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    36 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.

    Chemical-Resistant Lead Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Wire. Chemical-Resistant Lead Wire.
    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.
    AWG
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Certification
    Mil. Spec.
    Flammability
    Rating
    Wire Material
    Choose an Outer
    Jacket Color
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Stranded Wire
     
    600V AC
    30
    		7/38
    		0.8 amp @ 86° F0.03"-65 to 390PTFEMil. Spec., UL Recognized Component
    		MIL-W-16878/4 Type EUL 2556 VW-1
    		Silver-Plated CopperBlack, Green, Red, White10, 25, 50, 1007304K210000000000
     

    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
    30/2
    		1.7 amp @ 86° FPVC
    		Black-40 to 2203890N160000000000000
    30/3
    		1.7 amp @ 86° FPVC
    		Black-40 to 2203890N1700000000000
    30/4
    		1.4 amp @ 86° FPVC
    		Black-40 to 2203890N1800000000000
    30/8
    		1.2 amp @ 86° FPVC
    		Black-40 to 2203890N21000000000000
     

    Continuous-Flex Lead Wire

    Often used in automated applications such as robotics, this wire withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission.
    Wire is a UL recognized component.
    Stranded Wire with PVC Outer Jacket
    Image of Product. Front orientation. PVC Outer Jacket. Continuous-Flex Lead Wire.
    American Wire Gauge (AWG)—Wire gauges 36-30 are UL recognized components up to 30V AC. Wire gauges 28-18 are UL recognized components up to 150V AC.
    Per Ft.
    AWG
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @
    Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    OD
    Certification
    Choose an Outer
    Jacket Color
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Unshielded
     
    Copper Wire—600V AC
    30
    		28/44
    		0.5 amp @ 86° F-40 to 1750.03"UL Recognized Component
    		Black, Green, Red, White10, 25, 50, 100, 2507071K150000000000
     

    Wrap Wire

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Wrap Wire. Wrap 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.
    Solid WireAbout Solid Wire
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wrap Wire. Wrap Wire, Solid Wire.
    PVDF Outer Jacket—PVDF wire is also known as Kynar wire.
    Silver-Plated Copper Wire—A silver-plated finish provides corrosion resistance and strength.
    AWG
    OD
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Wire Material
    Choose an Outer Jacket Color
    Each
    30
    		0.02"PVDF
    		200100Silver-Plated CopperBlack, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow3113N6000000
    Wrap Wire Tools
    Use a wrap wire tool to make a tighter connection than wrapping by hand. The tool also unwinds wire from the post.
    Wrap a coil tightly around a terminal post for a strong electrical connection. These compact tools won't bump into neighboring terminal posts and disrupt the rest of your circuit board, making them ideal for accessing posts that your hands can’t reach. Thread stripped wire into the tip, insert the tool over a post terminal, and twist to form a coil. Alternate between winding and unwinding by reversing the tip, just as you would a screwdriver bit.
    For Post
    Wrap End
    Unwrap End
    Size
    Shape
    Min.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Hole
    Dia.
    Hole
    Dp.
    For Wire
    Ga.
    For Max.
    Wire OD
    Hole
    Dia.
    Hole
    Dp.
    For Wire Ga.
    Handle
    Material
    Each
    0.025"Square0.1"0.036"0.75"30
    		0.027"0.038"1"32, 30, 28, 26, 24
    		Aluminum
    		3103N130000000
    0.025"Square0.1"0.04"0.75"28
    		0.036"0.038"1"32, 30, 28, 26, 24
    		Aluminum
    		3103N11000000

    High-Voltage Continuous-Flex Lead Wire

    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 UL 94 V-0 for flame retardance. If this wire is exposed to flames, it minimizes how much smoke and halogen it releases.
    Stranded Wire with Silicone Rubber Outer Jacket
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Wire. High-Voltage Continuous-Flex Lead Wire.
    Per Ft.
    AWG
    Wire Strand
    Count
    Current @
    Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    OD
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Performance
    Environment
    Clean Room Std.
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Unshielded
     
    Tin-Plated Copper Wire—14,000V AC/10,000V DC
    30
    		11/40
    		3 amp @ 86° F-85 to 3250.21"ClearFlame Retardant, High Voltage, Low Smoke, Zero HalogenClean Room
    		Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3
    		CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		UL 94 V-0
    		5, 10, 25, 50, 1009620T110000000000
     

