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Industrial Communication-Standard Cable

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Flexible: Data, Interference Shielding
Continuous Flex: Data, Interference Shielding, Automation, Continuous Motion - Insulation: See Table
Connect devices such as sensors, programmable logic controllers, and actuators to an automated network. Choose the communication standard that matches your existing network.
Flexible cable bends easily, but is not meant to be in constant motion. Use continuous-flex cable in automated applications that require continuous motion, such as robotics.
Choose cable with PVC plastic outer insulation for general purpose indoor applications. Its protective layer resists abrasion, though it contains halogen. It’s also less flexible than cable with TPE rubber insulation. Cable with TPE rubber outer insulation has a protective layer that is more flexible and resists abrasion better than other materials. It also stands up to extreme temperatures and chemicals, making it good for use in harsh outdoor environments.
Double shielded cable has a layer of braid and foil shielding for better protection against signal interference than foil alone. Use it in environments with high signal distortion, such as near transformers, generators, and heavy duty motors.
Uninsulated ground wires are not counted in the number of wires.
Flame rated cable meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test. FT4 cable is mounted to a vertical tray during testing. VW-1 cable is suspended vertically during testing.
Outer Insulation | Per Ft. | |||||||||||
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Communication Standard | Transmission Speed | Wire Ga. (No. of Wires) | Temp. Range, °F | OD | Material | Color | Features | Specifications Met | Length, ft. | 1-99 | 100-Up | |
Flexible | ||||||||||||
Double-Shielded Stranded Wire | ||||||||||||
Devicenet | 500 kbps | (4) total: 18 (2), 15 (2) | 0° to 165° | 0.48" | PVC Plastic | Gray | Uninsulated Ground Wire | UL 2556 FT4 | 000000 | 00000 | 00000 | |
Continuous Flex | ||||||||||||
Double-Shielded Stranded Wire | ||||||||||||
Devicenet | 125 kbps | (4) total: 18 (2), 15 (2) | -30° to 155° | 0.45" | TPE Rubber | Purple | __ | UL 2556 VW-1 | 000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
Insulation-Piercing Wire Taps





Connect a tap wire to a main wire without stripping—these wire taps penetrate insulation. To install, squeeze the tap with standard pliers; a built-in U-shaped metal contact penetrates the insulation and grips the wire.
UL 94 V-2 or V-0 rated taps meet flammability standards.
For Wire Gauge | ||||||||||
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Stranded | Solid | Color | Insulation Material | Terminal Material | Max. Voltage | Max. Temperature, °F | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Tap/Main Wire Connection | ||||||||||
12-10 | 12-10 | Brown | Polypropylene Plastic | Tin-Plated Brass | 600V AC | 220° | UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-2 | 25 | 0000000 | 000000 |
2-Wire Pigtail, Inline, Tap/Main Wire Connection | ||||||||||
18-14 | 16 | Blue | Polypropylene Plastic | Tin-Plated Brass | 600V AC 600V DC | 220° | UL Listed, UL 94 V-0 | 50 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2-Wire Pigtail, Inline, Tap/Main, Double Run Wire Connection | ||||||||||
18-14 | 18-14 | White | Polypropylene Plastic | Tin-Plated Brass | 32V AC 32V DC | 190° | __ | 25 | 0000000 | 0000 |
Twist-On Insulation-Piercing Wire Taps


Convenient for jobs where you don't have crimpers on hand, these wire taps twist together to connect a tap wire to a main wire. The cap locks the wire into place, making them good for high-vibration applications. As you twist the cap onto the main wire, it pierces the insulation, so you don’t need to strip the wire. However, you’ll need to strip the tap wire.
For Wire | For Tap Wire | ||||||||||
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Gauge | Type | Gauge | Type | Color | Insulation Material | Terminal Material | Max. Voltage | Max. Temperature, °F | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Twist-On Tap with T-Tap Wire Connection | |||||||||||
18-12 | Stranded | 18-12 | Stranded | Black | Nylon Plastic | Tin-Plated Brass | 600V AC 600V DC | 245° | 6 | 0000000 | 000000 |
12-10 | Stranded | 18-12 | Stranded | Yellow | Nylon Plastic | Tin-Plated Brass | 600V AC 600V DC | 245° | 6 | 0000000 | 00000 |