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    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.

    Chemical-Resistant Lead Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Wire. Chemical-Resistant Lead Wire.
    Our most chemical-resistant wire—the PTFE insulation protects against most chemicals, solvents, and oil. The PTFE is slippery, so it withstands some abrasion. The wire has a silver-plated finish for corrosion resistance and strength. 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 MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, it meets stringent military specifications for material quality. Also known as hook-up wire.
    Per Ft.
    AWG
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Certification
    Mil. Spec.
    Flammability
    Rating
    Wire Material
    Choose an Outer Jacket Color
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Stranded Wire
     
    600V AC
    30
    		7/38
    		0.8 amp @ 86° F0.03"-65 to 390PTFEMil. Spec., UL Recognized Component
    		MIL-W-16878/4 Type EUL 2556 VW-1
    		Silver-Plated CopperBlack, Green, Red, White10, 25, 50, 1007304K210000000000
    28
    		7/36
    		1.3 amp @ 86° F0.04"-65 to 390PTFEMil. Spec., UL Recognized Component
    		MIL-W-16878/4 Type EUL 2556 VW-1
    		Silver-Plated CopperBlack, Green, Red, White10, 25, 50, 1007304K2200000000
    26
    		7/34
    		1.6 amp @ 86° F0.04"-65 to 390PTFEMil. Spec., UL Recognized Component
    		MIL-W-16878/4 Type EUL 2556 VW-1
    		Silver-Plated CopperBlack, Green, Red, White10, 25, 50, 1007304K2400000000
    24
    		19/36
    		3.3 amp @ 86° F0.04"-65 to 390PTFEMil. Spec., UL Recognized Component
    		MIL-W-16878/4 Type EUL 2556 VW-1
    		Silver-Plated CopperBlack, Green, Red, White10, 25, 50, 1007304K2300000000
    22
    		19/34
    		4 amp @ 86° F0.05"-65 to 390PTFEMil. Spec., UL Recognized Component
    		MIL-W-16878/4 Type EUL 2556 VW-1
    		Silver-Plated CopperBlack, Blue, Green, Red, White10, 25, 50, 100, 5007304K1100000000
    20
    		19/32
    		6.6 amp @ 86° F0.06"-65 to 390PTFEMil. Spec., UL Recognized Component
    		MIL-W-16878/4 Type EUL 2556 VW-1
    		Silver-Plated CopperBlack, Blue, Green, Red, White10, 25, 50, 100, 5007304K1200000000
    18
    		19/30
    		9.3 amp @ 86° F0.07"-65 to 390PTFEMil. Spec., UL Recognized Component
    		MIL-W-16878/4 Type EUL 2556 VW-1
    		Silver-Plated CopperBlack, Blue, Green, Red, White10, 25, 50, 100, 5007304K1300000000
    16
    		19/29
    		17 amp @ 86° F0.08"-65 to 390PTFEMil. Spec., UL Recognized Component
    		MIL-W-16878/4 Type EUL 2556 VW-1
    		Silver-Plated CopperBlack, Green, Red, White10, 25, 50, 1007304K1400000000
    14
    		19/27
    		35 amp @ 86° F0.1"-65 to 390PTFEMil. Spec., UL Recognized Component
    		MIL-W-16878/4 Type EUL 2556 VW-1
    		Silver-Plated CopperBlack, Green, Red, White10, 25, 50, 1007304K1500000000
    12
    		19/25
    		44 amp @ 86° F0.11"-65 to 390PTFEMil. Spec., UL Recognized Component
    		MIL-W-16878/4 Type EUL 2556 VW-1
    		Silver-Plated CopperBlack, Green, Red, White10, 25, 50, 1007304K1600000000
    10
    		37/26
    		61 amp @ 86° F0.13"-65 to 390PTFEMil. Spec., UL Recognized Component
    		MIL-W-16878/4 Type EUL 2556 VW-1
    		Silver-Plated CopperBlack, Green, Red, White10, 25, 50, 1007304K1700000000
     

    High-Temperature Power Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cable. High-Temperature Power Cable, Shielded.

