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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.

Vehicle Wire

Originally designed to meet the quality standards of the auto industry, this wire withstands high temperatures, flames, and abrasion. You'll often hear it referred to as primary wire in trucks, trailers, forklifts, and other vehicles.

GPT Stranded Wire

In protected environments, such as vehicle interiors, GPT wire is the best choice.

SAE J1128—Unlike other low-voltage wires, this wire meets strict SAE performance requirements.

	Wire Strand Count	Current @ Temp.	OD	Outer Jacket Material	Temp. Range, ° F	Specs. Met	Lg., ft.	Choose an Outer Jacket Color		Each
25V AC/60V DC



	12	19/25	38 amp @ 86° F	0.15"	PVC	-10 to 175	SAE J1128	12	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	6659T28	00000


	12	19/25	38 amp @ 86° F	0.15"	PVC	-10 to 175	SAE J1128	100	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	6659T24	00000

GXL Stranded Wire

For wiring exposed to weather and wear and tear, GXL wire is the standard choice, as it balances flexibility and abrasion-resistance.

Cross-Linked Polyethylene Outer Jacket—For wiring exposed to weather and wear and tear, choose a wire with a cross-linked polyethylene outer jacket.

SAE J1128—Unlike other low-voltage wires, this wire meets strict SAE performance requirements.

	Wire Strand Count	Current @ Temp.	OD	Outer Jacket Material	Temp. Range, ° F	Specs. Met	Lg., ft.	Choose an Outer Jacket Color		Each
25V AC/60V DC



	12	19/25	14 amp @ 86° F	0.15"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	25	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5980N313	000000


	12	19/25	14 amp @ 86° F	0.15"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	50	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5980N314	00000
	12	19/25	14 amp @ 86° F	0.15"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	100	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5980N315	00000
	12	19/25	14 amp @ 86° F	0.15"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	250	Black, Red, White	5980N316	000000
	12	19/25	14 amp @ 86° F	0.15"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	500	Black, Red, White	5980N317	000000

Abrasion-Resistant Lead Wire

Run power over rough surfaces—this wire has thick insulation that stands up to wear and tear. It’s flame rated, which means it meets requirements for preventing the spread of fire. Also known as hook-up wire.

Stranded Wire with FEP Outer Jacket

Wire with FEP insulation won’t become brittle from chemicals, and it withstands extreme temperatures, from -90° to 390° F.

											Per Ft.
	AWG	Wire Strand Count	Current @ Temp.	OD	Temp. Range, ° F	Certification	Flammability Rating	Choose an Outer Jacket Color	Choose a Length, ft.		1-499	500-Up
600V AC



		10	105/30	90 amp @ 86° F	0.15"	-90 to 390	UL Recognized Component	UL 2556 VW-1	Black, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100, 500	6276T19	00000	00000

Stranded Wire with Silicone Rubber Outer Jacket

Wire with silicone rubber insulation is the most flexible wire we offer. It bends easily around tight turns without cracking.

											Per Ft.
	AWG	Wire Strand Count	Current @ Temp.	OD	Temp. Range, ° F	Certification	Flammability Rating	Choose an Outer Jacket Color	Choose a Length, ft.		1-499	500-Up
600V AC



		16	26/30	14 amp @ 86° F	0.15"	-40 to 300	CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component	UL 2556 FT2	Black, White	10, 25, 50, 100, 500	7479K22	00000	00000

High-Temperature Power Cable

Shielded

When others can't take the heat, this cable delivers power in ovens, furnaces, steel mills, and foundries. The PTFE jacket won't degrade and weaken as temperatures rise. It also resists abrasion, chemicals, oil, and moisture.

Shielded—Shielding stops these cables from acting as antennas that emit electromagnetic interference, which could disrupt nearby equipment such as control or data cables.

			Outer Jacket						Per Ft.
	Cable AWG	Current @ Temp.	Material	Color	Temp., ° F	Mil. Spec.	Choose a Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
600V AC







				Shielded

				22/2	4.9 amp @ 86° F 2.4 amp @ 300° F	PTFE	White	-65 to 390	MIL-W-16878/4 Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	8219K54	00000	00000


				22/3	4.9 amp @ 86° F 2.4 amp @ 300° F	PTFE	White	-65 to 390	MIL-W-16878/4 Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	8219K55	0000	0000

Building Wire

Install this copper wire in conduit and cable trays in commercial and industrial buildings. It's also known as branch circuit wire. The outer jacket is designed to be installed without applying pulling lubricant.

Solid Wire with Nylon Outer Jacket and PVC Inner Insulation

THHN/THWN Solid Wire

Solid wire bends and stays in the position that you bend it. It’s easier to terminate than stranded wire.

Wire with a nylon outer jacket resists oil and water.

