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Building Wire
- Use for buildings
- Stranded Wire: Flexible
Solid Wire: Bend and Stay - Temperature Range:
Wire with Nylon Outer Insulation: -10° to 190° F
Wire with Polyethylene Outer Insulation: -40° to 190° F
Install this copper wire in conduit and cable trays in commercial and industrial buildings. It's also known as branch circuit wire. The outer jacket is designed to be installed without applying pulling lubricant.
Stranded wire is flexible, so it’s pliable enough to be pulled around corners. Wire with a nylon outer insulation resists oil and water. THHN wire can be used in dry or damp locations where wire is exposed to condensation or moisture, such as a basement. THWN and THWN-2 wire can be used in both wet and dry environments.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Wire Ga. | Strand Count | Current | OD | Industry Designation | Specifications Met | Choose an Outer Insulation Color | Length, ft. | Per Ft. | |
600V AC/600V DC | |||||||||
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1/0 | 19/13 | 170 A @ 86° F | 0.47" | THHN, THWN-2 | UL Listed | 0000000 | 00000 |
Battery Wire
Connect batteries in vehicles and generators.
Strand count is the number of strands followed by the size of the individual strand.
Wire with a PVC plastic insulation resists fuel and oil.
Wire with an EPDM rubber insulation is ultra-flexible for use in applications that require tight turns. The insulation resists abrasion and oil.
Wire with a cross-linked polyolefin (XLPO) insulation is ultra-flexible and withstands high heat, making it suitable for applications such as vehicle engine wiring.
SAE wire meets standards for low-voltage wiring in vehicle electrical systems.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Outdoor Wire
The EPDM insulation on this wire won’t become brittle or crack from sunlight, humidity, rain, temperature changes, abrasion from dirt and debris, and other rough outdoor conditions. It meets Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) standards for material quality.
SC wire is a good choice for temporary setups powering outdoor lights, equipment, generators, and power distribution boxes, since its thick insulation makes it easy to move and reuse. Commonly found at outdoor events, it’s also known as stage cable.
DLO wire carries higher voltages than SC wire, making it the better choice for heavy duty applications. Use it to run power to motors, cranes, and other equipment in shipyards, mines, and oil- and gas-drilling rigs. Also known as diesel locomotive cable, this wire was originally designed to wire trains. An inner layer of chlorinated polyethylene plastic (CPE) gives it increased resistance to chemicals, heat, and flames. It’s also rated RHW-2, so it can be used underground and in wet locations.
All are flame rated, so they meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test. FT4 wire is mounted to a vertical tray during testing. FT5 wire is suspended horizontally during testing.
- Use for outdoors, buildings, power supply
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -55° to 220° F
- Insulation: EPDM Rubber
- Use for outdoors, buildings, power supply
- Flexible
- Maximum Temperature: 190° F
- Insulation:
Outer: EPDM Rubber
Inner: Chlorinated Polyethylene Plastic, Polyethylene Plastic
Aluminum Building Wire
- Use for buildings
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 190° F
Mend or extend aluminum wire often found in older buildings. This wire isn’t recommended for new wiring, since it’s more likely to overheat than copper when conducting electricity. However, it’s safer to maintain existing aluminum wire with aluminum rather than mixing materials. Building wire is also known as branch circuit wire.
This wire has an outer layer of nylon insulation that won't degrade from oil and water. It’s designed to be pulled through conduit without pulling lubricants. THHN and THWN-2 designated, this wire can be used in damp places.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Welding Cable
- Use For: Welding
- 600V AC: Bend and Stay
600V AC/DC: Flexible - Temperature Range: -55° to 220° F
- Insulation: EPDM Rubber
This cable withstands abrasion, oil, and the rough conditions found in welding applications. It’s flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for vertical flame testing.
Class K cable is for general purpose welding applications. It bends and stays in the position that you bend it.
Class M cable is more flexible and durable than Class K cable.
Flame-Resistant Welding Cable
- Use For: Outdoors, Welding
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -55° to 190° F
- Insulation: Polyethylene Plastic
This cable meets Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) standards for flame resistance. It’s also flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames, based on a timed test with vertically suspended material. The insulation resists abrasion and chemicals.
Jumper Cables
These cables have thick wires for a fast start on large trucks and industrial vehicles. The clamps are color-coded black (negative) and red (positive).
Ready-to-Use Welding Cable with Male Connector and Female Connector
Ready-to-Use Welding Cable with Male Connector and Ground Clamp
The male quick-action connector on these cables gives your welding set-up greater versatility by allowing quick changes.
Class K cables are good for general welding applications.
Class M cables are often used in pipe welding because they’re more flexible and durable than class K cables.
Cable AWG | Wire Gauge | Number of Wires | Welding Process | Outer Insulation Material | 10 ft. | 25 ft. | 50 ft. | |
Stranded Wire Class K | ||||||||
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Black Outer Insulation | ||||||||
1/0/1 | 1/0 | 1 | MIG, TIG, Stick, Spot, Stud | EPDM Rubber | 0000000 | |||
Red Outer Insulation | ||||||||
1/0/1 | 1/0 | 1 | MIG, TIG, Stick, Spot, Stud | EPDM Rubber | 00000000 | |||
Stranded Wire Class M | ||||||||
Orange/Black Outer Insulation | ||||||||
1/0/1 | 1/0 | 1 | MIG, TIG, Stick, Spot, Stud | TPE Rubber | 00000000 |