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Unshielded

Shielded

Often used in automated applications such as robotics and cable carriers, this cable withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission. 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 for use in ISO Class 1 or ISO Class 2 clean rooms, this cable releases minimal particles into the air, helping you to maintain the cleanest possible environment.

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

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

Choose cable with PVC plastic outer insulation for general purpose indoor applications. Their protective layer resists abrasion, though it has the highest bend radius compared to other materials.

CE marked cable meets European health, safety, and environmental protection requirements.

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 radius, the more the cable can bend.

Unshielded Stranded Wire—PVC Plastic Outer Insulation

Use For: Automation, Continuous Motion
Continuous Flex
Temperature Range: 25° to 155° F
Inner Insulation:
300V AC: TPE Rubber
600V AC: PVC Plastic

													Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Bend Radius	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Environment	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
300V AC
18	12	18/12	13 A @ 86° F	0.43"	3.23"	Gray	Black, Green/Yellow	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, CE Marked, UL 2556 VW-1, NFPA 79	5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
600V AC
18	12	18/12	7 A @ 86° F	0.49"	3.33"	Green	Black, Green/Yellow	Clean Room	ISO Class 2	UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, UL 2556 VW-1	5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000

Shielded Stranded Wire—PVC Plastic Outer Insulation

Use For: Automation, Continuous Motion, Interference Shielding
Continuous Flex
Temperature Range: 25° to 155° F
Inner Insulation:
300V AC: TPE Rubber
600V AC: PVC Plastic

													Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Bend Radius	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Environment	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
300V AC
18	12	18/12	8 A @ 86° F	0.51"	3.83"	Gray	Black, Green/Yellow	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, CE Marked, UL 2556 VW-1, NFPA 79	5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
600V AC
18	12	18/12	12 A @ 86° F	0.55"	3.74"	Green	Black, Green/Yellow	Clean Room	ISO Class 2	UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, UL 2556 VW-1	5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	00000	0000

Oil-Resistant Continuous-Flex Cable

This cable has an insulation with excellent resistance to oil, so it can be used near motors and equipment that require oil lubrication. Often used in automated applications such as robotics and cable carriers, it withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission. It’s flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.

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

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

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.

Unshielded Stranded Wire

Unshielded

Use For: Automation, Continuous Motion
Continuous Flex
Insulation:
300 and 1000V AC: TPE Rubber Inner Insulation
600V AC: PVC Plastic Inner Insulation
See Table for Outer Insulation
Environment:
300 and 1000V AC: Clean Room
600V AC: Not Rated
Specifications Met:
300 and 1000V AC: UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, Flame Rated VW-1
600V AC: UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, Flame Rated VW-1

													Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	Temp. Range, °F	OD	Bend Radius	Outer Insulation Material	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Environmental Rating	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
600V AC
18	12	18/12	7 A @ 86° F	45° to 190°	0.45"	3.38"	PVC Plastic	Black	Black, Green/Yellow	__	5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	000000	000000
1,000V AC
18	12	18/12	8 A @ 86° F	-30° to 175°	0.47"	3.2"	Polyurethane Rubber	Gray	Black, Green/Yellow	ISO Class 1	5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000

Shielded Stranded Wire

Shielded

Use For: Shielded: Automation, Continuous Motion, Interference Shielding
Continuous Flex
Insulation:
600V AC: PVC Plastic Inner Insulation
1,000V AC: TPE Rubber Inner Insulation
See Table for Outer Insulaton
Environment:
600V AC: Not Rated
1,000V AC: Clean Room
Specifications Met:
600V AC: UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, Flame Rated VW-1
1,000V AC: UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, Flame-Rated VW-1

													Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	Temp. Range, °F	OD	Bend Radius	Outer Insulation Material	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Environmental Rating	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
600V AC
18	12	18/12	7 A @ 86° F	45° to 190°	0.58"	4.35"	PVC Plastic	Black	Black, Green/Yellow	__	5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	000000	000000
1,000V AC
18	12	18/12	8 A @ 86° F	-30° to 175°	0.53"	3.6"	Polyurethane Rubber, TPE Rubber	Gray	Black, Green/Yellow	ISO Class 1	5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000

No-Conduit-Required Continuous-Flex Cable

Unshielded

Shielded

Use For:
Unshielded: Automation, Continuous Motion
Shielded: Automation, Continuous Motion, Interference Shielding
Continuous Flex
Temperature Range: 25° to 175° F
Insulation:
Outer: PVC Plastic
Inner: Nylon Plastic, PVC Plastic

This cable meets TC-ER crush and impact requirements for exposed runs in cable carriers, so it can be used without conduit. Often used in automated applications such as robotics, it withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission. It’s flame rated FT4 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with material mounted to a vertical tray.

