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Use this general purpose cable to supply power to equipment.

SJTW—300V AC

Use For: Outdoors, Power Supply
Flexible
Temperature Range: See table
Insulation: PVC Plastic

SJTW cable has a 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.

											Per Ft.
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—Orange Outer Insulation
16	2	16/2	13 A @ 86° F	-40° to 165°	0.31"	Black, White	UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT2	Bare Copper	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	0000000	00000	00000

SJEOOW—300V AC

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.

										Per Ft.
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
16	2	16/2	13 A @ 86° F	0.31"	Black, White	UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT2	Bare Copper	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	0000000	00000	00000

SEOOW—600V AC

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.
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
16	2	16/2	13 A @ 86° F	-40° to 220°	0.37"	Black, White	UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT2	Bare Copper	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	00000000	00000	00000

SJOOW—300V AC

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. FT1 cable is suspended vertically during testing. FT2 cable is suspended horizontally during testing.

												Per Ft.
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
16	2	16/2	13 A @ 86° F	-40° to 190°	0.31"	EPDM Rubber	Black, White	UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT2	Bare Copper	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	0000000	00000	00000
Stranded Wire—Yellow Outer Insulation
16	2	16/2	13 A @ 86° F	-55° to 220°	0.32"	EPDM Rubber	Black, White	UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT1	Tin-Plated Copper	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	0000000	0000	0000

SOOW—600V AC

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.
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
16	2	16/2	13 A @ 86° F	0.37"	Black, White	UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT2	Bare Copper	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	0000000	00000	00000
Stranded Wire—Yellow Outer Insulation
16	2	16/2	13 A @ 86° F	0.37"	Black, White	UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 2556 FT1	Tin-Plated Copper	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	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. SJEOW and SEOW have a TPE rubber insulation that also withstands chemicals.

SJOW

Use For: Outdoors, Power Supply
Ultra Flexible
Temperature Range: -40° to 190° F
Insulation:
Outer: Neoprene Rubber
Inner: EPDM Rubber

300V AC Stranded Wire
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Coil OD	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Specifications Met		2 ft. Retracted Lg.	4 ft. Retracted Lg.
16	2	16/2	13 A @ 86° F	0.36"	1.3"	Black	Black, White	UL Listed, CSA Certified	00000000	000000	0000000

SJEOW

Use For: Outdoors, Power Supply
Flexible
Temperature Range: 0° to 175° F
Insulation: TPE Rubber

300V AC Stranded Wire
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Coil OD	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Specifications Met		2 ft. Retracted Lg.	4 ft. Retracted Lg.	6 ft. Retracted Lg.	8 ft. Retracted Lg.
16	2	16/2	13 A @ 86° F	0.34"	1.3"	Black	Black, White	UL Listed, CSA Certified	0000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000

Low-Voltage Cable

Use For: Appliances, Vehicles
Flexible
Temperature Range: -40° to 175° F
Insulation: PVC Plastic

Also known as GPT cable, this cable is often used in low-voltage applications such as battery and vehicle wiring and radios. It has one red wire and one black wire to easily identify polarity. The wires can be pulled apart for installation.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

									Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Wd.	Thick.	Outer Insulation Color	Industry Designation	Length, ft.		1-249	250-Up
Stranded Wire
12V DC
16	2	16/2	0.24"	0.12"	Black, Red	GPT	25, 50, 100, 250, 500	0000000	00000	00000

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.

Shielded cable has a layer of braid that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has PTFE outer and inner insulation that resists chemicals, oil, abrasion, and moisture.

Unshielded Stranded Wire

Unshielded

Use For: Ovens and Furnaces
Flexible
Temperature Range: -40° to 840° F
Insulation:
Outer: Fiberglass Fabric, Mica, PTFE Plastic
Inner: Fiberglass Fabric, Mica

									Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
600V AC
16	2	16/2	12 A @ 700° F, 30 A @ 86° F	0.35"	Black	Red/White, White/Black	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000

Shielded Stranded Wire

Shielded

Use For: Ovens and Furnaces, Interference Shielding
Flexible
Temperature Range: -65° to 390° F
Insulation: PTFE Plastic

										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
600V AC
16	2	16/2	8 A @ 300° F, 16.4 A @ 86° F	0.21"	White	Black, White	MIL-W-16878/4-Type E	10, 20, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000

Abrasion-Resistant Cable

Unshielded

Use For:
Unshielded: Motors, Power Supply
Shielded: Motors, Power Supply, Interference Shielding
Flexible
Temperature Range: -20° to 190° F
Insulation:
Outer: Polyurethane Rubber
Inner: PVC Plastic

A thick insulation resists cuts and abrasion, so this cable can be pulled over rough surfaces without damaging the wires inside. Made of polyurethane rubber, the insulation also resists chemicals, moisture, oil, solvents, and water. 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.

										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
300V AC
16	2	16/2	11.3 A @ 86° F	0.25"	Black	Black, Red	UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, Flame Rated VW-1	5, 10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000

Direct-Burial Cable

Use For: Buildings, Outdoors
Flexible
Temperature Range: 0° to 140° F

Weather-resistant insulation makes this cable suitable for outdoor use and direct burial without conduit.

16-, 14-, and 12-gauge wire is designed for underground, low-voltage lighting equipment, such as landscape lighting. The wires can be separated for installation.

