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	Connection Type Connection Type


Straight Blade	USB

Vehicle

	Wire Gauge Wire Gauge

24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0

	Number of Wires Number of Wires

	Flexibility Flexibility


Ultra Flexible	Flexible

	Outer Insulation Color Outer Insulation Color

	Black		White
	Yellow		Green
	Red		Blue

	Voltage Voltage

	Wire Type Wire Type

	Stranded

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Length Length

	Current Current

	Outer Insulation Material Outer Insulation Material

Plastic

Rubber

Cross-Linked Polyethylene
(XLPE)

	Shielding Shielding

	Unshielded

	Wire Material Wire Material

Copper

	OD OD

	Strand Count Strand Count

	Cable AWG Cable AWG

	Wire Finish Wire Finish

Bare

	Thickness Thickness

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Less than 250° F

250° to 499° F

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

-49° to 0° F

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

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Use For: Appliances, Vehicles
Flexible
Temperature Range: -40° to 175° F
Insulation: PVC Plastic

Also known as GPT cable, this cable is often used in low-voltage applications such as battery and vehicle wiring and radios. It has one red wire and one black wire to easily identify polarity. The wires can be pulled apart for installation.

									Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Wd.	Thick.	Outer Insulation Color	Industry Designation	Length, ft.		1-249	250-Up
Stranded Wire
12V DC
24	2	24/2	0.11"	0.06"	Black, Red	GPT	25, 50, 100, 250, 500	000000	00000	00000
18	2	18/2	0.21"	0.1"	Black, Red	GPT	25, 50, 100, 250, 500	000000	000	000
14	2	14/2	0.29"	0.15"	Black, Red	GPT	25, 50, 100, 250, 500	000000	000	000
12	2	12/2	0.33"	0.16"	Black, Red	GPT	25, 50, 100, 250, 500	000000	0000	000
10	2	10/2	0.4"	0.2"	Black, Red	GPT	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	000000	0000	0000
8	2	8/2	0.49"	0.25"	Black, Red	GPT	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	000000	0000	0000

Battery Wire

Use for vehicles
60V DC Wire: Flexible
600V AC/DC: Ultra Flexible
Temperature Range: -40° to 190° F

Connect batteries in vehicles and generators.

Strand count is the number of strands followed by the size of the individual strand.

Wire with a PVC plastic insulation resists fuel and oil.

Wire with an EPDM rubber insulation is ultra-flexible for use in applications that require tight turns. The insulation resists abrasion and oil.

SAE J1128 and SAE J1127 wire meet standards for low-voltage wiring in vehicle electrical systems.

									Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	MCM Wire Size	Strand Count	Current	OD	Specifications Met	Choose an Outer Insulation Color	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Wire with PVC Plastic Insulation
60V DC
8	__	19/21	57 A @ 86° F	0.22"	SAE J1128	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
6	__	48/22.5	82 A @ 86° F	0.33"	SAE J1127	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
4	__	70/22.5	110 A @ 86° F	0.38"	SAE J1127	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
2	__	64/20	147 A @ 86° F	0.45"	SAE J1127	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
1	__	133/22	172 A @ 86° F	0.49"	SAE J1127	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
1/0	__	210/23	200 A @ 86° F	0.55"	SAE J1127	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
2/0	__	133/20	233 A @ 86° F	0.61"	SAE J1127	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	0000
3/0	__	259/22	270 A @ 86° F	0.66"	SAE J1127	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
4/0	__	418/23	315 A @ 86° F	0.73"	SAE J1127	Black, Red	5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000	00000
600V AC/600V DC
__	250 MCM	2,451/30	255 A @ 86° F	0.84"	__	Black	5, 10, 25, 50	00000000	00000	00000
__	350 MCM	3,458/30	310 A @ 86° F	1.05"	__	Black	5, 10, 25, 50	00000000	00000	00000
__	500 MCM	5,054/30	380 A @ 86° F	1.13"	__	Black	5, 10, 25, 50	00000000	00000	00000
Stranded Wire with EPDM Rubber Insulation
600V AC/600V DC
6	__	259/30	105 A @ 86° F	0.31"	__	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
4	__	385/30	140 A @ 86° F	0.34"	__	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
2	__	651/30	190 A @ 86° F	0.42"	__	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
1	__	798/30	220 A @ 86° F	0.49"	__	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
1/0	__	1,026/30	260 A @ 86° F	0.54"	__	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
2/0	__	1,254/30	300 A @ 86° F	0.59"	__	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
3/0	__	1,615/30	350 A @ 86° F	0.64"	__	Black, Red	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	0000
4/0	__	2,052/30	405 A @ 86° F	0.72"	__	Black, Red	5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000	00000

Vehicle Wire

GPT

TXL and GXL

Also known as primary wire, this wire meets SAE standards for low-voltage wiring in trucks, boats, trailers, and other vehicles.