    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
    26/2
    		1.6 amp @ 86° F
    0.8 amp @ 300° F    		PTFE
    		White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K670000000000
    26/3
    		1.6 amp @ 86° F
    0.8 amp @ 300° F    		PTFE
    		White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K6800000000
    26/4
    		1.3 amp @ 86° F
    0.6 amp @ 600° F    		PTFE
    		White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K6900000000
    24/2
    		3.3 amp @ 86° F
    1.6 amp @ 300° F    		PTFE
    		White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K5100000000
    24/3
    		3.3 amp @ 86° F
    1.6 amp @ 300° F    		PTFE
    		White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K5200000000
    24/4
    		2.6 amp @ 86° F
    1.3 amp @ 300° F    		PTFE
    		White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K5300000000
    22/2
    		4.9 amp @ 86° F
    2.4 amp @ 300° F    		PTFE
    		White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K5400000000
    22/3
    		4.9 amp @ 86° F
    2.4 amp @ 300° F    		PTFE
    		White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K5500000000
    22/4
    		3.9 amp @ 86° F
    1.9 amp @ 300° F    		PTFE
    		White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K5600000000
    20/2
    		8.2 amp @ 86° F
    4 amp @ 300° F    		PTFE
    		White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K5700000000
    20/3
    		8.2 amp @ 86° F
    4 amp @ 300° F    		PTFE
    		White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K5800000000
    20/4
    		6.6 amp @ 86° F
    3.2 amp @ 300° F    		PTFE
    		White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K59000000000
    18/2
    		11.5 amp @ 86° F
    5.6 amp @ 300° F    		PTFE
    		White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K6100000000
    18/3
    		11.5 amp @ 86° F
    5.6 amp @ 300° F    		PTFE
    		White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K62000000000
    18/4
    		9.2 amp @ 86° F
    4.5 amp @ 300° F    		PTFE
    		White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K630000000000
    16/2
    		16.4 amp @ 86° F
    8 amp @ 300° F    		PTFE
    		White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K6400000000
    16/3
    		16.4 amp @ 86° F
    8 amp @ 300° F    		PTFE
    		White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K650000000000
    16/4
    		13.1 amp @ 86° F
    6.4 amp @ 300° F    		PTFE
    		White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K660000000000
     

    Low-Voltage High-Temperature Lead Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Wire. Low-Voltage High-Temperature Lead Wire.
    Rated to 50 volts AC/DC, this wire is often used in small electronics and robotics. It’s also known as hook-up wire.
    FEP Outer Jacket—Wire with FEP insulation is chemical resistant.
    Silver-Plated Copper Wire—Silver-plated wire is stronger and more corrosion resistant than bare wire.
    AWG
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Wire Material
    Choose an Outer
    Jacket Color
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    Stranded Wire with FEP Outer Jacket
     
    50V AC/50V DC
    36
    		25/50
    		0.1 amp @ 86° F0.01"-235 to 390Silver-Plated CopperBlack, Green, Red, White9510T1000000000000000000
    29
    		51/46
    		0.5 amp @ 86° F0.02"-235 to 390Silver-Plated CopperBlack, Green, Red, White9510T2000000000000000
    26
    		66/44
    		1 amp @ 86° F0.02"-235 to 390Silver-Plated CopperBlack, Green, Red, White9510T3000000000000000
     

    Wrap Wire

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Wrap Wire. Wrap Wire.
    This wire wraps around a post terminal on a circuit board to make an electrical connection, eliminating the need for soldering. It stays in the shape you bend it for a tight wrap around the post.
    Solid WireAbout Solid Wire
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wrap Wire. Wrap Wire, Solid Wire.
    PVDF Outer Jacket—PVDF wire is also known as Kynar wire.
    Silver-Plated Copper Wire—A silver-plated finish provides corrosion resistance and strength.
    AWG
    OD
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Wire Material
    Choose an Outer Jacket Color
    Each
    30
    		0.02"PVDF
    		200100Silver-Plated CopperBlack, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow3113N6000000
    28
    		0.02"PVDF
    		200100Silver-Plated CopperBlack, Blue, Red3113N300000
    26
    		0.03"PVDF
    		200100Silver-Plated CopperBlack, Blue, Red3113N500000
    24
    		0.03"PVDF
    		200100Silver-Plated CopperBlack, Blue, Red3113N400000
    Wrap Wire Tools
    Use a wrap wire tool to make a tighter connection than wrapping by hand. The tool also unwinds wire from the post.
    Wrap a coil tightly around a terminal post for a strong electrical connection. These compact tools won't bump into neighboring terminal posts and disrupt the rest of your circuit board, making them ideal for accessing posts that your hands can’t reach. Thread stripped wire into the tip, insert the tool over a post terminal, and twist to form a coil. Alternate between winding and unwinding by reversing the tip, just as you would a screwdriver bit.
    For Post
    Wrap End
    Unwrap End
    Size
    Shape
    Min.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Hole
    Dia.
    Hole
    Dp.
    For Wire
    Ga.
    For Max.
    Wire OD
    Hole
    Dia.
    Hole
    Dp.
    For Wire Ga.
    Handle
    Material
    Each
    0.025"Square0.1"0.036"0.75"30
    		0.027"0.038"1"32, 30, 28, 26, 24
    		Aluminum
    		3103N130000000
    0.025"Square0.1"0.04"0.75"28
    		0.036"0.038"1"32, 30, 28, 26, 24
    		Aluminum
    		3103N11000000
    0.025"Square0.1"0.075"0.75"24, 26
    		—0.07"1"26, 24, 22, 20
    		Aluminum
    		3103N12000000

    Radiation-Resistant Lead Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Wire. Radiation-Resistant Lead Wire, Stranded Wire with PEEK Outer Jacket.