Stranded Wire with PVC Plastic Outer Insulation

PVC Insulation

30V AC
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	Wd.	Thick.	Outer Insulation Color	Specifications Met		10 ft.	25 ft.	50 ft.	100 ft.	250 ft.	500 ft.
16	2	16/2	10 A @ 86° F	0.31"	0.16"	Black	UL Listed	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000

Appliance Cable

Use For: Appliances
Flexible
Temperature Range:
SPT-1: 0° to 140° F
HPN: 0° to 190° F
Insulation:
SPT-1: PVC Plastic
HPN: Polyethylene Plastic

Also known as zip cord, this cable has wires that can be separated for installation. It’s often used in small appliances and has a flat shape to fit in tight spaces.

HPN cable is often used with heating appliances, such as portable heaters and soldering irons.

Stranded Wire
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	Wd.	Thick.	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Outer Insulation Color		10 ft.	25 ft.	50 ft.	100 ft.	250 ft.
300V AC/300V DC
16	2	16/2	15 A @ 86° F	0.3"	0.15"	HPN	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	0000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000

Continuous-Flex Cable

Unshielded

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.

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
16	2	16/2	19 A @ 86° F	0.28"	2.1"	Gray	Black	Clean Room	ISO Class 1	UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, CE Marked, Flame Rated VW-1, NFPA 79	5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 250	0000000	00000	00000

High-Voltage Continuous-Flex Flat Cable

Use For: Automation, Continuous Motion
Continuous Flex
Temperature Range: -85° to 325° F
Insulation: Silicone Rubber

A thick outer layer of silicone rubber insulation protects this cable from high voltages while remaining ultra flexible. You'll often see this cable used in harsh environments with tight turns, from robotics and aerospace to oil rigging, because it won't break down from chemicals, oil, moisture, or UV light. It stands up to continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission.

This cable meets UL 94 V-0 for flame retardance. If it is exposed to flames, it minimizes how much smoke and halogen it releases. It also meets clean room standards because it releases minimal particles into the air.

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	Wd.	Thick.	Bend Radius	Outer Insulation Color	Performance Properties	Environment	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Wire
20,000V DC/28,000V AC
16	2	16/2	26 A @ 86° F	0.26"	0.15"	1.5"	Clear	Low Smoke/Zero Halogen	Clean Room	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 94 V-0	10, 20, 30, 50, 100	00000000	00000	00000

Servomotor Continuous-Flex Cable

Double Shielded

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 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 and Signal Wire—Stranded

Power Wire			Signal Wire														Per Ft.
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, Flame Rated VW-1	5, 10, 20, 30, 50	0000000	000000	000000
4	10	10/4	2	18	18/2	2	16	16/2	30 A @ 86° F	0.71"	5.33"	Orange	Black, Green/Yellow	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, Flame Rated VW-1	5, 10, 20, 30, 50	0000000	00000	00000

Riser-Rated Communication and Security System Cable

Unshielded

Shielded

Use For:
Unshielded: Buildings
Shielded: Buildings, Interference Shielding
Flexible
Temperature Range: 0° to 140° F
Insulation: PVC Plastic

This cable is designated CL3R and CMR, so it has flame-resistant insulation and is approved for use in low-current circuits in vertical shafts and large facilities with multiple levels. It’s often used in intercoms, speakers, and security systems.

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

Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has an uninsulated ground wire is not counted in the number of wires.

Unshielded Stranded Wire
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Features	Industry Designation	Specifications Met		10 ft.	25 ft.	50 ft.	100 ft.	250 ft.
300V AC/300V DC
16	2	16/2	0.17"	Gray	Black, Red	__	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	0000000
Shielded Stranded Wire
300V AC/300V DC
16	2	16/2	0.19"	Gray	Black, Red	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000

Duct-Rated Communication and Security System Cable

Unshielded

Shielded

Use For:
Unshielded: Buildings
Shielded: Buildings, Interference Shielding
Flexible
Temperature Range: 0° to 165° F
Insulation: PVC Plastic

Also known as plenum cable, this cable is designated CL3P and CMP, so it has flame-resistant, low-smoke insulation and can be used without conduit in duct work and above a drop ceiling. Use it in low-current circuits such as intercoms, speakers, and security systems.

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

Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has an uninsulated ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.

Unshielded Stranded Wire
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Features	Industry Designation	Specifications Met		10 ft.	25 ft.	50 ft.	100 ft.	250 ft.
300V AC/300V DC
16	2	16/2	0.16"	White	Black, Red	__	CMP, CL3P	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	0000000
Shielded Stranded Wire
300V AC/300V DC
16	2	16/2	0.19"	White	Black, Red	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMP, CL3P	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	0000	00000	00000	00000	000000

Control Cable

Unshielded

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.

										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
16	2	16/2	18 A @ 86° F	0.26"	Gray	Black	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, Flame Rated VW-1	10, 20, 30, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000

Power Cords

Plug × Wire Leads

NEMA 1-15 Plug

Connect equipment and devices to a power supply.

SJEOW cords have an oil- and water-resistant insulation. The insulation on STW and SJTW cords resists water.

				Cord
Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Lg., ft.	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Temp. Range, °F	Specifications Met	Color		Each
NEMA 1-15 Plug × Wire Leads
16	13	125V AC	6	0.31"	Rubber	SJEOW	-55° to 220°	UL Listed	Black	0000000	000000
16	13	125V AC	6	0.32"	PVC Plastic	SJTW	-40° to 140°	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	00000000	0000
16	13	125V AC	9	0.31"	Rubber	SJEOW	-55° to 220°	UL Listed	Black	0000000	00000