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Low-Voltage Cable
- Use For: Appliances, Vehicles
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 175° F
- Insulation: PVC Plastic
Also known as GPT cable, this cable is often used in low-voltage applications such as battery and vehicle wiring and radios. It has one red wire and one black wire to easily identify polarity. The wires can be pulled apart for installation.
Per Ft. | ||||||||||
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Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Wd. | Thick. | Outer Insulation Color | Industry Designation | Length, ft. | 1-249 | 250-Up | |
Stranded Wire | ||||||||||
12V DC | ||||||||||
24 | 2 | 24/2 | 0.11" | 0.06" | Black, Red | GPT | 000000 | 00000 | 00000 | |
22 | 2 | 22/2 | 0.16" | 0.07" | Black, Red | GPT | 0000000 | 000 | 000 | |
20 | 2 | 20/2 | 0.17" | 0.08" | Black, Red | GPT | 0000000 | 000 | 000 | |
18 | 2 | 18/2 | 0.21" | 0.1" | Black, Red | GPT | 000000 | 000 | 000 | |
16 | 2 | 16/2 | 0.24" | 0.12" | Black, Red | GPT | 0000000 | 000 | 000 | |
14 | 2 | 14/2 | 0.29" | 0.15" | Black, Red | GPT | 000000 | 000 | 000 | |
12 | 2 | 12/2 | 0.33" | 0.16" | Black, Red | GPT | 000000 | 0000 | 000 | |
10 | 2 | 10/2 | 0.4" | 0.2" | Black, Red | GPT | 000000 | 0000 | 0000 | |
8 | 2 | 8/2 | 0.49" | 0.25" | Black, Red | GPT | 000000 | 0000 | 0000 | |
6 | 2 | 6/2 | 0.69" | 0.32" | Black, Red | GPT | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000 | |
4 | 2 | 4/2 | 0.89" | 0.43" | Black, Red | GPT | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000 | |
2 | 2 | 2/2 | 0.97" | 0.45" | Black, Red | GPT | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Audio Cable
- Use For: Audio, Buildings
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: See table
- Outer Insulation Material: PVC Plastic
Hook up speakers, intercoms, and other low-current devices to a building's communication wiring. This CL2 cable is suitable for in-wall installation in single-level facilities. The wires can be separated for installation. All cable has one wire marked for polarity, except for 0.17-in.-wide cable.
Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Temp. Range, °F | Wd. | Thick. | Outer Insulation Color | Specifications Met | 10 ft. | 25 ft. | 50 ft. | 100 ft. | 250 ft. | |
CL2 Stranded Wire | |||||||||||||
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150V AC/150V DC | |||||||||||||
14 | 2 | 14/2 | 0° to 140° | 0.38" | 0.18" | Clear | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 00000000 | |||||
12 | 2 | 12/2 | 0° to 140° | 0.41" | 0.19" | Clear | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
300V DC | |||||||||||||
22 | 2 | 22/2 | 0° to 220° | 0.14" | 0.07" | Black | __ | 0000000 | |||||
18 | 2 | 18/2 | 0° to 220° | 0.17" | 0.09" | Clear | __ | 0000000 |
Riser-Rated Communication and Security System Cable
- Use For:
Unshielded: Buildings
Shielded: Buildings, Interference Shielding - Flexible
- Temperature Range: 0° to 140° F
- Insulation: PVC Plastic
This cable is designated CL3R and CMR, so it has flame-resistant insulation and is approved for use in low-current circuits in vertical shafts and large facilities with multiple levels. It’s often used in intercoms, speakers, and security systems.
Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.
Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has an uninsulated ground wire is not counted in the number of wires.
Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | OD | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Features | Industry Designation | Specifications Met | 10 ft. | 25 ft. | 50 ft. | 100 ft. | 250 ft. | |
Unshielded Stranded Wire | ||||||||||||||
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300V AC/300V DC | ||||||||||||||
22 | 6 | 22/6 | 0.16" | Gray | Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Red, White | __ | CMR, CL3R | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
22 | 8 | 22/8 | 0.17" | Gray | Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow | __ | CMR, CL3R | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
22 | 12 | 22/12 | 0.23" | Gray | Beige, Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow | __ | CMR, CL3R | UL 444 | 0000000 | |||||
18 | 2 | 18/2 | 0.14" | Gray | Black, Red | __ | CMR, CL3R | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
18 | 3 | 18/3 | 0.15" | Gray | Black, Red, White | __ | CMR, CL3R | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
18 | 4 | 18/4 | 0.18" | Gray | Black, Green, Red, White | __ | CMR, CL3R | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
18 | 6 | 18/6 | 0.21" | Gray | Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Red, White | __ | CMR, CL3R | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
16 | 2 | 16/2 | 0.17" | Gray | Black, Red | __ | CMR, CL3R | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
16 | 4 | 16/4 | 0.2" | Gray | Black, Green, Red, White | __ | CMR, CL3R | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
14 | 2 | 14/2 | 0.22" | Gray | Black, Red | __ | CMR, CL3R | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
Shielded Stranded Wire | ||||||||||||||
300V AC/300V DC | ||||||||||||||
22 | 2 | 22/2 | 0.13" | Gray | Black, Red | Uninsulated Ground Wire | CMR, CL3R | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
22 | 4 | 22/4 | 0.15" | Gray | Black, Green, Red, White | Uninsulated Ground Wire | CMR, CL3R | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
22 | 8 | 22/8 | 0.19" | Gray | Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow | Uninsulated Ground Wire | CMR, CL3R | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
18 | 2 | 18/2 | 0.15" | Gray | Black, Red | Uninsulated Ground Wire | CMR, CL3R | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
18 | 3 | 18/3 | 0.19" | Gray | Black, Red, White | Uninsulated Ground Wire | CMR, CL3R | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
18 | 4 | 18/4 | 0.2" | Gray | Black, Green, Red, White | Uninsulated Ground Wire | CMR, CL3R | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
18 | 6 | 18/6 | 0.23" | Gray | Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Red, White | Uninsulated Ground Wire | CMR, CL3R | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
16 | 2 | 16/2 | 0.19" | Gray | Black, Red | Uninsulated Ground Wire | CMR, CL3R | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
16 | 4 | 16/4 | 0.22" | Gray | Black, Green, Red, White | Uninsulated Ground Wire | CMR, CL3R | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
14 | 2 | 14/2 | 0.22" | Gray | Black, Red | Uninsulated Ground Wire | CMR, CL3R | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 |
Duct-Rated Communication and Security System Cable
- Use For:
Unshielded: Buildings
Shielded: Buildings, Interference Shielding - Flexible
- Temperature Range: 0° to 165° F
- Insulation: PVC Plastic
Also known as plenum cable, this cable is designated CL3P and CMP, so it has flame-resistant, low-smoke insulation and can be used without conduit in duct work and above a drop ceiling. Use it in low-current circuits such as intercoms, speakers, and security systems.
Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.
Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has an uninsulated ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.
Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | OD | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Features | Industry Designation | Specifications Met | 10 ft. | 25 ft. | 50 ft. | 100 ft. | 250 ft. | |
Unshielded Stranded Wire | ||||||||||||||
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300V AC/300V DC | ||||||||||||||
22 | 2 | 22/2 | 0.11" | White | Black, Red | __ | CMP, CL3P | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
22 | 4 | 22/4 | 0.13" | White | Black, Green, Red, White | __ | CMP, CL3P | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
22 | 6 | 22/6 | 0.16" | White | Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Red, White | __ | CMP, CL3P | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
22 | 8 | 22/8 | 0.19" | White | Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow | __ | CMP, CL3P | UL 13, UL 444 | 0000000 | |||||
22 | 12 | 22/12 | 0.23" | White | Beige, Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow | __ | CMP, CL3P | UL 13, UL 444 | 0000000 | |||||
18 | 2 | 18/2 | 0.14" | White | Black, Red | __ | CMP, CL3P | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
18 | 3 | 18/3 | 0.15" | White | Black, Red, White | __ | CMP, CL3P | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