    Stranded Wire with PEEK Outer

    Jacket

    The PEEK insulation on this wire won't degrade when exposed to radiation, and is often used in nuclear energy production. The insulation also resists harsh chemicals and high pressure, so it can also be used in equipment for mining or oil and gas exploration. It meets UL 94 V-0 for flame retardance. If it is exposed to flames, it minimizes how much smoke and halogen it releases.
    Stranded Wire—Stranded wire is flexible, so it’s pliable enough to be pulled around corners.
    Silver-Plated Copper Wire—Silver-plated wire is stronger and more corrosion resistant than bare wire.
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Per Ft.
    AWG
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Min.
    Max.
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Flexibility
    Wire Material
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Stranded Wire with PEEK Outer Jacket
     
    1,000V AC
    26
    		7/34
    		8 amp @ 86° F0.04"-140500BeigeFlexibleSilver-Plated CopperUL 94 V-0
    		10, 25, 50, 1007030T110000000000
    24
    		19/36
    		11 amp @ 86° F0.04"-140500BeigeFlexibleSilver-Plated CopperUL 94 V-0
    		10, 25, 50, 1007030T1200000000
    22
    		19/34
    		14 amp @ 86° F0.05"-140500BeigeFlexibleSilver-Plated CopperUL 94 V-0
    		10, 25, 50, 1007030T1300000000
    20
    		19/32
    		19 amp @ 86° F0.07"-140500BeigeFlexibleSilver-Plated CopperUL 94 V-0
    		10, 25, 50, 1007030T1400000000
    18
    		19/30
    		29 amp @ 86° F0.08"-140500BeigeFlexibleSilver-Plated CopperUL 94 V-0
    		10, 25, 50, 1007030T1800000000
     

    Wrap Wire Assortments

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Wrap Wire. Wrap Wire Assortments.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wrap Wire. Wrap Wire Assortments.
    Image of Product. Dispenser Box Shown Open. Top orientation. ZoomedIn view. Wrap Wire. Wrap Wire Assortments.

    Dispenser Box Shown Open

    Keep multiple colors of wrap wire on hand to color code connections in circuit boards for easy identification. This wire winds around a post terminal to make a strong electrical connection—no soldering needed. Lightweight and flexible, it stays in the shape you bend it for a tight hold.
    All of these assortments come with a wire stripper to cut and strip your wire. Store and organize the wire with the included dispenser box.
    PVDF Outer Jacket—This wire has a PVDF outer jacket, which resists breaking down from chemicals and melting up to 200° F. Because the jacket is PVDF, it’s commonly known as Kynar wire.
    Silver-Plated Copper Wire—A silver plating shields the wire from corrosion as well as wear and tear.
    Outer
    Jacket
    No. of
    Spools
    AWG
    OD
    Material
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Lg.,
    ft.
    AWM
    Style
    Wire Material
    Each
    Solid Wire
    530
    		0.02"PVDF
    		Black, Blue, Red, White, Yellow2001001423Silver-Plated Copper6429N140000000
    528
    		0.02"PVDF
    		Black, Blue, Red, White, Yellow2001001423Silver-Plated Copper6429N12000000
    526
    		0.03"PVDF
    		Black, Blue, Red, White, Yellow2001001423Silver-Plated Copper6429N13000000
    524
    		0.03"PVDF
    		Black, Blue, Red, White, Yellow2001001423Silver-Plated Copper6429N11000000
     
    Wrap Wire Tools
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Wrapping Tools. Wrap Wire Assortments.
    For an even tighter connection than wrapping by hand, use a wrap wire tool. Thread the wire into the tip, insert the tool over a post terminal, and twist. Alternate between winding and unwinding by reversing the tip, just as you would a screwdriver bit.
    For Post
    Wrap End
    Unwrap End
    Size
    Shape
    Min.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Hole
    Dia.
    Hole
    Dp.
    For Wire
    Ga.
    For Max.
    Wire OD
    Hole
    Dia.
    Hole
    Dp.
    For Wire Ga.
    Handle
    Material
    Each
    0.025"Square0.1"0.036"0.75"30
    		0.027"0.038"1"32, 30, 28, 26, 24
    		Aluminum
    		3103N130000000
    0.025"Square0.1"0.04"0.75"28
    		0.036"0.038"1"32, 30, 28, 26, 24
    		Aluminum
    		3103N11000000
    0.025"Square0.1"0.075"0.75"24, 26
    		—0.07"1"26, 24, 22, 20
    		Aluminum
    		3103N12000000
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