automotive wire
 
TWP
Automotive Lead Free Thin Wall Polyvinylchloride (PVC) Wire SAE J-1128 (-40C to 105C)

Wire Gauge (AWG) Conductor Stranding Insulation Thickness Wire Thickness Approximate Lbs.
per 1000ft
22 7/30 Bare .016 .062 3
20 7/28 Bare .016 .070 5
18 19/.0092 Bare .016 .078 7
16 19/29 Bare .016 .089 9
14 19/27 Bare .016 .103 14
12 19/25 Bare .018 .126 22
10 19/23 Bare .021 .155 35


● Used in automotive applications where small diameter and minimal weight is required.
● Meets Ford ESB-M1L 120A and Chrysler MS-7889 specifications.
● SAE J-1560 was replaced by SAE J-1128 in 1995.
● We can stripe, print, and bond to meet your specifications.
GPT
Automotive Lead-Free Polyvinylchloride (PVC) Wire SAE J-1128 (-40C to 105C)
 
Wire Gauge (AWG) Conductor Stranding Insulation Thickness Wire Thickness Approximate Lbs.
per 1000ft
22 7/30 Bare .023 .077 4
20 7/28 Bare .023 .084 6
18 16/30 Bare .023 .092 8
16 19/29 Bare .023 .103 11
14 19/27 Bare .023 .117 16
12 19/25 Bare .026 .142 24
10 19/23 Bare .031 .177 41
8 19/21 Bare .037 .222 61


● Meets Ford ESB-M1L 56A 80C, Ford ESB-M1L 58A 105C, and Chrysler MS-3450 specifications.
● GPT22 meets Ford ESB-M1L 56A only because Ford ESB-M1L 58A requires .010 insulation instead of normal .023.
● Used in automotive applications for general circuit wiring and automotive or marine applications where 105C is required.
● We can stripe, print, and bond to meet your specifications.
TXL
Automotive Extra Thin Wall Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLP) Wire SAE J-1128 (-40C to 125C)

Wire Gauge (AWG) Conductor Stranding Insulation Thickness Wire Thickness Approximate Lbs.
per 1000ft
22 7/30 Bare .016 .062 3
20 7/28 Bare .016 .070 5
18 19/.0092 Bare .016 .078 7
16 19/29 Bare .016 .089 9
14 19/27 Bare .016 .102 14
12 19/25 Bare .018 .127 22
10 19/23 Bare .020 .155 35
8 19/21 Bare .020 .191 55


● Used in automotive applications where higher heat resistance, small diameter and minimal weight is required.
● Meets Ford ESB-M1L 123A and Chrysler MS-8288 specifications.
● SAE J-1560 was replaced by SAE J-1128 in 1995.
● We can stripe and print to meet your specifications.
GXL
Automotive Thin Wall Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLP) Wire SAE J-1128 (-40C to 125C)

Wire Gauge (AWG) Conductor Stranding Insulation Thickness Wire Thickness Approximate Lbs.
per 1000ft
20 7/28 Bare .023 .086 6
18 19/.0092 Bare or 16/30 Bare .023 .094 8
16 19/29 Bare .023 .105 12
14 19/27 Bare .023 .119 16
12 19/25 Bare .026 .145 25
10 19/23 Bare .031 .181 39
8 19/21 Bare .037 .216 60


● Used in automotive applications where higher heat resistance and small diameter is required.
● Meets Ford ESB-M1L 85B and Chrysler MS-8900 specifications.
● We can stripe and print to meet your specifications.
SXL
Automotive Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLP) Wire SAE J-1128 (-40C to 125C)

Wire Gauge (AWG) Conductor Stranding Insulation Thickness Wire Thickness Approximate Lbs.
per 1000ft
20 7/28 Bare .029 .096 7
18 16/30 Bare .030 .110 10
16 19/29 Bare .032 .120 13
14 19/27 Bare .035 .139 19
12 19/25 Bare .037 .162 27
10 19/23 Bare .041 .192 41
8 19/21 Bare .043 .234 64


● Used in automotive applications where higher heat resistance is required.
● Meets Ford ESB-M1L 85B and Chrysler MS-5919 specifications.
● We can stripe and print to meet your specifications.
Battery Cable SGT
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) (-40C to 80C)

