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	Number of Wires Number of Wires

	Wire Type Wire Type

	Stranded
	Solid

	Outer Insulation Color Outer Insulation Color

	Black		Red
	White		Green
	Blue		Gray
	Yellow		Clear

	Outer Insulation Material Outer Insulation Material

Plastic

Rubber

Polyamide

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	OD OD

	Shielding Shielding

	Unshielded
	Shielded

	Flexibility Flexibility

Continuous Flex

Flexible

Bend and Stay

	Length Length

	Wire Material Wire Material

Copper

Metallic Tinsel

	Voltage Voltage

	Use For Use For

Automation

Circuit Boards

Continuous Motion

Interference Shielding

Motors

Panel and Equipment (Hook-
Up)

Solar Equipment

	Wire Finish Wire Finish

Bare

Tin Plated

Silver Plated

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	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

	Current Current

	Cable AWG Cable AWG

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Strand Count Strand Count

7/38

11/40

28/44

	Inner Insulation Color Inner Insulation Color

	Black		Blue
	Brown		Green
	Orange		Red
	White		Yellow

	Shield Type Shield Type

	Braid

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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

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.

Wire is a UL recognized component.

Wire gauges 30-36 are UL recognized components up to 30V AC.

								Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	Strand Count	Current	OD	Specifications Met	Choose an Outer Insulation Color	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Wire with PVC Plastic Outer Insulation
600V AC
30	28/44	0.5 A @ 86° F	0.03"	UL Recognized Component	Black, Green, Red, White	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000

Long-Life Continuous-Flex Wire

Metallic Tinsel

Use for automation, continuous motion
Continuous Flex
Temperature Range:
Carbon Fiber: 0° to 140° F
Metallic Tinsel: -20° to 175° F
Insulation:
Carbon Fiber: PVC Plastic
Metallic Tinsel: Polypropylene Plastic

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.

Metallic tinsel wire has thin strands of metal wrapped around a fiber core to provide better flexibility and longer service life than carbon fiber wire. Wire with a polyester plastic core has 21 strands.

							Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	Current	Voltage	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Metallic Tinsel with Polyester Plastic Core
30	0.4 A @ 86° F	300V AC	0.06"	Gray	10, 25, 50, 100	000000	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 UL 94 V-0 for flame retardance.

										Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	Strand Count	Current	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Environment	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Wire
10,000V DC/14,000V AC
30	11/40	3 A @ 86° F	0.21"	Clear	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	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
30	0.01"	3,000	NEMA 1000 MW-35C, NEMA 1000 MW-73C, UL Recognized Component	0000000	000000
30	0.01"	6,000	NEMA 1000 MW-35C, NEMA 1000 MW-73C, UL Recognized Component	0000000	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
ETFE Plastic
30	0.21"	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

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
30	2	30/2	1.7 A @ 86° F	0.07"	Black	Black, White	0000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000
30	3	30/3	1.7 A @ 86° F	0.08"	Black	Black, Red, White	0000000	00000	00000	000000	000000
30	4	30/4	1.4 A @ 86° F	0.08"	Black	Black, Green, Red, White	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000
30	5	30/5	1.4 A @ 86° F	0.09"	Black	Black, Green, Red, White, Yellow	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000
30	8	30/8	1.2 A @ 86° F	0.1"	Black	Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000

Coaxial Cords

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

Push in RCA and S-video cords to connect.

RCA Plug × RCA Plug for Audio

Lg., ft.	Cord Wd.	Resistance, ohms	Wire Gauge	Color	Connection End Color		Each
3	0.22"	75	30	Black	Red, White	0000000	00000
6	0.22"	75	30	Black	Red, White	0000000	0000
12	0.22"	75	30	Black	Red, White	0000000	0000
25	0.22"	75	30	Black	Red, White	0000000	00000
50	0.22"	75	30	Black	Red, White	0000000	00000