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    6 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.

    Access Control Cable

    Wire multiple components in your security system using a single cable. This cable bundles together four color-coded cables that correspond to each part of an access point: the card reader, the door contact, the lock, and the exit sign. Each interior cable is labeled with the component it matches. All four interior cables have a layer of foil around them to prevent signal interference from nearby devices. Designated CMP, it has a flame-resistant, low-smoke insulation and can be used without conduit in duct work and above a drop ceiling. It’s also known as plenum cable. It’s rated FT6, so it meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames and smoke based on a timed test with material mounted to a horizontal tray.
    Shielded Stranded Wire
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Security Cable. Access Control Cable.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Inner
    Insulation
    Security Cable
    Use
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Material
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Cable
    Designation
    Flammability Rating
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    200 ft.
    Long
    300V AC/300V DC
    Card Reader
    Door Contact
    Exit Sign
    Lock    		22
    22
    22
    18    		6
    2
    4
    4    		22/6
    22/2
    22/4
    18/4    		2.2 amp @ 86° F
    2.2 amp @ 86° F
    2.2 amp @ 86° F
    4 amp @ 86° F    		0.46"PVC
    		YellowPVC
    		Blue, Gray, Orange, White32 to 165CMP
    		CSA C22.2 No. 0.3 FT65846N150000000000000000000000000000
     

    Abrasion-Resistant Power Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cable. Abrasion-Resistant Power Cable, Shielded.

    Shielded

    Pull this cable over rough surfaces without damage. The thick polyurethane jacket protects the wires inside and resists wear. It also stands up to moisture, oil, and chemicals.
    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
    Flammability
    Rating
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    300V AC
     
    Shielded
    22/6
    		2.7 amp @ 86° FPolyurethane Rubber
    		Black-20 to 190UL 2556 VW-1
    		C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    		5, 10, 25, 50, 1008237K1900000000000
     

    Twisted-Pair Continuous-Flex Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Twisted-Pair Continuous-Flex Control Cable.
    Prevent mixed messages in control systems such as sensors and PLCs. The twisted-pair wires in this cable prevent internal and external signal interference, even in electrically noisy areas. Designed for the demands of continuous motion, this cable transmits signals for millions of flex cycles. 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
    Per Ft.
    Cable
    AWG
    Bend
    Radius
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability Rating
    Certification
    Clean Room
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    300V AC
     
    Shielded
    22/6
    		2.33"PVC
    		Gray25 to 155NFPA 79, UL 2556 VW-1
    		CE Marked
    		ISO Class 1
    		10, 25, 50, 1002099T6210000000000
     

    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
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Security Cable. Riser-Rated Communication and Security System Cable, 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
    300V AC/300V DC
    22
    		622/6
    		0.16"PVC
    		GrayPVC
    		Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Red, White0 to 140CMR, CL3R
    		ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed
    		8280T330000000000000000000000000000000
     

    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
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Security Cable. Duct-Rated Communication and Security System Cable, 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
    300V AC/300V DC
    22
    		622/6
    		0.16"PVC
    		WhitePVC
    		Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Red, White0 to 165CMP, CL3P
    		ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed
    		8280T130000000000000000000000000000000
     

    High-Voltage Continuous-Flex Flat Power Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Power Cable. 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
    25,000V AC/18,000V DC
     
    Unshielded
    22/6
    		11 amp @ 86° F1.1"Silicone Rubber
    		Clear-85 to 325UL 94 V-0
    		CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3
    		10, 20, 30, 50, 1009634T4040000000000
     
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