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    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.
    Ceramic Fabric Outer Jacket—Wire with a ceramic fabric outer insulation withstands the hottest temperatures of our offering, so you can safely run it near open flames. It’s flame rated VW-1 to prevent the spread of fire. This wire won’t become brittle or crack from chemicals. Bend it and it stays in place.
    Stranded Wire with Fiberglass Fabric Outer Jacket and Mica Inner Insulation—Wire with a fiberglass outer and mica inner insulation is the common choice for steel mills, iron mills, and glass manufacturing. You may know it as MG wire.
    Silicone-Coated Fiberglass Fabric Outer Jacket—Wire with a silicone-coated outer insulation shields your skin from fiberglass particles when handling the wire.
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Per Ft.
    AWG
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @ Temp.
    OD
    Min.
    Max.
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Flexibility
    Cable
    Designation
    Wire Material
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Stranded Wire with Fiberglass Fabric Outer Jacket and Mica Inner Insulation
     
    600V AC/600V DC
    20
    10/30
    23 amp @ 86° F
    12 amp @ 600° F
    0.11"-40840BeigeFlexibleMG
    Nickel-Plated CopperCSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 25, 50, 100, 2508209K110000000000
    18
    16/30
    31 amp @ 86° F
    17 amp @ 600° F
    0.12"-40840BeigeFlexibleMG
    Nickel-Plated CopperCSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 25, 50, 100, 2508209K1300000000
    16
    26/30
    40 amp @ 86° F
    22 amp @ 600° F
    0.13"-40840BeigeFlexibleMG
    Nickel-Plated CopperCSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 25, 50, 100, 2508209K1500000000
    14
    41/30
    55 amp @ 86° F
    30 amp @ 600° F
    0.14"-40840BeigeFlexibleMG
    Nickel-Plated CopperCSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 25, 50, 100, 2508209K1700000000
    12
    65/30
    75 amp @ 86° F
    41 amp @ 600° F
    0.16"-40840BeigeFlexibleMG
    Nickel-Plated CopperCSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 25, 50, 100, 2508209K1900000000
    10
    105/30
    100 amp @ 86° F
    55 amp @ 600° F
    0.21"-40840BeigeFlexibleMG
    Nickel-Plated CopperCSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 25, 50, 100, 2508209K2100000000
    8
    133/29
    130 amp @ 86° F
    87 amp @ 600° F
    0.27"-40840BeigeFlexibleMG
    Nickel-Plated CopperCSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 25, 50, 1008209K2200000000
    6
    133/27
    175 amp @ 86° F
    133 amp @ 600° F
    0.31"-40840BeigeFlexibleMG
    Nickel-Plated CopperCSA Certified, UL Listed
    10, 25, 50, 1008209K2300000000
    4
    133/25
    235 amp @ 86° F
    167 amp @ 600° F
    0.37"-40840BeigeFlexibleMG
    Nickel-Plated CopperCSA Certified, UL Listed
    5, 10, 25, 508209K240000000000
    2
    133/23
    315 amp @ 86° F
    230 amp @ 600° F
    0.45"-40840BeigeFlexibleMG
    Nickel-Plated CopperCSA Certified, UL Listed
    5, 10, 25, 508209K250000000000
     
    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, 2508209K3100000000
    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
     
    Stranded Wire with Ceramic Fabric Outer Jacket and Mica Inner Insulation
     
    300V AC
    18
    16/30
    11 amp @ 86° F
    3 amp @ 750° F
    0.16"-401,830BeigeBend and StayNickelUL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 1009457T2100000000
    16
    26/30
    14 amp @ 86° F
    4 amp @ 750° F
    0.17"-401,830BeigeBend and StayNickelUL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 1009457T2200000000
    14
    41/30
    21 amp @ 86° F
    7 amp @ 750° F
    0.18"-401,830BeigeBend and StayNickelUL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 1009457T2300000000
    12
    65/30
    26 amp @ 86° F
    8 amp @ 750° F
    0.2"-401,830BeigeBend and StayNickelUL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 1009457T24000000000
    10
    105/30
    35 amp @ 86° F
    11 amp @ 750° F
    0.23"-401,830BeigeBend and StayNickelUL 2556 VW-1
    5, 10, 25, 50, 1009457T25000000000
    8
    168/3043 amp @ 86° F0.29"-401,830BeigeBend and StayNickelUL 2556 VW-1
    5, 10, 25, 50, 1009457T260000000000
     

