, MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, UL 2556 VW-1	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
12	19/25	44 A @ 86° F	0.11"	UL Recognized Component, MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, UL 2556 VW-1	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
10	37/26	61 A @ 86° F	0.13"	UL Recognized Component, MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, UL 2556 VW-1	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000

High-Temperature Wire

Use for ovens and furnaces
Fiberglass Fabric Outer Insulation: Flexible
Ceramic Fabric Outer Insulation: Bend and Stay
Temperature Range: See table

Even at 480° F—hotter than some industrial ovens—this wire’s insulation won’t melt.

Wire with a fiberglass outer and PTFE inner insulation won’t corrode from moisture, so it’s often used in industrial drying equipment. It also won’t become brittle or crack from chemicals. This wire is commonly known as TGGT wire.

											Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	Strand Count	Current	Min. Temp., °F	Max. Temp., °F	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Wire with Fiberglass Fabric Outer and PTFE Plastic Inner Insulation
600V AC
18	19/30	12 A @ 86° F 4 A @ 400° F	-65°	480°	0.11"	Beige	TGGT	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	0000000	00000	00000
16	26/30	17 A @ 86° F 6 A @ 400° F	-65°	480°	0.12"	Beige	TGGT	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	0000000	0000	0000
14	41/30	12 A @ 400° F 35 A @ 86° F	-65°	480°	0.14"	Beige	TGGT	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	0000000	0000	0000
12	65/30	15 A @ 400° F 44 A @ 86° F	-65°	480°	0.16"	Beige	TGGT	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	0000000	0000	0000
10	105/30	21 A @ 400° F 61 A @ 86° F	-65°	480°	0.18"	Beige	TGGT	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
8	133/29	30 A @ 400° F 88 A @ 86° F	-65°	480°	0.23"	Beige	TGGT	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
6	133/27	114 A @ 86° F 39 A @ 400° F	-65°	480°	0.32"	Beige	TGGT	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified	5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000	00000

High-Temperature Cable

The insulation on this cable withstands high-heat applications such as ovens and furnaces. The wires are silver or nickel plated for corrosion resistance.

Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern. It has a layer of fiberglass fabric and mica tape around each wire. The entire cable is wrapped in a layer of fiberglass fabric and mica tape, and then covered in PTFE. The PTFE outer insulation resists chemicals, oil, abrasion, and moisture.

Shielded cable has a layer of braid that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has PTFE outer and inner insulation that resists chemicals, oil, abrasion, and moisture.

Unshielded Stranded Wire

Unshielded

Use For: Ovens and Furnaces
Flexible
Temperature Range: -40° to 840° F
Insulation:
Outer: Fiberglass Fabric, Mica, PTFE Plastic
Inner: Fiberglass Fabric, Mica

									Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
600V AC
18	2	18/2	9 A @ 700° F, 23 A @ 86° F	0.32"	Black	Red/White, White/Black	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
18	3	18/3	9 A @ 700° F, 23 A @ 86° F	0.33"	Black	Blue/White, Red/White, White/Black	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	00000	0000
18	4	18/4	7 A @ 700° F, 18 A @ 86° F	0.36"	Black	Blue/White, Orange/White, Red/White, White/Black	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	00000	0000
16	2	16/2	12 A @ 700° F, 30 A @ 86° F	0.35"	Black	Red/White, White/Black	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
16	3	16/3	12 A @ 700° F, 30 A @ 86° F	0.36"	Black	Blue/White, Red/White, White/Black	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	00000	0000
16	4	16/4	10 A @ 700° F, 24 A @ 86° F	0.4"	Black	Blue/White, Orange/White, Red/White, White/Black	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
14	2	14/2	18 A @ 700° F, 45 A @ 86° F	0.37"	Black	Red/White, White/Black	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
14	3	14/3	18 A @ 700° F, 45 A @ 86° F	0.39"	Black	Blue/White, Red/White, White/Black	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
14	4	14/4	15 A @ 700° F, 36 A @ 86° F	0.42"	Black	Blue/White, Orange/White, Red/White, White/Black	5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000	00000
12	2	12/2	23 A @ 700° F, 56 A @ 86° F	0.41"	Black	Red/White, White/Black	5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000	0000
12	3	12/3	23 A @ 700° F, 56 A @ 86° F	0.43"	Black	Blue/White, Red/White, White/Black	5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000	00000
12	4	12/4	18 A @ 700° F, 44 A @ 86° F	0.47"	Black	Blue/White, Orange/White, Red/White, White/Black	5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000	00000
10	2	10/2	31 A @ 700° F, 75 A @ 86° F	0.53"	Black	Red/White, White/Black	5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000	00000
10	3	10/3	31 A @ 700° F, 75 A @ 86° F	0.57"	Black	Blue/White, Red/White, White/Black	5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000	00000

Shielded Stranded Wire

Shielded

Use For: Ovens and Furnaces, Interference Shielding
Flexible
Temperature Range: -65° to 390° F
Insulation: PTFE Plastic

										Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Specifications Met	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
600V AC
26	2	26/2	0.8 A @ 300° F, 1.6 A @ 86° F	0.12"	White	Black, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
26	3	26/3	0.8 A @ 300° F, 1.6 A @ 86° F	0.13"	White	Black, Red, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
26	4	26/4	0.6 A @ 600° F, 1.3 A @ 86° F	0.14"	White	Black, Green, Red, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
24	2	24/2	1.6 A @ 300° F, 3.3 A @ 86° F	0.14"	White	Black, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
24	3	24/3	1.6 A @ 300° F, 3.3 A @ 86° F	0.14"	White	Black, Red, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
24	4	24/4	1.3 A @ 300° F, 2.6 A @ 86° F	0.16"	White	Black, Green, Red, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
22	2	22/2	2.4 A @ 300° F, 4.9 A @ 86° F	0.15"	White	Black, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
22	3	22/3	2.4 A @ 300° F, 4.9 A @ 86° F	0.15"	White	Black, Red, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
22	4	22/4	1.9 A @ 300° F, 3.9 A @ 86° F	0.17"	White	Black, Green, Red, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
20	2	20/2	4 A @ 300° F, 8.2 A @ 86° F	0.16"	White	Black, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
20	3	20/3	4 A @ 300° F, 8.2 A @ 86° F	0.17"	White	Black, Red, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
20	4	20/4	3.2 A @ 300° F, 6.6 A @ 86° F	0.19"	White	Black, Green, Red, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	00000	0000
18	2	18/2	5.6 A @ 300° F, 11.5 A @ 86° F	0.19"	White	Black, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
18	3	18/3	5.6 A @ 300° F, 11.5 A @ 86° F	0.2"	White	Black, Red, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
18	4	18/4	4.5 A @ 300° F, 9.2 A @ 86° F	0.22"	White	Black, Green, Red, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	00000	0000
16	2	16/2	8 A @ 300° F, 16.4 A @ 86° F	0.21"	White	Black, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
16	3	16/3	8 A @ 300° F, 16.4 A @ 86° F	0.22"	White	Black, Red, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
16	4	16/4	6.4 A @ 300° F, 13.1 A @ 86° F	0.24"	White	Black, Green, Red, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000

Spring-Back Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Wire

This wire bounces back after bending. Often used to construct springs and wire rope, 304 stainless steel is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications.

PTFE-coated wire has a slippery surface, so it’s especially useful as a fish wire when navigating through confined spaces.

Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.

PTFE-Coated Wire

PTFE-Coated Wire (68" Length)

Heat Treatment: Hardened
Tensile Strength: Not Rated
Specifications Met: ASTM A313

				68" Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Finish Color	Max. Temperature, °F		Each
0.006"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	000000
0.007"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.008"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.009"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.01"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.014"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.015"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.016"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.018"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.02"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.024"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.026"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.028"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.029"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.031"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.032"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.033"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.035"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.037"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.039"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.04"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.041"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.045"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.051"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.053"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.055"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.057"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.06"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.061"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.065"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	00000
0.072"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	000000
0.074"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	000000
0.08"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	000000
0.082"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	000000

Confined-Space Squeeze-and-Strip Electrical Wire Strippers

Straight Handle

Angled Handle

Because you insert wire from the front, you can use this tool in tight spaces. It has blades that automatically adjust to the wire size and an adjustable stop to set the strip length. It strips multiple wires with one squeeze.

Wire strippers with an angled handle give you an ergonomic grip when working on a table or workbench.

Replacement blades (sold separately) include both the upper and lower blades.

Strippers
For Wire Gauge										Replacement Blades
Solid	Stranded	For Outer Insulation Material	Max. Strip Lg.	Lg.	Material	Grip Material	Features		Each		Each
Straight Handle
28-12	28-12	PTFE Plastic	0.78"	7 1/2"	Stainless Steel	Polypropylene Plastic	Adjustable Stop, Multiwire Stripping, Self-Adjusting Blades, Wire Cutter	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
Angled Handle
28-12	28-12	PTFE Plastic	0.78"	6 5/8"	Stainless Steel	Polypropylene Plastic	Adjustable Stop, Multiwire Stripping, Self-Adjusting Blades, Wire Cutter	00000000	00000	00000000	00000

Electrical Cable Strippers

The blade on these strippers swivels so you can make end and center strips when removing the outer insulation on cable.

Strippers									Replacement Blades
For Cable OD	For Wire Type	For Outer Insulation Material	For Max. Outer Insulation Thick.	Lg.	Blade Material	Handle Material		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
1/4"-3/4"	Solid, Stranded	Neoprene Rubber, Nylon Plastic, Polyethylene Plastic, Polyimide Plastic, PTFE Plastic, PVC Plastic	1/8"	5 3/4"	Steel	ABS Plastic	0000000	000000	2	0000000	000000
1/4"-1 3/4"	Solid, Stranded	Neoprene Rubber, Nylon Plastic, Polyethylene Plastic, Polyimide Plastic, PTFE Plastic, PVC Plastic	1/8"	6 1/2"	Steel	Nylon Plastic	0000000	00000	__	000000	00
3/4"-1 1/2"	Solid, Stranded	Neoprene Rubber, Nylon Plastic, Polyethylene Plastic, Polyimide Plastic, PTFE Plastic, PVC Plastic	1/8"	6 3/8"	Steel	ABS Plastic	0000000	00000	2	0000000	00000

Ratcheting Electrical Cable Strippers

Get more leverage when cutting through heavy duty cable jackets with these ratcheting cable strippers. The knob lets you adjust your cutting depth to avoid slicing into conductors. One complete turn moves the blade 1 mm.

Strippers										Replacement Blades
For Cable OD	For Wire Type	For Outer Insulation Material	For Max. Outer Insulation Thick.	Lg.	Blade Material	Handle Material	Features		Each		Each
1"-2"	Stranded	Neoprene Rubber, Nylon Plastic, Polyethylene Plastic, PTFE Plastic, PVC Plastic	3/16"	6"	Steel	ABS Plastic	Adjustable Cutting Guide	0000000	0000000	0000000	000000