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Use this general purpose cable to supply power to equipment.
- Use For: Outdoors, Power Supply
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 165° F
- Insulation: PVC Plastic
SJTW cable has a water-resistant outer insulation.
Flame rated FT2 cable meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with horizontally suspended material.
- Use For: Outdoors, Power Supply
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 165° F
- Insulation: PVC Plastic
STOW cable has an oil- and water-resistant outer insulation.
Flame rated FT2 cable meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with horizontally suspended material.
- Use For: Outdoors, Power Supply
- Flexible
- Temperature Range:
Black: -55° to 220° F
Yellow: -75° to 220° F - Insulation: TPE Rubber
SJEOOW cable has an oil-resistant outer and inner insulation, and water-resistant outer insulation. The TPE rubber insulation also withstands chemicals.
Flame rated FT2 cable meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with horizontally suspended material.
Per Ft. | |||||||||||
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Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | OD | Inner Insulation Color | Specifications Met | Wire Material | Length, ft. | 1-249 | 250-Up | |
Stranded Wire—Black Outer Insulation | |||||||||||
12 | 3 | 12/3 | 25 A @ 86° F | 0.43" | Black, Green, White | UL Listed, CSA Certified, Flame Rated FT2 | Bare Copper | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 | |
Stranded Wire—Yellow Outer Insulation | |||||||||||
12 | 3 | 12/3 | 25 A @ 86° F | 0.43" | Black, Green, White | UL Listed, CSA Certified, Flame Rated FT2 | Bare Copper | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
- Use For: Outdoors, Power Supply
- Flexible
- Temperature Range:
Black: -55° to 220° F
Yellow: -75° to 220° F - Insulation: TPE Rubber
SEOOW cable has an oil-resistant outer and inner insulation, and water-resistant outer insulation. The TPE rubber insulation also withstands chemicals.
Flame rated FT2 cable meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with horizontally suspended material.
Per Ft. | |||||||||||
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Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | OD | Inner Insulation Color | Specifications Met | Wire Material | Length, ft. | 1-249 | 250-Up | |
Stranded Wire—Black Outer Insulation | |||||||||||
12 | 3 | 12/3 | 25 A @ 86° F | 0.59" | Black, Green, White | UL Listed, CSA Certified, Flame Rated FT2 | Bare Copper | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 | |
Stranded Wire—Yellow Outer Insulation | |||||||||||
12 | 3 | 12/3 | 25 A @ 86° F | 0.6" | Black, Green, White | UL Listed, CSA Certified, Flame Rated FT2 | Bare Copper | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
- Use For: Outdoors, Power Supply
- Ultra Flexible
- Temperature Range:
Black: -40° to 190° F
Yellow: -55° to 220° F - Insulation: EPDM Rubber
Ultra-flexible cable is good for applications that require tight turns.
SJOOW cable has an oil-resistant outer and inner insulation, and water-resistant outer insulation. The EPDM rubber insulation has good tensile strength.
Flame rated cable meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test. FT2 cable is suspended horizontally during testing.
- Use For: Outdoors, Power Supply
- Ultra Flexible
- Temperature Range:
Black: -40° to 190° F
Yellow: -55° to 220° F - Insulation: EPDM Rubber
Ultra-flexible cable is good for applications that require tight turns.
SOOW cable has an oil-resistant outer and inner insulation, and water-resistant outer insulation. The EPDM rubber insulation has good tensile strength.
Flame rated cable meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test. FT1 cable is suspended vertically during testing. FT2 cable is suspended horizontally during testing.
Per Ft. | |||||||||||
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Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | OD | Inner Insulation Color | Specifications Met | Wire Material | Length, ft. | 1-249 | 250-Up | |
Stranded Wire—Black Outer Insulation | |||||||||||
12 | 3 | 12/3 | 25 A @ 86° F | 0.6" | Black, Green, White | UL Listed, CSA Certified, Flame Rated FT2 | Bare Copper | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 | |
Stranded Wire—Yellow Outer Insulation | |||||||||||
12 | 3 | 12/3 | 25 A @ 86° F | 0.6" | Black, Green, White | UL Listed, CSA Certified, Flame Rated FT1 | Tin-Plated Copper | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Coiled Cable

