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Wire
- Use for panel and equipment (hook-up)
- Stranded Wire: Flexible
Solid Wire: Bend and Stay - Temperature Range: -40° to 220° F
- Insulation: PVC Plastic
Also known as hook-up wire, this wire is primarily used for wiring electrical panels, lighting, and plant floor equipment. It meets UL 1007, UL 1015, or UL 1569 for appliance wiring.
Stranded wire is flexible, so it’s pliable enough to be pulled around corners. The strand count is the number of strands followed by the size of the individual strand. The higher the number of strands, the more flexible the wire.
Solid wire bends and stays in the position that you bend it. It’s easier to terminate than stranded wire.
Flame rated VW-1 wire meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.
Metric wire is also known as Harmonized European Wire and meets HAR H05V-K for size (mm2), material, and voltage. It can also be used on North American electrical panels and machines.
| Wire Ga.  | Strand Count | Current | OD | Specifications Met | Choose an Outer Insulation Color | 25 ft. | 50 ft. | 100 ft. | 200 ft. | 500 ft. | |
| 20 | 10/30 | 13 A @ 86° F | 0.1" | CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component, UL 1015, UL 2556 VW-1 | 0000000 |
| Wire Ga. | Metric Wire Size, mm2 | Strand Count | Current | OD | Specifications Met | Choose an Outer Insulation Color | 10 ft. | 25 ft. | 50 ft. | 100 ft. | 500 ft. | |
| 18 | 1 | 32/0.21 mm2 | 18 A @ 86° F | 0.1" | CSA Certified, HAR Marked H05V-K, HAR Marked H07V-K, UL Recognized Component, UL 1007, UL 1063 | 000000 |
Mil. Spec. Wire
- Use for panel and equipment (hook-up)
- Flexible
- Temperature Range:
600V AC: -65° to 175° F
1,000V AC and 3,000V AC: -40° to 220° F - Insulation: PVC Plastic
This wire meets stringent military specifications for material quality. It’s also known as hook-up wire.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Wire Ga. | Strand Count | Current | OD | Specifications Met | Choose an Outer Insulation Color | 25 ft. | 50 ft. | 100 ft. | 200 ft. | 500 ft. | |
Stranded Wire | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1,000V AC | |||||||||||
| 16 | 19/29 | 19 A @ 86° F | 0.09" | MIL-W-76 Type MW, MIL-DTL-16878/2 Type C | 000000 | ||||||
Wire Assortments
- Use for panel and equipment (hook-up)
- Stranded Wire: Flexible
Solid Wire: Bend and Stay - Temperature Range: -40° to 220° F
- Insulation: PVC Plastic
Keep spools of wire in multiple colors on hand; each assortment includes one spool of each color listed. Mount the included rack (fasteners not included) or use it to transport wire. Also known as hook-up wire, it’s primarily used for wiring electrical panels, lighting, and plant for equipment. It’s flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material. Wire meets UL standards for appliance wiring.
Stranded wire is flexible, so it’s pliable enough to be pulled around corners. Solid wire bends and stays in the position that you bend it. It’s easier to terminate than stranded wire.
