Focus on Wire & Cable

Audio cables

The Home Theater Plus line of audio cables features oxygen-free, high-strand count copper conductors. With more surface area than prior generations, these cables have expanded capability to carry the complex audio signals of DVDs and music recordings. They are lightweight, feature flexible polypropylene insulation, and are available in two or four conductor structural designs with a choice of either 16 AWG or 14 AWG conductors.
Honeywell
Circle 300

Power cables and accessories

This company's new line of power cables and accessories is available in more than 30 stock versions, including NEMA 5-15P to IEC C19, NEMA L6-20P to IEC C19, and European Shucko to IEC C19 cord sets. The cables' standard configurations include 120V, 208V, and 230V, available in both 15A and 20A current ratings. They start at lengths of 8 ft, with cables up to 15 ft, and feature plug options for straight-blade or twist-lock connector types. This line also offers C13 to C14 jumper cables in various lengths from 2 ft to 12 ft in length.
Pulizzi Engineering
Circle 304

Ethernet cabling

The ET-RJF5E Cat. 5e cable and cordsets are Kevlar-protected for use in industrial or military applications. The cable is designed to resist UV rays, water, and microbial penetration, and its double-shielded RJ45 plugs with gold-plated contacts are designed to prevent electromagnetic interference. Available in bulk reels or pre-assembled in cordsets, this product operates in temperatures ranging from -40°C to +85°C.
Sixnet
Circle 302

Wire and cable lubricant

This company's two new wire-pulling lubricants — Premium Synthetic Wax and Premium Synthetic Polymer — are available in sizes from a 1-qt squeeze bottle to a 5-gal bucket. Wax lubricant is designed for general electrical and utility applications and is compatible with all types of cable, including low-density polyethylene (LDPE). Polymer lubricant is polymer/glycol-based and is designed for electrical, telecommunications, and data applications. It is compatible with all types of cable, including polyethylene and semi-conducting jackets.
Klein Tools
Circle 303

VFD cables

The expanded line of IndustrialTuff variable-frequency drive (VFD) cables carries power from AC drive systems to AC motors. The 1,000V UL flexible motor supply cable line now includes: a series of five new symmetrical three-conductor, 1 AWG to 4/0 AWG, 600V VFD cables; a series of four new 10 AWG to 16 AWG, 600V cables, incorporating a signal pair for brake applications; and the Classic series of eight 2 AWG to 8 AWG, 600V, three-stranded TC circuit conductor cables. They all feature industrial-grade XLPE insulation, high-strand tinned copper circuit conductors, and oil- and sunlight-resistant PVC jackets.
Belden
Circle 301