With cross-linked polyethylene insulation, TXL and GXL wire withstands higher temperatures and resists abrasion better than GPT wire. TXL wire has thin walls, so it’s lightweight. It’s often used in dashboards and other interior jobs. GXL wire has thick walls, making it suitable for engine compartments.

GPT Stranded Wire

Use for vehicles
Flexible
Temperature Range: -10° to 175° F

25V AC/60V DC
Wire Ga.	Strand Count	Current	OD	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Choose an Outer Insulation Color	Length, ft.		Each
20	10/30	9 A @ 86° F	0.09"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	100	0000000	000000
18	16/30	17 A @ 86° F	0.1"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	45	0000000	00000
18	16/30	17 A @ 86° F	0.1"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	100	0000000	00000
16	19/29	21 A @ 86° F	0.11"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	35	0000000	0000
16	19/29	21 A @ 86° F	0.11"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	100	0000000	00000
14	19/27	29 A @ 86° F	0.12"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	20	0000000	0000
14	19/27	29 A @ 86° F	0.12"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	100	0000000	00000
12	19/25	38 A @ 86° F	0.15"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	12	0000000	0000
12	19/25	38 A @ 86° F	0.15"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	100	0000000	00000
10	19/23	51 A @ 86° F	0.18"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	8	0000000	0000
10	19/23	51 A @ 86° F	0.18"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	100	0000000	00000
8	19/21	51 A @ 86° F	0.22"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Red	8	000000	0000
8	19/21	51 A @ 86° F	0.22"	GPT	SAE J1128	Black, Red	100	000000	00000

TXL Stranded Wire

Use for vehicles
Flexible
Temperature Range: -40° to 255° F

25V AC/60V DC
Wire Ga.	Strand Count	Current	OD	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Choose an Outer Insulation Color	Length, ft.		Each
22	7/30	3 A @ 86° F	0.06"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	000000	00000
22	7/30	3 A @ 86° F	0.06"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	50	000000	0000
22	7/30	3 A @ 86° F	0.06"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	100	000000	00000
22	7/30	3 A @ 86° F	0.06"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	250	000000	00000
22	7/30	3 A @ 86° F	0.06"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	500	000000	00000
20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.07"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	000000	0000
20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.07"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	50	000000	0000
20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.07"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	100	000000	00000
20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.07"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	250	000000	00000
20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.07"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	500	00000000	00000
18	16/30	7 A @ 86° F	0.08"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	00000000	0000
18	16/30	7 A @ 86° F	0.08"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	50	00000000	0000
18	16/30	7 A @ 86° F	0.08"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	100	00000000	00000
18	16/30	7 A @ 86° F	0.08"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	250	00000000	00000
18	16/30	7 A @ 86° F	0.08"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	500	00000000	00000
16	19/29	10 A @ 86° F	0.09"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	00000000	0000
16	19/29	10 A @ 86° F	0.09"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	50	00000000	00000
16	19/29	10 A @ 86° F	0.09"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	100	00000000	00000
16	19/29	10 A @ 86° F	0.09"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	250	00000000	00000
16	19/29	10 A @ 86° F	0.09"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	500	00000000	00000
14	19/27	15 A @ 86° F	0.1"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	00000000	00000
14	19/27	15 A @ 86° F	0.1"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	50	00000000	00000
14	19/27	15 A @ 86° F	0.1"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	100	00000000	00000
14	19/27	15 A @ 86° F	0.1"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	250	00000000	00000
14	19/27	15 A @ 86° F	0.1"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	500	00000000	000000
12	19/25	20 A @ 86° F	0.13"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	00000000	00000
12	19/25	20 A @ 86° F	0.13"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	50	00000000	00000
12	19/25	20 A @ 86° F	0.13"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	100	00000000	00000
12	19/25	20 A @ 86° F	0.13"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	250	00000000	000000
12	19/25	20 A @ 86° F	0.13"	TXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	500	00000000	000000