THHN Cable—THHN wire can be used in dry or damp locations where wire is exposed to condensation or moisture, such as a basement.

THWN Cable—THWN and THWN-2 wire can be used in both wet and dry environments.

UL 2556 VW-1—Flame rated VW-1 wire meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.

									Shorter Lengths			Longer Lengths

	AWG	Current @ Temp.	OD	Temp. Range, ° F	Cable Designation	Certification	Flammability Rating	Choose an Outer Jacket Color	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.	Lg., ft.		Each
600V AC/600V DC



		10	30 amp @ 86° F	0.15"	-10 to 190	THHN, THWN	C-UL Listed, UL Listed	UL 2556 VW-1	Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	25, 50, 100, 250	7715T33	00000	500	7715T73	0000000

Machine Tool Wire

More flexible than standard wire, this wire is often used for internal appliance wiring. The strand count is the number of strands followed by the size of the individual strand. The higher the number of strands, the more flexible the wire. Also known as MTW wire, it’s rated UL 1063 for machine tool wiring.

600V AC/600V DC

Metric wire is also known as Harmonized European Wire and meets HAR H07V-K for size (mm²), material, and voltage. It can also be used on North American electrical panels and machines.

	Wire Strand Count	Metric Wire Size, mm²	Current @ Temp.	OD	Temp. Range, ° F	Outer Jacket Material	Flexibility	Cable Designation	Certification	AWM Style	Choose an Outer Jacket Color		10 ft. Long	25 ft. Long	50 ft. Long	100 ft. Long	500 ft. Long
Stranded Wire



	14	50/0.26 mm²	2.5	35 amp @ 86° F	0.15"	-40 to 220	PVC	Flexible	MTW	CSA Certified, HAR Marked H07V-K, UL Recognized Component	1015	Black, Blue, Green/Yellow	6513T5	000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000

Riser-Rated Communication and Security System Cable

This cable is designated CL3R and CMR, so it has flame-resistant insulation and is approved for use in low-current circuits in vertical shafts and large facilities with multiple levels. It’s often used in intercoms, speakers, and security systems.

Unshielded Stranded Wire

Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.

					Outer Jacket		Inner Insulation
	AWG	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	OD	Material	Color	Material	Color	Temp. Range, ° F	Cable Designation	Certification		10 ft. Long	25 ft. Long	50 ft. Long	100 ft. Long	250 ft. Long
300V AC/300V DC



		18	3	18/3	0.15"	PVC	Gray	PVC	Black, Red, White	0 to 140	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8280T37	000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000

Shielded Stranded Wire

Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has an uninsulated ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.

					Outer Jacket		Inner Insulation
	AWG	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	OD	Material	Color	Material	Color	Temp. Range, ° F	Features	Cable Designation	Certification		10 ft. Long	25 ft. Long	50 ft. Long	100 ft. Long	250 ft. Long
300V AC/300V DC



		22	4	22/4	0.15"	PVC	Gray	PVC	Black, Green, Red, White	0 to 140	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8233T32	00000	000000	000000	000000	000000


		18	2	18/2	0.15"	PVC	Gray	PVC	Black, Red	0 to 140	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8233T34	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000

Thermostat Cable

Hook up thermostats, air-conditioning units, and other low-voltage equipment. This cable is designated CL2 so it has flame-resistant insulation. The wires are solid so it stays in the shape you bend it.

					Outer Jacket		Inner Insulation
	AWG	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	OD	Material	Color	Material	Color	Temp. Range, ° F	Cable Designation	Certification		10 ft. Long	25 ft. Long	50 ft. Long	100 ft. Long	250 ft. Long
Solid Wire







				150V AC/150V DC

				20	5	20/5	0.15"	PVC	Brown	Polyethylene	Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	0 to 140	CL2	ETL Listed	8278T14	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000


				18	4	18/4	0.15"	PVC	Brown	Polyethylene	Blue, Green, Red, White	0 to 140	CL2	ETL Listed	8278T23	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000

Duct-Rated Communication and Security System Cable

Also known as plenum cable, this cable is designated CL3P and CMP, so it has flame-resistant, low-smoke insulation and can be used without conduit in duct work and above a drop ceiling. Use it in low-current circuits such as intercoms, speakers, and security systems.

Unshielded Stranded Wire

Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.

					Outer Jacket		Inner Insulation
	AWG	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	OD	Material	Color	Material	Color	Temp. Range, ° F	Cable Designation	Certification		10 ft. Long	25 ft. Long	50 ft. Long	100 ft. Long	250 ft. Long
300V AC/300V DC



		18	3	18/3	0.15"	PVC	White	PVC	Black, Red, White	0 to 165	CMP, CL3P	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8280T17	00000	000000	000000	000000	0000000

Shielded Stranded Wire

Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has an uninsulated ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.