    Long-Life Continuous-Flex Lead Wire

    The strands in this wire have better fatigue resistance under repeated flexing than the copper strands in standard continuous-flex wire, so it will last longer. Often used in low-current signaling in automated applications such as robotics, it withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission.
    Stranded Wire with Polypropylene Outer Jacket
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tinsel Wire. Long-Life Continuous-Flex Lead Wire.
    Tinsel Wire—Tinsel wire has thin strands of metal wrapped around a fiber core to provide better flexibility and longer service life than carbon fiber wire.
    Polyester Plastic Core—Wire with a polyester plastic core has 21 strands.
    Per Ft.
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    OD
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Performance
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Unshielded
     
    Tinsel Wire with Polyester Plastic Core—300V AC
    30
    		0.4 amp @ 86° F-20 to 1750.06"GrayLong Life10, 25, 50, 1008692T20000000000
     

    Motor Winding Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnet Wire. Motor Winding Wire.
    Also known as magnet wire, this wire is commonly used in motors, transformers, relays, and other high-speed winding applications. It stays in the position you bend it.
    ANSI/NEMA 1000 MW 35-C and ANSI/NEMA 1000 MW 73-C—Wire meets ANSI/NEMA 1000 MW 35-C for material quality and ANSI/NEMA 1000 MW 73-C for use in sealed motors and material quality.
    AWG
    OD
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Specs. Met
    Certification
    Each
    Solid Wire
    30
    		0.01"Nylon
    		3903,000ANSI/NEMA 1000 MW 35-C, ANSI/NEMA 1000 MW 73-CUL Recognized Component
    		7588K71000000
    30
    		0.01"Nylon
    		3906,000ANSI/NEMA 1000 MW 35-C, ANSI/NEMA 1000 MW 73-CUL Recognized Component
    		7588K4100000
     

    Thermocouple Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Thermocouple Wire. Thermocouple Wire, Solid Wire.

    Solid Wire

    Make your own thermocouples.
    FEP Insulation—FEP insulation and jacket is abrasion and chemical resistant.
    Temp.
    Wire
    Wire Color
    Per Ft.
    Thermocouple
    Type
    Min.
    Max.,
    ° F
    AWG
    Dia.
    Max. Jacket
    Temp., ° F
    No. of
    Wires
    Positive
    Negative
    Jacket
    Color
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Solid Wire
     
    FEP Insulation and Jacket
    J
    		Not Rated40030
    		0.01"4002WhiteRedBrown10, 20, 50, 1003870K2110000000000
    K
    		Not Rated40030
    		0.01"4002YellowRedBrown10, 20, 50, 1003870K23100000000
    T
    		Not Rated40030
    		0.01"4002BlueRedBrown10, 20, 50, 1003870K24100000000
     

    Wrap Wire Assortments

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Wrap Wire. Wrap Wire Assortments.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wrap Wire. Wrap Wire Assortments.
    Image of Product. Dispenser Box Shown Open. Top orientation. ZoomedIn view. Wrap Wire. Wrap Wire Assortments.

    Dispenser Box Shown Open

    Keep multiple colors of wrap wire on hand to color code connections in circuit boards for easy identification. This wire winds around a post terminal to make a strong electrical connection—no soldering needed. Lightweight and flexible, it stays in the shape you bend it for a tight hold.
    All of these assortments come with a wire stripper to cut and strip your wire. Store and organize the wire with the included dispenser box.
    PVDF Outer Jacket—This wire has a PVDF outer jacket, which resists breaking down from chemicals and melting up to 200° F. Because the jacket is PVDF, it’s commonly known as Kynar wire.
    Silver-Plated Copper Wire—A silver plating shields the wire from corrosion as well as wear and tear.
    Outer
    Jacket
    No. of
    Spools
    AWG
    OD
    Material
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Lg.,
    ft.
    AWM
    Style
    Wire Material
    Each
    Solid Wire
    530
    		0.02"PVDF
    		Black, Blue, Red, White, Yellow2001001423Silver-Plated Copper6429N140000000
     
    Wrap Wire Tools
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Wrapping Tools. Wrap Wire Assortments.
    For an even tighter connection than wrapping by hand, use a wrap wire tool. Thread the wire into the tip, insert the tool over a post terminal, and twist. Alternate between winding and unwinding by reversing the tip, just as you would a screwdriver bit.
    For Post
    Wrap End
    Unwrap End
    Size
    Shape
    Min.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Hole
    Dia.
    Hole
    Dp.
    For Wire
    Ga.
    For Max.
    Wire OD
    Hole
    Dia.
    Hole
    Dp.
    For Wire Ga.
    Handle
    Material
    Each
    0.025"Square0.1"0.036"0.75"30
    		0.027"0.038"1"32, 30, 28, 26, 24
    		Aluminum
    		3103N130000000

