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About Wire and Cable

Compare wire vs. cable and choose the right option based on gauge, number of conductors, insulation, and current rating.

Coaxial Cable

Double Shielded

Quad Shielded

Use For: Audio, Data, Interference Shielding, Video
Flexible, except RG-213/U is Bend and Stay
Max. Temperature: See table
Insulation: PVC Plastic, except RG-316/U is FEP Plastic

Often used in radio transmission, network connections, and digital audio feed, this cable transmits audio, video, and data signals.

RG-6/U cable is good for medium to high frequency transmissions and is often used in satellite signal transmission. Double shielded cable has a layer of braid and foil shielding for better protection against signal interference than foil alone. Use it in environments with high signal distortion, such as near transformers, generators, and heavy duty motors. Quad shielded cable has two layers of braid and two layers of foil for the most protection against signal interference and the clearest signal.

									Per Ft.
Industry Designation	Resistance	Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Max. Temp., °F	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Double-Shielded Solid Wire
RG-6/U	75 ohms	18	1	165°	0.27"	Black	25, 50, 100, 200, 500	000000	00000	00000
Quad-Shielded Solid Wire
RG-6/U	75 ohms	18	1	165°	0.3"	Black	25, 50, 100, 200, 500	0000000	000	000

Coaxial Cords

Transmit audio, video, and data signals over long distances with minimal signal loss.

SMA and F-Type cords screw on.

RG-6/U cords are good for medium to high frequency transmissions and are often used in satellite signal transmission.

F-Type Plug × F-Type Plug for Video

RG-6/U
Lg., ft.	Cord OD	Resistance, ohms	Wire Gauge	Color		Each
3	0.33"	75	18	Black	0000000	00000
6	0.33"	75	18	Black	0000000	0000
12	0.33"	75	18	Black	0000000	00000
25	0.33"	75	18	Black	0000000	00000
50	0.33"	75	18	Black	0000000	00000

Coaxial Cable Crimpers

For Compression BNC,
Compression F-Type, and
Compression RCA Connectors

The tool for compression BNC, F-type, and RCA coaxial connectors works with any size connector.

For Compression BNC, Compression F-Type, Compression RCA Connectors
For Cable Industry Designation	For Coaxial Cable Rating	For Max. Cable OD	Lg.	Material	Grip Material		Each
RG-11/U, RG-59/U, RG-6/U	General Purpose	0.40"	6 7/8"	Steel	Nylon Plastic	0000000	000000

Coaxial Cable Ratchet Crimpers

For Crimp-On F-Type Connectors

The ratchet applies the correct pressure to ensure a complete crimp every time.

Select the appropriate crimper by multiplying the outside diameter of your coaxial connector’s ferrule by 0.87 and choosing the crimper with the closest matching cavity size.

	For Coaxial Cable
For Cable Industry Designation	Rating	Cavity Size	For Max. Cable OD	Lg.	Material	Grip Material		Each
For Crimp-On F-Type Connectors
RG-11/U, RG-59/U, RG-6/U	General Purpose	0.360", 0.470"	0.41"	9"	Steel	ABS Plastic	0000000	000000

Confined-Space Coaxial Cable Crimpers

The elongated nose on this tool reaches into tight spaces.

For Compression F-Type Connectors
For Cable Industry Designation	For Coaxial Cable Rating	Cavity Size	For Max. Cable OD	Lg.	Material		Each
RG-11/U, RG-59/U, RG-6/U, RG-7/U	General Purpose	0.440", 0.560"	0.41"	8 1/4"	Steel	0000000	000000

Squeeze-and-Strip Coaxial Cable Strippers

One squeeze strips insulation and pulls it off your coaxial cable.

For Cable Industry Designation	For Coaxial Cable Rating	No. of Coaxial Cable Layers Stripped	Lg.	Material	Grip Material		Each
RG-6/U	General Purpose	1, 2	7"	Zinc	PVC Plastic	0000000	000000

Confined-Space Coaxial Cable Strippers

Two Coaxial Cable Layers Stripped

This tool turns like a screwdriver to strip a short coaxial cable in a tight space. It includes a replaceable blade cartridge.

Strippers								Replacement Blade Cartridges
For Cable Industry Designation	For Coaxial Cable Rating	No. of Coaxial Cable Layers Stripped	Max. Strip Lg.	Lg.	Material		Each		Each
RG-59/U, RG-6/U	General Purpose	2	1/4"	4 1/4"	Acetal Plastic	0000000	000000	0000000	00000

Ethernet and Coaxial Cable Strippers

Strip both Ethernet and coaxial cable using the four replaceable blade cartridges. The Ethernet cable cartridge strips the outer insulation of unshielded twisted-pair cable. Two coaxial cable cartridges are for two-layer stripping; one is for one-layer stripping.

One Coaxial Cable Layer Stripped

Two Coaxial Cable Layers Stripped

	Cartridges for Two-Layer Stripping		Cartridge for One-Layer Stripping
For Cable Industry Designation	For Cable Industry Designation	Max. Strip Lg.	For Cable Industry Designation	Max. Strip Lg.	Lg.	Material		Each
Category 3, Category 5, Category 5E, Category 6, Category 6A	RG-6, RG-7, RG-11, RG-59	1/4"	RG-6, RG-59	2"	5 3/4"	Acetal Plastic	0000000	000000

Optional Blade Cartridges

Two Coaxial Cable Layers Stripped

Function	For Cable Industry Designation	For Coaxial Cable Rating	No. of Coaxial Cable Layers Stripped	Max. Strip Lg.		Each
Cable Cutter	Category 3, Category 5, Category 5E, Category 6, Category 6A	__	__	__	0000000	00000
Stripper	RG-174/U	General Purpose	2	1/4"	0000000	0000

Replacement Blade Cartridges

Two Coaxial Cable Layers Stripped

One Coaxial Cable Layer Stripped

Function	For Cable Industry Designation	For Coaxial Cable Rating	No. of Coaxial Cable Layers Stripped	Max. Strip Lg.		Each
Stripper	RG-11/U, RG-7/U	General Purpose	2	1/4"	0000000	00000
Stripper	RG-59/U, RG-6/U	General Purpose	1	2"	0000000	0000
Stripper	RG-59/U, RG-6/U	General Purpose	2	1/4"	0000000	0000
Stripper	Category 3, Category 5, Category 5E, Category 6, Category 6A	__	__	__	0000000	0000