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Battery Wire
Connect batteries in vehicles and generators.
Strand count is the number of strands followed by the size of the individual strand.
Wire with a PVC plastic insulation resists fuel and oil.
Wire with an EPDM rubber insulation is ultra-flexible for use in applications that require tight turns. The insulation resists abrasion and oil.
SAE wire meets standards for low-voltage wiring in vehicle electrical systems.
Aluminum Building Wire
- Use for buildings
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 190° F
Mend or extend aluminum wire often found in older buildings. This wire isn’t recommended for new wiring, since it’s more likely to overheat than copper when conducting electricity. However, it’s safer to maintain existing aluminum wire with aluminum rather than mixing materials. Building wire is also known as branch circuit wire.
This wire has an outer layer of nylon insulation that won't degrade from oil and water. It’s designed to be pulled through conduit without pulling lubricants. THHN and THWN-2 designated, this wire can be used in damp places.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Oil-Resistant Continuous-Flex Cable
This cable has an insulation with excellent resistance to oil, so it can be used near motors and equipment that require oil lubrication. Often used in automated applications such as robotics and cable carriers, it withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission. It’s flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.
Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.
Shielded cable has a layer of braid that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.
Bend radius is the point to which the cable will bend without being damaged. It is measured from the center of the bend to the edge of the cable. The smaller the measurement, the tighter the bend.
- Use For: Automation, Continuous Motion
- Continuous Flex
- Insulation:
300 and 1000V AC: TPE Rubber Inner Insulation
600V AC: PVC Plastic Inner Insulation
See Table for Outer Insulation - Environment:
300 and 1000V AC: Clean Room
600V AC: Not Rated - Specifications Met:
300 and 1000V AC: UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, Flame Rated VW-1
600V AC: UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, Flame Rated VW-1
Per Ft. | ||||||||||||||
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Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | Temp. Range, °F | OD | Bend Radius | Outer Insulation Material | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Environmental Rating | Length, ft. | 1-99 | 100-Up | |
1,000V AC | ||||||||||||||
1 | 4 | 1/4 | 191 A @ 86° F | 25° to 155° | 1.38" | 10.35" | PVC Plastic | Black | Black, Green/Yellow | ISO Class 2 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
- Use For: Shielded: Automation, Continuous Motion, Interference Shielding
- Continuous Flex
- Insulation:
600V AC: PVC Plastic Inner Insulation
1,000V AC: TPE Rubber Inner Insulation
See Table for Outer Insulaton - Environment:
600V AC: Not Rated
1,000V AC: Clean Room - Specifications Met:
600V AC: UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, Flame Rated VW-1
1,000V AC: UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, Flame-Rated VW-1
Per Ft. | ||||||||||||||
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Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | Temp. Range, °F | OD | Bend Radius | Outer Insulation Material | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Environmental Rating | Length, ft. | 1-99 | 100-Up | |
1,000V AC | ||||||||||||||
1 | 4 | 1/4 | 191 A @ 86° F | 25° to 155° | 1.52" | 11.1" | PVC Plastic | Black | Black, Green/Yellow | ISO Class 2 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
Welding Cable
- Use For: Welding
- 600V AC: Bend and Stay
600V AC/DC: Flexible - Temperature Range: -55° to 220° F
- Insulation: EPDM Rubber
This cable withstands abrasion, oil, and the rough conditions found in welding applications. It’s flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for vertical flame testing.
Class K cable is for general purpose welding applications. It bends and stays in the position that you bend it.
Class M cable is more flexible and durable than Class K cable.
Flame-Resistant Welding Cable
- Use For: Outdoors, Welding
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -55° to 190° F
- Insulation: Polyethylene Plastic
This cable meets Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) standards for flame resistance. It’s also flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames, based on a timed test with vertically suspended material. The insulation resists abrasion and chemicals.
Battery Power Cords
Connect batteries to each other.
Clamp × lug and lug × lug cords also connect batteries to electrical systems.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Cord | ||||||||||
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Wire Gauge | Lg. | Lug ID | End Shape | OD | Insulation Material | Connection Material | Temp. Range, °F | Choose a Color (Polarity) | Each | |
1 | 10" | 3/8" | Straight | 0.49" | PVC Plastic | Tin-Plated Copper | -40° to 220° | 00000000 | 000000 | |
1 | 20" | 3/8" | Straight | 0.49" | PVC Plastic | Tin-Plated Copper | -40° to 220° | 00000000 | 00000 | |
1 | 30" | 3/8" | Straight | 0.49" | PVC Plastic | Tin-Plated Copper | -40° to 220° | 00000000 | 00000 | |
1 | 60" | 3/8" | Straight | 0.49" | PVC Plastic | Tin-Plated Copper | -40° to 220° | 00000000 | 00000 |
Cord | ||||||||||
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Wire Gauge | Lg. | End Shape | Lug ID | OD | Insulation Material | Connection Material | Temp. Range, °F | Choose a Color (Polarity) | Each | |
1 | 10" | Straight | 3/8" | 0.49" | PVC Plastic | Tin-Plated Copper | -40° to 220° | 00000000 | 000000 | |
1 | 20" | Straight | 3/8" | 0.49" | PVC Plastic | Tin-Plated Copper | -40° to 220° | 00000000 | 00000 | |
1 | 30" | Straight | 3/8" | 0.49" | PVC Plastic | Tin-Plated Copper | -40° to 220° | 00000000 | 00000 | |
1 | 60" | Straight | 3/8" | 0.49" | PVC Plastic | Tin-Plated Copper | -40° to 220° | 00000000 | 00000 |
Jumper Cables
These cables have thick wires for a fast start on large trucks and industrial vehicles. The clamps are color-coded black (negative) and red (positive).
Wire | Clamp | |||||||||
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Lg., ft. | Max. Current, A | Ga. | Type | Material | Insulation Material | Material | Insulation Material | Temperature Range, °F | Pair | |
12 | 800 | 1 | Stranded | Copper | TPE Rubber | Metal | PVC Plastic | -40° to 175° | 0000000 | 0000000 |
16 | 800 | 1 | Stranded | Copper | TPE Rubber | Metal | PVC Plastic | -40° to 175° | 0000000 | 000000 |
20 | 800 | 1 | Stranded | Copper | TPE Rubber | Metal | PVC Plastic | -40° to 175° | 0000000 | 000000 |
25 | 800 | 1 | Stranded | Copper | TPE Rubber | Metal | PVC Plastic | -40° to 175° | 0000000 | 000000 |