After extending to full length to provide added reach, this cable retracts and self-coils for tangle-free storage. It's often used with hand tools and other portable devices.
Ultra-flexible cable extends and retracts more easily than flexible cable.
SJOW, SOW, SJEOW, and SEOW cable have an oil- and water-resistant outer insulation. SJOW and SOW have a multipurpose neoprene insulation. SJEOW and SEOW have a TPE rubber insulation that also withstands chemicals.
- Use For: Outdoors, Power Supply
- Ultra Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 190° F
- Insulation:
Outer: Neoprene Rubber
Inner: EPDM Rubber
- Use For: Outdoors, Power Supply
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: 0° to 175° F
- Insulation: TPE Rubber
Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | OD | Coil OD | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Specifications Met | 2 ft. Retracted Lg. | 4 ft. Retracted Lg. | 6 ft. Retracted Lg. | 8 ft. Retracted Lg. | |
600V AC Stranded Wire | |||||||||||||
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12 | 3 | 12/3 | 25 A @ 86° F | 0.62" | 2.5" | Black | Black, Green, White | UL Listed, CSA Certified | 0000000 |
High-Temperature Cable
The insulation on this cable withstands high-heat applications such as ovens and furnaces. The wires are silver or nickel plated for corrosion resistance.
Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern. It has a layer of fiberglass fabric and mica tape around each wire. The entire cable is wrapped in a layer of fiberglass fabric and mica tape, and then covered in PTFE. The PTFE outer insulation resists chemicals, oil, abrasion, and moisture.

- Use For: Ovens and Furnaces
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 840° F
- Insulation:
Outer: Fiberglass Fabric, Mica, PTFE Plastic
Inner: Fiberglass Fabric, Mica
Corrosion-Resistant Cable

- Use For: Boats, Motors, Panel and Equipment (Hook-Up), Power Supply
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 230° F
- Insulation:
Outer: Chlorinated Polyethylene Plastic
Inner: Polyolefin Plastic
The chlorinated polyethylene insulation resists corrosive chemicals and salt water, and the wires are tin plated for corrosion resistance. This cable also withstands oil and solvents. It’s rated UL 1309 for use as marine shipboard cable.
Armored Corrosion-Resistant Cable

- Use For: Boats, Motors, Panel and Equipment (Hook-Up), Power Supply
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 230° F
- Insulation:
Outer: Chlorinated Polyethylene Plastic
Inner: Braided Bronze Armor, Polyolefin Plastic
A braided bronze armor provides excellent protection against abrasion and other damage. The chlorinated polyethylene insulation resists corrosive chemicals and salt water, and the wires are tin plated for corrosion resistance. This cable also withstands oil and solvents. It’s rated UL 1309 for use as marine shipboard cable.
Drop-Down Cable
Often used to wire pendant switches, this cable hangs from an overhead connection. It’s also known as bus drop cable.
The PVC insulation resists abrasion, chemicals, and oil.
Cable with three uninsulated ground wires can be used in wet environments. The ground wires are not counted in the number of wires.

- Use For: Drop-Down Power
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 140° F
- Insulation: PVC Plastic
Continuous-Flex Cable

Often used in automated applications such as robotics and cable carriers, this cable 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. Rated for use in ISO Class 1 or ISO Class 2 clean rooms, this cable releases minimal particles into the air, helping you to maintain the cleanest possible environment.
Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.
Choose cable with PVC plastic outer insulation for general purpose indoor applications. Their protective layer resists abrasion, though it has the highest bend radius compared to other materials.
CE marked cable meets European health, safety, and environmental protection requirements.
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 radius, the more the cable can bend.

- Use For: Automation, Continuous Motion
- Continuous Flex
- Temperature Range: 25° to 155° F
- Inner Insulation:
300V AC: TPE Rubber
600V AC: PVC Plastic
Per Ft. | ||||||||||||||
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Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | OD | Bend Radius | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Environment | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Length, ft. | 1-99 | 100-Up | |
300V AC | ||||||||||||||
12 | 3 | 12/3 | 37 A @ 86° F | 0.39" | 2.93" | Gray | Black, Green/Yellow | Clean Room | ISO Class 1 | UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, CE Marked, Flame Rated VW-1, NFPA 79 | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
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.
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
Building Cable


- Use For:
NM-B, THHN: Buildings
UF-B, THHN: Buildings, Outdoors - Bend and Stay
- Temperature Range: 10° to 190° F
- Insulation: PVC Plastic
Rated for in-wall installation, this cable carries power to wall outlets. Also known as branch circuit wire, it can be used without conduit. It has solid THHN building wires, so the cable will stay in the shape you bend it. The uninsulated ground wire is not counted in the number of wires.
NM-B cable is for dry locations where moisture is not a concern, and often run through walls, ceilings, and concrete blocks.
UF-B cable is for wet locations where cable may be exposed to moisture or humidity. It's often used as underground feeder cable for pumps and lighting. The insulation resists moisture and UV light.
Per Ft. | |||||||||||||
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Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | Wd. | Thick. | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Features | Specifications Met | Length, ft. | 1-249 | 250-Up | |
NM-B, THHN Solid Wire | |||||||||||||
600V AC | |||||||||||||
12 | 3 | 12/3 | 20 A @ 86° F | 0.52" | 0.19" | Yellow | Black, Red, White | Uninsulated Ground Wire | UL Listed, UL 719 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000 | |
UF-B, THHN Solid Wire | |||||||||||||
600V AC | |||||||||||||
12 | 3 | 12/3 | 20 A @ 86° F | 0.63" | 0.18" | Gray | Black, Red, White | Uninsulated Ground Wire | UL Listed, UL 493 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Armored Building Cable

