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26
24
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18
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10

	Number of Wires Number of Wires

	Wire Type Wire Type

	Stranded
	Solid

	Outer Insulation Color Outer Insulation Color

	Black		Red
	White		Green
	Blue		Yellow
	Beige

	Shielding Shielding

	Unshielded
	Shielded

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Less than 250° F

250° to 499° F

500° to 999° F

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	OD OD

	Outer Insulation Material Outer Insulation Material

	Wire Finish Wire Finish	Show

Silver Plated

	Wire Finish Wire Finish	Hide

	Voltage Voltage

	Flexibility Flexibility


Flexible	Bend and Stay

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

Flame Rated

Mil. Spec.

UL 94

	Length Length

	Cable AWG Cable AWG

	Current Current

	Strand Count Strand Count

	Shield Type Shield Type

	Braid

	Wire Material Wire Material

Copper

	Inner Insulation Color Inner Insulation Color

	Black		Green
	Red		White

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

-249° to -100° F

-99° to -50° F

Not Rated

	Use For Use For

Circuit Boards

Interference Shielding

Ovens and Furnaces

Panel and Equipment (Hook-
Up)

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

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About Wire and Cable

Use for panel and equipment (hook-up)
Flexible
Temperature Range: -65° to 390° F
Insulation: PTFE Plastic

Our most chemical-resistant wire—the PTFE insulation protects against most chemicals, solvents, and oil. The PTFE is slippery, so it withstands some abrasion. The wire has a silver-plated finish for corrosion resistance and strength. It’s flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material. Rated MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, it meets stringent military specifications for material quality. Also known as hook-up wire.

									Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	Strand Count	Current	OD	Specifications Met	Material	Choose an Outer Insulation Color	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Wire
600V AC
30	7/38	0.8 A @ 86° F	0.03"	UL Recognized Component, MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, Flame Rated VW-1	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
28	7/36	1.3 A @ 86° F	0.04"	UL Recognized Component, MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, Flame Rated VW-1	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
26	7/34	1.6 A @ 86° F	0.04"	UL Recognized Component, MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, Flame Rated VW-1	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
24	19/36	3.3 A @ 86° F	0.04"	UL Recognized Component, MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, Flame Rated VW-1	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
22	19/34	5 A @ 86° F	0.05"	UL Recognized Component, MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, Flame Rated VW-1	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100, 500	0000000	0000	0000
20	19/32	8 A @ 86° F	0.06"	UL Recognized Component, MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, Flame Rated VW-1	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100, 500	0000000	0000	0000
18	19/30	12 A @ 86° F	0.07"	UL Recognized Component, MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, Flame Rated VW-1	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100, 500	0000000	0000	0000
16	19/29	17 A @ 86° F	0.08"	UL Recognized Component, MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, Flame Rated VW-1	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
14	19/27	35 A @ 86° F	0.1"	UL Recognized Component, MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, Flame Rated VW-1	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
12	19/25	44 A @ 86° F	0.11"	UL Recognized Component, MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, Flame Rated VW-1	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
10	37/26	61 A @ 86° F	0.13"	UL Recognized Component, MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, Flame Rated VW-1	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000

Radiation-Resistant Wire

Stranded

Use for panel and equipment (hook-up)
Stranded Wire: Flexible
Solid Wire: Bend and Stay
Temperature Range: -140° to 500° F
Insulation: PEEK Plastic

The PEEK insulation on this wire won't degrade when exposed to radiation, and is often used in nuclear energy production. The insulation also resists harsh chemicals and high pressure, so it can also be used in equipment for mining or oil and gas exploration. It meets UL 94 V-0 for flame retardance.

Stranded wire is flexible, so it’s pliable enough to be pulled around corners. Silver-plated wire is stronger and more corrosion resistant than bare wire.

									Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	Strand Count	Current	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Specifications Met	Material	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Wire
1,000V AC
26	7/34	8 A @ 86° F	0.04"	Beige	UL 94 V-0	Silver-Plated Copper	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
24	19/36	11 A @ 86° F	0.04"	Beige	UL 94 V-0	Silver-Plated Copper	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
22	19/34	14 A @ 86° F	0.05"	Beige	UL 94 V-0	Silver-Plated Copper	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
20	19/32	19 A @ 86° F	0.07"	Beige	UL 94 V-0	Silver-Plated Copper	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
18	19/30	29 A @ 86° F	0.08"	Beige	UL 94 V-0	Silver-Plated Copper	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000

Low-Voltage High-Temperature Wire

Use for ovens and furnaces, panel and equipment (hook-up)
Wire with FEP Plastic Insulation: Flexible
Wire with Silicone Rubber Insulation: Ultra Flexible
Temperature Range:
Wire with FEP Plastic Insulation: -239° to 390° F
Wire with Silicone Rubber Insulation: -100° to 400° F

Rated to 50 volts AC/DC, this wire is often used in small electronics and robotics. It’s also known as hook-up wire.

Wire with FEP insulation is chemical resistant.

Silver-plated wire is stronger and more corrosion resistant than bare wire.

