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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	Wire 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, UL 2556 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. If this wire is exposed to flames, it minimizes how much smoke and halogen it releases.

											Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	Strand Count	Current	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Performance Properties	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	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	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

Wrap Wire

Use for circuit boards
Bend and Stay
Maximum Temperature: 200° F
Insulation: PVDF Plastic

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.

Use a wrap wire 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
30	0.02"	100	Silver-Plated Copper	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	000000	000000

Wrap Wire Tools

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. 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"	0.036"	0.75"	30	0.027"	0.038"	1"	32, 30, 28, 26, 24	Aluminum	0000000	0000000
0.025"	Square	0.1"	0.04"	0.75"	28	0.036"	0.038"	1"	32, 30, 28, 26, 24	Aluminum	0000000	000000

Wrap Wire Assortments

Use for circuit boards
Bend and Stay
Maximum Temperature: 200° F
Insulation: PVDF Plastic

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. A silver plating shields the wire from corrosion as well as wear and tear. This wire has PVDF insulation, which resists breaking down from chemicals and melting up to 200° F. Because it’s insulated with PVDF, it’s commonly known as Kynar wire.

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.

For an even tighter connection than wrapping by hand, use a wrap wire tool (sold separately). 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.

Assortments

Dispenser Box Shown Open

Solid Wire
Number of Spools	Wire Ga.	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Length	Specifications Met	Wire Material		Each
5	30	0.02"	Black, Blue, Red, White, Yellow	100 ft.	UL 1423	Silver-Plated Copper	0000000	0000000

Wrap Wire Tools

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"	0.036"	0.75"	30	0.027"	0.038"	1"	32, 30, 28, 26, 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.
200V AC
30	2	30/2	1.7 A @ 86° F	0.07"	Black	Black, White	0000000	000000	0000000
30	3	30/3	1.7 A @ 86° F	0.08"	Black	Black, Red, White	0000000	00000	000000
30	4	30/4	1.4 A @ 86° F	0.08"	Black	Black, Green, Red, White	0000000	00000	000000
30	8	30/8	1.2 A @ 86° F	0.1"	Black	Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	0000000	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

Thermocouple Wire

Solid Thermocouple Wire

Make your own thermocouples.

FEP insulation and jacket is abrasion and chemical resistant.

			Wire				Wire Color					Per Ft.
Thermocouple Type	Min. Temp., °F	Max. Temp., °F	Gauge	Dia.	Max. Jacket Temp., °F	No. of Wires	Positive	Negative	Jacket Color	Lengths, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Solid Wire
FEP Insulation and Jacket
J	Not Rated	400°	30	0.01"	400°	2	White	Red	Brown	10, 20, 50, 100	00000000	00000	00000
K	Not Rated	400°	30	0.01"	400°	2	Yellow	Red	Brown	10, 20, 50, 100	00000000	0000	0000
T	Not Rated	400°	30	0.01"	400°	2	Blue	Red	Brown	10, 20, 50, 100	00000000	0000	0000

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