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| No. of Spools | Wire Ga. | Strand Count | Current | OD | Outer Insulation Color | Specifications Met | No. of | Dia. | Each | |
25 ft. | ||||||||||
Stranded Wire | ||||||||||
600V AC | ||||||||||
| 5 | 22 | 7/30 | 10 A @ 86° F | 0.1" | Black, Blue, Green, Red, White | UL Recognized Component, UL 1015, CSA Certified, UL 2556 VW-1 | 2 | 0.19" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 5 | 20 | 10/30 | 13 A @ 86° F | 0.1" | Black, Blue, Green, Red, White | UL Recognized Component, UL 1015, CSA Certified, UL 2556 VW-1 | 2 | 0.19" | 0000000 | 00000 |
Solid Wire | ||||||||||
600V AC | ||||||||||
| 5 | 18 | __ | 18 A @ 86° F | 0.1" | Black, Blue, Green, Red, White | UL Recognized Component, UL 1032, UL 1230, UL 1335, UL 1015, CSA Certified, UL 2556 VW-1 | 2 | 0.19" | 0000000 | 00000 |
100 ft. | ||||||||||
Stranded Wire | ||||||||||
600V AC | ||||||||||
| 5 | 22 | 7/30 | 10 A @ 86° F | 0.1" | Black, Blue, Green, Red, White | UL Recognized Component, UL 1015, CSA Certified, UL 2556 VW-1 | 2 | 0.19" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Mil. Spec. Wire Assortments
- Use for panel and equipment (hook-up)
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 175° F
- Insulation: PVC Plastic
Maintain a supply of Mil. Spec. wire in multiple colors; each assortment includes one spool of each color listed. Mount the included rack (fasteners not included) or use it to transport wire. This wire meets MIL-W-76 Type MW for material quality. It’s also known as hook-up wire.
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| No. of Spools | Wire Ga. | Strand Count | Current | OD | Outer Insulation Color | Lg., ft. | Specifications Met | No. of | Dia. | Each | |
Stranded Wire | |||||||||||
1,000V AC | |||||||||||
| 5 | 14 | 19/27 | 27 A @ 86° F | 0.1" | Black, Blue, Green, Red, White | 25 | MIL-W-76 Type MW | 2 | 0.19" | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Machine Tool Wire
- Use for panel and equipment (hook-up)
- Flexibility: See table
- Temperature Range:
600V AC Stranded Wire: 0° to 190° F
600V AC/600V DC Stranded Wire: -40° to 190° F
600V AC/600V DC Metric Stranded Wire: -40° to 220° F - Insulation: PVC Plastic
More flexible than standard wire, this wire is often used for internal appliance wiring. The strand count is the number of strands followed by the size of the individual strand. The higher the number of strands, the more flexible the wire. Also known as MTW wire, it’s rated UL 1063 for machine tool wiring.
Flame rated VW-1 wire meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.
Abrasion-Resistant Wire
Run power over rough surfaces—this wire has thick insulation that stands up to wear and tear. It’s flame rated, which means it meets requirements for preventing the spread of fire. Also known as hook-up wire.
Wire with FEP insulation won’t become brittle from chemicals, and it withstands extreme temperatures, from -90° to 390° F.
- Use for panel and equipment (hook-up)
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -90° to 390° F
Chemical-Resistant Wire
- 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.
Thin-Insulation Wire
- Use for buildings, motors, panel and equipment (hook-up)
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 220° F
- Insulation: Modified Polyphenylene Ether (mPPE) Plastic
Nearly half the diameter and up to 40% lighter than standard wire of the same gauge and voltage, this wire fits in tight spaces. Also known as hook-up wire, it’s good for wiring electrical panels and plant floor equipment, or can be used as an alternative to building wire. It’s flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames, based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.
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. Solid wire bends and stays in the position that you bend it. It’s easier to terminate than stranded wire.
Wire with a nylon outer insulation resists oil and water. TFFN wire is also known as fixture wire. It’s for use in dry locations. 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.
Flame rated VW-1 wire meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.
| Wire Ga. | Strand Count | Current | OD | Industry Designation | Specifications Met | Choose an Outer Insulation Color | Length, ft. | Per Ft. | |
600V AC/600V DC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 26/30 | 8 A @ 86° F | 0.1" | TFFN | UL Listed | 0000000 | 00000 | ||
| Wire Ga. | Current | OD | Industry Designation | Specifications Met | Choose an Outer Insulation Color | Length, ft. | Per Ft. | |
600V AC/600V DC | ||||||||
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| 14 | 15 A @ 86° F | 0.1" | THHN, THWN | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1 | 0000000 | 00000 | ||
Vehicle Wire
Originally designed to meet the quality standards of the auto industry, this wire withstands high temperatures, flames, and abrasion. Unlike other low-voltage wires, this wire meets strict SAE performance requirements. You'll often hear it referred to as primary wire in trucks, trailers, forklifts, and other vehicles.
