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    7 Products
    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.

    Power Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cable.
    Built for rough handling and frequent positioning, this cable delivers power you can count on. Use it for everything from extension cords to cords for hydraulic presses. Made to NEC Article 400 requirements, you can trust it to power whatever you need. Plus, the flexible jacket takes the struggle out of routing it through tight spaces and around machinery.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Per Ft.
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-249
    250-Up
    600V AC
     
    SOOW Cable
    16/8
    		7 amp @ 86° FEPDM
    		Black-40 to 190UL 2556 FT2
    		CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 2507081K380000000000
     

    Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Unshielded.

    Unshielded

    Control, monitor, and regulate stationary equipment such as sensors and PLCs. You can flex and bend this cable during installation and adjustments, but it isn't made for continuous motion.
    Unshielded—Choose unshielded wires when electromagnetic interference (EMI) isn't a concern. Equipment such as motors and pumps may have voltage fluctuations and current spikes that distort signals.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Per Ft.
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    600V AC
     
    Unshielded
    16/8
    		12 amp @ 86° FPVC
    		Gray45 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    		CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		10, 20, 30, 50, 1009936K640000000000
     

    Pendant Cable

    Often used to wire pendant switches, this cable hangs from an overhead connection. It’s also known as bus drop cable.
    Stranded Wire with Strain Relief
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pendant Cable. Stranded Wire with Strain Relief.
    Cable with strain relief has galvanized steel strain cables on the sides to provide strength and reduce the stress caused by equipment hanging from cable. Use the strain relief hardware (sold separately) to secure equipment to the cable.
    PVC Inner Insulation—The PVC insulation resists abrasion, chemicals, and oil.
    Inner
    Insulation
    Per Ft.
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    600V AC
    16
    		816/8
    		12 amp @ 86° F0.52"YellowPVC
    		Black, Blue, Blue/Black, Brown, Orange, Red, Red/Black, Yellow15 to 220UL Listed, C-UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 1007741K110000000000
     
    Pendant Cable Hardware Kits
    Each
    Strain Relief Hardware7741K2000000

    Flat Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Flat Control Cable.
    Also known as festoon cable, this cable is made to withstand strain when hanging in loops and traveling laterally back-and-forth in cranes, hoists, and conveyors. It can handle periodic flexing and bending, but it is not designed for continuous motion.
    Unshielded—Choose unshielded wires when electromagnetic interference (EMI) isn't a concern. Equipment such as motors and pumps may have voltage fluctuations and current spikes that distort signals.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    600V AC
     
    Unshielded
    16/8
    		15 amp @ 86° FPVC
    		Yellow-40 to 220UL 2556 VW-1
    		CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 5003120T4300000
     

    Coiled Power Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cable. Coiled Power Cable.
    Extend to full length for added reach, then watch this cable retract and self-coil for convenience. It's often used with hand tools, pendant switches, and other portable devices.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Certification
    Extends from 2
    ft. to 10 ft. Long
    Extends from 4
    ft. to 20 ft. Long
    600V AC
     
    SOW Cable
    16/8
    		7 amp @ 86° FNeoprene
    		Black-40 to 190CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		7088K22300000000000000
     

    High-Voltage Continuous-Flex Flat Power Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cable. High-Voltage Continuous-Flex Flat Power Cable.
    For high-voltage systems with constant motion, this cable flexes without breaking. Its thick silicone rubber jacket insulates against high voltage and resists chemicals, oil, moisture, and UV rays. The jacket also has a low-smoke, zero-halogen (LSZH) design to prevent toxic emissions if there’s a fire.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Per Ft.
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    Bend
    Radius
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Certification
    Clean Room Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    28,000V AC/20,000V DC
     
    Unshielded
    16/8
    		26 amp @ 86° F1.5"Silicone Rubber
    		Clear-85 to 325UL 94 V-0
    		CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3
    		10, 20, 30, 50, 1009634T705000000000000
     
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