GXL Stranded Wire

Use for vehicles
Flexible
Temperature Range: -40° to 255° F

25V AC/60V DC
Wire Ga.	Strand Count	Current	OD	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Choose an Outer Insulation Color	Length, ft.		Each
20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.09"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	000000	00000
20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.09"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	50	000000	00000
20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.09"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	100	000000	00000
20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.09"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	250	000000	00000
20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.09"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	500	000000	00000
18	16/30	5 A @ 86° F	0.09"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	000000	0000
18	16/30	5 A @ 86° F	0.09"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	50	000000	00000
18	16/30	5 A @ 86° F	0.09"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	100	000000	00000
18	16/30	5 A @ 86° F	0.09"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	250	000000	00000
18	16/30	5 A @ 86° F	0.09"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	500	00000000	00000
16	19/29	8 A @ 86° F	0.11"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	00000000	0000
16	19/29	8 A @ 86° F	0.11"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	50	00000000	00000
16	19/29	8 A @ 86° F	0.11"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	100	00000000	00000
16	19/29	8 A @ 86° F	0.11"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	250	00000000	00000
16	19/29	8 A @ 86° F	0.11"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	500	00000000	000000
14	19/27	11 A @ 86° F	0.12"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	00000000	00000
14	19/27	11 A @ 86° F	0.12"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	50	00000000	00000
14	19/27	11 A @ 86° F	0.12"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	100	00000000	00000
14	19/27	11 A @ 86° F	0.12"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	250	00000000	00000
14	19/27	11 A @ 86° F	0.12"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	500	00000000	000000
12	19/25	14 A @ 86° F	0.15"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	00000000	00000
12	19/25	14 A @ 86° F	0.15"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	50	00000000	00000
12	19/25	14 A @ 86° F	0.15"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	100	00000000	00000
12	19/25	14 A @ 86° F	0.15"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	250	00000000	000000
12	19/25	14 A @ 86° F	0.15"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	500	00000000	000000
10	19/23	23 A @ 86° F	0.18"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	00000000	00000
10	19/23	23 A @ 86° F	0.18"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	50	00000000	00000
10	19/23	23 A @ 86° F	0.18"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	100	00000000	00000
10	19/23	23 A @ 86° F	0.18"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	250	00000000	000000
10	19/23	23 A @ 86° F	0.18"	GXL	SAE J1128	Black, Red, White	500	00000000	000000

Vehicle Wire Assortments

Use for vehicles
Flexible
Temperature Range:
GPT Wire: -40° to 185° F
TXL and GXL Wire: -40° to 255° F

Keep spools of vehicle wire in multiple colors on hand. They meet SAE J1128 for low-voltage wiring in trucks, boats, trailers, and other vehicles.

GPT wire, or primary wire, has PVC insulation that makes it useful as a general purpose wire.

TXL and GXL wire have cross-linked polyethylene insulation that withstands higher temperatures and has more abrasion resistance than PVC insulation. TXL wire has thin walls, so it’s small and lightweight. It’s often used for dashboards and other car interior applications. GXL wire has thick walls, making it suitable for engine compartments.

GPT Stranded Wire with PVC Plastic Insulation
No. of Spools	Wire Ga.	Strand Count	Current	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Length, ft.	Specifications Met		Each
25V AC/60V DC
5	22	7/30	3 A @ 86° F	0.08"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	000000
5	20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.08"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	18	16/30	17 A @ 86° F	0.09"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	16	19/29	22 A @ 86° F	0.11"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	14	19/27	30 A @ 86° F	0.12"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	12	19/25	40 A @ 86° F	0.14"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	000000
5	10	19/23	55 A @ 86° F	0.18"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	000000
TXL Stranded Wire with Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Insulation
25V AC/60V DC
5	22	7/30	3 A @ 86° F	0.06"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.07"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	18	16/30	7 A @ 86° F	0.08"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	16	19/29	10 A @ 86° F	0.09"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	14	19/27	15 A @ 86° F	0.1"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	12	19/25	20 A @ 86° F	0.13"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	000000
GXL Stranded Wire with Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Insulation
25V AC/60V DC
5	20	7/28	5 A @ 86° F	0.09"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	18	16/30	5 A @ 86° F	0.09"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	16	19/29	8 A @ 86° F	0.1"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	14	19/27	11 A @ 86° F	0.12"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	00000
5	12	19/25	14 A @ 86° F	0.15"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	000000
5	10	19/23	23 A @ 86° F	0.18"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	0000000	000000

USB Chargers

Power up mobile devices and other electronics.