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

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

												Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Bend Radius	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Unshielded Stranded Wire
600V AC
18	12	18/12	7 A @ 86° F	0.5"	4"	Gray	Black, Green/Yellow	TC-ER	UL Listed, CSA Certified, Flame Rated FT4	10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	000000	000000
Shielded Stranded Wire
600V AC
18	12	18/12	7 A @ 86° F	0.58"	5.7"	Gray	Black, Green/Yellow	TC-ER	UL Listed, CSA Certified, Flame Rated FT4	10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000

Continuous-Flex and -Twist Robotics Cable

Unshielded

Use For:
Unshielded: Automation, Continuous Motion
Shielded: Automation, Continuous Motion, Interference Shielding
Continuous Flex
Temperature Range:
300V AC, 600V AC: -40° to 175° F
1,000V AC: -10° to 175° F
Insulation:
Outer: Polyurethane Rubber
Inner: TPE Rubber

In addition to handling continuous movement, this cable withstands twisting up to 450° without degrading data or signal transmission. It's often used in welding robots and rotary tables. It’s flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flame based on a timed test with vertically suspended material. The polyurethane rubber insulation resists abrasion and oil.

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

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	OD	Bend Radius	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Specifications Met	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Unshielded Stranded Wire
600V AC
18	12	18/12	7 A @ 86° F	0.5"	6"	Black	Black, Green/Yellow	CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component, UL 2556 VW-1	10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	000000	000000

Long-Life Continuous-Flex Cable

Use For: Automation, Continuous Motion
Continuous Flex
Temperature Range: -30° to 175° F
Insulation:
Outer: Polyurethane Rubber
Inner: TPE Rubber

With a life span of more than 20 million high-speed flex cycles, this cable lasts twice as long as standard continuous-flex cable so you have to replace cable less frequently. Often used in automated applications such as robotics and cable carriers, it withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission. The polyurethane rubber insulation resists abrasion, chemicals, and oil.

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	OD	Bend Radius	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Wire
300V AC
18	12	18/12	7 A @ 86° F	0.41"	3.08"	Gray	Black, Green/Yellow	5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	000000	000000

Control Cable

Unshielded

Shielded

Use For:
Unshielded: Automation
Shielded: Automation; Interference Shielding
Flexible
Temperature Range: 45° to 190° F
Insulation: PVC Plastic

Send signal and data to operate, measure, or regulate automated equipment that requires cable to periodically flex and bend. This cable is often used with conveyors, CNC machines, and to connect equipment to a control panel. The PVC insulation resists oil. It’s flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.

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

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

										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
Unshielded Stranded Wire
600V AC
18	12	18/12	7 A @ 86° F	0.45"	Gray	Black, Green/Yellow	UL 2556 VW-1, UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified	10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
Shielded Stranded Wire
600V AC
18	12	18/12	7 A @ 86° F	0.54"	Gray	Black, Green/Yellow	UL 2556 VW-1, UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified	10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	00000	0000

No-Conduit-Required Control Cable

Unshielded

Double Shielded

Use For:
Unshielded: Automation
Double Shielded: Automation, Interference Shielding
Flexible
Temperature Range: -10° to 190° F
Insulation:
Outer: PVC Plastic
Inner: Nylon/PVC Plastic Blend

This cable meets TC-ER crush and impact requirements for exposed runs in cable carriers, so it can be used without conduit. It withstands periodic flexing and bending, sends signal and data to operate, measure, or regulate automated equipment. The PVC insulation resists oil. It’s flame rated FT4 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with material mounted to a vertical tray.

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

Double shielded cable has a layer of braid and foil shielding that provides excellent protection against signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.

											Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Unshielded Stranded Wire
600V AC
18	12	18/12	7 A @ 86° F	0.48"	Black	Black, Green/Yellow	TC-ER	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT4	10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 250	0000000	00000	00000
Double-Shielded Stranded Wire
600V AC
18	12	18/12	7 A @ 86° F	0.51"	Black	Black, Green/Yellow	TC-ER	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT4	10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000

Thin-Insulation Control Cable

Unshielded

Double Shielded

Use For:
Unshielded: Automation
Double Shielded: Automation, Interference Shielding
Flexible
Temperature Range: -40° to 220° F
Insulation: Modified Polyphenylene Ether (mPPE) Plastic

Nearly two-thirds the diameter of standard control cable, this cable fits in tight spaces. The modified polyphenylene ether (mPPE) insulation is less than half the weight of the PVC insulation found on standard control cable, yet is more abrasion and cut resistant. Use it to send signal and data to operate, measure, or regulate automated equipment that requires cable to periodically flex and bend. It’s often used with conveyors, CNC machines, and to connect equipment to a control panel. Cable is flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.

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

Double shielded cable has a layer of braid and foil shielding that provides excellent protection against signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.

										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
Unshielded Stranded Wire
600V AC
18	12	18/12	4 A @ 86° F	0.35"	Gray	Beige, Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1	5, 10, 20, 30, 50	0000000	000000	000000
Double-Shielded Stranded Wire
600V AC
18	12	18/12	4 A @ 86° F	0.39"	Gray	Beige, Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1	5, 10, 20, 30, 50	0000000	00000	00000