    High-Temperature Power Cable

    When others can't take the heat, this cable delivers power in ovens, furnaces, steel mills, and foundries. The PTFE jacket won't degrade and weaken as temperatures rise. It also resists abrasion, chemicals, oil, and moisture.
    Shielded—Shielding stops these cables from acting as antennas that emit electromagnetic interference, which could disrupt nearby equipment such as control or data cables.
    Fiberglass Fabric over PTFE and Mica Tape—A layer of mica tape, naturally heat resistant and electrically insulating, delivers superior protection against high temperatures.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Per Ft.
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @ Temp.
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Mil. Spec.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    600V AC
     
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cable. High-Temperature Power Cable, Unshielded.
    Unshielded
    18/2
    23 amp @ 86° F
    9 amp @ 700° F
    Fiberglass Fabric over PTFE and Mica TapeBlack-40 to 84010, 20, 50, 1009464T110000000000
    18/3
    23 amp @ 86° F
    9 amp @ 700° F
    Fiberglass Fabric over PTFE and Mica TapeBlack-40 to 84010, 20, 50, 1009464T12000000000
    18/4
    18 amp @ 86° F
    7 amp @ 700° F
    Fiberglass Fabric over PTFE and Mica TapeBlack-40 to 84010, 20, 50, 1009464T31000000000
    16/2
    30 amp @ 86° F
    12 amp @ 700° F
    Fiberglass Fabric over PTFE and Mica TapeBlack-40 to 84010, 20, 50, 1009464T1300000000
    16/3
    30 amp @ 86° F
    12 amp @ 700° F
    Fiberglass Fabric over PTFE and Mica TapeBlack-40 to 84010, 20, 50, 1009464T14000000000
    16/4
    24 amp @ 86° F
    10 amp @ 700° F
    Fiberglass Fabric over PTFE and Mica TapeBlack-40 to 84010, 20, 50, 1009464T150000000000
    14/2
    45 amp @ 86° F
    18 amp @ 700° F
    Fiberglass Fabric over PTFE and Mica TapeBlack-40 to 84010, 20, 50, 1009464T1600000000
    14/3
    45 amp @ 86° F
    18 amp @ 700° F
    Fiberglass Fabric over PTFE and Mica TapeBlack-40 to 84010, 20, 50, 1009464T170000000000
    14/4
    36 amp @ 86° F
    15 amp @ 700° F
    Fiberglass Fabric over PTFE and Mica TapeBlack-40 to 8405, 10, 20, 509464T180000000000
    12/2
    56 amp @ 86° F
    23 amp @ 700° F
    Fiberglass Fabric over PTFE and Mica TapeBlack-40 to 8405, 10, 20, 509464T32000000000
    12/3
    56 amp @ 86° F
    23 amp @ 700° F
    Fiberglass Fabric over PTFE and Mica TapeBlack-40 to 8405, 10, 20, 509464T190000000000
    12/4
    44 amp @ 86° F
    18 amp @ 700° F
    Fiberglass Fabric over PTFE and Mica TapeBlack-40 to 8405, 10, 20, 509464T210000000000
    10/2
    75 amp @ 86° F
    31 amp @ 700° F
    Fiberglass Fabric over PTFE and Mica TapeBlack-40 to 8405, 10, 20, 509464T220000000000
    10/3
    75 amp @ 86° F
    31 amp @ 700° F
    Fiberglass Fabric over PTFE and Mica TapeBlack-40 to 8405, 10, 20, 509464T230000000000
     