- Use For: Buildings
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: 15° to 190° F
- Insulation:
Outer: Aluminum Armor
Inner: PVC Plastic
Also known as metal clad (MC) cable, this cable has metal armor that acts as conduit to protect the THHN building wires. It's often used along the exterior of walls to carry power to outlet boxes. It has an insulated ground wire that is not counted in the cable AWG.
Hazardous location environmental ratings indicate whether manufacturers have included safety features in products to facilitate their safe use in a hazardous environment. Before selecting a product for a hazardous location, ensure it is rated for your environment.
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Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | OD | Inner Insulation Color | Industry Designation | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | 10 ft. | 25 ft. | 50 ft. | 100 ft. | 250 ft. | |
Solid Wire | ||||||||||||||
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600V AC | ||||||||||||||
12 | 4 | 12/3 | 20 A @ 86° F | 0.51" | Black, Green, Red, White | MC, THHN | NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2 | UL 1569, Flame Rated VW-1 | 0000000 |
Armored Building Cable with Fittings

- Use For: Buildings
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -10° to 190° F
- Insulation:
Outer: Steel Armor
Inner: PVC Plastic
Also known as fixture whips, this cable has locknuts and fittings attached to the metal armor to secure to a knockout. The armor acts as conduit to protect the THHN building wires. It has 6" long wire leads for hardwiring to an existing electrical system, and is often used to connect light fixtures.
Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | OD | Inner Insulation Color | Includes | Industry Designation | Specifications Met | Lg., ft. | Each | |
Stranded Wire | |||||||||||
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600V AC | |||||||||||
12 | 3 | 12/3 | 20 A @ 86° F | 0.52" | Black, Green, White | 1/2 NPT Fittings, Locknuts, 6" Wire Leads | THHN | UL Listed | 6 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Armored Building Cable with Uninsulated Ground Wire

- Use For: Buildings
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: 15° to 190° F
- Insulation:
Outer: Aluminum Armor
Inner: PVC Plastic
Also known as AC cable, this cable has an uninsulated aluminum ground wire that's in constant contact with the aluminum armor, so it can be used for bonding and grounding. The uninsulated ground wire is not counted in the number of wires. The armor acts as conduit to protect the THHN building wires. It's often used along the exterior of walls to carry power to outlet boxes. All are flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.
Control Cable

- Use For:
Unshielded: Automation
Shielded: Automation; Interference Shielding - Flexible
- Temperature Range: 45° to 190° F
- Insulation: PVC Plastic
Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.
No-Conduit-Required Control Cable

- Use For:
Unshielded: Automation
Double Shielded: Automation, Interference Shielding - Flexible
- Temperature Range: -10° to 190° F
- Insulation:
Outer: PVC Plastic
Inner: Nylon/PVC Plastic Blend
This cable meets TC-ER crush and impact requirements for exposed runs in cable carriers, so it can be used without conduit. It withstands period flexing and bending, sends signal and data to operate, measure, or regulate automated equipment. The PVC insulation resists oil. It’s flame rated FT4 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with material mounted to a vertical tray.
Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.
Per Ft. | ||||||||||||
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Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | OD | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Industry Designation | Specifications Met | Length, ft. | 1-99 | 100-Up | |
Unshielded Stranded Wire | ||||||||||||
600V AC | ||||||||||||
12 | 3 | 12/3 | 20 A @ 86° F | 0.42" | Black | Black, Green/Yellow | TC-ER | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Flame Rated FT4 | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
Turn-Lock Power Cords



The plug on these cords turns to lock in an outlet, so they remain securely attached in high-vibration applications.
Cord | ||||||||||||
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NEMA Style | Wire Gauge | Current, A | Voltage | Lg., ft. | OD | Insulation Material | Industry Designation | Temp. Range, °F | Specifications Met | Color | Each | |
NEMA Plug × Wire Leads | ||||||||||||
L5-20 | 12 | 20 | 125V AC | 8 | 0.44" | PVC Plastic | SJT | 0° to 140° | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | Black | 000000000 | 000000 |
L6-20 | 12 | 20 | 250V AC | 8 | 0.44" | PVC Plastic | SJT | 0° to 140° | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | Black | 000000000 | 00000 |