Wire Gauge (AWG) Conductor Stranding Insulation Thickness Wire Thickness Approximate Lbs.
per 1000ft
6 133/27 Bare .060 .301 106
4 133/25 Bare .065 .356 181
2 133/23 Bare .065 .420 236
1 259/25 Bare .065 .458 305
1/0 1026/30 Bare .065 .515 363
2/0 1254/30 Bare .065 .570 454
3/0 1615/30 Bare .078 .646 581
4/0 2052/30 Bare .078 .706 738


● Used for automotive starters or battery grounds.
● Meets SAE J-1127 and RVIA specifications.
● We can stripe and print to meet your specifications.
Battery Cable STX/SGX
Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLP) (-40 to 125C)

Wire Gauge (AWG) Conductor Stranding Insulation Thickness Wire Thickness Approximate Lbs.
per 1000ft
6 STX 133/27 Bare .043 .282 102
4 STX 133/.0171 Bare .044 .331 144
6 133/27 Bare .060 .315 112
4 133/.0171 Bare .065 .374 159
2 133/.0220 Bare .065 .428 241
1 259/25 Bare .065 .460 310
1/0 1026/30 Bare .065 .523 369
2/0 1254/30 Bare .065 .578 461
3/0 1615/30 Bare .078 .654 590
4/0 2052/30 Bare .078 .714 745


● Used for automotive starters or battery grounds where resistance to abrasion, heat and aging is needed.
● Meets SAE J-1127 and RVIA specifications.
● We can stripe and print to meet your specifications.
Brake Cable
Flat Jacketed Polyvinylchloride (PVC) Automotive Brake Cable (105C)

Wire Gauge (AWG) No. of Conductors Conductor Stranding Insulation Thickness Approximate Lbs.
per 1000ft
18 2 16/30 Bare .023 33
16 2 19/29 Bare .023 36
16 3 19/29 Bare .023 66
16 4 19/29 Bare .023 77
14 2 19/27 Bare .023 40
14 3 19/27 Bare .023 75
14 4 19/27 Bare .023 92
12 2 19/25 Bare .026 71
12 3 19/25 Bare .026 99
12 4 19/25 Bare .026 140
10 2 19/23 Bare .031 113
10 3 19/23 Bare .031 144
10 4 19/23 Bare .031 185
8 2 19/21 Bare .037 180


● Used in electric brake, and many automotive, truck or trailer applications.
● 2 conductor is black, white.  3 conductor is black, green, white.  4 conductor is black, red, green, white.
Welding Cable
Ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM) Class K (30 AWG) (600V)

Wire Gauge (AWG) Conductor Stranding Insulation Thickness Wire Thickness Approximate Lbs.
per 1000ft
6 266/30 Bare .060 .320 116
4 392/30 Bare .060 .375 163
3 525/30 Bare .060 .428 215
2 644/30 Bare .060 .440 252
1 784/30 Bare .080 .515 321
1/0 1026/30 Bare .080 .550 389
2/0 1254/30 Bare .080 .590 474
3/0 1615/30 Bare .080 .660 601
4/0 2052/30 Bare .080 .725 763
250 2451/30 Bare .125 .875 1029
350 3458/30 Bare .125 .998 1372
500 4921/30 Bare .125 1.150 1882


● Used for welding equipment, portable lighting, automotive starters or battery ground.
● High tear strength jacket with excellent resistance to abrasion and impact.
● Weather, sunlight, and ozone resistant jacket.
● Superior low temperature flexibility with good flame resistance.
UL - Welding Cable
Chlorinated Polyethylene Rubber (CPE) Class K (30 AWG) (-50 to 90C) (600V)

Wire Gauge (AWG) Conductor Stranding Insulation Thickness Wire Thickness Approximate Lbs.
per 1000ft
6 266/30 Bare .080 .364 135
4 420/30 Bare .080 .414 192
2 665/30 Bare .080 .482 282
1 833/30 Bare .080 .522 332
1/0 1064/30 Bare .090 .582 433
2/0 1330/30 Bare .090 .637 528
4/0 2109/30 Bare .090 .747 795


● Used for welding equipment, and power supply applications.
● High tear strength jacket with excellent resistance to abrasion and impact.
● Ozone, oil, acid, chemical, grease, and sunlight resistant jacket.
● Superior low temperature flexibility.
Bonded GPT Automotive Cable (Rip cord)
Flat Parallel Bonded Polyvinylchloride (PVC) Automotive Cable (SAE J-1128) (80C)

