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	Wire Type Wire Type

	Stranded
	Solid

	Number of Wires Number of Wires

	Outer Insulation Color Outer Insulation Color

	Black
	Red
	White
	Green
	Blue
	Yellow
	Gray
	Orange
	Brown
	Green/Yellow
	Purple
	Clear

	Flexibility Flexibility

	Shielding Shielding

	Unshielded
	Shielded

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	OD OD

	Outer Insulation Material Outer Insulation Material

Plastic

Rubber

Polyamide

	Voltage Voltage

	Wire Material Wire Material

Copper

	Wire Finish Wire Finish

Bare

Tin Plated

Silver Plated

	Current Current

	Use For Use For

Interference Shielding

Motors

Panel and Equipment
(Hook-Up)

Solar Equipment

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Less than 250° F

250° to 499° F

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

-99° to -50° F

-49° to 0° F

Not Rated

	Cable AWG Cable AWG

	Length Length

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

CSA

Flame Rated VW-1

Mil. Spec.

NEMA

	Strand Count Strand Count

7/36

	Bend Radius Bend Radius

Less than 1"

	Inner Insulation Material Inner Insulation Material

PVC Plastic

Polypropylene Plastic

	Connection Type Connection Type


Coaxial	DisplayPort

DVI	Flat Pin

HDMI

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About Wire and Cable

Stranded

Use for panel and equipment (hook-up)
Stranded Wire: Flexible
Solid Wire: Bend and Stay
Temperature Range: -40° to 220° F
Insulation: PVC Plastic

Also known as hook-up wire, this wire is primarily used for wiring electrical panels, lighting, and plant floor equipment. It meets UL 1007, UL 1015, or UL 1569 for appliance wiring.

Stranded wire is flexible, so it’s pliable enough to be pulled around corners. The strand count is the number of strands followed by the size of the individual strand. The higher the number of strands, the more flexible the wire.

Flame rated VW-1 wire meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.

Stranded Wire
Wire Ga.	Strand Count	Current	OD	Specifications Met	Choose an Outer Insulation Color		25 ft.	50 ft.	100 ft.	200 ft.	500 ft.
300V AC
28	7/36	4 A @ 86° F	0.05"	UL Recognized, CSA Certified, UL 1007, UL 1569, Flame Rated VW-1	Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Green/Yellow, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow	0000000	00000	00000	00000	000000	000000

Chemical-Resistant Wire

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.	Current	OD	Specifications Met	Material	Choose an Outer Insulation Color	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Wire
600V AC
28	1.3 A @ 86° F	0.04"	UL Recognized, MIL-W-16878/4-Type E, Flame Rated VW-1	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000

Space-Saver Wire

Use for buildings, motors, panel and equipment (hook-up)
Flexible
Temperature Range: -40° to 220° F
Insulation: Modified Polyphenylene Ether (mPPE) Plastic

Nearly half the diameter and up to 40% lighter than standard wire of the same gauge and voltage, this wire fits in tight spaces. Also known as hook-up wire, it’s good for wiring electrical panels and plant floor equipment, or can be used as an alternative to building wire. It’s flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames, based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.

							Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	Current	OD	Specifications Met	Choose an Outer Insulation Color	Length, ft.		1-499	500-Up
Stranded Wire
600V AC
28	1 A @ 86° F	0.03"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Flame Rated VW-1	Black, Green, Red, White	25, 50, 100, 500	0000000	00000	00000

Tangle-Free Wire

Use for panel and equipment (hook-up)
Ultra Flexible
Temperature Range: -30° to 175° F
Insulation: Polyurethane Rubber/PVC Plastic

Eliminate tangles—the slippery insulation on this wire won't catch on itself, other wires, or on rough surfaces. It’s also known as hook-up wire.

						Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	Current	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Length, ft.		1-499	500-Up
Stranded Wire
300V AC
28	0.8 A @ 86° F	0.04"	Gray	25, 50, 100	000000	00000	00000

Stretchable Wire

Use for panel and equipment (hook-up), automation, continuous motion
Continuous Flex
Temperature Range: -30° to 175° F
Insulation:
Inner: Polypropylene Plastic
Outer: Polyurethane Rubber

When pulled lengthwise, this wire extends 40% and then returns to its original length, so it's useful for high-vibration and continuous-motion applications such as robotics. It’s also known as hook-up wire.

Pinch clamps (sold separately) act as ferrules to hold insulation in place in continuous-motion applications. Crimp the pinch points on the clamp to install (crimper not included).

Wire
						Per Ft.		Pinch Clamps
Wire Ga.	Current	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Stranded Wire
300V AC
28	2 A @ 86° F	0.11"	Black	1, 5, 10, 25	0000000	00000	00000	25	0000000	00000

Shielded Stretchable Wire

Use for panel and equipment (hook-up), automation, continuous motion, interference shielding
Continuous Flex
Temperature Range: -30° to 175° F
Insulation:
Inner: Polypropylene Plastic
Outer: Polyurethane Rubber

The shielding in this wire blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. When pulled lengthwise, it extends 40% and then returns to its original length, so it's useful for high-vibration and continuous-motion applications such as robotics. It’s also known as hook-up wire.

