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    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.

    Welding Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Welding Cable.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Welding Cable. Bend and Stay, Stranded Wire Class K.

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Welding Cable. Flexible, Stranded Wire Class M.

    This cable withstands abrasion, oil, and the rough conditions found in welding applications.
    Stranded Wire Class K—Class K cable is for general purpose welding applications. It bends and stays in the position that you bend it.
    Stranded Wire Class M—Class M cable is more flexible and durable than Class K cable.
    AWG
    Stranded
    Wire Class
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @
    Temp.
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
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    Jacket Color
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    600V AC
     
    Bend and Stay
    2/0
    		K1,196/30—EPDM
    		-55 to 220UL 2556 VW-1
    		Black, Red10, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100, 2507940A9600000
     
    600V AC/600V DC
     
    Flexible
    2/0
    		M2,886/34—EPDM
    		-55 to 220UL 2556 VW-1
    		Orange10, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100, 2507940A810000
     
    Ultra Flexible
    2/0
    		—1,254/30
    		300 amp @ 86° FEPDM
    		-40 to 190—Black, Red10, 25, 50, 1006948K960000
     

    Flame-Resistant Welding Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Welding Cable. Flame-Resistant Welding Cable.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Welding Cable. Flame-Resistant Welding Cable, Flexible, Stranded Wire Class M.

    This cable meets Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) standards for flame resistance. The insulation resists abrasion and chemicals.
    Stranded Wire Class M—Class M cable is more flexible and durable than Class K cable.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Per Ft.
    AWG
    Stranded
    Wire Class
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-249
    250-Up
    600V AC/600V DC
     
    Flexible
    2/0
    		M3,300/34PolyethyleneOrange-55 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    		CSA Certified, MSHA Accepted, UL Listed
    		10, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100, 2507818A15000000000000
     

    Battery Wire

    Connect batteries in vehicles and generators.
    Stranded Wire with PVC Outer Jacket
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Battery Wire. Battery Wire.
    Wire with a PVC outer jacket resists fuel and oil.
    SAE J1127—SAE wire meets standards for low-voltage wiring in vehicle electrical systems.
    Wire Strand Count—Wire strand count is the number of strands followed by the size of the individual strand.
    Per Ft.
    Wire
    Gauge
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Flexibility
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Cable
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    Choose an Outer
    Jacket Color
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    60V DC
    2/0 AWG
    		133/20
    		233 amp @ 86° F0.61"Flexible-40 to 190SGTSAE J1127Black, Red10, 25, 50, 1006948K760000000000
     
    Stranded Wire with Cross-Linked Polyolefin Outer Jacket
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Battery Wire. Battery Wire.
    Wire with a cross-linked polyolefin outer jacket is ultra-flexible and withstands high heat, making it suitable for applications such as vehicle engine wiring.
    SAE J1127—SAE wire meets standards for low-voltage wiring in vehicle electrical systems.
    Wire Strand Count—Wire strand count is the number of strands followed by the size of the individual strand.
    AWG
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Cable
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    Choose an Outer
    Jacket Color
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    60V DC
    2/0
    		1,254/30
    		Not Rated0.57"-40 to 255SGXSAE J1127Black, Red6070N23000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Ready-to-Use Welding Cords with Male Connector and Grounding Clamp

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Welding Cords. Grounding Clamp Connection, Connector Orifice, Male.
    The male quick-action connector on these cords gives your welding set-up greater versatility by allowing quick changes.
    Stranded Wire Class K—Stranded Wire Class K cords are good for general welding applications.
    Stranded Wire Class M—Stranded Wire Class M cords are often used in pipe welding because they’re more flexible and durable than Stranded Wire Class K cords.
    Cable
    AWG
    AWG
    Welding Process
    No. of
    Wires
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    Stranded Wire Class K
     
    Black Outer Jacket
    2/0/1
    		2/0
    		MIG, TIG, Stick, Spot, Stud
    		1EPDM
    		7940A33000000000000000000000
     
    Red Outer Jacket
    2/0/1
    		2/0
    		MIG, TIG, Stick, Spot, Stud
    		1EPDM
    		7940A846000000000000000000
     
    Stranded Wire Class M
     
    Orange/Black Outer Jacket
    2/0/1
    		2/0
    		MIG, TIG, Stick, Spot, Stud
    		1TPE
    		7940A847000000000000000000
     

    Ready-to-Use Welding Cords with Male Connector and Female Connector

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Welding Cords. Female, Connector Orifice, Male.
    The quick-action connectors on these cords give your welding set-up greater versatility by allowing quick changes.
    Cable
    AWG
    AWG
    Welding Process
    No. of
    Wires
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    2/0/1
    		2/0
    		MIG, TIG, Stick, Spot, Stud
    		1EPDM
    		7940A34000000000000000000000

    Ready-to-Use Welding Cords with Male Connector and Electrode Holder

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Welding Cords. Male, Connector Orifice, Electrode Holder Connection.
    The male quick-action connector on these cords gives your welding set-up greater versatility by allowing quick changes.
    Cable
    AWG
    AWG
    Welding
    Process
    No. of
    Wires
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    2/0/1
    		2/0
    		Stick
    		1EPDM
    		7940A36000000000000000000000
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