Wire Gauge (AWG) No. of Conductors Conductor Stranding Insulation Thickness Approximate Lbs.
per 1000ft
18 2 16/30 Bare .023 20
18 3 16/30 Bare .023 30
18 4 16/30 Bare .023 40
16 2 19/29 Bare .023 26
16 3 19/29 Bare .023 39
16 4 19/29 Bare .023 52
14 2 19/27 Bare .023 36
14 3 19/27 Bare .023 54
14 4 19/27 Bare .023 72
12 2 19/25 Bare .026 56
12 3 19/25 Bare .026 84
12 4 19/25 Bare .026 112


● Used in automotive, truck, trailer, and other low voltage applications.
● 2 conductor color code is red, black.  3 is brown, yellow, green. 4 is white, brown, yellow, green.
Speaker Wire
Clear Polyvinylchloride (PVC) (60C)

Wire Gauge (AWG) No. of Conductors Conductor Stranding Insulation Thickness Approximate Lbs.
per 1000ft
24 2 7/32 .016 8
22 2 7/30 .020 10
20 2 10/30 .020 12
18 2 16/30 .023 19
16 2 26/30 .023 25
14 2 41/30 .023 35
12 2 65/30 .023 52


● Used for music systems, radios, public address systems and other low voltage applications.
● One bare and one tinned copper conductor.
J-1939 Automotive Data and Communication Cable
Irradiated Cross-linked Polyolefin Controlled Impedance Data-bus Cable
Unshielded - Single Jacket, Black (20AWG: -40C to 125C) (J-1939/15)

Wire Gauge (AWG) No. of Conductors Conductor Stranding Insulation Thickness Wire Thickness Approximate Lbs.
per 1000ft
20 2 7/28 Bare .022 .209 20
18 2 19/.23mm Bare .025 .252 22


Shielded - Aluminum/Polyester with Tin Plated Copper Drain Wire, Double Jacket, Black (-40C to 150C) (J-1939/11)

Wire Gauge (AWG) No. of Conductors Conductor Stranding Insulation Thickness Wire Thickness Approximate Lbs.
per 1000ft
20 2 19/.18mm Bare .030 .335 51
18 2 19/.23mm Bare .040 .400 61


Irradiated Cross-linked Foam Polyolefin Controlled Impedance Data-bus Cable
Shielded - Aluminum/Polyester with Tin Plated Copper Drain Wire, Single Jacket, Black (-40C to 125C) (J-1939/11)

Wire Gauge (AWG) No. of Conductors Conductor Stranding Insulation Thickness Wire Thickness Approximate Lbs.
per 1000ft
20 2 19/.18mm Bare .036 .291 38
18 2 19/.23mm Bare .046 .352 45


Foam Polyethylene/PVC Controlled Impedance Data-bus Cable  (90C to 105C)
Shielded - Aluminum/Polyester with Tin Plated Copper Drain Wire, Grey Jacket

Wire Gauge (AWG) No. of Conductors Conductor Stranding Insulation Thickness Wire Thickness Approximate Lbs.
per 1000ft
20 2 7/28 Bare .032 .243 28


● Used in electronic truck and bus, with drive train, safety and trailer functions.
● Supports the multiplexing protocol while meeting all physical and mechanical requirements.
● Resistant to harsh chemicals and fluids in the power train.
● Designed for protection against interference including EMI and RFI.
Trailer Cable - PVC (-50C to 80C)

Wire Gauge (AWG) No. of Conductors Conductor Colors Conductor Stranding Insulation Thickness Wire Thickness Approximate Lbs.
per 1000ft
16 4 black, white, brown, red 19/29 bare .023 .375 120
16 4 red, green, brown, yellow 19/29 bare .023 .375 120
16 6 black, white, brown, green, red, yellow 19/29 bare .023 .440 150
16 6 black, red, brown, green, blue, yellow 19/29 bare .023 .440 150
14 4 black, white, brown, red 19/27 bare .023 .420 150
14 4 red, green, brown, yellow 19/27 bare .023 .420 150
14 6 black, white, brown, green, red, yellow 19/27 bare .023 .490 190
14 6 black, red, brown, green, blue, yellow 19/27 bare .023 .490 190
14 7 black, white, brown, green, red, yellow, blue 19/27 bare .023 .535 220
14 4 brown, yellow, green, red 19/27 bare .023 .560 270
12 1 blue 19/25 bare .026 .560 270
10 2 black, white 19/23 bare .031 .560 270
12 4 black, white, brown, red 19/25 bare .026 .510 250
12 6 black, white, brown, green, red, yellow 19/25 bare .026 .560 320
12 6 blue, brown, green, red, yellow, black 19/25 bare .026 .600 350
10 1 white 19/23 bare .031 .600 350
12 4 yellow, black, brown, green 65/30 Bare .026 .710 420
10 2 blue, red 105/30 Bare .031 .710 420
8 1 white 168/30 Bare .037 .710 420


