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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.
    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
    24/4
    5 amp @ 86° F1.65"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, 2505106N120000000000
    24/4
    5 amp @ 86° F5"TPE
    Gray-30 to 210NFPA 79, UL 2556 VW-1
    C-UL Recognized Component, CE Marked, UL Recognized Component
    ISO Class 1
    5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 2505337N1100000000
     
    600V AC
     
    Shielded
    24/4
    4 amp @ 86° F1.9"PVC
    Green25 to 155UL 2556 VW-1
    C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    ISO Class 2
    5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 2504514N3200000000
     

    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
    424/4
    0.18"PVC
    GrayPVC
    Black, Green, Red, White0 to 165Uninsulated Ground WireCM, CMG
    10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 5008280T6310000000000
     

    Industrial CAN-Bus Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. CAN-Bus Cable. Industrial CAN-Bus Cable.
    Connect devices such as sensors, PLCs, and actuators to a CAN-Bus network.
    Use this continuous-flex cable in automated applications that require continuous motion, such as robotics. This double shielded cable has a layer of braid and foil shielding for better protection against signal interference than foil alone. Use it in environments with high signal distortion, such as near transformers, generators, and heavy duty motors.
    This flame-rated cable meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test. VW-1 cable is suspended vertically during testing.
    PVC Outer Jacket—Choose cable with PVC outer jacket for general purpose indoor applications. Its protective layer resists abrasion, though it contains halogen. It’s also less flexible than cable with TPE jacket.
    TPE Outer Jacket—Cable with TPE outer jacket has a protective layer that is more flexible and resists abrasion better than other materials. It also stands up to extreme temperatures and chemicals, making it good for use in harsh outdoor environments.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Per Ft.
    Transmission
    Speed, Mbit/s
    AWG (No.
    of Wires)
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    OD
    Material
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Continuous Flex
     
    Double-Shielded Stranded Wire
    124 (4)-30 to 1550.26"TPE
    PurpleUL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 100, 2508097T210000000000
    124 (4)45 to 1550.28"PVC
    PurpleUL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 100, 2508097T2600000000
     

    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
    24/4
    1012.5PVC
    GrayCM
    0 to 165UL 2556 VW-1
    10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 50075985K620000000000
     

    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
    24/4
    2.6 amp @ 86° F
    1.3 amp @ 300° F
    PTFE
    White-65 to 390MIL-W-16878/4 Type E10, 20, 50, 1008219K530000000000
     

    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
    24/4
    4 amp @ 86° F2.88"Polyurethane Rubber
    Black-40 to 175UL 2556 VW-1
    CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    10, 20, 30, 50, 1008559K420000000000
     

    Continuous-Flex Ethernet Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ethernet Cable. Continuous-Flex Ethernet Cable .
    Often used in automated applications that require continuous motion such as robotics, this cable sends data between computers, servers, and switches without degrading data transmission. This Ethernet cable is backward compatible so it works in networks that meet the same or a lower category. It is double shielded, which means it has a layer of braid and foil shielding for better protection against signal interference than braid alone. Use it in environments with high signal distortion, such as near transformers, generators, and heavy duty motors. Bend radius is the point to which the cable will bend without being damaged. It is measured from the center of the bend to the edge of the cable. The smaller the measurement, the tighter the bend.
    UL 2556 FT1—FT1 cable is suspended vertically during testing.
    Flammability Rating—Flame rated cable meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Inner
    Insulation
    Per Ft.
    Ethernet Cable
    Category
    Transmission
    Freq., MHz
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    OD
    Bend
    Radius
    Material
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Double-Shielded Stranded Wire
    5
    10024
    424/4
    -30 to 1550.28"2.8"TPE
    PurpleTPE
    Brown
    Green
    White
    Yellow
    UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component
    UL 2556 FT1
    10, 25, 50, 100, 1504250T210000000000
     

    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
    24/4
    1.77"TPE
    Blue-30 to 210CE Marked
    ISO Class 1
    10, 25, 50, 1002099T320000000000
    24/4
    1.8"PVC
    Gray25 to 155NFPA 79, UL 2556 VW-1
    CE Marked
    ISO Class 1
    10, 25, 50, 1002099T1200000000
     

    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
    24/4
    1012.5PVC
    GrayCM, CMG
    0 to 16510, 25, 50, 100, 50075985K720000000000
     

    Abrasion-Resistant Continuous-Flex Control Cable

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

    Unshielded

    Prevent wear and tear in rough areas and conditions. Unlike other continuous-flex control cables, the rugged polyurethane jacket on this cable protects against abrasion as well as exposure to chemicals, oil, and moisture. It’s often used in cable carriers in high-production CNC machines that need reliable signals for millions of flex cycles. Its finely stranded conductors are twisted together like a rope to resist wear from constant bending.
    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
    24/4
    5 amp @ 86° F1.5"Polyurethane Rubber
    Gray-30 to 175UL 2556 VW-1
    C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    ISO Class 1
    5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 1007323N110000000000
     

    Industrial Modbus Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Modbus Cable. Industrial Modbus Cable.
    Connect devices such as sensors, PLCs, and actuators to a Modbus network.
    This flexible cable bends easily, but is not meant to be in constant motion. Cable with PVC plastic outer jacket is best for general purpose indoor applications. Its protective layer resists abrasion, though it contains halogen. It’s also less flexible than cable with TPE jacket. This double-shielded cable has a layer of braid and foil shielding for better protection against signal interference than foil alone. Use it in environments with high signal distortion, such as near transformers, generators, and heavy duty motors.
    Uninsulated ground wires are not counted in the number of wires.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Per Ft.
    Transmission
    Speed, Mbit/s
    AWG (No.
    of Wires)
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    OD
    Material
    Color
    Features
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Flexible
     
    Double-Shielded Stranded Wire
    3524 (4)-20 to 1750.34"PVC
    GrayUninsulated Ground Wire10, 25, 50, 100, 2508128T20000000000
     

    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
    24/4
    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, 1009634T3030000000000
     
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