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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.

    Continuous-Flex Control Cable

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

    Unshielded

    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.
    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
    24/3
    5 amp @ 86° F1.5"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, 100, 2505106N110000000000
     

    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
    324/3
    0.16"PVC
    GrayPVC
    Black, Green, Red0 to 165Uninsulated Ground WireCM, CMG
    10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 5008280T6210000000000
     

    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
    24/3
    1012.5PVC
    GrayCM
    0 to 165UL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 100, 50075985K610000000000
     

    Continuous-Twist and -Flex Control Cable

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

    Unshielded

    Ideal for multi-axis, torsional, and bending movements, this cable is often used in robot arms. It will endure millions of flex cycles while sending reliable signals, even when it's twisting. Internally, fine strands of conductors are twisted together like a rope, resisting fatigue from constant bending. On the outside, a rugged polyurethane jacket resists abrasion, chemicals, oil, and moisture.
    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.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Per Ft.
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    Bend
    Radius
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Certification
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    300V AC
     
    Unshielded
    24/3
    4 amp @ 86° F2.76"Polyurethane Rubber
    Black-40 to 175UL 2556 VW-1
    CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    10, 20, 30, 50, 1008559K410000000000
     

    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
    24/3
    3.3 amp @ 86° F
    1.6 amp @ 300° F
    PTFE
    White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K520000000000
     

    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
    17,000V AC/12,000V DC
     
    Unshielded
    24/3
    8 amp @ 86° F1"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, 1009634T3020000000000
     
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