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    4 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.
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    1-249
    250-Up
    600V AC
     
    SOOW Cable
    8/5
    		28 amp @ 86° FEPDM
    		Black-40 to 19010, 25, 50, 100, 2507081K4400000000000
     

    No-Conduit-Required Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. No-Conduit-Required Control Cable, Unshielded.

    Unshielded

    Made to TC-ER (Tray Cable, Exposed Run) standards, this crush- and impact-resistant cable eliminates the cost and hassle of installing conduit. It’s ideal for exposed runs, such as from a cable tray down to a control panel or motor control box. Support it every six feet to prevent sagging. 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.
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    Rating
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    1-99
    100-Up
    600V AC
     
    Unshielded
    8/5
    		44 amp @ 86° FPVC
    		BlackTC-ER
    		-10 to 190UL 2556 FT4
    		C-UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		10, 20, 30, 50, 1006452T31000000000000
     

    Continuous-Flex Power Cable

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Power Cable. Continuous-Flex Power Cable, Unshielded.
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Power Cable. Continuous-Flex Power Cable, Shielded.

    Unshielded

    Shielded

    Power motors on moving gantries and cranes with this cable that flexes millions of times without breaking. It’s made for constant motion, with finely stranded conductors twisted like a rope to resist wear from bending.
    Shielded—Shielding stops these cables from acting as antennas that emit electromagnetic interference, which could disrupt nearby equipment such as control or data cables.
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    Clean Room
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    1,000V AC
     
    Unshielded
    8/5
    		51 amp @ 86° F5.93"PVC
    		Black25 to 155UL 2556 VW-1
    		C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    		ISO Class 2
    		5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 1009243K18000000000000
     
    Shielded
    8/5
    		51 amp @ 86° F6.68"PVC
    		Black25 to 155UL 2556 VW-1
    		C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    		ISO Class 2
    		5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 1009243K390000000000
     
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