● Used for automotive trailers, trucks, or applications with resistance to weather, oil and grease.
● Trailer cable inner conductors are stranded copper and color-coded for i.d. purposes with a PVC jacket.
Flat Parallel Unjacketed PVC Jumper Cable (80C)

Wire Gauge (AWG) No. of Conductors Conductor Stranding Approximate Lbs.
per 1000ft
8 2 168/.010 Bare 182
6 2 133/.0139 Bare 226
4 2 133/.0170 Bare 355
2 2 665/.010 Bare 486
AV/AVF
Automotive Polyvinylchloride (PVC) Wire JIS AV/AVF (-40C to 90C)

Wire Gauge (AWG) Conductor Stranding Insulation Thickness Wire Thickness Approximate Lbs.
per 1000ft
20 7/0.32 mm Bare 0.6 2.2 6.1
20 20/0.18 mm Bare 0.6 2.2 6.1
18 30/0.18 mm Bare 0.6 2.4 8.0
18 11/0.32 mm Bare 0.6 2.4 8.7
16 16/0.32 mm Bare 0.6 2.7 11.7
16 50/0.18 mm Bare 0.6 2.7 11.7
14 26/0.32mm Bare 0.6 3.1 17.4
12 41/0.32 mm Bare 0.7 3.8 26.8
10 65/0.32 mm Bare 0.8 4.6 40.2
8 50/0.45 mm Bare 0.9 5.5 61.0
6 63/0.45 mm Bare 1.0 6.6 81
4 84/0.45 mm Bare 1.1 7.0 102


● Used in automotive applications for general circuit wiring and automotive or marine applications where Japanese approvals are required.
● Spec approved for Toyota, Mitsubishi, Honda, Nissan, and other Japanese companies.
● We can stripe and print to meet your specifications.
AVS/AVSF
Automotive Polyvinylchloride (PVC) Wire JIS AVS/AVSF (-40C to 90C)

Wire Gauge (AWG) Conductor Stranding Insulation Thickness Wire Thickness Approximate Lbs.
per 1000ft
22 7/0.26 mm Bare 0.5 1.8 4.1
22 15/0.18 mm Bare 0.5 1.8 4.1
20 7/0.32 mm Bare 0.5 2.0 5.6
18 11/0.32 mm Bare 0.5 2.2 7.9
16 16/0.32 mm Bare 0.5 2.5 10.8
14 26/0.32 mm Bare 0.5 2.9 16.4
12 41/0.32 mm Bare 0.6 3.6 26.0
10 65/0.32 mm Bare 0.7 4.4 39.4


● Used in automotive applications for general circuit wiring and automotive or marine applications where Japanese approvals are required.
● Spec approved for Toyota, Mitsubishi, Honda, Nissan, and other Japanese companies.
● We can stripe and print to meet your specifications.
AVSS/AVSSF
Automotive Polyvinylchloride (PVC) Wire JIS AVSS/AVSSF (-40C to 90C)

Wire Gauge (AWG) Conductor Stranding Insulation Thickness Wire Thickness Approximate Lbs.
per 1000ft
22 7/0.26 mm Bare 0.3 1.4 3.2
22 19/0.16 mm Bare 0.3 1.4 3.2
20 7/0.32 mm Bare 0.3 1.6 4.7
20 19/0.19 mm Bare 0.3 1.6 4.7
18 19/0.23mm Bare 0.3 1.8 6.0
18 19/0.24 mm Bare 0.3 1.8 6.7
16 19/0.29 mm Bare 0.3 2.1 9.4
16 37/0.21 mm Bare 0.3 2.1 9.4
14 37/0.26 mm Bare 0.4 2.6 14.3


● Used in automotive applications for general circuit wiring and automotive or marine applications where Japanese approvals are required.
● Spec approved for Toyota, Mitsubishi, Honda, Nissan, and other Japanese companies.
● We can stripe and print to meet your specifications.