Pinch clamps (sold separately) act as ferrules to hold insulation in place in continuous-motion applications. Crimp the pinch points on the clamp to install (crimper not included).

Wire
						Per Ft.		Pinch Clamps
Wire Ga.	Current	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Foil-Shielded Stranded Wire
300V AC
28	2 A @ 86° F	0.12"	Black	1, 5, 10, 25	0000000	00000	00000	25	0000000	00000

Motor Winding Wire

Use for motors
Bend and Stay
Maximum Temperature: 390° F
Insulation: Polyamide

Also known as magnet wire, this wire is commonly used in motors, transformers, relays, and other high-speed winding applications. It meets NEMA 1000 MW-35C for material quality and -73C for use in sealed motors and material quality. It stays in the position you bend it.

Solid Wire
Wire Ga.	OD	Lg., ft.	Specifications Met		Each
28	0.02"	2,000	UL Recognized, NEMA 1000 MW-35C, NEMA 1000 MW-73C	0000000	000000
28	0.02"	4,000	UL Recognized, NEMA 1000 MW-35C, NEMA 1000 MW-73C	0000000	00000

Continuous-Flex Wire

PVC Outer Insulation

Use for automation, continuous motion
Continuous Flex
Temperature Range:
All but Wire with Inner Insulation: -40° to 175° F
Wire with Inner Insulation: 45° to 190° F

Often used in automated applications such as robotics, this wire withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission.

							Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	Current	OD	Specifications Met	Choose an Outer Insulation Color	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Wire with PVC Plastic Outer Insulation
600V AC
28	0.8 A @ 86° F	0.04"	UL Recognized up to 150V AC	Black, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000

High-Voltage Continuous-Flex Wire

Use for solar equipment, automation, continuous motion
Continuous Flex
Temperature Range: -85° to 325° F
Insulation: Silicone Rubber

A thick insulation protects this wire from high voltages while maintaining flexibility. The insulation also resists moisture. Often used in automated applications such as robotics, it withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission. It meets UL94V0 for flame retardance.

									Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	Current	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Environment	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Wire
12,000V DC/17,000V AC
28	5 A @ 86° F	0.21"	Clear	Clean Room	Class 1 (Fed. Std.), Class 3 (ISO)	UL Recognized, CSA Certified, UL 94V0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000

Wire Wrap

Use for circuit boards
Bend and Stay
Temperature Range: -85° to 300° F
Insulation: ETFE Plastic

Also known as Tefzel wire, 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.

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

Wire Ga.	OD	Length, ft.	Wire Material	Choose an Outer Insulation Color		Each
28	0.025"	100	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Blue, Red	000000	000000

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

Stretchable Cable

Unshielded

Shielded

Use For:
Unshielded: Panel and Equipment (Hook-Up), Automation, Continuous Motion
Shielded: Panel and Equipment (Hook-Up), Automation, Continuous Motion, Interference Shielding
Continuous Flex
Temperature Range: -30° to 175° F
Insulation:
Outer: Polyurethane Rubber
Inner: Polypropylene Plastic

This cable can be stretched by about 40% and return to its original length, making it useful for applications where cable is in motion. It's often sewn into garments or used with equipment that must be worn. The stretchable properties give it a long flex life. Vibration and motion won’t degrade signal transmission.

Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.

Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.

Pinch clamps (sold separately) act as ferrules to hold insulation in place in continuous-motion applications. Crimp the pinch points on the clamp to install.

Cable
								Per Ft.		Pinch Clamps
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Unshielded Stranded Wire
300V AC
28	2	28/2	1.5 A @ 86° F	0.12"	Black	1, 5, 10, 25	0000000	00000	00000	25	0000000	00000
28	3	28/3	1 A @ 86° F	0.19"	Black	1, 5, 10, 25	0000000	00000	00000	25	0000000	0000
Shielded Stranded Wire
300V AC
28	2	28/2	1.5 A @ 86° F	0.13"	Black	1, 5, 10, 25	0000000	0000	0000	25	0000000	0000
28	3	28/3	1 A @ 86° F	0.2"	Black	1, 5, 10, 25	0000000	00000	00000	25	0000000	0000

Miniature Cable

Use For: Automation, Interference Shielding, Continuous Motion
Continuous Flex
Temperature Range: -40° to 220° F
Insulation: PVC Plastic

Often used in computers, small electronics, and electronic prototyping, this cable is very flexible with small gauge wire to handle tight curves in narrow spaces. It withstands continuous motion, so it’s also commonly used around heavy vibration and in automated tasks, including robotics. A braid shield blocks interference from nearby equipment.