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cable. High-Temperature Power Cable, Shielded.
    Shielded
    26/2
    1.6 amp @ 86° F
    0.8 amp @ 300° F
    PTFE
    White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K6700000000
    26/3
    1.6 amp @ 86° F
    0.8 amp @ 300° F
    PTFE
    White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K6800000000
    26/4
    1.3 amp @ 86° F
    0.6 amp @ 600° F
    PTFE
    White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K6900000000
    24/2
    3.3 amp @ 86° F
    1.6 amp @ 300° F
    PTFE
    White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K5100000000
    24/3
    3.3 amp @ 86° F
    1.6 amp @ 300° F
    PTFE
    White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K5200000000
    24/4
    2.6 amp @ 86° F
    1.3 amp @ 300° F
    PTFE
    White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K5300000000
    22/2
    4.9 amp @ 86° F
    2.4 amp @ 300° F
    PTFE
    White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K5400000000
    22/3
    4.9 amp @ 86° F
    2.4 amp @ 300° F
    PTFE
    White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K5500000000
    22/4
    3.9 amp @ 86° F
    1.9 amp @ 300° F
    PTFE
    White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K5600000000
    20/2
    8.2 amp @ 86° F
    4 amp @ 300° F
    PTFE
    White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K5700000000
    20/3
    8.2 amp @ 86° F
    4 amp @ 300° F
    PTFE
    White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K5800000000
    20/4
    6.6 amp @ 86° F
    3.2 amp @ 300° F
    PTFE
    White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K59000000000
    18/2
    11.5 amp @ 86° F
    5.6 amp @ 300° F
    PTFE
    White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K6100000000
    18/3
    11.5 amp @ 86° F
    5.6 amp @ 300° F
    PTFE
    White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K6200000000
    18/4
    9.2 amp @ 86° F
    4.5 amp @ 300° F
    PTFE
    White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K630000000000
    16/2
    16.4 amp @ 86° F
    8 amp @ 300° F
    PTFE
    White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K6400000000
    16/3
    16.4 amp @ 86° F
    8 amp @ 300° F
    PTFE
    White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K65000000000
    16/4
    13.1 amp @ 86° F
    6.4 amp @ 300° F
    PTFE
    White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K660000000000
     

    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 Silicone Rubber Outer Jacket
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Wire. Abrasion-Resistant Lead Wire, Stranded Wire with Silicone Rubber Outer Jacket.
    Wire with silicone rubber insulation is the most flexible wire we offer. It bends easily around tight turns without cracking.
    Per Ft.
    AWG
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose an Outer
    Jacket Color
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-499
    500-Up
    600V AC
    22
    7/30
    4 amp @ 86° F0.12"-40 to 300CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    UL 2556 FT2
    Black, White10, 25, 50, 100, 5007479K110000000000
    20
    10/30
    7 amp @ 86° F0.13"-40 to 300CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    UL 2556 FT2
    Black, White10, 25, 50, 100, 5007479K1200000000
    18
    16/30
    10 amp @ 86° F0.14"-40 to 300CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    UL 2556 FT2
    Black, White10, 25, 50, 100, 5007479K2100000000
    16
    26/30
    14 amp @ 86° F0.15"-40 to 300CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    UL 2556 FT2
    Black, White10, 25, 50, 100, 5007479K2200000000
    14
    41/30
    29 amp @ 86° F0.17"-40 to 300CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    UL 2556 FT2
    Black, White10, 25, 50, 100, 5007479K2300000000
    12
    65/30
    36 amp @ 86° F0.19"-40 to 300CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    UL 2556 FT2
    Black, White10, 25, 50, 100, 5007479K2400000000
    10
    105/30
    51 amp @ 86° F0.21"-40 to 300CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    UL 2556 FT2
    Black, White10, 25, 50, 100, 5007479K2500000000
    8
    133/29
    73 amp @ 86° F0.3"-40 to 300CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    UL 2556 FT2
    Black, White10, 25, 50, 100, 5007479K1300000000
    6
    133/27
    95 amp @ 86° F0.34"-40 to 300CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    UL 2556 FT2
    Black, White10, 25, 50, 100, 5007479K1400000000
     
    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
     

    High-Voltage Lead Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Wire. High-Voltage Lead Wire.
    Use this wire in high-voltage applications, such as in high-power signs and lasers. It’s also known as corona-resistant hook-up wire. Made of silicone rubber, the insulation resists abrasion. It’s flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.
    Per Ft.
    AWG
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @ Temp.
    OD
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Stranded Wire
     
