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Use this general purpose cable to supply power to equipment.
- Use For: Outdoors, Power Supply
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 165° F
- Insulation: PVC Plastic
STOW cable has an oil- and water-resistant outer insulation.
Flame rated FT2 cable meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with horizontally suspended material.
- Use For: Outdoors, Power Supply
- Flexible
- Temperature Range:
Black: -40° to 220° F
Yellow: -55° to 220° F - Insulation: TPE Rubber
SJEOOW cable has an oil-resistant outer and inner insulation, and water-resistant outer insulation. The TPE rubber insulation also withstands chemicals.
Flame rated FT2 cable meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with horizontally suspended material.
- Use For: Outdoors, Power Supply
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: See table
- Insulation: TPE Rubber
SEOOW cable has an oil-resistant outer and inner insulation, and water-resistant outer insulation. The TPE rubber insulation also withstands chemicals.
Flame rated FT2 cable meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with horizontally suspended material.
Per Ft. | ||||||||||||
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Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | Temp. Range, °F | OD | Inner Insulation Color | Specifications Met | Wire Material | Length, ft. | 1-249 | 250-Up | |
Stranded Wire—Black Outer Insulation | ||||||||||||
12 | 4 | 12/4 | 20 A @ 86° F | -40° to 220° | 0.64" | Black, Green, Red, White | UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT2 | Bare Copper | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 | |
Stranded Wire—Yellow Outer Insulation | ||||||||||||
12 | 4 | 12/4 | 20 A @ 86° F | -75° to 220° | 0.64" | Black, Green, Red, White | UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT2 | Bare Copper | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
- Use For: Outdoors, Power Supply
- EPDM Rubber Outer Insulation: Ultra Flexible
Chlorinated Polyethylene Plastic Outer Insulation: Flexible - Temperature Range: See table
- Insulation:
Outer: See table
Inner: EPDM Rubber
Ultra-flexible cable is good for applications that require tight turns.
SJOOW cable has an oil-resistant outer and inner insulation, and water-resistant outer insulation. The outer insulation has good tensile strength.
Flame rated cable meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test. FT2 cable is suspended horizontally during testing.
Per Ft. | |||||||||||||
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Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | Temp. Range, °F | OD | Outer Insulation Material | Inner Insulation Color | Specifications Met | Wire Material | Length, ft. | 1-249 | 250-Up | |
Stranded Wire—Black Outer Insulation | |||||||||||||
12 | 4 | 12/4 | 20 A @ 86° F | -40° to 190° | 0.48" | EPDM Rubber | Black, Green, Red, White | UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT2 | Bare Copper | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
- Use For: Outdoors, Power Supply
- Ultra Flexible
- Temperature Range:
Black: -40° to 190° F
Yellow: -55° to 220° F - Insulation: EPDM Rubber
Ultra-flexible cable is good for applications that require tight turns.
SOOW cable has an oil-resistant outer and inner insulation, and water-resistant outer insulation. The EPDM rubber insulation has good tensile strength.
Flame rated cable meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test. FT1 cable is suspended vertically during testing. FT2 cable is suspended horizontally during testing.
Per Ft. | |||||||||||
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Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | OD | Inner Insulation Color | Specifications Met | Wire Material | Length, ft. | 1-249 | 250-Up | |
Stranded Wire—Black Outer Insulation | |||||||||||
12 | 4 | 12/4 | 20 A @ 86° F | 0.65" | Black, Green, Red, White | UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT2 | Bare Copper | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 | |
Stranded Wire—Yellow Outer Insulation | |||||||||||
12 | 4 | 12/4 | 20 A @ 86° F | 0.65" | Black, Green, Red, White | UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT1 | Tin-Plated Copper | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Coiled Cable
After extending to full length to provide added reach, this cable retracts and self-coils for tangle-free storage. It's often used with hand tools and other portable devices.
Ultra-flexible cable extends and retracts more easily than flexible cable.
SJOW, SOW, SJEOW, and SEOW cable have an oil- and water-resistant outer insulation. SJOW and SOW have a multipurpose neoprene insulation.
- Use For: Outdoors, Power Supply
- Ultra Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 190° F
- Insulation:
Outer: Neoprene Rubber
Inner: EPDM Rubber
High-Temperature Cable
The insulation on this cable withstands high-heat applications such as ovens and furnaces. The wires are silver or nickel plated for corrosion resistance.
Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern. It has a layer of fiberglass fabric and mica tape around each wire. The entire cable is wrapped in a layer of fiberglass fabric and mica tape, and then covered in PTFE. The PTFE outer insulation resists chemicals, oil, abrasion, and moisture.
- Use For: Ovens and Furnaces
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 840° F
- Insulation:
Outer: Fiberglass Fabric, Mica, PTFE Plastic
Inner: Fiberglass Fabric, Mica
Corrosion-Resistant Cable
- Use For: Boats, Motors, Panel and Equipment (Hook-Up), Power Supply
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 230° F
- Insulation:
Outer: Chlorinated Polyethylene Plastic
Inner: See table
The chlorinated polyethylene insulation resists corrosive chemicals and salt water, and the wires are tin plated for corrosion resistance. This cable also withstands oil and solvents. It’s rated UL 1309 for use as marine shipboard cable.
Cable with braided bronze armor has excellent protection against abrasion and other damage.
Per Ft. | |||||||||||
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Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | OD | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Specifications Met | Length, ft. | 1-99 | 100-Up | |
Stranded Wire with Polyolefin Plastic Inner Insulation | |||||||||||
600V AC | |||||||||||
12 | 4 | 12/4 | 20 A @ 86° F | 0.49" | Black | Black, Green, Red, White | UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 | |
Stranded Wire with Polyolefin Plastic, Braided Bronze Armor Inner Insulation | |||||||||||
600V AC | |||||||||||
12 | 4 | 12/4 | 20 A @ 86° F | 0.67" | Black | Black, Green, Red, White | UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified | 0000000 | 0000 | 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.
- 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. | ||||||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||||||
12 | 4 | 12/4 | 30 A @ 86° F | 45° to 190° | 0.49" | 3.68" | PVC Plastic | Black | Black, Green/Yellow | __ | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | |
1,000V AC | ||||||||||||||
12 | 4 | 12/4 | 41 A @ 86° F | -30° to 175° | 0.45" | 3.06" | Polyurethane Rubber | Gray | Black, Green/Yellow | ISO Class 1 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
- 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. | ||||||||||||||
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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 | |
1,000V AC | ||||||||||||||
12 | 4 | 12/4 | 41 A @ 86° F | -30° to 175° | 0.55" | 3.74" | Polyurethane Rubber, TPE Rubber | Gray | Black, Green/Yellow | ISO Class 1 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
No-Conduit-Required Continuous-Flex Cable
- 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. | |||||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||||||
12 | 4 | 12/4 | 30 A @ 86° F | 0.49" | 3.92" | Gray | Black, Green/Yellow | TC-ER | UL Listed, CSA Certified, Flame Rated FT4 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | |
Shielded Stranded Wire | |||||||||||||
600V AC | |||||||||||||
12 | 4 | 12/4 | 30 A @ 86° F | 0.57" | 5.7" | Gray | Black, Green/Yellow | TC-ER | UL Listed, CSA Certified, Flame Rated FT4 | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
Servomotor Continuous-Flex Cable
- Use For: Automation, Continuous Motion, Interference Shielding, Motors
- Continuous Flex
- Temperature Range: -40° to 175° F
- Insulation:
Outer: Polyurethane Rubber
Inner: Polypropylene Plastic
Connect servocontrollers and servomotors in automated equipment and on assembly lines. This cable withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission. The polyurethane rubber insulation resists abrasion and 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.
Cable with power wires sends electricity to run a servomotor.
Cable with power and signal wires sends data such as positioning information from a servomotor to a controller. It has four power wires and two pairs of signal wires.Double shielded cable has a layer of braid and foil shielding for better protection against signal interference than braid alone. Use it in environments with high signal distortion, such as near transformers, generators, and heavy duty motors.
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.
Power Wire | Signal Wire | Per Ft. | ||||||||||||||||
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No. of | Ga. | Cable AWG | No. of | Ga. | Cable AWG | No. of | Ga. | Cable AWG | Current | OD | Bend Radius | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Specifications Met | Length, ft. | 1-49 | 50-Up | |
Double Shielded—1,000V AC | ||||||||||||||||||
4 | 12 | 12/4 | 2 | 18 | 18/2 | 2 | 16 | 16/2 | 20 A @ 86° F | 0.64" | 4.8" | Orange | Black, Green/Yellow | UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 2556 VW-1 | 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.
