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    5 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.

    Continuous-Flex Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Continuous-Flex Control Cable, Unshielded.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Continuous-Flex Control Cable, Shielded.

    Unshielded

    Shielded

    Even after millions of flex cycles, this cable transmits reliable signals. Its finely stranded conductors are twisted together like a rope to resist wear from constant bending. Use it in moving equipment such as cable carriers.
    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.
    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
    Current @
    Temp.
    Bend
    Radius
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability Rating
    Certification
    Clean Room
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    300V AC
     
    Unshielded
    24/25
    		5 amp @ 86° F3.38"PVC
    		Gray25 to 155NFPA 79, UL 2556 VW-1
    		C-UL Recognized Component, CE Marked, UL Recognized Component
    		ISO Class 1
    		5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 1008082K110000000000
     
    600V AC
     
    Shielded
    24/25
    		4 amp @ 86° F3.88"PVC
    		Green25 to 155UL 2556 VW-1
    		C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    		ISO Class 2
    		5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 2504514N3300000000
     

    Low-Capacitance Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Low-Capacitance Control Cable.
    This cable protects signal integrity over long runs, even up to hundreds of feet across your facility. It has polyethylene insulation to limit capacitance—an energy buildup that worsens over long distances and degrades signals. This cable is often used in sensors, PLCs, and encoders. You can flex and bend it during installation and adjustments, but it isn't made for continuous motion.
    Double Shielded—With two layers of shielding, this cable offers better protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI) than single-shielded cable. It’s often used near transformers, generators, and heavy-duty motors that may have voltage fluctuations and current spikes that distort signals.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Per Ft.
    Cable
    AWG
    Transmission
    Speed, Mbit/s
    Capacitance
    per ft., pF
    Material
    Color
    Cable
    Designation
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    300V AC
     
    Double Shielded
    24/25
    		1012.5PVC
    		GrayCM
    		0 to 165UL 2556 VW-1
    		10, 25, 50, 100, 50075985K670000000000
     

    Communication and Security System Cable

    Often used for intercoms, speakers, and security systems, this cable is designated as CM and CL2 or CMG, so the insulation is flame resistant and approved for in-wall installation in single-level facilities.
    Shielded Stranded Wire
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Security Cable. Communication and Security System Cable, 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
    Per Ft.
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    OD
    Material
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Features
    Cable
    Designation
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    300V AC/300V DC
    24
    		2524/25
    		0.37"PVC
    		GrayPVC
    		Black, Black/Red, Black/White, Black/Red/White, Blue, Blue/Black, Blue/Red, Blue/White, Green, Green/Black, Green/Black/White, Green/White, Orange, Orange/Black, Orange/Green, Orange/Red, Red, Red/Black, Red/Black/White, Red/Green, Red/White, White, White/Black, White/Black/Red, White/Red0 to 175Uninsulated Ground WireCM, CMG
    		10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 50075985K580000000000
     

    Twisted-Pair Low-Capacitance Control Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Twisted-Pair Low-Capacitance Control Cable.
    A dynamic duo inside this cable protects signal integrity over long distances, even up to hundreds of feet across your facility. Twisted-pair conductors block internal and external signal interference. Plus, polyethylene insulation limits capacitance, preventing the energy buildup that degrades signals over long runs. This cable is often used with equipment such as sensors and PLCs. You can flex and bend it during installation and adjustments, but it’s not made for continuous motion.
    Double Shielded—With two layers of shielding, this cable offers better protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI) than single-shielded cable. It’s often used near transformers, generators, and heavy-duty motors that may have voltage fluctuations and current spikes that distort signals.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Per Ft.
    Cable
    AWG
    Transmission
    Speed, Mbit/s
    Capacitance
    per ft., pF
    Material
    Color
    Cable
    Designation
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    300V AC
     
    Double Shielded
    24/25
    		1012.5PVC
    		GrayCM, CMG
    		0 to 16510, 25, 50, 100, 50075985K760000000000
     
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