					Outer Jacket		Inner Insulation
	AWG	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	OD	Material	Color	Material	Color	Temp. Range, ° F	Features	Cable Designation	Certification		10 ft. Long	25 ft. Long	50 ft. Long	100 ft. Long	250 ft. Long
300V AC/300V DC



		22	4	22/4	0.15"	PVC	White	PVC	Black, Green, Red, White	0 to 165	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMP, CL3P	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	8233T12	000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000

Miniature Continuous-Flex Control Cable

Deliver precise signals through compact areas. This cable is ideal for continuous motion in small, automated equipment, such as the micro gantry in a 3D printer. It will last for millions of flex cycles while reliably transmitting signals. Its finely stranded conductors are twisted together like a rope to resist wear from constant bending.

Shielded—A single layer of shielding protects sensitive electronics and control systems by blocking electromagnetic interference (EMI). Otherwise, equipment such as motors and pumps could distort signals.

			Outer Jacket
	Cable AWG	Current @ Temp.	Material	Color	Temp., ° F		10 ft. Long	25 ft. Long
200V AC







				Shielded

				26/6	2.4 amp @ 86° F	PVC	Black	-40 to 220	3890N31	0000000	0000000

Grounding Wire

Ground your electrical system.

Flexible Grounding Wire

Noninsulated

Stranded

	OD	Material	Specs. Met	Mil. Spec.		5 ft. Long	25 ft. Long	50 ft. Long	100 ft. Long
Noninsulated Stranded



	8	0.15"	Copper	ASTM B3, ASTM B8	Fed. Spec. A-A-59551	7512K72	000000	000000	000000	0000000

High-Voltage Lead Wire

Use this wire in high-voltage applications, such as in high-power signs and lasers. It’s also known as corona-resistant hook-up wire. Made of silicone rubber, the insulation resists abrasion. It’s flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.

												Per Ft.
	AWG	Wire Strand Count	Current @ Temp.	OD	Temp. Range, ° F	Outer Jacket Material	Outer Jacket Color	Certification	Flammability Rating	Choose a Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Wire







				15,000V DC

				16	26/30	14.7 amp @ 86° F	0.15"	-40 to 300	Silicone Rubber	White	UL Listed	UL 2556 VW-1	10, 25, 50, 100	8296K21	00000	00000

Riser-Rated Fire Alarm Cable

This FPLR cable is approved for use in vertical shafts and large facilities with multiple levels. It has flame-resistant insulation for use in critical circuits such as fire alarm systems and smoke detectors.

Unshielded—Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.

Shielded—Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has an uninsulated ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.

					Outer Jacket		Inner Insulation
	AWG	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	OD	Material	Color	Material	Color	Temp. Range, ° F	Features	Cable Designation	Certification		10 ft. Long	25 ft. Long	50 ft. Long	100 ft. Long
Unshielded Solid Wire







				300V AC/300V DC

				18	4	18/4	0.15"	PVC	Red	PVC	Black, Green, Red, Yellow	0 to 140	—	FPLR	ETL Listed	8435T43	000000	000000	000000	000000


				Shielded Solid Wire







								300V AC/300V DC

								18	2	18/2	0.15"	PVC	Red	PVC	Black, Red	0 to 140	Uninsulated Ground Wire	FPLR	ETL Listed	8435T42	0000	00000	00000	00000

Duct-Rated Fire Alarm Cable

Unshielded

Also known as plenum cable, this FPLP cable has low-smoke insulation and can be used without conduit in duct work and above a drop ceiling. The insulation is also flame resistant for use in critical circuits such as fire alarm systems and smoke detectors.

Unshielded—Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.

					Outer Jacket		Inner Insulation
	AWG	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	OD	Material	Color	Material	Color	Temp. Range, ° F	Cable Designation	Certification		10 ft. Long	25 ft. Long	50 ft. Long	100 ft. Long	250 ft. Long
Unshielded Solid Wire







				300V AC/300V DC

				18	2	18/2	0.15"	PVC	Red	PVC	Black, Red	0 to 165	FPLP	UL Listed	8435T21	000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000

Vehicle Wire Assortments

Keep spools of vehicle wire in multiple colors on hand.

GXL Cable—GXL cable has a cross-linked polyethylene outer jacket that withstands higher temperatures and has more abrasion resistance than PVC outer jackets. GXL cable has thick walls, making it suitable for engine compartments.

SAE J1128—They meet SAE J1128 for low-voltage wiring in trucks, boats, trailers, and other vehicles.

	Current @ Temp.	OD	Temp. Range, ° F	Outer Jacket Color	Lg., ft.	Specs. Met		Each
GXL Stranded Wire with Cross-Linked Polyethylene Outer Jacket







	25V AC/60V DC

	5	12	19/25	14 amp @ 86° F	0.15"	-40 to 255	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	3038N27	0000000