    Coaxial Cords

    Transmit audio, video, and data signals over long distances with minimal signal loss.
    Straight RCA Male Plug × Straight RCA Male Plug for Audio
    Image of Product. RCA Plug × RCA Plug for Audio. Front orientation. Coaxial Cords. Coaxial Cords, RCA Connection, Plug, 0.22" Cord Width.

    RCA Plug × RCA Plug for Audio

    Push in RCA cords to connect.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Cord
    Wd.
    Resistance,
    ohm
    AWG
    Color
    Connection
    End Color
    Each
    30.22"7530
    		BlackRed, White6641T1600000
    60.22"7530
    		BlackRed, White6641T170000
    120.22"7530
    		BlackRed, White6641T180000
    250.22"7530
    		BlackRed, White6641T190000
    500.22"7530
    		BlackRed, White6641T2100000
     

    M12 Cords

    Image of Product. M12 Plug × Wire Leads. Front orientation. Metric Circular Cords. M12 Cords, M12 Plug × Wire Leads.
    Image of Product. M12 Socket × Wire Leads. Front orientation. Metric Circular Cords. M12 Cords, M12 Socket × Wire Leads.
    Image of Product. M12 90° Elbow Socket × Wire Leads. Front orientation. Metric Circular Cords. M12 Cords, M12 90° Elbow Socket × Wire Leads.

    M12 Plug × Wire Leads

    M12 Socket × Wire Leads

    M12 90° Elbow Socket × Wire

    Leads

    These cords run the automated world, from robot arms and photoelectric sensors to PLCs and IO-Link devices. The original metric circular cord, they continue to be the standard today. They screw together tightly to protect against contaminants and hold firm against high vibration. Each one has a coding that indicates a unique keyway, preventing mismated connection errors before they happen. The coding also tells you whether a cord can send power, control, or both, reducing the need for multiple cords.
    Cords
    Caps for Plugs
    Caps for Sockets
    Outer
    Jacket
    Coding
    No. of
    Poles
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Voltage
    Current,
    amp
    Material
    Color
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    Each
    M12 Plug × Wire Leads
     
    Unshielded
    A
    		81030V AC/30V DC2Polyurethane Rubber
    		GrayIP66K, IP67
    		4458N420000006897K73000000———0
    A
    		81630V AC/30V DC2Polyurethane Rubber
    		GrayIP66K, IP67
    		4458N43000006897K7300000———0
    A
    		121030V AC/30V DC1.5Polyurethane Rubber
    		GrayIP66K, IP67
    		4458N44000006897K7300000———0
    A
    		121630V AC/30V DC1.5Polyurethane Rubber
    		GrayIP66K, IP67
    		4458N45000006897K7300000———0
     
    M12 Socket × Wire Leads
     
    Unshielded
    A
    		81030V AC/30V DC2Polyurethane Rubber
    		GrayIP66K, IP67
    		4458N6100000———06897K74000000
    A
    		81630V AC/30V DC2Polyurethane Rubber
    		GrayIP66K, IP67
    		4458N6200000———06897K7400000
    A
    		121030V AC/30V DC1.5Polyurethane Rubber
    		GrayIP66K, IP67
    		4458N6300000———06897K7400000
    A
    		121630V AC/30V DC1.5Polyurethane Rubber
    		GrayIP66K, IP67
    		4458N6400000———06897K7400000
     
    M12 90° Elbow Socket × Wire Leads
     
    Unshielded
    A
    		81030V AC/30V DC2Polyurethane Rubber
    		GrayIP66K, IP67
    		4458N6500000———06897K7400000
    A
    		81630V AC/30V DC2Polyurethane Rubber
    		GrayIP66K, IP67
    		4458N6600000———06897K7400000
    A
    		121030V AC/30V DC1.5Polyurethane Rubber
    		GrayIP66K, IP67
    		4458N6700000———06897K7400000
    A
    		121630V AC/30V DC1.5Polyurethane Rubber
    		GrayIP66K, IP67
    		4458N6800000———06897K7400000
     
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