    10,000V DC
    22
    7/30
    4.4 amp @ 86° F0.11"-40 to 300Silicone RubberWhiteUL Listed
    UL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 1008296K110000000000
    20
    10/30
    7.3 amp @ 86° F0.12"-40 to 300Silicone RubberWhiteUL Listed
    UL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 1008296K1300000000
     
    15,000V DC
    22
    7/30
    4.4 amp @ 86° F0.12"-40 to 300Silicone RubberWhiteUL Listed
    UL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 1008296K1200000000
    20
    10/30
    7.3 amp @ 86° F0.13"-40 to 300Silicone RubberWhiteUL Listed
    UL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 1008296K1400000000
    18
    16/30
    10.3 amp @ 86° F0.14"-40 to 300Silicone RubberWhiteUL Listed
    UL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 1008296K1700000000
    16
    26/30
    14.7 amp @ 86° F0.15"-40 to 300Silicone RubberWhiteUL Listed
    UL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 1008296K2100000000
    14
    41/30
    29.3 amp @ 86° F0.16"-40 to 300Silicone RubberWhiteUL Listed
    UL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 1008296K2400000000
    12
    65/30
    36.6 amp @ 86° F0.18"-40 to 300Silicone RubberWhiteUL Listed
    UL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 1008296K270000000000
    10
    105/30
    51.3 amp @ 86° F0.21"-40 to 300Silicone RubberWhiteUL Listed
    UL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 1008296K290000000000
     
    20,000V DC
    20
    10/30
    7.3 amp @ 86° F0.14"-40 to 300Silicone RubberWhiteUL Listed
    UL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 1008296K1500000000
     
    25,000V DC
    18
    16/30
    10.3 amp @ 86° F0.17"-40 to 300Silicone RubberWhiteUL Listed
    UL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 1008296K1800000000
    16
    26/30
    14.7 amp @ 86° F0.18"-40 to 300Silicone RubberWhiteUL Listed
    UL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 1008296K2200000000
    14
    41/30
    29.3 amp @ 86° F0.2"-40 to 300Silicone RubberWhiteUL Listed
    UL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 1008296K2500000000
     
    30,000V DC
    20
    10/30
    7.3 amp @ 86° F0.19"-40 to 300Silicone RubberWhiteUL Listed
    UL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 1008296K1600000000
     
    40,000V DC
    18
    16/30
    10.3 amp @ 86° F0.24"-40 to 300Silicone RubberWhiteUL Listed
    UL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 1008296K1900000000
    16
    26/30
    14.7 amp @ 86° F0.25"-40 to 300Silicone RubberWhiteUL Listed
    UL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 1008296K23000000000
    14
    41/30
    29.3 amp @ 86° F0.27"-40 to 300Silicone RubberWhiteUL Listed
    UL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 1008296K260000000000
    12
    65/30
    36.6 amp @ 86° F0.29"-40 to 300Silicone RubberWhiteUL Listed
    UL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 1008296K280000000000
     

    High-Temperature Continuous-Flex Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. High-Temperature Continuous-Flex Control Cable.
    This silicone-insulated cable bends and flexes in temperatures up to 350° F without degrading signal. Compared to most other continuous-flex cables, it will keep moving in areas twice as hot. This cable is often used inside cable carriers in feeding lines for blast furnaces and in automated welding and cutting systems. It resists abrasion and won’t break down from exposure to chemicals and UV light.
    Unshielded—Choose unshielded wires when electromagnetic interference (EMI) isn't a concern. Equipment such as motors and pumps may have voltage fluctuations and current spikes that distort signals.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    Bend
    Radius
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    10 ft.
    Long
    20 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    1,000V AC
     
    Unshielded
    16/3
    18 amp @ 86° F3.03"Silicone Rubber
    Gray-10 to 350IEC 60332-1-26293N11000000000000000000000000000000
    14/3
    25 amp @ 86° F3.7"Silicone Rubber
    Gray-10 to 350IEC 60332-1-26293N1200000000000000000000000000
     
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