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    9 Products
    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.

    Stretchable Continuous-Flex Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Stretchable Continuous-Flex Control Cable, Unshielded.

    Unshielded

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Stretchable Continuous-Flex Control Cable, Shielded.

    Shielded

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Border. Control Cable. Stretchable Continuous-Flex Control Cable.
    This cable extends up to 40% of its original length then recovers, all while sending reliable signals. Thanks to a stretchable core and jacket, vibration and bending won't degrade the signal over its long flex life. Ideal for constant motion applications, it's often sewn into garments and integrated into wearable devices.
    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.
    Shielded—A single layer of shielding protects sensitive electronics and control systems by blocking electromagnetic interference (EMI). Otherwise, equipment such as motors and pumps could distort signals.
    Pinch Clamps—Hold the cable in place while it moves. Crimp the pinch points on the clamp to install.
    Cable
    Pinch Clamps
    Outer
    Jacket
    Per Ft.
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    300V AC
     
    Unshielded
    28/2
    		1.5 amp @ 86° FPolyurethane Rubber
    		Black-30 to 1751, 5, 10, 256720T120000000000256541K31000000
    28/3
    		1 amp @ 86° FPolyurethane Rubber
    		Black-30 to 1751, 5, 10, 256720T130000000000256541K3300000
     
    Shielded
    28/2
    		1.5 amp @ 86° FPolyurethane Rubber
    		Black-30 to 1751, 5, 10, 256720T1500000000256541K3100000
    28/3
    		1 amp @ 86° FPolyurethane Rubber
    		Black-30 to 1751, 5, 10, 256720T160000000000256541K3400000
     

    Shielded Stretchable Lead Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Wire. Shielded Stretchable Lead Wire.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Border. Lead Wire. Shielded Stretchable Lead Wire.
    The shielding in this wire blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. When pulled lengthwise, it extends 40% and then returns to its original length, so it's useful for high-vibration and continuous-motion applications such as robotics. It’s also known as hook-up wire.
    Pinch Clamps—Pinch clamps (sold separately) act as ferrules to hold insulation in place in continuous-motion applications. Crimp the pinch points on the clamp to install (crimper not included).
    Lead Wire
    Pinch Clamps
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Per Ft.
    AWG
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Min.
    Max.
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Flexibility
    Wire Material
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Stranded Wire with Polyurethane Rubber Outer Jacket and Polypropylene Inner Insulation—Foil Shield
     
    300V AC
    28
    		40/44
    		2 amp @ 86° F0.12"-30175BlackContinuous FlexTin-Plated Copper1, 5, 10, 256720T140000000000256541K31000000
     

    Stretchable Lead Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Wire. Stretchable Lead Wire.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Border. Lead Wire. Stretchable Lead Wire.
    When pulled lengthwise, this wire extends 40% and then returns to its original length, so it's useful for high-vibration and continuous-motion applications such as robotics. It’s also known as hook-up wire.
    Pinch Clamps—Pinch clamps (sold separately) act as ferrules to hold insulation in place in continuous-motion applications. Crimp the pinch points on the clamp to install (crimper not included).
    Lead Wire
    Pinch Clamps
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Per Ft.
    AWG
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Min.
    Max.
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Flexibility
    Wire Material
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Stranded Wire with Polyurethane Rubber Outer Jacket and Polypropylene Inner Insulation
     
    300V AC
    28
    		40/44
    		2 amp @ 86° F0.11"-30175BlackContinuous FlexTin-Plated Copper1, 5, 10, 256720T110000000000256541K31000000
     
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