Armored Building Cable
- Use For: Buildings
- Flexible
- Temperature Range:
MC, THHN: 15° to 190° F
MC, XHHW-2: -40° to 190° F - Outer Insulation:
MC, THHN: Aluminum Armor
MC, XHHW-2: Aluminum Armor, PVC Plastic - Inner Insulation:
MC, THHN: PVC Plastic
MC, XHHW-2: Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)
Also known as metal clad (MC) cable, this cable has metal armor that acts as conduit to protect the building wires. It's often used along the exterior of walls to carry power to outlet boxes. It has a ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.
Hazardous location environmental ratings indicate whether manufacturers have included safety features in products to facilitate their safe use in a hazardous environment. Before selecting a product for a hazardous location, ensure it is rated for your environment.
Cable with THHN wire stands up to condensation and moisture in basements and other damp environments.
Cable with XHHW-2 wire has a PVC outer jacket over the aluminum armor. You can use it in wet environments where liquid might drip and splash on it. It can also be used for direct burial without a conduit.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | OD | Inner Insulation Color | Features | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | 10 ft. | 25 ft. | 50 ft. | 100 ft. | 250 ft. | |
MC, THHN Solid Wire | ||||||||||||||
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600V AC | ||||||||||||||
12 | 4 | 12/4 | 20 A @ 86° F | 0.54" | Black, Blue, Green, Red, White | Insulated Ground Wire | NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2 | UL 1569, UL 2556 VW-1 | 0000000 | |||||
MC, XHHW-2 Stranded Wire | ||||||||||||||
600V AC/600V DC | ||||||||||||||
12 | 4 | 12/4 | 20 A @ 86° F | 0.68" | Black | Uninsulated Ground Wire | NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Division 2 | UL 1569 | 0000000 |
Armored Building Cable with Fittings
- Use For: Buildings
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -10° to 190° F
- Insulation:
Outer: Steel Armor
Inner: PVC Plastic
Also known as fixture whips, this cable has locknuts and fittings attached to the metal armor to secure to a knockout. The armor acts as conduit to protect the THHN building wires. It has 6" long wire leads for hardwiring to an existing electrical system, and is often used to connect light fixtures.
Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | OD | Inner Insulation Color | Includes | Industry Designation | Specifications Met | Lg., ft. | Each | |
Solid Wire | |||||||||||
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600V AC | |||||||||||
12 | 4 | 12/4 | 20 A @ 86° F | 0.92" | Black, Green, Red, White | 1/2 NPT Fittings, Locknuts, 6" Wire Leads | THHN | UL Listed | 6 | 0000000 | 000000 |
No-Conduit-Required Control Cable
- 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. | ||||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||||
12 | 4 | 12/4 | 20 A @ 86° F | 0.46" | Black | Black, Green/Yellow | TC-ER | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT4 | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 | |
Double-Shielded Stranded Wire | ||||||||||||
600V AC | ||||||||||||
12 | 4 | 12/4 | 20 A @ 86° F | 0.49" | Black | Black, Green/Yellow | TC-ER | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT4 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Variable-Frequency Drive Motor Cable
This cable is used in variable-frequency drive motors. It has a layer of braid and foil shielding that provides excellent protection against signal interference caused by voltage fluctuations and current spikes. The industry designation is WTTC, so it can be installed in cable trays or raceway in a wind turbine generator. 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. The insulation resists oil.
Cable with power wires sends electricity to run a motor. Cable with power and signal wires has an individually shielded pair of wires that connect to a brake or temperature sensor, reducing the number of cables used in areas with limited space.
- Use For: Motors, Interference Shielding
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 220° F
- Inner Insulation: Nylon Plastic, PVC Plastic
- Use For: Motors, Interference Shielding
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 220° F
- Inner Insulation: Polyethylene Plastic
Power Wire | Signal Wire | ||||||||||||||||
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No. of | Ga. | Cable AWG | No. of | Ga. | Cable AWG | Current | OD | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Industry Designation | Features | 5 ft. | 10 ft. | 20 ft. | 30 ft. | 50 ft. | |
Double Shielded—1,000V AC/1,000V DC | |||||||||||||||||
4 | 12 | 12/4 | 2 | 18 | 18/2 | 30 A @ 86° F | 0.65" | Black | Black, Green/Yellow | WTTC | Uninsulated Ground Wire | 0000000 |
Flat Control Cable
- Use For: Automation
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 220° F
- Insulation: PVC Plastic
Also known as festoon cable, this flat cable fits in confined spaces and withstands period flexing and bending, such as in overhead cranes and hoists. Use it to operate, measure, or regulate automated equipment. The PVC insulation resists oil and UV light. It’s flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.