In protected environments, such as vehicle interiors, GPT wire is the best choice.
For wiring exposed to weather and wear and tear, choose a wire with polyethylene insulation. TXL wire has a thinner insulation, making it easy to maneuver in tight spaces.
- Use for vehicles
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -10° to 175° F
- Use for vehicles
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -40° to 255° F
| Wire Ga. | Strand Count | Current | OD | Industry Designation | Specifications Met | Choose an Outer Insulation Color | Length, ft. | Each | |
25V AC/60V DC | |||||||||
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| 14 | 19/27 | 15 A @ 86° F | 0.1" | TXL | SAE J1128 | 25 | 00000000 | 000000 | |
| 14 | 19/27 | 15 A @ 86° F | 0.1" | TXL | SAE J1128 | 50 | 00000000 | 00000 | |
| 14 | 19/27 | 15 A @ 86° F | 0.1" | TXL | SAE J1128 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 | |
| 14 | 19/27 | 15 A @ 86° F | 0.1" | TXL | SAE J1128 | 250 | 00000000 | 00000 | |
| 14 | 19/27 | 15 A @ 86° F | 0.1" | TXL | SAE J1128 | 500 | 00000000 | 000000 | |
Vehicle Wire Assortments
- Use for vehicles
- Flexible
- Temperature Range:
GPT Wire: -40° to 185° F
TXL and GXL Wire: -40° to 255° F
Keep spools of vehicle wire in multiple colors on hand. They meet SAE J1128 for low-voltage wiring in trucks, boats, trailers, and other vehicles.
TXL and GXL wire have cross-linked polyethylene insulation that withstands higher temperatures and has more abrasion resistance than PVC insulation. TXL wire has thin walls, so it’s small and lightweight. It’s often used for dashboards and other car interior applications. GXL wire has thick walls, making it suitable for engine compartments.
| No. of Spools | Wire Ga. | Strand Count | Current | OD | Outer Insulation Color | Length, ft. | Specifications Met | Each | |
TXL Stranded Wire with Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Insulation | |||||||||
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25V AC/60V DC | |||||||||
| 5 | 14 | 19/27 | 15 A @ 86° F | 0.1" | Black, Blue, Green, Red, White | 25 | SAE J1128 | 0000000 | 000000 |
GXL Stranded Wire with Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Insulation | |||||||||
25V AC/60V DC | |||||||||
| 5 | 16 | 19/29 | 8 A @ 86° F | 0.1" | Black, Blue, Green, Red, White | 25 | SAE J1128 | 0000000 | 00000 |
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.
| Wire Gauge | Number of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | OD | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | 10 ft. | 25 ft. | |
Shielded Stranded Wire | |||||||||
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200V AC | |||||||||
| 30 | 8 | 30/8 | 1.2 A @ 86° F | 0.1" | Black | Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow | 0000000 | ||
| 28 | 3 | 28/3 | 2.2 A @ 86° F | 0.1" | Black | Black, Red, White | 0000000 | ||
| 28 | 4 | 28/4 | 1.8 A @ 86° F | 0.1" | Black | Black, Green, Red, White | 0000000 | ||
Coaxial Cable
- Use For: Audio, Data, Interference Shielding, Video
- Flexible, except RG-213/U is Bend and Stay
- Max. Temperature: See table
- Insulation: PVC Plastic, except RG-316/U is FEP Plastic
Often used in radio transmission, network connections, and digital audio feed, this cable transmits audio, video, and data signals. RG-316/U cable has the smallest diameter, so it is extremely flexible for routing in tight spaces. Its FEP plastic insulation withstands high temperatures. It is often used in military equipment.
Shielded cable has a layer of braid that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.