Shielded Stranded Wire
Wire Gauge	Number of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color		10 ft.	25 ft.	50 ft.	100 ft.
200V AC
28	2	28/2	2.2 A @ 86° F	0.09"	Black	Black, White	0000000	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000
28	3	28/3	2.2 A @ 86° F	0.1"	Black	Black, Red, White	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000
28	4	28/4	1.8 A @ 86° F	0.1"	Black	Black, Green, Red, White	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000
28	5	28/5	1.8 A @ 86° F	0.11"	Black	Black, Green, Red, White, Yellow	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000

High-Voltage Continuous-Flex Flat Cable

Use For: Automation, Continuous Motion
Continuous Flex
Temperature Range: -85° to 325° F
Insulation: Silicone Rubber

Rated to 17,000 volts AC or higher, this cable is often used in oil drilling, robotics, and festoon systems. It withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission. With a flat shape, it’s good for tight spaces. It meets UL 94V0 for flame retardance.

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.

													Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	Wd.	Thick.	Bend Radius	Outer Insulation Color	Environment	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Wire
12,000V DC/17,000V AC
28	2	28/2	5 A @ 86° F	0.13"	0.08"	0.8"	Clear	Clean Room	Class 1 (Fed. Std.), Class 3 (ISO)	UL Recognized, UL 94V0, CSA Certified	10, 20, 30, 50, 100	00000000	00000	00000
28	3	28/3	5 A @ 86° F	0.18"	0.08"	0.8"	Clear	Clean Room	Class 1 (Fed. Std.), Class 3 (ISO)	UL Recognized, UL 94V0, CSA Certified	10, 20, 30, 50, 100	00000000	0000	0000
28	4	28/4	5 A @ 86° F	0.23"	0.08"	0.8"	Clear	Clean Room	Class 1 (Fed. Std.), Class 3 (ISO)	UL Recognized, UL 94V0, CSA Certified	10, 20, 30, 50, 100	00000000	0000	0000
28	6	28/6	5 A @ 86° F	0.33"	0.08"	0.8"	Clear	Clean Room	Class 1 (Fed. Std.), Class 3 (ISO)	UL Recognized, UL 94V0, CSA Certified	10, 20, 30, 50, 100	00000000	0000	0000
28	8	28/8	5 A @ 86° F	0.43"	0.08"	0.8"	Clear	Clean Room	Class 1 (Fed. Std.), Class 3 (ISO)	UL Recognized, UL 94V0, CSA Certified	10, 20, 30, 50, 100	00000000	0000	0000
28	10	28/10	5 A @ 86° F	0.53"	0.08"	0.8"	Clear	Clean Room	Class 1 (Fed. Std.), Class 3 (ISO)	UL Recognized, UL 94V0, CSA Certified	10, 20, 30, 50, 100	00000000	0000	0000

DisplayPort Cords

Often used to connect multiple monitors to a single computer, these cords send video and audio to a display device. Shielding blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.

DisplayPort Plug × DisplayPort Plug

Lg., ft.	Shield Type	Wire Gauge	Cord OD	Color		Each
3	Foil	28	0.2"	Black	0000000	000000
6	Foil	28	0.2"	Black	0000000	00000
10	Foil	28	0.2"	Black	0000000	00000
15	Foil	28	0.2"	Black	0000000	00000

DisplayPort Plug × HDMI Plug

Lg., ft.	Shield Type	Wire Gauge	Cord OD	Color		Each
6	Foil	28	0.28"	Black	0000000	000000
15	Foil	28	0.28"	Black	0000000	00000

DisplayPort Plug × DVI-D Plug

Lg., ft.	Shield Type	Wire Gauge	Cord OD	Color		Each
6	Foil	28	0.28"	Black	0000000	000000
15	Foil	28	0.28"	Black	0000000	00000

Coaxial Cords

Transmit audio, video, and data signals over long distances with minimal signal loss.

Push in RCA and S-video cords to connect.

S-Video Plug × S-Video Plug for Video

Lg., ft.	Cord OD	Resistance, ohms	Wire Gauge	Color		Each
6	0.2"	75	28	Black	0000000	000000
12	0.2"	75	28	Black	0000000	00000
25	0.2"	75	28	Black	0000000	00000
50	0.2"	75	28	Black	0000000	00000

Thermocouple Extension Wire with Connectors

Stranded Wire with Flat-Pin Male × Female Connector

Stranded Wire with Flat-Pin Male × Male Connector

Extend the reach of your thermocouple probe—plug-in connectors on both ends of this wire speed up installation.

Stranded wire is more flexible than solid wire.

			Wire		Material
Thermocouple Type	Temperature Range, ° F	Lg., ft.	Gauge	Dia.	Insulation	Jacket	Max. Jacket Temperature, ° F		Each
Stranded Wire
Flat-Pin Male × Flat-Pin Female Connector
J	-30° to 220°	5	28	0.165"	PTFE	Polyurethane	220°	00000000	000000
K	-30° to 220°	5	28	0.165"	PTFE	Polyurethane	220°	00000000	00000
T	-30° to 220°	5	28	0.165"	PTFE	Polyurethane	220°	00000000	00000
Flat-Pin Male × Flat-Pin Male Connector
J	-30° to 220°	5	28	0.165"	PTFE	Polyurethane	220°	0000000	00000
K	-30° to 220°	5	28	0.165"	PTFE	Polyurethane	220°	0000000	00000
T	-30° to 220°	5	28	0.165"	PTFE	Polyurethane	220°	0000000	00000

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