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American Wire Gauge (AWG)

Number of Wires

Outer Jacket Color

Wire Construction

System of Measurement

Length

Flexibility

Continuous Flex

Color

Shielding

Double Shielded

Outer Jacket Material

Fiberglass Fabric

Certification

ABS Type Approved

C-UL Recognized Component

HAR Marked H07V-K

UL Recognized Component

Wire Material

OD

Wire Finish

Cable AWG

Maximum Temperature

Less than 500° F

500° F to 999° F

1,000° F to 1,999° F

2,000° F to 2,999° F

Current @ Temperature

10 amp @ 86° F

11 amp @ 86° F

11.3 amp @ 86° F

12 amp @ 86° F

13 amp @ 86° F

13.1 amp @ 86° F

14 amp @ 86° F

14.7 amp @ 86° F

15 amp @ 86° F

16 amp @ 86° F

16.4 amp @ 86° F

17 amp @ 86° F

17.7 amp @ 86° F

18 amp @ 86° F

Cable Designation

AWM Style

Material

316 Stainless Steel

RoHS

Compliant with Exemptions

REACH

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

DFARS Specialty Metals

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Electrical

Lead Wire

Make connections for low-power and control applications in appliances, panels, and other equipment

Power Cable

Deliver power to motors, pumps, appliances, computers, and more

Control Cable

Send signals to control machinery and automated systems

Vehicle Wire

Make connections in low-voltage vehicle wiring systems

Building Wire

With designations such as THHN or THWN, building wire brings power to wall outlets and outlet boxes

Vehicle Cable

Make multiple connections in low-voltage vehicle wiring systems

Thermocouple Wire

Thermocouple Wire

Connect thermocouples to switches, controllers, recorders, and thermometers

Servo Cable

Connect servocontrollers and servomotors in automated equipment and on assembly lines

Security Cable

Connect low-current security and intercom systems

Pendant Cable

Supply power from an overhead source

Power Cords

Connect equipment and devices to a power source

Variable-Frequency Drive Motor Cable

Variable-Frequency Drive Motor Cable

Connect variable-frequency drive motors to equipment

Magnet Wire

Wind into coils for high-speed winding applications, such as motors, transformers, and relays

Power Cord Reels

Power Cord Reels

Neatly store power cords for easy access

Outdoor Lighting Cable

Outdoor Lighting Cable

Power low-voltage lighting equipment, such as landscape lighting

Extension Cords

Extension Cords

Extend the reach of power from an outlet

Jumper Cords

Ready to connect with a terminal at one or both ends

Mini Cords

Often used to send power and signal to automated systems, motors, and pumps

Metric Circular Cords

Metric Circular Cords

Send power and signal to equipment with metric connections

Wire Splices, Connectors, and Taps

Wire Splices, Connectors, and Taps

Join wire and protect the connection

Molex Plug and Socket Sets

Molex Plug and Socket Sets

Come with wire leads installed for quick additions to existing Molex systems

Power Plug and Socket Sets

Power Plug and Socket Sets

Mating components that are ready to connect to a power source

Outlet Strips

Plug in multiple devices to power them from a single outlet

Lightning Rods

Attract lightning strikes to safely redirect them from the tops of buildings to the ground

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