Unlike many chargers in the market, these are high quality and reliable. All have passed strict U.S., Canadian, or European Union safety standards.

USB-C chargers are quickly becoming the new standard, often seen on new phones and tablets. Some are USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 certified, so they charge your devices on average 3-4 times faster than standard chargers because they send more power over your cable. 18W chargers will power phones and tablets sold after 2016. 27W chargers will power small laptops. Choose chargers with an output greater than 27W to charge large laptops and other high-power devices.

USB-A chargers have the traditional USB connection. 5W chargers are typically used with small electronic devices such as speakers, routers, and cameras. 18W chargers will power phones and tablets sold after 2016. To charge large laptops and other high-power devices, use chargers with an output greater than 27W.

	Output
	USB Connection Type (Number of Ports)	Power	Voltage	Input Voltage	Voltage	Cord Length, ft.	Specifications Met		Each
Vehicle Plug
11	A (1) C (1)	5W 27W	5V DC 5V DC, 9V DC, 12V DC	12V DC-24V DC	__	__	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed, CE Marked, UL 2089	0000000	000000
12	A (1) C (1)	12W 18W	5V DC 5V DC, 9V DC, 12V DC	__	12V DC	6	CE Marked	0000000	00000
13	A (2) A (1)	6W 12W	5V DC 5V DC	12V DC-24V DC	__	__	CE Marked, FCC Compliant, UL 94 V-0	0000000	00000
14	A (1) Micro B (1)	12W 12W	5V DC 5V DC, 9V DC, 12V DC	__	12V DC	6	CE Marked	0000000	00000
15	C (1) A (1)	60W 18W	5V DC, 9V DC, 12V DC, 15V DC, 20V DC 5V DC, 9V DC, 12V DC	__	12V DC	__	CE Marked, USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 Certified	0000000	00000
16	C (1) A (2)	18W 18W	5V DC, 9V DC 5V DC, 9V DC, 12V DC	__	12V DC	__	CE Marked, USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 Certified	0000000	00000
17	C (1) C (1)	18W 27W	5V DC, 9V DC 5V DC, 9V DC	__	12V DC	__	CE Marked	0000000	00000
18	A (1) A (1)	30W	5V DC, 9V DC, 12V DC	12V DC-24V DC	12V DC	__	CE Marked, UL 2089	0000000	00000
19	A (1)	12W	5V DC	12V DC-24V DC	__	__	CE Marked, FCC Compliant, UL 94 V-0	0000000	00000

DC to AC Adapter Cords

With One Outlet

With Two Outlets and USB Ports

NEMA 5-15 Outlet

Plug these cords into a vehicle socket to charge devices that run on AC voltage. Also known as inverters or converters, they prevent damage from overloads.

	Vehicle Connection		Straight-Blade Connection				USB Connection
Total No. of Outlets	Voltage	End Shape	NEMA Style	Voltage	Wattage	End Shape	Current, A	No. of Ports	End Shape	Lg., ft.	Includes	Color		Each
1	12V DC	Straight	5-15	120V AC	150W	__	__	__	__	3 1/2	__	Black	0000000	000000
2	12V DC	Straight	5-15	120V AC	500W	Straight	2.1	1	Straight	3	Battery Cable with Alligator Clips	Black/White	0000000	00000

Vehicle Extension Cords

Plug these cords into a vehicle outlet to power a device from the vehicle's battery. The connectors resists moisture and corrosion. An attached cap seals out water when the extension cord is not in use.

Vehicle Plug × Vehicle Socket
Lg., ft.	Retracted Lg.	Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Power-Indicating Light	Color		Each
6	14"	18	10	12V DC	Without Power-Indicating Light	Black	000000	000000

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