18 | 4 | 18/4 | 0.17" | White | Black, Green, Red, White | __ | CMP, CL3P | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
18 | 6 | 18/6 | 0.21" | White | Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Red, White | __ | CMP, CL3P | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
16 | 2 | 16/2 | 0.16" | White | Black, Red | __ | CMP, CL3P | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
16 | 4 | 16/4 | 0.2" | White | Black, Green, Red, White | __ | CMP, CL3P | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
14 | 2 | 14/2 | 0.21" | White | Black, Red | __ | CMP, CL3P | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
Shielded Stranded Wire | ||||||||||||||
300V AC/300V DC | ||||||||||||||
22 | 2 | 22/2 | 0.14" | White | Black, Red | Uninsulated Ground Wire | CMP, CL3P | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
22 | 4 | 22/4 | 0.15" | White | Black, Green, Red, White | Uninsulated Ground Wire | CMP, CL3P | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
22 | 8 | 22/8 | 0.19" | White | Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow | Uninsulated Ground Wire | CMP, CL3P | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
18 | 2 | 18/2 | 0.16" | White | Black, Red | Uninsulated Ground Wire | CMP, CL3P | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
18 | 3 | 18/3 | 0.19" | White | Black, Red, White | Uninsulated Ground Wire | CMP, CL3P | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
18 | 4 | 18/4 | 0.2" | White | Black, Green, Red, White | Uninsulated Ground Wire | CMP, CL3P | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
18 | 6 | 18/6 | 0.23" | White | Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Red, White | Uninsulated Ground Wire | CMP, CL3P | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
16 | 2 | 16/2 | 0.19" | White | Black, Red | Uninsulated Ground Wire | CMP, CL3P | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
16 | 4 | 16/4 | 0.22" | White | Black, Green, Red, White | Uninsulated Ground Wire | CMP, CL3P | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
14 | 2 | 14/2 | 0.22" | White | Black, Red | Uninsulated Ground Wire | CMP, CL3P | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 |
Coiled Communication Cable
- Use For: Buildings, Outdoors
- Flexibility: See Table
- Temperature Range: -40° to 140° F
- Insulation: Neoprene Rubber
After extending to full length to provide added reach, this cable retracts and self-coils for tangle-free storage. It's often used with microphones, headsets, and other types of low-circuit communication equipment.
Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference isn’t a concern.
Shielded cable has a copper spiral around its wires that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.
Wire Ga. (No. of Wires) | Current | Flexibility | OD | Coil OD | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Specifications Met | 2 ft. Retracted Lg. | 4 ft. Retracted Lg. | |
Unshielded Stranded Wire | ||||||||||
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300V AC | ||||||||||
23 (2) | 1 A @ 86° F | Ultra Flexible | 0.22" | 0.75" | Black | Black, White | UL Listed | 00000000 | ||
23 (3) | 1 A @ 86° F | Ultra Flexible | 0.22" | 0.75" | Black | Black, Red, White | UL Listed | 00000000 | ||
23 (4) | 1 A @ 86° F | Ultra Flexible | 0.25" | 0.88" | Black | Black, Green, Red, White | UL Listed | 00000000 | ||
23 (5) | 1 A @ 86° F | Ultra Flexible | 0.28" | 1.06" | Black | Black, Blue, Green, Red, White | UL Listed | 00000000 | ||
23 (6) | 1 A @ 86° F | Ultra Flexible | 0.31" | 1.13" | Black | Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow | UL Listed | 00000000 | ||
23 (7) | 1 A @ 86° F | Ultra Flexible | 0.32" | 1.25" | Black | Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Red, White, Yellow | UL Listed | 00000000 | ||
Shielded Stranded Wire | ||||||||||
75V AC | ||||||||||
24 (1), 23 (2) | 0.5 A @ 86° F | Flexible | 0.24" | 0.88" | Black | Black, Red, White | __ | 00000000 | ||
24 (2), 23 (2) | 0.5 A @ 86° F | Flexible | 0.27" | 1" | Black | Black, Green, Red, White | __ | 00000000 |
Communication and Security System Cable
Often used for intercoms, speakers, and security systems, this cable is designated as CM and CL2 or CMG, so the insulation is flame resistant and approved for in-wall installation in single-level facilities.
Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.
- Use For: Buildings
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: 0° to 140° F
- Insulation: PVC Plastic
Riser-Rated Fire Alarm Cable
- Use For:
Unshielded: Buildings
Shielded: Buildings, Interference Shielding - Flexible
- Temperature Range: 0° to 140° F
- Insulation: PVC Plastic
This FPLR cable is approved for use in vertical shafts and large facilities with multiple levels. It has flame-resistant insulation for use in critical circuits such as fire alarm systems and smoke detectors.
Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.
Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has an uninsulated ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.
Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | OD | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Features | Industry Designation | Specifications Met | 10 ft. | 25 ft. | 50 ft. | 100 ft. | 250 ft. | |
Unshielded Solid Wire | ||||||||||||||
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300V AC/300V DC | ||||||||||||||
18 | 2 | 18/2 | 0.13" | Red | Black, Red | __ | FPLR | ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
18 | 4 | 18/4 | 0.15" | Red | Black, Green, Red, Yellow | __ | FPLR | ETL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
Shielded Solid Wire | ||||||||||||||
300V AC/300V DC | ||||||||||||||
18 | 2 | 18/2 | 0.15" | Red | Black, Red | Uninsulated Ground Wire | FPLR | ETL Listed | 0000000 |
Duct-Rated Fire Alarm Cable
- Use For:
Unshielded: Buildings
Shielded: Buildings, Interference Shielding - Flexible
- Temperature Range:
Unshielded: 0° to 165° F
Shielded: 32° to 165° F - Insulation: PVC Plastic
Also known as plenum cable, this FPLP cable has low-smoke insulation and can be used without conduit in duct work and above a drop ceiling. The insulation is also flame resistant for use in critical circuits such as fire alarm systems and smoke detectors.
Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.
Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has an uninsulated ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.
Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | OD | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Features | Industry Designation | Specifications Met | 10 ft. | 25 ft. | 50 ft. | 100 ft. | 250 ft. | |
Unshielded Solid Wire | ||||||||||||||
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300V AC/300V DC | ||||||||||||||
18 | 2 | 18/2 | 0.15" | Red | Black, Red | __ | FPLP | UL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
18 | 4 | 18/4 | 0.18" | Red | Black, Green, Red, Yellow | __ | FPLP | UL Listed | 0000000 | |||||
Shielded Solid Wire | ||||||||||||||
300V AC/300V DC | ||||||||||||||
18 | 2 | 18/2 | 0.16" | Red | Black, Red | Uninsulated Ground Wire | FPLP | UL Listed | 0000000 |
Armored Fire Alarm Cable
- Use For: Buildings
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -10° to 190° F
- Insulation:
Outer: Aluminum Armor
Inner: Nylon Plastic, PVC Plastic
Prevent damage to wires for fire alarm systems, smoke detectors, and other critical circuits with this armored cable. Also known as metal clad (MC) cable, the metal armor acts as a conduit to protect the wires inside. The PVC inner insulation resists flames. Its nylon jacket is low smoke, so it can be used without conduit in duct work, under raised floors, and above a drop ceiling. This cable has a ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.
Hazardous location environmental ratings indicate whether manufacturers have included safety features in products to facilitate their safe use in a hazardous environment. Before selecting a product for a hazardous location, ensure it’s rated for your environment.
Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | OD | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Features | Industry Designation | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | 10 ft. | 25 ft. | 50 ft. | 100 ft. | 250 ft. | |
Unshielded Solid Wire | |||||||||||||||
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300V AC/300V DC | |||||||||||||||
18 | 4 | 18/4 | 0.43" | Red | Black, Blue, Green, Red, White | Insulated Ground Wire | MC-FPLP | NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Division 2 | UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1 | 0000000 | |||||
Shielded Solid Wire | |||||||||||||||
300V AC/300V DC | |||||||||||||||
18 | 2 | 18/2 | 0.39" | Red | Black, White | Uninsulated Ground Wire | MC-FPLP | NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Division 2 | UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1 | 0000000 |
Audio Equipment Cords
Hook up speakers to an audio signal. These cords have shielding to block signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.
Lg., ft. | Stereo Connection Plug Size | Cord OD | Shield Type | Color | Each | |
1 1/2 | 3.5 mm | 0.12" | Braid | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
3 | 3.5 mm | 0.12" | Braid | Black | 0000000 | 0000 |
6 | 2.5 mm | 0.14" | Braid | Black | 0000000 | 0000 |
6 | 3.5 mm | 0.12" | Braid | Black | 0000000 | 0000 |
12 | 3.5 mm | 0.12" | Braid | Black | 0000000 | 0000 |
25 | 3.5 mm | 0.12" | Braid | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
50 | 3.5 mm | 0.12" | Braid | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
Audio Equipment Cord Splitters
Play audio from one source on two different speakers. These splitters have shielding to block signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.
Video Monitor Cords
All cords have HD15 connectors to transmit video to monitors. Shielding blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.