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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.

    Stretchable Continuous-Flex Control Cable

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

    Unshielded

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

    Shielded

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Border. Control Cable. Stretchable Continuous-Flex Control Cable.
    This cable extends up to 40% of its original length then recovers, all while sending reliable signals. Thanks to a stretchable core and jacket, vibration and bending won't degrade the signal over its long flex life. Ideal for constant motion applications, it's often sewn into garments and integrated into wearable devices.
    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.
    Pinch Clamps—Hold the cable in place while it moves. Crimp the pinch points on the clamp to install.
    Cable
    Pinch Clamps
    Outer
    Jacket
    Per Ft.
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    300V AC
     
    Unshielded
    28/2
    		1.5 amp @ 86° FPolyurethane Rubber
    		Black-30 to 175
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    Shielded
    28/2
    		1.5 amp @ 86° FPolyurethane Rubber
    		Black-30 to 175
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    Miniature Continuous-Flex Control Cable

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Control Cable. Miniature Continuous-Flex Control Cable.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Control Cable. Miniature Continuous-Flex Control Cable.
    Deliver precise signals through compact areas. This cable is ideal for continuous motion in small, automated equipment, such as the micro gantry in a 3D printer. It will last for millions of flex cycles while reliably transmitting signals. 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
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    200V AC
     
    Shielded
    28/2
    		2.2 amp @ 86° FPVC
    		Black-40 to 2200000000
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    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
    28/2
    		5 amp @ 86° F0.8"Silicone Rubber
    		Clear-85 to 325UL 94 V-0
    		CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3
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