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About Wire and Cable

Compare wire vs. cable and choose the right option based on gauge, number of conductors, insulation, and current rating.

Ethernet Cable


Shielded	Shielded

Double Shielded

Send data between computers, printers, servers, and switches. Ethernet category standards describe the cable’s performance capabilities. Higher category numbers mean faster speeds, superior data transfer, and better signal strength. Category cables are backward compatible, so you can mix and match, but your speed will only be as fast as the lowest-rated cable.

Shielded—Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment, such as variable frequency drives or small motors. It has an uninsulated ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.

Double Shielded—Double-shielded cable has a layer of braid and foil shielding for the best protection against signal interference. Use it in areas with high signal distortion, such as near transformers, generators, and heavy duty motors.

CM Cable—CM and CMR cable prevent the spread of flames down the length of the cable. CMR is more flame resistant than CM cable.

										Inner Insulation					Per Ft.
	Ethernet Cable Category	Transmission Freq., MHz	AWG	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Max. Temp., ° F	OD	Cable Designation	Outer Jacket Material	Material	Color	Outer Jacket Color	Choose a Length, ft.		1-499	500-Up
Shielded Stranded Wire with Uninsulated Ground Wire



		5e	100	26	8	26/8	140	0.22"	CM	PVC	Polyethylene	Blue Blue/White Brown Brown/White Green Green/White Orange Orange/White	White	25 , 50 , 100 , 500 , 1,000	7734T47	00000	00000


		Double-Shielded Stranded Wire



				6A	500	26	8	26/8	175	0.27"	—	PVC	Polyethylene	Blue Blue/White Brown Brown/White Green Green/White Orange Orange/White	Yellow	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300	4232T2	0000	0000

Servomotor Continuous-Flex Cable

Connect servocontrollers and servomotors in automated equipment and on assembly lines. This cable withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission. The polyurethane rubber insulation resists abrasion and oil. It’s flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.

Control Wire—Stranded


Shielded

Cable with control wires is also known as feedback cable. It sends and receives signals between a servomotor and a PLC.

Shielded—Shielded cable has a layer of braid that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.

Bend Radius—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.

	AWG	Cable AWG	Current @ Temp.	OD	Bend Radius	Outer Jacket Material	Outer Jacket Color	Inner Insulation Material	Inner Insulation Color	Temp. Range, ° F	Certification	Flammability Rating		5 ft. Long	10 ft. Long	20 ft. Long	30 ft. Long	50 ft. Long
Shielded—30V AC/ 45V DC



	8	26	26/8	0.7 amp @ 86° F	0.25"	2.17"	Polyurethane Rubber	Green	Polypropylene	Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, Yellow	-40 to 175	UL Recognized Component	UL 2556 VW-1	8815T21	000000	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000

Continuous-Flex Ethernet Cable

Often used in automated applications that require continuous motion such as robotics, this cable sends data between computers, servers, and switches without degrading data transmission. This Ethernet cable is backward compatible so it works in networks that meet the same or a lower category. It is double shielded, which means it has a layer of braid and foil shielding for better protection against signal interference than braid alone. Use it in environments with high signal distortion, such as near transformers, generators, and heavy duty motors. 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.

UL 2556 FT1—FT1 cable is suspended vertically during testing.

UL 2556 FT2—FT2 cable is suspended horizontally during testing.

Flammability Rating—Flame rated cable meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test.

									Outer Jacket		Inner Insulation						Per Ft.
	Ethernet Cable Category	Transmission Freq., MHz	AWG	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Temp. Range, ° F	OD	Bend Radius	Material	Color	Material	Color	Certification	Flammability Rating	Choose a Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Double-Shielded Stranded Wire



		5e	100	26	8	26/8	-30 to 155	0.33"	3.3"	TPE	Purple	TPE	Blue Blue/White Brown Brown/White Green Green/White Orange Orange/White	UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component	UL 2556 FT1	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 150	4250T22	00000	00000


		6	250	26	8	26/8	-30 to 155	0.33"	3.3"	TPE	Purple	TPE	Blue Blue/White Brown Brown/White Green Green/White Orange Orange/White	UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component	UL 2556 FT1	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 150	4250T23	00000	00000
		6A	500	26	8	26/8	-40 to 155	0.28"	4.2"	Polyurethane Plastic	Green	Polyolefin	Blue Blue/White Brown Brown/White Green Green/White Orange Orange/White	UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified	UL 2556 FT2	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 150	4250T2	0000	0000

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
17,000V AC/12,000V DC







				Unshielded

				26/8	6 amp @ 86° F	0.9"	Silicone Rubber	Clear	-85 to 325	UL 94 V-0	CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	10 , 20 , 30 , 50 , 100	9634T205	00000	00000