Stranded Wire with FEP Plastic Insulation
Wire Ga.	Strand Count	Current	OD	Wire Material	Choose an Outer Insulation Color		10 ft.	25 ft.	50 ft.
50V AC/50V DC
36	25/50	0.1 A @ 86° F	0.01"	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Green, Red, White	000000	000000	000000	000000
29	51/46	0.5 A @ 86° F	0.02"	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Green, Red, White	000000	00000	00000	00000
26	66/44	1 A @ 86° F	0.02"	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Green, Red, White	000000	00000	00000	00000

Wire Wrap

Use for circuit boards
Bend and Stay
Maximum Temperature:
PVDF: 200° F
ETFE: 300° F

This wire wraps around a post terminal on a circuit board to make an electrical connection, eliminating the need for soldering. It stays in the shape you bend it for a tight wrap around the post. A silver-plated finish provides corrosion resistance and strength.

PVDF wire is also known as Kynar wire.

ETFE wire has strong resistance to harsh and high-pH chemicals, such as cleaning fluids and fuels. It’s also known as Tefzel wire.

Use a wire wrap tool (sold separately) to make a tighter connection than wrapping by hand. The tool also unwinds wire from the post.

Solid Wire

PVDF Plastic
Wire Ga.	OD	Length, ft.	Wire Material	Choose an Outer Insulation Color		Each
30	0.02"	100	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	000000	000000
28	0.024"	100	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Blue, Red	000000	00000
26	0.027"	100	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Blue, Red	000000	00000
24	0.03"	100	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Blue, Red	000000	00000
ETFE Plastic
30	0.021"	100	Silver-Plated Copper	Green	00000000	00000

Wire Wrap Tool

Use this tool to tightly wrap wire around a post terminal for a good connection. Insert the wire and the post into the tool; twist the tool to wind the wire around the post. To unwind, use the opposite end of the tool.

For Post			Wrap End				Unwrap End
Size	Shape	Min. Center-to-Center	Hole Dia.	Hole Dp.	For Wire Ga.	For Max. Wire OD	Hole Dia.	Hole Dp.	For Wire Ga.	Handle Material		Each
0.025"	Square	0.1"	0.04"	0.75"	28, 29	0.036"	0.038"	1"	32, 31, 30, 29, 28, 27, 26, 25, 24	Aluminum	0000000	0000000

High-Temperature Cable

The insulation on this cable withstands high-heat applications such as ovens and furnaces. The wires are silver or nickel plated for corrosion resistance.

Shielded cable has a layer of braid that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has PTFE outer and inner insulation that resists chemicals, oil, abrasion, and moisture.

Shielded Stranded Wire

Shielded

Use For: Ovens and Furnaces, Interference Shielding
Flexible
Temperature Range: -65° to 390° F
Insulation: PTFE Plastic

										Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Specifications Met	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
600V AC
26	2	26/2	0.8 A @ 300° F, 1.6 A @ 86° F	0.12"	White	Black, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
26	3	26/3	0.8 A @ 300° F, 1.6 A @ 86° F	0.13"	White	Black, Red, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
26	4	26/4	0.6 A @ 600° F, 1.3 A @ 86° F	0.14"	White	Black, Green, Red, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
24	2	24/2	1.6 A @ 300° F, 3.3 A @ 86° F	0.14"	White	Black, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
24	3	24/3	1.6 A @ 300° F, 3.3 A @ 86° F	0.14"	White	Black, Red, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
24	4	24/4	1.3 A @ 300° F, 2.6 A @ 86° F	0.16"	White	Black, Green, Red, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
22	2	22/2	2.4 A @ 300° F, 4.9 A @ 86° F	0.15"	White	Black, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
22	3	22/3	2.4 A @ 300° F, 4.9 A @ 86° F	0.15"	White	Black, Red, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
22	4	22/4	1.9 A @ 300° F, 3.9 A @ 86° F	0.17"	White	Black, Green, Red, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
20	2	20/2	4 A @ 300° F, 8.2 A @ 86° F	0.16"	White	Black, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
20	3	20/3	4 A @ 300° F, 8.2 A @ 86° F	0.17"	White	Black, Red, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
20	4	20/4	3.2 A @ 300° F, 6.6 A @ 86° F	0.19"	White	Black, Green, Red, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
18	2	18/2	5.6 A @ 300° F, 11.5 A @ 86° F	0.19"	White	Black, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
18	3	18/3	5.6 A @ 300° F, 11.5 A @ 86° F	0.2"	White	Black, Red, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
18	4	18/4	4.5 A @ 300° F, 9.2 A @ 86° F	0.22"	White	Black, Green, Red, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
16	2	16/2	8 A @ 300° F, 16.4 A @ 86° F	0.21"	White	Black, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
16	3	16/3	8 A @ 300° F, 16.4 A @ 86° F	0.22"	White	Black, Red, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	00000	0000
16	4	16/4	6.4 A @ 300° F, 13.1 A @ 86° F	0.24"	White	Black, Green, Red, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000

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About Wire and Cable

Chemical-Resistant Wire

Radiation-Resistant Wire

Low-Voltage High-Temperature Wire

Wire Wrap

High-Temperature Cable